Don t tell me what he knows or what he says, tell ...

Don t tell me what he knows or what he says, tell me where he has been.
Muhammed (born 571)

Travel helps shape the person we become. It teaches us about new cultures and together through their food helps us bridge the gap between us. That is a good thing.

Such was my mindset when I first learned about Vaughn Town and their volunteer project teaching English to Spanish students. It was early 2018 and by June I was on my way to Madrid and ultimately Avila for a week of laughter and teaching, but more importantly, learning.

The students were working professionals and wanted to get to that next level of speaking English. We spoke nothing but English from breakfast to way past dinner and cocktails. It was an unforgettable experience.

They gave me more than I could imagine; hopefully I gave them something in return.

If you can do a VaughnTown program, do it. It will change you in ways I can t begin to explain.