Spoonful of Chini
Ram ram! We are Maeve and Kart, and we are here to tell you to... Relax and Take A Deep Breath. For as long as you’re here, get yourself a cup of tea and a spoonful of sugar, and cozy up for some good reading.
Dear readers,
Here you can find stories, advice and helpful information about travel, long distance relationships, multicultural relationships, and living in India as a foreigner.
We are Maeve and Kart, introverts at heart who want to share some wisdom on long distance and multicultural relationships, specifically with the mix of American and Indian culture.
Our story goes like this: Maeve was a lover of letters, she loved them so much that she fell in love over letters. Now she has a penpal, partner, and friend for life after a brief exchange of emails. As if they were in the movie You’ve Got Mail, they shared their thoughts and personal philosophies through written word. Though unlike the movie, he doesn’t live in the same city. He doesn’t even live in the same country or continent. And yet, they married to stay together.
Long story short, we now live in India together, trying to combine two worlds and cultures into one.
How does that work? I can imagine anyone reading our posts is possibly in a rare situation as this, and we want to build on that community for encouragement.
So here we document our experiences to share with all of you.
Thanks for joining us,
Maeve & Kart
Maeve: Once upon a time, I up and left America to go be with my best friend. Now I’m currently navigating the beautiful chaos of living in India with my life partner in a cross cultural relationship.
Kart: Once upon a time, a girl came to meet me from across the world and rest is history.
If you’re in a long distance or multicultural relationship, consider this place your sanctuary. Here you can just relax and know someone else understands. Join us and find inspiration in finding joy in loving beyond distance and culture. Find our experiences and advice here.
Stamps
Welcome to Spoonful of Chini
Hey there!
We’re Maeve and Kart – an introvert with a love for letters, flowers, and chai on one side, and an introverted extrovert nature enthusiast with a sweet tooth on the other.
Get yourself a cup of tea and a spoonful of chini and settle in.
To all aspiring travelers, folks in long distance and multicultural relationships, and those kindred spirits out there looking for advice on life in India as a foreigner – consider this place your sanctuary.
As an American/Indian couple, we are currently living together in India in a cross cultural relationship as a result of one of few successful long distance love stories.
Our journey is unique, and we’re here to share insights and advice for anyone in similar circumstances.
Come along with us as we share stories and advice on multicultural discussions, long distance relationships, and the beauty of travel.
Our Story
We are Maeve and Kart – a long distance couple from America and India.
To all the kindred spirits out there trying to navigate a multicultural or a long distance relationship, you’re not alone. This is the most unique relationship out there, so you need to prioritize your relationship above all else and learn how to get passed all obstacles that come with it.
Consider this place your sanctuary for advice from those who have successfully created a strong cross-cultural relationship from a distance.
Planning a trip to India?
Here we have guides and tips for traveling India, as well as information about living in India itself.
Know what to expect when it comes to packing essentials, navigating the diverse cultures, and overcoming uncertainties with traveling to India for the first time.
India Travel Guides
Jaipur, known as the ‘pink city’ for the pinkish tint coloring to the oldest buildings in the city, contains some of the most aesthetic, old, and historically rich palaces, forts, and temples.
Agra is the city which is where the famous Taj Mahal is located, along with some other amazing sights, such as Agra Fort, and Akbar’s tomb.