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I’m Andrea, a location independent, full-time travel blogger with a love for coffee and road trips. When not in Australia, I spend most of my time in Central Europe and the Balkans.

Rear View Mirror is a road trip travel blog featuring itineraries, travel tips, city guides and photography from around Europe.

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Koguva, Estonia // 🇪🇪⁠ .⁠ It’s easy to

Koguva, Estonia // 🇪🇪⁠
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It’s easy to get off the beaten path in Estonia, especially if you head to the islands. Muhu Island is one of the most accessible with its regular car ferry. Most tourists go to Muhu to visit the famous Padaste Manor or while passing through to get to the larger island Saaremaa. But I took a detour to Koguva Village on the north east of the island. It’s an unusual place developed under Swedish rule and now home to around 30 people. It’s a peaceful coastal spot and worth the detour but you’ll need a car to get there. Link in bio. ⁠
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#koguva #koguvaküla #koguvavillage #muhu #muhuisland #estonianature #travelinestonia #visitestonia #estonia🇪🇪 #balticstates #estoniannature #estoniatravel #estoniaway

St Malo, France // 🇫🇷⁠ .⁠ One of the rea

St Malo, France // 🇫🇷⁠
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One of the reasons I advise against taking a day trip from Paris to Mont St Michel is that (aside from the crowds) there is so much to see in the region. If you have time you could include St Malo on your trip, a small seaside walled city about an hour from Mont St Michel. In the past, it was known for piracy but now it’s a sleepy tourist town. You could also hop over to Dinard, one of the most famous resort towns in France. ⁠Link in bio.⁠
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#france🇫🇷 #france4dreams #francemylove #francetrip #visitfrance🇫🇷 #explorefrance #discoverfrance #unlimitedfrance #stmalo #stmalofrance #stmalotourisme #stmalointramuros

Llogara National Park, Albania // 🇦🇱⁠ .⁠

Llogara National Park, Albania // 🇦🇱⁠
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If you’re taking a road trip in Albania, you have to drive through the Llogara Pass. It’s a winding mountain road that takes you from Vlora to the Albanian Riviera in the south. It’s a beautiful national park with places to stop along the way with incredible views of the coast down below and the Greek island of Corfu in the distance. It’s a wild drive where locals love to overtake on narrow stretches with no railings but it’s part of the 'Albanian experience'. Highly recommended. Link in bio. ⁠
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#albania🇦🇱 #llogara #llogarapass #llogaranationalpark #vlora #albanianriviera #visitalbania__ #visitalbania #promotealbania #albaniatourism #albaniatrip #storyalbania #albaniatravel #discoveralbania #beautifulalbania #travelalbania #explorealbania

Uzerche, France // 🇫🇷⁠ .⁠ As the most vi

Uzerche, France // 🇫🇷⁠
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As the most visited country in Europe, it’s not easy to get off the beaten path in France. But one of the less visited regions is Limousin in the south-west. It’s most famous for Limoges porcelain, the Aubusson tapestry and a few picturesque villages. Uzerche is one of those villages. It’s not somewhere you’d choose as a holiday destination but it’s definitely worth a stopover on the way to somewhere else, especially if you’re on a road trip and are flexible on your travels. I visited in winter and loved the medieval hilltop homes and walking along the old train tracks. ⁠
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#france🇫🇷 #france4dreams #francemylove #francetrip #limousin #igerslimousin #uzerche #uzerchetourisme #uzerchecity #limousintourisme #visitfrance🇫🇷 #explorefrance #discoverfrance #unlimitedfrance

Sardinia, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠ .⁠ Early mornings

Sardinia, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠
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Early mornings in Sardinia are breathtaking. It was exhausting getting up early to drive to remote locations but I adored having the beach to ourselves each morning. But this morning we weren’t alone as a riding group came up behind us. After this I thought about taking a horse riding tour myself but wasn’t sure that’s an acceptable way to treat animals. The horses looked beautiful and taken care of but I didn’t want to do something that might have a negative impact on them. What do you think? Is horse riding ok or should it be avoided?⁠
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#sardinia_exp #sardiniaexperience #sardiniaphotos #sardinianlandscape #sardiniamagicisland #sardiniaforyou #santeodoro #sardegna_in #sardegna_illife #new_photosardegna #fotodisardegna #ig_terrasarda #lacinta #lacintabeach

