digital nomad - Betsey Horton

BLOG: Watching the Canal

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Sunday morning. Just got to the coffee stand. All the regulars know me here now. I am the writer who comes in every day and sits and writes in her notebook and drinks the iced mocha. I feel so welcome here. I could definitely write a book… Last night was...Read More

BLOG: Coffee Stand Vibes

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Thursday morning. Sitting at the cafe watching traffic pass by. It’s not as busy here today as it has been the last few days. Right now it’s just me and the lady’s old white boyfriend. He says he is from Germany and doesn’t speak English. I guess I should stop...Read More

BLOG: Hey, Starfish

Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Monday morning. Sitting here in my favourite little cafe, watching the street traffic pass me by as I enjoy my favourite coffee in Bangkok. This truly is a perfect morning. It helps that everyone here is on the same vibe. All of us are just chillin’, watching the street, enjoying...Read More

BLOG: Back in BKK

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday. Here I am in the old land of Siam, sitting at my favourite coffee stand. The iced mocha is even better than I remember it. The lady and her white boyfriend definitely remembered me. Everyone in my neighborhood remembers me. I arrived at the Haunted Tower and the doormen...Read More

BLOG: Highway Robbery

Posted on September 25, 2025 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: Just Over Here Playing the Victim

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Wednesday afternoon. My hunt for an apartment is turning up nothing but shit so far. Today I went to look at an Airbnb listing and was denied the wifi needed to use WhatsApp to call the landlord down by the front desk staff. I ended up wandering over to a...Read More

BLOG: Pleasantly Surprised

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Greetings from Malaysia! Currently sitting in a little cafe I found around the corner of my apartment while in search of coffee and pastries for my usual morning routine. Stayed for lunch and the most delicious peach iced tea I’ve ever tasted. This is definitely my new spot. Spent the...Read More

BLOG: Malay, Malay

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Sunday night, technically Monday morning. Here I am in Malaysia after an absolutely TERRIBLE travel day. I won’t go into detail. Let’s just say I hate airports and I hate flying, especially when shit that is completely out of my control keeps going wrong. If there is an airport on...Read More

BLOG: Spice Up Your Life

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 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: Groggy Bloggy

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Betsey Horton

Friday morning. Sitting out on the balcony with my coffee. Just got off the phone with my brother. I miss him so much. I miss my cat. They’re both doing okay, but still, I miss them… Got my next trip planned, so it’s time to start booking things. I’m just...Read More

Betsey Horton

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