Adventures Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:19:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Sian James’ illustrations Will Take You on a Magical Adventure https://tettybetty.com/sian-james-illustrations-will-take-you-on-a-magical-adventure/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:49:53 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=29492 Humanity has been fascinated with fantasy since time immemorial. From the fairy tales of old to today’s multi-million budget TV series, we look to different worlds for a sense of mystery, adventure, and awe.  Enter Siam James, a freelance illustrator born in Hong-Kong, now residing in Oxford, UK. She mostly uses digital tools to create […]

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]]> Humanity has been fascinated with fantasy since time immemorial. From the fairy tales of old to today’s multi-million budget TV series, we look to different worlds for a sense of mystery, adventure, and awe. 

Enter Siam James, a freelance illustrator born in Hong-Kong, now residing in Oxford, UK. She mostly uses digital tools to create images that are practically dripping with charm, and sometimes actual magic.

James’ art looks like Disney and Ghibli Studios decided to co-write the most amazing children’s book ever. It features young boys and girls in fantastical settings, interacting with otherworldly creatures and generally having a great, wholesome time. 

Interestingly, James is a trained archaeologist who specializes in early medieval times. We suspect her academic background is one reason why her creations are so multi-layered and effective.

“My art draws inspiration from history, folklore, nature, and childhood,” James writes on her website. “I am passionate about creating children’s book illustrations, and exploring how colors, lighting, and composition can be used not only to tell stories but also inspire a unique story in each viewer’s own imagination.”

So what are you waiting for? Equip yourself with some dwarf bread for the road, and invite your inner child to an enchanted adventure in the world of Sian James: 

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]]> Hedgehog Azuki’s Adventures: Episode Camping – The Best Thing You’ll See All Day https://tettybetty.com/hedgehog-azukis-adventures-episode-camping-the-best-thing-youll-see-all-day/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:30:22 +0000 http://tettybetty.com/?p=1645 The tiny Japanese hedgehog Azuki became an internet star with his Instagram profile showing him going on various adventures. As much as he loves his warm and cozy home, he’s also a fan of a great day out, so he recently went camping – and the pictures are beyond adorable! See them below and follow […]

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]]> The tiny Japanese hedgehog Azuki became an internet star with his Instagram profile showing him going on various adventures. As much as he loves his warm and cozy home, he’s also a fan of a great day out, so he recently went camping – and the pictures are beyond adorable! See them below and follow Azuki on Instagram just as 180k others do.

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]]> Man Goes On Permanent Vacation For Half Of Every Year https://tettybetty.com/man-goes-on-permanent-vacation-for-half-of-every-year/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:26:41 +0000 http://tettybetty.com/?p=178 Like many of us, you’ve probably dreamed of not having to work for months at a time and travel instead. Unfortunately, most people need to work in order to pay the bills and put food on the table. But what happens if you decide to make a drastic change? Meet “Benedict”, a mysterious man who […]

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]]> Like many of us, you’ve probably dreamed of not having to work for months at a time and travel instead. Unfortunately, most people need to work in order to pay the bills and put food on the table. But what happens if you decide to make a drastic change?

Meet “Benedict”, a mysterious man who doesn’t want to reveal his real name, but gladly shares his adventures with anyone who follows him on Instagram. His story might inspire you to do something similar.

He calls himself “Benedict” or “Ultra Romance”

This 35-year-old man from Connecticut wants to remain anonymous on social media.

https://www.instagram.com/p/X8ZS1HJ4xQ/

Benedict thought it was “unnatural” to go to work every day

We can all agree with that, right?

https://www.instagram.com/p/XOG3kLJ4xk/

Benedict works for six months a year

He’s a fishing guide on a charter boat for half a year, then he goes on his adventures and explores the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Za9ZQqJ41P/

Traveling on a budget is possible

If you decide to live a simple life, such as him. His daily budget is around $10.

https://www.instagram.com/p/cOz7Vup4_V/

Minimalism was necessary to make this possible

He doesn’t have much, apart from his bike and essential camping gear.

https://www.instagram.com/p/cAkM-dp4wP/

He didn’t want to conform to a conventional lifestyle

“I went to college and got the degree and was trying to be a PE teacher or a personal trainer and do the hustle right out of college. Then it was like, ‘I gotta get a house, I’m 24, I got all these student loans’ … Before you know it, things work out and you meet the right girl and you settle down and buy the house and have the mortgage payment and the cars. But ultimately that was not going to be me.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/ZVzAwkp4zI/

He’s not earning much

His yearly income is around $10,000

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Z_PDH4J4xC/

But it’s enough for his lifestyle

He’s living a life of early hunter-gatherers, acquiring food and supplies for a certain period and then enjoying the results for some time.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/_Sm79ip46y/

He doesn’t fear technology

Benedict doesn’t escape from modern world. He loves social media and Whole Foods.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDtu8QxJ4xQ/?taken-by=ultraromance&hl=en

Cheap but healthy food

He believes plenty of nutrition can be found out in the world. He gathers greens and hunts crabs when he’s near a coast.

A proper nomad life

Benedict always wanted to travel. He says that he’s never been in the same place for more than six months in the past 15 years.

An Inspiration?

