I believe that I was born with a gypsy spirit, as I never feel comfortable staying in one place for too long. I believe that you can drink champagne any time of the day. I believe that humans should be able to breathe underwater. I believe that peace is the only way to peace. I believe that chocolate fixes every problem. I believe that Sunday’s are best spent in bed drinking a cafe con leche and reading the New York Times. I believe that animals are our friends, not our food. I believe that a day has been wasted if I have not learned at least one new thing. I believe that change is necessary for the growth of the soul. I believe that everyone should know how to say “hello” and “thank you” in the language of the country they are in. I believe that elephants are the most beautiful creatures to grace this planet. I believe sunsets should not be missed if possible. I believe that I have the greatest family and group of friends a person could ask for. . .
Having just expressed my beliefs, it is now time for me to disclose some basic facts about myself! My name is Andrea, but everyone calls me Andi. For most of my adult life I have led a dichotomous existence of both wanting to flutter my wings around the world and to settle down and focus on my true calling, which is being a Chinese Medicine Doctor. It is a constant game of tug-of-war that I play with myself and I am always working on balancing both passions.
I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, however I have lived in 7 states and the place that most feels like “home” to me is New York City, where I lived during my 4 years of Graduate School. I returned to the south to be closer to my family and to open up my own Wellness Center. I have dedicated myself to healing others through this extraordinary medicine, as I am convinced it is the most holistic and comprehensive medical system available.
When I am not treating patients, I am traveling or dreaming of the next place to visit. Thus far, I have stepped foot in about 50 countries. My adventure filled life is satiated only by more experience and more knowledge. To me, my country is the world and I want to explore all of it. My undying love affair with travel is due to the sheer intrigue of untrodden roads, different cultures, and life-changing encounters.
For an even more in depth look into my life, please read the following interviews: Meet Andi A Traveling Chinese Medicine Doctor, Interview With Andi Perullo Of My Beautiful Adventures, Frequent Flier: Andi Perullo of My Beautiful Adventures, Thursday Traveler: Andi Perullo, and Interview With Andi Perullo Of My Beautiful Adventures: Lucky 13 Questions.
Showing some love amiga!!! This is a great idea to write about your future travel plans and also be a window for everyone who doesn’t have the opportunity to travel as much as you, Ok….US, then they have the ability to see other countries, cultures and customs through something like this. Excellent job amiga and I might need some of that Chinese medecine for my migranes!
Awesome site name and awesome site!! Congrats Andi!!
Hey Andi
I found your blog throught “MyMarrakesh”blog,and i loved it.You are so courageous to travel to all those places.And to experience so many cultures and civilisations.That’s what i want to do,but there was always something that came in the way.But,i’m sure i want this 2010 to be the start of my journey.
Take care for know.
Aziz
Looking gorgeous Andi
Love your passionate writing. The travelogues are simply stunning. Hope the road ahead treats you well, Andrea : )
Wow! I checked your blog -amazing! I am so impressed. You should be a great person and the way how you live is amazing, I would love to meet you. So, I hope I will have a chance to see you one day somewhere and wish you all the best luck with your travels, the Ieva, the Latvian girl in India.
“Andi
eyes of sea blue and hair like fine gold
though we are from very different places
and if the truth be told
we head different places
she is indeed a unique and cherished individual
with great worldy travels
and a nature that is cherishable
despite the way my humor, her bearing unravels
she still calls me a friend (I pretend to be mean to her, it’s an act. I love upsetting her sensibilties, only to hint it’s just a joke. )
her heart though is like mine
a true traveller
but not quite a nomad
my greatest compliment
don’t change
Andi”
I live the same way. It’s lovely to have happened upon a kindred spirit.
Great blog and great photos, I can’t imagine how much time you must spend in front of the computer typing it!
Your positive attitude and joy for life are so inspiring to me. Plus – You are an exemplary photographer. I love looking at pics of all of your adventures. Your talents are endless. You are very special and the great thing is that you know it and are grateful and honor it.
