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Ultimate Christmas Markets is brought to you by Andrea Anastasakis, the Australian travel blogger behind the European road trip travel blog Rearview Mirror.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I moved to Europe in 1999 with the intention of studying French for a year, but life had other plans for me. Over the next 20 years, I lived and worked in various locations across Europe, including France, the UK, Hungary, Albania and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Andrea<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

During that time, I had the opportunity to experience each country’s rich cultures and traditions, including their famous Christmas markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Christmas market I ever visited was in Prague, and I loved everything about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hustle and bustle of the city, the aroma of mulled wine and local specialties, and the connectedness of the community made me feel right at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although I never lived in Germany, I often visited in the winter to experience the Christmas markets in Dresden, Nuremberg, and Munich. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these cities had its unique atmosphere and specialties, but the season’s spirit was always the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later on, I lived in Hungary, where I had the opportunity to visit many of the Christmas markets in Budapest and nearby Vienna and Bratislava. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vienna, in particular, holds a special place in my heart for its snow-covered destinations, such as the Town Hall and Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace, which I was fortunate to visit with my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the Christmas season and the many different ways it’s celebrated across Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m grateful for my time in Europe and the memories I made during the holiday season. I created these guides to share my knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about me and my travel writing experience on Linkedin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the Ultimate Christmas Markets website on our About page<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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