Troy Boy

Being Back

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June 19th 2013
Although I’ve never served my country in armed combat, I feel like returning home from a long trip to far-away countries is in some ways very comparable to returning home from battle. Both provide a transformative experience that changes a person - sometimes in small, subtle ways and, other times, in big, barefaced ones. Yet, I would venture to guess that no one ever nonchalantly asks a hero fre ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Playas del Coco

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more