Wonderful blog, Andi! Travelling expands the human mind, heart, and soul. And your articles are a great window into the beauty of nature and culture. You are a true globbler!
I checked out your site in more detail– FABULOUS pictures, but moreover you are inspirational… live your dream my love!
Hi Andi, Thanks for your comment on my blog. I loved that your comment was so thoughtful, and that you read my words so deeply! It seems you really loved India, though you were here for a short time. I hope you are able to come back soon. it takes time to get to know this fascinating, mysterious, chaotic, perplexing, colourful, WONDERFUL place. Take care. Hoping you have many mnay more beautiful adventures.
Mariellen
You are too beautiful. You should be a model. Add that to acupuncture & travel editor and you have it covered.
hey what’s going on??? so you really have a cool blog here. give me time to explore all the wonderful photos and well thought out articles. noticed you liked my philippines article on gobackpacking. would love to see you here in my country some time. cheers! here’s to more awesome trips in the future!!!
“Andieyes of sea blue and hair like fine goldthough we are from very different placesand if the truth be toldwe head different placesshe is indeed a unique and cherished individualwith great worldy travelsand a nature that is cherishabledespite the way my humor, her bearing unravelsshe still calls me a friend (I pretend to be mean to her, it’s an act. I love upsetting her sensibilties, only to hint it’s just a joke. )
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Hi Andi,
Just wanna say “Hi”
& I think you’re an incredible globe-trotter, a true
citizen of the world.
It obvious you are a charming soul who’s never
without a ready ‘infectious’ smile. We need MORE
of you on this planet – one sure way to ‘spread’
world peace…
Thanks for sharing so much of your travel
adventures. I think whoever has the honor of
being in your company will never be bored, as
I’m sure, you’ll be a ‘treasure trove of endless
travel stories’… who needs TV???
Take care & bless that you’ll continue to live
your Life with passion, by exploring more of
this world, and bringing all the diverse people
together as you learn about their cultures…
Ultimately, we are all really… one big family.
Ciao,
frenz!
“Andieyes of sea blue and hair like fine goldthough we are from very different placesand if the truth be toldwe head different placesshe is indeed a unique and cherished individualwith great worldy travelsand a nature that is cherishabledespite the way my humor, her bearing unravelsshe still calls me a friend (I pretend to be mean to her, it’s an act. I love upsetting her sensibilties, only to hint it’s just a joke. )+1
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Hi
We love it here!
I always see your face commenting on others blogs so I finally clicked on over here. I’ve read this page and couldn’t stop thinking about how much we have in common. We think in much the same way. I’m vegetarian, elephants are my fav animals, I am just as passionate about peace and travel, I am a definite gypsy and I drinking champagne whenever you feel like it is the way. Where in North Carolina do you live? We are here in Raleigh, but only for 2 more weeks before we move home to Oz
I literally do not know how you find to time to A. run a successful business. B. travel, take beautiful pictures and blog about it. C. maintain a long distance relationship with your fiance (which takes time and dedication!) and D. keep up with so much travel news and so many blogs!!! You’re like superwoman!
You know I think you’re amazing (hopefully I tell you that enough because you ARE!) YOU are someone amazing who has impacted and inspired me. Thank you very much for being such an amazing and beautiful person!!!
Hi,
This is a wonderful blog! It was a very good read.
I was wondering if you would be interested in guest blogging on my blog. It is a collection of my travels and the travels of my guests. If you scan the site you can see that now almost 100% of the posts are from guests. Lately I’ve been finding many people interested in guest posting.
Included in your post will be a link to your website using whatever anchor text or key words you wish and a description of your site (if you choose to include one.)
My blog (onetravel.wordpress.com) receives about 1000 visitors a day and that number is steadily growing.
So if you are interested in being a guest, please let me know.
