If you were to ask Hugo Rosales and Elmer Valle to describe the people of Guatemala, one of the first things they will say is, “humble.” And, if you were ask them that same question, but on the beauty of Guatemala itself, they would say, “it’s humble.”

Immersion travel has taught Mary Kay Brautigan how much she loves her country, but that other countries are exceptional as well.

“And that’s why we travel,” says Mary Kay. “So we can experience the joy other countries have and can bring, but also their heartaches too.”

Chances are, you know or have heard of a self-proclaimed California, New York, Illinois or Wisconsin, etc. “transplant.” But, have you ever met a “Brazilian transplant?” Well, meet Rodchild “Tide” Blanchard.