Betsey Horton

BLOG: The Return

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday. Currently sitting at a bar in the Hong Kong International Airport. Again. Just like I was three days ago before I was detained and deported back here from Bangkok. I know I am insane for trying to return, but I need to get my stuff. I have everything they...Read More

BLOG: Hongkonger at Heart

Posted on November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday! It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! It’s official! I sorted out my situation with Hong Kong immigration and I received my HKID card. I am officially a resident of Hong Kong, meaning I can get a job anywhere! Hurray! Now all we need to do is go...Read More

BLOG: Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday night. Thanksgiving. This is the first Thanksgiving I’ve ever spent alone and without a meal to share with others. No turkey, no pie, no parade, no movie marathon, no family to gather, nothing. It’s really hard for me, actually. I’ve never spent this holiday alone like this before. I...Read More

BLOG: Airport Jail

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday evening. Currently sitting in airport jail in Thailand. Yes, for real. I got nailed in the visa run immigration crackdown. They told me I can come back in a few days with the right paperwork. For now they are holding me here in airport jail until the next flight...Read More

BLOG: My Time Has Come

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday morning! I woke up thinking to myself, “I don’t wanna leave Hong Kong again. I don’t want to go back to Bangkok.” I didn’t know I would feel this way, but I definitely do. Sigh. Well, good news: British Guy texted me at 2:21am saying, “Hello.” I knew that...Read More

BLOG: At the Peak

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Bitch, we made it! No idea what day it is. Who cares? It’s already tomorrow in Hong Kong anyway. I didn’t do much yesterday. Just explored the graveyard next door, which is a total vibe as it turns out. Probably because almost everyone I’ve ever *actually* loved is dead. Dark,...Read More

BLOG: Back in the HKSAR

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday. Reunited and it feels so good! I LOVE Hong Kong!!!!! I’ve been back less than 24 hours. It is officially confirmed: the job was the problem. The city itself and the culture within it are not. I think I love it even more now that I’ve seen what a...Read More

BLOG: Resolve the Karma

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. At the coffee stand. Feeling like total shit. I just booked a flight to Hong Kong. I’ve decided to return to resolve my negative karma there. Only then can I move forward. It will no longer be something that haunts the back of my mind. I can go back...Read More

BLOG: I Heart Rugby

Posted on November 22, 2025November 24, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Saturday night. Here I am at the American Bar all alone, minding my own damn business, watching rugby and loving every minute of it even though I have no idea what the hell is going on. Also, there is no one else here except Old Man Wiley, who is way...Read More

STORY: Betsey in Faerie Land

Posted on November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Once upon a time, there was a single woman in her mid 30’s who decided to leave her shitty life behind and finally live her lifelong dream of working and living abroad. First, she went to the Paris Writing Workshop. There she realized her vision of writing in a cramped...Read More

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Author: Betsey Horton