Send me an Email:
gchristodoulou(-at-)OneTravel(-dot-)com
Warm Regards,
George Christodoulou
Travel Blogger | OneTravel
Phone: 1(212) 478-0335 ex:90098
gchristodoulou(-at-)OneTravel(-dot-)com
Reading your profile makes me seriously think we were separated at birth. Just adore you! Will be following along.
Andi, just discovering you via twitter and am loving the site! It’s always great to find like-minded people : ) Hope you have a great time with your brother – I’m headed to Guatemala on Monday so will also be practicing my Spanish!
Best,
Kristin (@allofusrev)
I am currently compiling a list of the top 150 travel blogs for students and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions so I could include more info about you in my article. Please e-mail me at alexisbrett@gmail.com and include the title of your blog in the e-mail, thanks!
You are the most amazing person!!!!!
What a great blog. It really is a wonderful read.
You take my breath away!
You are gorgeous!!!!!!!
You are beyond amazing and inspiring, there are no words!
You’ve got to be the coolest chic ever!
Um could you be any more amazing?
I want to be you!!!!!!
Just the other day somebody asked me if I WA was my home after traveling around the country and learning to appreciate it more. I had to say know — I’m a gypsy (or pirate
at heart.
Then I found this in your “About” page … “I was born with a gypsy spirit.”
I’m glad gypsies still exist. I thought I was a dying breed.
You are a very positive person, and this shines through all your pics and beautiful writing!
Could you be any more breathtaking!?!!?
You really know how to write and take pics. Keep it up please!!!
Will you marry me??????
you’ve been to cuba! tell me how, as americans, we pull that off??? PLEASE! I am dying to go
Wonderful blog! I truly love how it!!! Have a nice day!
You literally blow me away with your amazingness!!! My kindest regards, Madison.
I’m not sure how I found you, but after reading your posts over the past several months I feel I’ve come to know you a little bit. I just read your bio and was blown away. You are an amazing person and it shows so clearly in what you wrote, especially in the section of your bio about what you believe. You are so genuine and grounded and seem to know exactly who you are – that is so rare. Thank you so much for sharing your unique and incredibly interesting thoughts with all of us who are fortunate to have discovered you. Have a wonderful Day! — Roger
Hi Andi,
I just discovered your blog and FB page, and I have to tell you that you are such an inspiring woman. As a world traveler myself, you have given me the courage I needed to put myself out there more and write and share my travels with others. You are beautiful and courageous, and I wish you all the best.
Hugs,
Kristen
You’re the best blogger around!
You are a 10/10 girly!
You are one stunning woman!!!!!!!
Hey extremely wonderful web site! Just stunning!!!
Could you be any more perfect????
I can’t wait to see what you achieve in life!
You are such an inspiration!
Wow, you are a gorgeous woman!!!!!!!!!
You’re the coolest chic ever!!!
You rock!!!
You are so gorgeous!
Thanks for being such an inspiration!
You’re like my idol now!
Keep on rocking gorgeous!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!
You are such an inspiration darling!
Thumbs up!!!
What a fabuuuuulous bio!
Love your site.
I adore you and I don’t even know you!
Keep on shining like the star you are!
You have quite an extensive bio!
You are so ridiculously gorgeous!
I like this blog very much! It’s a very nice spot to read and find info.
I <3 you and your blog!!!!!!
There are no words, you just dazzle!
Beautiful!!!
Three words.. I adore you!
You’re such an inspiration!
Love your positive vibes!
Thank you for creating this awesome blog, I’m a loyal reader!!!
Never stop blogging please!
Hi Andrea, believe you are very inspiring
Please tell me that you’re heading to keep this up! Its so good and so important. I cant wait to read much more from you. I just really feel like you know so much and know how to make people listen to what you’ve to say. This blog is just also cool to become missed. Good stuff, definitely. Please, PLEASE keep it up!