There’s nothing wrong with a full-time job that gives you money to buy what you need. Benedict shows an alternative way that might be interesting to some people. Certainly many people respect what he does, as he has over 90k Instagram followers.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Adventures Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:19:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Sian James’ illustrations Will Take You on a Magical Adventure https://tettybetty.com/sian-james-illustrations-will-take-you-on-a-magical-adventure/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:49:53 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=29492 Humanity has been fascinated with fantasy since time immemorial. From the fairy tales of old to today’s multi-million budget TV series, we look to different worlds for a sense of mystery, adventure, and awe.  Enter Siam James, a freelance illustrator born in Hong-Kong, now residing in Oxford, UK. She mostly uses digital tools to create […]

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]]> Humanity has been fascinated with fantasy since time immemorial. From the fairy tales of old to today’s multi-million budget TV series, we look to different worlds for a sense of mystery, adventure, and awe. 

Enter Siam James, a freelance illustrator born in Hong-Kong, now residing in Oxford, UK. She mostly uses digital tools to create images that are practically dripping with charm, and sometimes actual magic.

James’ art looks like Disney and Ghibli Studios decided to co-write the most amazing children’s book ever. It features young boys and girls in fantastical settings, interacting with otherworldly creatures and generally having a great, wholesome time. 

Interestingly, James is a trained archaeologist who specializes in early medieval times. We suspect her academic background is one reason why her creations are so multi-layered and effective.

“My art draws inspiration from history, folklore, nature, and childhood,” James writes on her website. “I am passionate about creating children’s book illustrations, and exploring how colors, lighting, and composition can be used not only to tell stories but also inspire a unique story in each viewer’s own imagination.”

So what are you waiting for? Equip yourself with some dwarf bread for the road, and invite your inner child to an enchanted adventure in the world of Sian James: 

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]]> Hedgehog Azuki’s Adventures: Episode Camping – The Best Thing You’ll See All Day https://tettybetty.com/hedgehog-azukis-adventures-episode-camping-the-best-thing-youll-see-all-day/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:30:22 +0000 http://tettybetty.com/?p=1645 The tiny Japanese hedgehog Azuki became an internet star with his Instagram profile showing him going on various adventures. As much as he loves his warm and cozy home, he’s also a fan of a great day out, so he recently went camping – and the pictures are beyond adorable! See them below and follow […]

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]]> The tiny Japanese hedgehog Azuki became an internet star with his Instagram profile showing him going on various adventures. As much as he loves his warm and cozy home, he’s also a fan of a great day out, so he recently went camping – and the pictures are beyond adorable! See them below and follow Azuki on Instagram just as 180k others do.

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]]> Man Goes On Permanent Vacation For Half Of Every Year https://tettybetty.com/man-goes-on-permanent-vacation-for-half-of-every-year/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:26:41 +0000 http://tettybetty.com/?p=178 Like many of us, you’ve probably dreamed of not having to work for months at a time and travel instead. Unfortunately, most people need to work in order to pay the bills and put food on the table. But what happens if you decide to make a drastic change? Meet “Benedict”, a mysterious man who […]

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]]> Like many of us, you’ve probably dreamed of not having to work for months at a time and travel instead. Unfortunately, most people need to work in order to pay the bills and put food on the table. But what happens if you decide to make a drastic change?

Meet “Benedict”, a mysterious man who doesn’t want to reveal his real name, but gladly shares his adventures with anyone who follows him on Instagram. His story might inspire you to do something similar.

He calls himself “Benedict” or “Ultra Romance”

This 35-year-old man from Connecticut wants to remain anonymous on social media.

https://www.instagram.com/p/X8ZS1HJ4xQ/

Benedict thought it was “unnatural” to go to work every day

We can all agree with that, right?

https://www.instagram.com/p/XOG3kLJ4xk/

Benedict works for six months a year

He’s a fishing guide on a charter boat for half a year, then he goes on his adventures and explores the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Za9ZQqJ41P/

Traveling on a budget is possible

If you decide to live a simple life, such as him. His daily budget is around $10.

https://www.instagram.com/p/cOz7Vup4_V/

Minimalism was necessary to make this possible

He doesn’t have much, apart from his bike and essential camping gear.

https://www.instagram.com/p/cAkM-dp4wP/

He didn’t want to conform to a conventional lifestyle

“I went to college and got the degree and was trying to be a PE teacher or a personal trainer and do the hustle right out of college. Then it was like, ‘I gotta get a house, I’m 24, I got all these student loans’ … Before you know it, things work out and you meet the right girl and you settle down and buy the house and have the mortgage payment and the cars. But ultimately that was not going to be me.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/ZVzAwkp4zI/

He’s not earning much

His yearly income is around $10,000

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Z_PDH4J4xC/

But it’s enough for his lifestyle

He’s living a life of early hunter-gatherers, acquiring food and supplies for a certain period and then enjoying the results for some time.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/_Sm79ip46y/

He doesn’t fear technology

Benedict doesn’t escape from modern world. He loves social media and Whole Foods.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDtu8QxJ4xQ/?taken-by=ultraromance&hl=en

Cheap but healthy food

He believes plenty of nutrition can be found out in the world. He gathers greens and hunts crabs when he’s near a coast.

A proper nomad life

Benedict always wanted to travel. He says that he’s never been in the same place for more than six months in the past 15 years.

An Inspiration?

There’s nothing wrong with a full-time job that gives you money to buy what you need. Benedict shows an alternative way that might be interesting to some people. Certainly many people respect what he does, as he has over 90k Instagram followers.

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