Claire K.
Claire's Program
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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