This week, my spotlight series is on a lovely adventurer whom most of you will likely know: Andi Perullo of "My Beautiful Adventures." A lover of fine things and a fearless wanderer, Andi has an enthusiastic passion for travel –who is very much into the art and craft of taking photographs! We catch up her in a Q&A.
Andi with a dolphin in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Q: Name one of your most interesting travel conversations.
Andi Perullo: I have had thousands of interesting conversations throughout my decade of traveling. Honestly, each one in some way is the most interesting. I try to talk to everyone I encounter in my travels, because you never know where a simple, “Hello,” could lead.
Q: Which place did you think you'd absolutely dislike that you fell in love with? Any that come to mind?
Ibiza, Spain. I am not much of a partier and everyone knows that Ibiza is the place to party. I promised my brother, however, that as a high school graduation present I would take him anywhere in the world and that is where he picked. Thus, I begrudgingly went and was shocked that within hours of my arrival I was completely enchanted with the island! I have been plotting my return ever since.
Q. What's your travel MUST have? Pet peeve?
A must have is my Canon 30D camera. My pet peeve is delayed or canceled flights – nothing puts me in a worse mood.
In Delhi, India
Q. Which type of traveler most annoys you?
A fearful person. Traveling is about being open to new experiences and trusting in the goodness of humanity; it is not about being scared and closed off.
Q. If money were no object, where would you be right now?
Antarctica
Q. Which movies have you recently enjoyed in flight? Travel books?
Whenever I travel long distances I always upload every episode of Sex and the City onto my computer. The show puts me in the best mood (which is very helpful for when I’m returning from a trip and I am sad). I normally do not travel with books, rather with newspapers and magazines, so that once I am done reading them I can either throw them away or give them to someone else to enjoy.
Q. Which airports do you love?
My 2 favorite are BCN (Barcelona El Prat) and CLT (Charlotte Airport). BCN has incredible shopping and CLT has rocking chairs and a Starbucks every few feet.
Thanks for the insightful answers and for allowing us to get to know you better, Andi! Stay tuned for more in the blogger spotlight series each week. To be featured in the spotlight series, drop me a line at Charu AT Butterflydiary DOT COM.
From Andi of My Beautiful Adventures:
Thanks for the awesome opportunity darling!
From Emily in Chile:
Fun interview, Charu!
From Charu Suri:
It was SO fun and now I want to check out these airport recommendations!
From Charu Suri:
A great interviewee is always fun!
From Andi of My Beautiful Adventures:
Thanks sweet Emily!
From Traveling Ted:
It is always great to learn a little bit more about the beautiful Andi. Great interview.
From Andi of My Beautiful Adventures:
Awww Ted! You always say the most perfect things!!!
From Jeff Titelius:
What wonderful insights into the world of one of my favorite bloggers. Andi embodies the true spirit of an adventurer, airport shopper (LOL) and embraces the world and the creatures within, with open arms. Andi, so glad I know you!!! Can I be one of your adopted brothers? : )
From Lisa @chickybus:
Nice job on this, Charu…and great to learn more about you, Andi! I enjoyed reading all of your answers. Cool that Ibiza took you by surprise and that it was a pleasant one!
From Charu Suri:
Thanks so much Lisa!! Would love you to be next, seriously
From Sarah Wu:
Great interview of Andi, It was still so cool to meet you both.