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Claire K.

Teach In Spain Volunteer Program
Hometown: Hartland, Wisconsin

Welcome to my journey! My name is Claire Kormanik and I am an aspiring educator with hopes of discovering the world around me. I hope my posts not only inform but also entertain you about my teaching, travels, triumphs, and tribulations along the way. Thanks for being here!

Posts

But What About Barcelona!

By Claire K.

My time in Spain would not be complete without a trip to the one and only Barcelona! For my last weekend I packed up my bags and did my own... keep reading

Christmas Markets in Berlin

By Claire K.

It's the most wonderful time of the year all around the world, but especially in Berlin, Germany as Christmas markets pop up all over the capitol city. While part of... keep reading

So I'm Trying to Learn Spanish

By Claire K.

I did not remember much Spanish when I first arrived to my assignment in Pradoluengo. I regret not practicing more as it would have helped me be more prepared to... keep reading

Day in Toledo, Spain

By Claire K.

Despite the whole town seemingly existing uphill, Toledo is full of beauty and history. While walking through the streets of the city it felt like every building was either a... keep reading

Weekend in Segovia, Spain

By Claire K.

As a lover of history, the moment I learned about the Roman aqueducts in Segovia, Spain I knew I had to add it to my list of destinations. Outside of... keep reading

The Oldest Restaurant in the World

By Claire K.

It may sound like a hoax, but it's true, Restaurante Botin is, per the Guiness book of World Records, the oldest restaurant in the world. Opened and operated as a... keep reading

Culture Shock in Europe

By Claire K.

To state the obvious, Spain is not America, and as a result life here is not the same. In a previous post I outlined what a day looks like here... keep reading

A Dream Trip

By Claire K.

I believe most young girls in America have a place they dream to visit one day. For me, this place was and always has been, Paris. I remember being young... keep reading

Life in Pradoluengo, Spain

By Claire K.

My legs started to burn the further up we went, and the walk down would leave my hips sore for days after, but reaching the peak was a dream. This... keep reading

The First 48 Hours in a New Country

By Claire K.

This weekend marked the third time I have flow out of the United States, all three times occurring within this year. This is to say, travel is new to me... keep reading

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