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The last leg of our European road trip was Southampton, UK. Southampton is where our ride back to the US, the Queen Mary II departs from for the Transatlantic crossing. Our last visit was mid January and the cold, rain, and exhaustion from our NYC > UK crossing kept us from exploring much that trip.  […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/a-night-in-calais/%20 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:27:12 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21184

Our June 2024 stop in Calais was a whirlwind of history, quirky adventures, and heartwarming moments that perfectly punctuated our European roadtrip. We only had one night here, a precious pause before our big Chunnel crossing the next day, and every minute was unforgettable. After checking into our historic hotel, we set off to explore […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/brussels-a-waffley-nosh-on-our-european-road-trip/%20 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:28:49 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21146

Known as the de facto capital of the European Union and headquarters of NATO, Brussels charmed us with its rich history, delectable food, and quirky urban design—even if navigating its pedestrian-first streets sometimes felt like a puzzle. Driving into Brussels downtown was an adventure. Our hotel was in the heart of a city where pedestrians […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/luxembourg/%20 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:36:09 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21090

Luxembourg was a delightful, whirlwind adventure—a brief yet captivating peek into a city where history meets modern charm. We checked into our hotel located just outside downtown.One sunny afternoon, we hopped in the car and drove downtown to sample what Luxembourg City had to offer. The plan was simple: a quick trip for a great […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/kirchheim/%20 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:13:47 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21083

Our journey through Europe led us to Kirchheim unter Teck—a charming town steeped in history and deeply connected to my own family roots. With my mother’s father’s side hailing from two small villages just a 6- and 30-minute drive away, this stop was more than just another destination—it was a homecoming of sorts. My family’s […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/salzburg/%20 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:27:48 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21078

Sometimes travel has a way of surprising you. While in Zagreb, we learned that our planned night train from Croatia to Germany had fallen through. Instead of fretting over a lost workday, we embraced the unexpected bonus—a night extra in Salzburg. And oh, what a night it turned out to be! We spent our extra […]]]> https://carterembry.com/2024/zagreb/%20 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:18:57 +0000 http://carterembry.com/?p=21070

Locking up our Split apartment for the very last time was both thrilling and a little emotional—it marked the beginning of our next adventure as we drove north to Zagreb. Our journey into Croatia’s vibrant capital was full of unexpected twists, playful moments, and heartfelt reflections. Our first rental was a massive Ford Transit. While […]]]>