Trogir, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠ .⁠ Croatia has so

Trogir, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠
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Croatia has so many coastal towns worth exploring. Trogir is fairly central and an easy day trip from Split. Alternatively, stay in Trogir and take day trips to Split and the nearby islands like Hvar, Brac or even the more remote Vis Island. Trogir itself is located on a small island connected to the mainland by a historic bridge. It’s a beautiful Unesco listed historic town, even when dark clouds descend. ⁠
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#croatia🇭🇷 #croatia_ig #croatiatravel #croatiafulloflife #croatiafullofmagic #croatiafullofnature #croatia2020 #croatiancoast #timeoutcroatia⁠ #trogir #trogircroatia #trogiroldtown #visittrogir #uncescosite @croatiafulloflife

Szeged, Hungary // 🇭🇺⁠ .⁠ If you’re up

Szeged, Hungary // 🇭🇺⁠
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If you’re up for a long day trip from Budapest, Szeged is one of Hungary’s most beautiful Art Nouveau cities. I loved my winter trip to Szeged and recommend visiting for a few days if you have the time. You can get a cheap flight to Budapest and then take the train a couple of hours south towards the Serbian border. In Szeged you can do an architecture tour, relax in the city's historic thermal baths and finish the afternoon with coffee and cake at a classic Hungarian coffee house. ⁠
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#hungary🇭🇺 #visithungary #hungarygram #hungary_gram #ighungary #hellohungary #visithungary #instahungary #travelhungary #szeged #szegedcity #szeged2020 #szegedtourism #szegedlove #szegedidom #voltivechurch⁠

Rome, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠ .⁠ I love this spot i

Rome, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠
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I love this spot in Rome. It’s the best location for shooting the Roman Forum at dusk or at night. If you want to go there, first take the steps up to the Piazza del Campidoglio and then walk behind the Palazzo Senatorio. From there you have unobstructed views of the Roman Forum and at night you might find you’re the only person there.⁠
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#italy🇮🇹 #italytravel #italy_hidden_gems #italyiloveyou #italyphoto #romanforum #romeitaly #rome🇮🇹 #romecity #rometrip #ilikeitaly @italiait #discoveritaly

Dubrovnik, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠ .⁠ I did say n

Dubrovnik, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠
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I did say not long ago that Zadar is a special place when it comes to sunsets, but actually, I think Dubrovnik has the best sunsets in Croatia. Every night it's worth going out to see the incredible colours develop in the summer sky. This was taken outside of the old town on the main road Ulica Branitelja Dubrovnika in front of Kino Slavica. During the day, there is a small park and pathway that takes you down to the water if you want to get away from the crowds and relax in the shade. ⁠
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#croatia🇭🇷 #croatia_ig #croatiatravel #croatiafulloflife #croatiafullofmagic #croatiafullofnature #croatia2020 #croatiancoast #timeoutcroatia⁠ #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikonmymind #visitdubrovnik #dubrovnikriviera #croatia @croatiafulloflife⁠

Marseille, France // 🇫🇷⁠ .⁠ Marseille’

Marseille, France // 🇫🇷⁠
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Marseille’s spectacular basilica, Notre-Dame de la Garde, sits atop a hill overlooking the Vieux Port. While it deserves its position as the most famous attraction in Marseille, it’s worth seeking out the less-visited Cathedrale de la Major (pictured) on the other side of the city. It’s one of the largest cathedrals in France and its Byzantine-Roman Revival style is worth a visit if you’re interested in unique architecture. ⁠
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#france🇫🇷 #explorefrance #marseillecity #marseillegram #marseillejetaime #igersmarseille⁠

Kotor, Montenegro // 🇲🇪⁠ .⁠ Kotor is kno

Kotor, Montenegro // 🇲🇪⁠
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Kotor is known for its incredible fjord-like landscapes and spectacular views from the hilltop fortress (see my link in bio). But Kotor old town is not to be overlooked. The narrow limestone paved streets resemble those in nearby Dubrovnik and are worth exploring to discover hidden cafes, shops and museums. ⁠
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#montenegro🇲🇪 #kotor #kotormontenegro #kotoroldtown #montenegrowildbeauty #montenegrophoto #montenegrotravel #gomontenegro #balkans #balkanstrip ⁠

Zadar, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠ .⁠ People say Zada

Zadar, Croatia // 🇭🇷⁠
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People say Zadar has the best sunsets in Croatia. It seems unfair to the rest of the country as the entire Croatian coast has beautiful sunsets over the sea. But I can’t deny it, Zadar is special. It’s possibly thanks to the island in the distance or maybe it’s simply the light in this part of the world but Zadar is worth a visit for its sunsets, delicious food and welcoming people. ⁠
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#zadarcroatia #croatia🇭🇷 #zadar #zadar_region #zadarregion #likezadar #zadarsunset #croatia_ig #croatiatravel #croatiafulloflife #croatiafullofmagic #croatiafullofnature #croatia2020 #croatiancoast #timeoutcroatia⁠

