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.

With family needs, money being scarce, COVID-19 hindering the ability work, and a government that doesn’t advocate or help people like Victor Pablo and his family, he made a difficult choice to try and cross the border to the U.S. in search of more opportunities.