Visa Run, Part Two

 I was throwing back a cappuccino with E and A when we finally brought it up—the inevitable stages of loneliness.
“You never think it’s going to happen to you,” E said. “When you first get here, all you can think is, I can’t believe I’m in Korea. Everything is so new and cool and you can’t [...]

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Visa Run, Part One

Meeting other foreigners in South Korea is similar to gorging on strawberries—both are luxurious experiences that, while not implausible, are rare enough to make one go delirious and desperate.
I’ve approached men and women in airports, subways and bars without the slightest hesitation or embarrassment. I’ve exchanged numbers with people I’ve known for minutes and embraced [...]

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