Warnemuende, Germany // 🇩🇪⁠ .⁠ If you’

Warnemuende, Germany // 🇩🇪⁠
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If you’re interested in visiting a completely different region of Germany, the north-east is fairly unexplored by foreign tourists. Rostock is the highlight of this part of the country and its port town Warnemuende is especially adorable. The fishing village became famous as the main resort town of former East Germany at a time when East Germans didn’t have a lot of local seaside travel options. Rostock and Warnemuende is a relaxing day trip from Berlin or spend a few days to further explore the region. ⁠
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#warnemuende #germany🇩🇪 #rostock #rostockgram #rostockwarnemünde #warnemünde #germanytourism #germanytravel #germanytrip #exploregermany #visitgermany #discovergermany ⁠

Fremantle, Australia // 🇦🇺⁠ .⁠ Happy New

Fremantle, Australia // 🇦🇺⁠
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Happy New Year 🎆⁠
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I hope you had a relaxing and safe NY! I’m starting this year at home in Australia with plans to finish the year with a return to Europe. ✈️ On the blog, I’ll be focusing on road trip itineraries and city guides to help you plan your own trip to Europe. Let me know if you have any specific destinations you’d like to hear about. I hope all your plans for 2020 come to fruition. Best wishes for the NY. xx⁠
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#happynewyear #2020 #thisisfremantle #fremantlestories #fremantlelife #fremantleport #rearviewmirror⁠

Venice, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠ .⁠ Beautiful Venice

Venice, Italy // 🇮🇹⁠
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Beautiful Venice in winter. New on the blog today, 12 of the best winter city breaks in Europe, including Venice of course. ⁠
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#venice🇮🇹 #veniceitaly🇮🇹#winter❄️ #veniceitaly #venicecanals #visitvenice #venicegram #italylovers #italyiloveyou #italyphoto #bestofitaly #italia🇮🇹#citybreaks #travelbloggerlife

Paris, France // 🇫🇷⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ It's been

Paris, France // 🇫🇷⁠⠀
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It's been quite some time since I called Paris my home. There are still days when I can't believe walking past the Louvre was part of my daily commute. ⁠⠀
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#louvrepyramid #louvremuseum #louvreparis #eiffeltower🗼 #parisparis #parisiloveyou #eiffeltowerview #expatlifestyle #expatparis

Copenhagen, Denmark // 🇩🇰⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ The

Copenhagen, Denmark // 🇩🇰⁠⠀
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The Little Mermaid, by the water in Copenhagen's Østerbro district. Read my new guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods on the blog now. ⁠⠀
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#copenhagen🇩🇰 #copenhagensworld #copenhagenlife #copenhagencity #lovecopenhagen #wonderfulcopenhagen #wonderlustcopenhagen #thelittlemermaid #traveltodenmark #denmark🇩🇰 #denmarktravel #igersdenmark #beautifuldenmark #denmarkphotography #madeindenmark⁠⠀

Gyor, Hungary // 🇭🇺⁠ .⁠ New on the blog

Gyor, Hungary // 🇭🇺⁠
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New on the blog this month, a travel guide to Gyor, Hungary. This city gets so few visitors but it's worth a side trip from Budapest or Vienna if you want to see somewhere off the beaten path in Hungary. Link in bio.⁠
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#gyor #gyorhungary #győr #hungary🇭🇺 #hellohungary #hungary_gram #hungarygram #visithungary #ighungary #instahungary

Tiraspol, Transnistria // 🇲🇩⁠
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There’s nothing like a Lenin statue to brighten up my Insta feed.⁠
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#lenin #transnistria #transnistriatravel #tiraspol #tiraspolcity #moldova_mea #igmoldova #moldova🇲🇩 #moldova_today #visitmoldova

Butrint, Albania // 🇦🇱⁠ .⁠ Butrint NP is

Butrint, Albania // 🇦🇱⁠
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Butrint NP is one of Albania’s few UNESCO sites. The natural beauty is unlike elsewhere in the country and this view towards Greece is one of my favourites. ⁠
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#butrint #butrintalbania #ksamil #ksamilalbania #unescosite #unescoworldheritage #visitksamil #albania🇦🇱 #albaniatourism #visitalbania #storyalbania #discoveralbania #albaniatrip #beautifulalbania #coloursofalbania

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