Hi Andi,
This is Sabeena from The Khalerias website. I just spent a few minutes on your blog, and I must tell you that you’ve done a great job. Love your posts, so uplifting and inspiring! And the pictures you just had taken are gorgeous. My fiance and I are definitely looking into having photos taken before we get married, and the photographer who did yours is so talented.
Best of luck on all your travels, and stay in touch! Would be great to meet up with you sometime.
Ciao,
Sabeena
Fantastic and unique “about” page, nicely done.
Very nice description & I love your new photo (at least I think it’s new, I haven’t seen it before)
Hello, I love your blog and your philosophy- I am a similar thinker to you…I recently moved to Mallorca as a freelance writer and that is how I came across your blog- because of the Mallorca guest post. Good luck with the travels, I will look forward to reading about your time in Brazil especially- a place very close to my heart! Emilie
Great blog Andi!
Hello, I found your Blog on Bing. I must say, I’m impressed with your site!!! Pretty awesome.
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LOVE the new header and design. Melissa Danis did a great job. The suitcase idea is unique and awesome. Cute avatar too!
Hey, just randomly came across your blog from the Irish polyglots. Very interesting stuff. I was hoping to get in touch with you as i’m planning my own little trip through latin america at the end of this year.
We’re a group of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community. Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You’ve done a marvellous job!
this blog is awesome
Nice blog, you are breathtakingly inspiring!
You have a great blogging spirit keep up the great posting. You’ve been to 40 countries and my list seems to be growing by 40 places everyday.
Hi, Andi:
How do I submit a guest post? Let me know please.
Cheers,
Missy
Hi Andrea,
Congratulations on your marriage!
Best wishes,
Jenny
Hi!
I’m Sarah and I’m getting in touch with you from World Reviewer. We’ve been running a series featuring travel bloggers we love, and I was wondering if you’d be interested in being profiled? One of the things people always ask us about is for the best picks and tips for our own home towns, so at the moment we’re featuring the home towns of travel writers: we’re trying to remind people that their home town is another person’s dream travel destination.
If you’re interested in being profiled for the site and filling out one of our Questionnaires for Experts, Bloggers and Travel Knowledgables, then let me know and I’ll send you the very short questionnaire. We’ll then profile you and your town on WR and on our other social media channels.
Best,
Sarah Perkins
YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!
You seriously are the most amazing woman!!!!!!!!!
The genius store called, they’re running out of you.
Andi, it’s hard to believe that someone can be so wise, open-hearted, creatively talented, and flat-out beautiful all at the same time. You’re amazing and your link is definitely going on my blogroll.
If you weren’t already married, I would have to propose!
You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW very inspiring story about you and love your style
Ah! I love love love elephants too! I look forward to reading your blog and keeping up with your beautiful adventures!
fantastic site and blog. Can you discuss just how you afford these trips and finances in general. Smile and thanks for the memories, S
You are such a phenomenal woman!!!!!!
Your are the ONE Andi! cheers!
Andi, you are beyond AMAZING!!!!!!!
So well said! I believe in many of the things you do. Elephants are phenominal elephants (have my figure of Ganesh) by my desk and a photo of elephants walking in the sunset on my desktop. Most importantly, I think it’s safe to say we both believe life is whatever you make it!
“elephants are phenominal animals*”
Hi Andi,
You have a wonderful blog and you seem very interesting
Thank you for visiting my other blog http://www.frenchieparis.com. Feel free to follow each other!
Ciao xo
I notice that you have visited 50 different places:) Feel free to visit my other blog too http://www.marjtravelexperiences.com I’ll be following you now
xo
You have such a cool life!
You are my hero!
Your husband is one lucky man!
You have such an enviable life!
I adore you Andi!
You are amaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!
What an amazing life you have!
Amazing Andi is what your name should be!
You are sooo cool!!!!
I adore you!
Such a cool bio!
Wow, marvelous blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? You made blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is fantastic, as well as the content!.
I adore you!!!!
Cheers,
Ashley