About Andi

hello, I am andi

Writer. Photographer. Traveler. Author. Doctor of Chinese Medicine. Wife. Mother.

Hello, and welcome to My Beautiful Adventures!

My name is Andrea Maria Perullo de Ledesma, but everyone calls me Andi.

I started this little corner of the internet in 2009 to document my travels through writing and photography. Since then, life has taken me on adventures I never could have imagined—from exploring nearly seventy countries to finding love in Argentina, becoming a mother, and publishing my first children’s book.

Along the way, I have learned that some of life’s most beautiful adventures happen when we least expect them.

I am so happy you are here.

a life shaped by travel

Travel has always been one of the greatest passions of my life.

Over the years, I have explored nearly seventy countries across six continents and lived in seven different states. Along the way, I have discovered extraordinary places, experienced fascinating cultures, and met people whose stories have stayed with me long after returning home.

From ancient temples and bustling cities to remote landscapes and quiet villages, every journey has taught me something new about the world and myself.

But what I treasure most about traveling is not simply the destinations. It is the connections, the unexpected encounters, and the moments that remind me how much beauty exists beyond the familiar.

Travel has shaped the way I see the world, and it continues to inspire the stories I tell through my writing and photography.

a love story across continents

Of all the places I have traveled, Argentina will always hold a particularly special place in my heart.

It was in Buenos Aires that I met Lucas, the man who would eventually become my husband and the father of our son.

Our love story was anything but ordinary. It unfolded across continents, through unexpected twists and turns, moments of separation, and the beautiful realization that sometimes the person meant for you finds their way back into your life.

What began as an unexpected encounter in a city thousands of miles from home became one of the greatest adventures of my life.

We eventually celebrated our love with a wedding in Buenos Aires, surrounded by the people and places that had become such an important part of our story.

Argentina gave me far more than beautiful memories and extraordinary travel experiences. It gave me a love that would change my life forever.

And it reminded me that sometimes the most beautiful destination is not a place at all, but a person who feels like home.

my most beautiful adventure

Of all the beautiful adventures life has given me, none has been more extraordinary than becoming a mother.

On January 5, 2015, my son, Joaquín Alejandro, came into the world, and in that moment, everything changed.

Before Joaquín, I thought I understood what it meant to love deeply. But motherhood introduced me to a kind of love more powerful, more beautiful, and more transformative than anything I had ever experienced.

Watching him grow, discover the world, and develop his own passions has been the greatest privilege of my life.

One of my greatest joys has been sharing my love of travel with him. Seeing the world through his eyes has made familiar places feel new again and reminded me that wonder is not something we outgrow.

Our adventures together have taught me that the most precious memories are not always found in faraway destinations. Sometimes they are made in the smallest moments: a shared laugh, an unexpected discovery, or simply holding his hand.

Joaquín has given my life an entirely new meaning, and being his mother will forever be my most beautiful adventure.

finding my purpose through writing

In 2009, I started My Beautiful Adventures as a place to share my travels, photographs, and stories from around the world.

What began as a simple travel blog gradually became something much more meaningful: a creative home where I could document not only the places I visited, but also the experiences that shaped my life.

Over the years, my writing has evolved alongside me. My stories have grown to include love, marriage, motherhood, wellness, personal growth, and the unexpected challenges that life sometimes brings.

Photography has remained an important part of that journey, allowing me to capture fleeting moments of beauty and preserve memories that words alone cannot always express.

More recently, writing has helped me navigate grief and discover new ways to connect with others. Becoming a published author has opened a chapter of my life that I never could have imagined when I first began blogging.

Through it all, one thing has remained constant: my love of storytelling.

I believe every life is filled with stories worth telling, and I hope that by sharing mine, I might inspire someone else to recognize the beauty in their own.

when love becomes a story

In January 2026, my world changed forever when I lost my beloved father, Ralph Francis Perullo.

He was my greatest cheerleader, my constant source of encouragement, and one of the most important people in my life. He believed in every dream I ever dared to chase, and his love helped shape the woman I am today.

In the days and months following his passing, I began noticing little reminders of him everywhere. Yellow butterflies fluttering past at unexpected moments. Cardinals appearing just when I needed them. Rainbows, beautiful sunsets, and tiny moments of wonder that seemed to arrive when my heart needed comforting.

Whenever I noticed something beautiful, I found myself whispering two simple words: “Hi, Dad.”

Those moments became the inspiration for my first children’s book, Hi, Dad, a gentle story about love, loss, and the ways we continue to feel connected to the people we miss.

Writing this book has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. What began as a way to navigate my own grief has grown into something I hope will bring comfort to children and families learning to live with loss.

My father always encouraged me to follow my dreams. I never imagined that one of those dreams would be born from having to say goodbye to him.

Through Hi, Dad, I hope to honor his memory, share a little of the extraordinary love he gave me, and remind others that love does not end. It simply changes the way we see the world.

a life devoted to healing

Long before I became a published author, I followed another passion that would profoundly shape my life: the art and science of healing.

I earned my master’s degree in Chinese medicine and herbal medicine and spent nearly a decade practicing as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. My clinic was named Healing Hands Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic.

My work taught me to appreciate the remarkable connection between mind, body, and spirit, and deepened my belief that true healing involves so much more than addressing physical symptoms.

Although my professional journey has taken different turns over the years, the lessons I learned through Chinese medicine remain an important part of who I am. They continue to influence the way I approach motherhood, wellness, travel, and life itself.

I have always been fascinated by the many ways we find balance, meaning, and beauty in this world.

the adventure continues…

If there is one thing life has taught me, it is that our most beautiful adventures are not always the ones we plan.

Sometimes they take us halfway around the world. Sometimes they lead us to the people who become our home. And sometimes they arrive disguised as unexpected changes, difficult goodbyes, or moments that ask us to begin again.

I am still the girl who dreams of faraway places, believes in the magic of an unexpected encounter, and finds extraordinary beauty in the ordinary.

But these days, I am also learning that adventure is not simply about where we go. It is about how deeply we love, how courageously we live, and how willing we are to keep our hearts open to whatever comes next.

Thank you for being here, for reading my stories, and for sharing a little piece of this beautiful, unpredictable journey with me.

There are still so many places to explore, stories to tell, photographs to take, and memories to make.

And I have a feeling the best chapters are still waiting to be written.

With love and beautiful adventures,

Andi ♡