Tag: China

BLOG: Watch This Bar

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Sunday morning. Late to the coffee stand. No one is here today except for me. Just me and all the traffic along the main road, as per usual. Last night I decided to go to the American Bar after Old Man Wiley saw me walking down the other side of...Read More

BLOG: Getting Buffalo’d

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Monday. Here we are back at the coffee stand, which was closed all weekend because the Queen Mother died. Now we are back and I am the only person here who isn't wearing black, for once. Super awkward. Most of the Thai people I see walking by are wearing black....Read More

BLOG: Highway Robbery

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Thursday afternoon. Currently sitting at the airport, pissed off as usual. Whoever said traveling was cheap over here lied to me. They straight up fucking lied. Here I have been sooooo worried about exploiting people and I just got straight up fucking robbed at the check in counter. And now...Read More

BLOG: Who Goes Out on Mondays?

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Tuesday morning. Chillin’ in the apartment doing laundry, watching Sex and the City reruns, and perusing Airbnb looking for a long-stay place for the month. There are some really great options for pretty decent prices. I only rented my current place until tomorrow because I wasn’t sure what my plan...Read More

BLOG: Spice Up Your Life

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Saturday afternoon. Currently sitting in a random cafe having a Bloody Mary. They brought me a taste tester because it was allegedly “spicy.” It is not spicy by my standards, but I also make mine with A LOT of extra hot sauce. Everywhere in SEA claims their food and drinks...Read More

BLOG: Goodnight, Saigon

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Thursday morning. Sitting on the balcony with my coffee, croissant, and cigarette. As per usual. I woke up with some aches and pains, so I definitely need to do some yoga today. I have a new neighbor next to me so I can’t blast my music anymore, lol. Alas. I...Read More

BLOG: Checking Boxes

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Wednesday. Getting ready to move to Indonesia. How fun is that to say? Yesterday I got all the boring admin stuff out of the way. Booked my flight, applied for my visa, contacted the yoga school, and watched a documentary on the Dutch colonial history of Indonesia. Wow, what a...Read More

BLOG: Somewhere Beyond the SEA

Posted on by Betsey Horton
Wednesday morning. Sitting in the park with my coffee. I wish there was a table outside the shop where I could sit and watch the street. Sadly, there is not. Instead I am back in the park, being one with nature instead. I woke up this morning at about 6am....Read More