This site is dedicated to my journey in Brazil, where I will be observing, analyzing, photographing, documenting, and exploring soccer through Brazilian culture and experience in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Manaus. I am a recipient of the 2014-2015 Frances L. Phillips Travel Scholarship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The grant affords participating juniors or seniors the ability to engage in individual self designed and directed international travel experiences. This journey will not only highlight "the beautiful game," but also the people enjoying and participating in the sport. This site will follow my progression of preparation for travel and my travel through the country. I will travel through Brazil for approximately two to three months. If you want more information about the Frances L. Phillips Travel Scholarship, click here.