Rearview Mirror

The Road Trip Travel Blog

LOVE TO TRAVEL IN EUROPE?

Rearview Mirror is a road trip travel blog featuring itineraries, travel tips and city guides from across Europe.

Written by Andrea Anastasakis since 2006, it chronicles her experiences while living in France, Hungary and Albania and her slow travel adventures while location independent.

Andrea specialises in Central Europe and the Balkans. Get in touch on social media if you have any questions.

 

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Rearview Mirror is your starting point for exploring Europe's historic cities, delicious food, scenic landscapes and unique cultures.

Where to Go: Start with my list of Europe's best places to visit. Or browse through my country, seasonal, month-by-month, or themed guides.

Things to Do: Take advantage of my city guides that break down each destination's attractions, local favourites and food specialties.

Neighbourhood Guides: Get an idea of where to stay or book one of my boutique hotel suggestions.

Get started with one of the following Highlights of Europe. These are places I love and highly recommend.

Highlights of Europe

DRIVING ITINERARIES

A driving holiday gives you the independence and flexibility to go where you want when you want. You can explore both major attractions and off-the-beaten-path spots at your own pace.

An itinerary can guide you through the planning process, helping you discover where to go, how long to spend at each destination and the time needed for each trip segment, allowing you to make the most out of your time away.

Read my road trip guides for inspiration, practical advice and useful resources. They can be adapted to your preferences to create a personalised itinerary that mixes must-see stops and unique detours.

Keep in mind that you can easily convert these road trips into train travel, a more sustainable and responsible way to travel in Europe.

 
 

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HISTORIC AND SCENIC ROUTES

Europe is about more than just its historic cities and culinary experience. It's also a region of stunning landscapes best seen from the road.

My scenic routes take you along coastlines like the French Riviera, through mountain ranges in Slovenia and across open fields in Poland. Expect breathtaking views and unique landscapes that make you want to pull over just to take it all in.

A highlight in the Balkans is the Albanian Riviera. This route features unspoilt beaches, traditional villages and turquoise waters, all framed by rugged mountain scenery.

In Italy, the winding roads of Tuscany offer picturesque hills, vineyards and historic cities like Florence and Siena.

Europe's history comes alive when you travel along its classic routes.

Germany's Romantic Road takes you through walled towns and past castles, all set in the beautiful Bavarian landscape.

The Via Baltica spans Poland to Estonia, passing through the Baltic States of Lithuania and Latvia, giving you a glimpse into this lesser-explored region's cultural and historical importance.

Romania's scenic drives include routes through Transylvania, where you'll encounter medieval Sighisoara, fortified churches and the legendary Dracula's Castle.

These routes offer more than just picturesque settings; they allow you to discover the history and stories that shaped the continent.