A Magic Carpet Ride

2016 JOURNEY

A Magic Carpet Ride

2016 has been A Magic Carpet Ride

Happy New Year? Happy Last Year! Annapolis to Zambia - One Incredible Year

The Journey

The Journey

What a year it has been! From Annapolis, Maryland to Livingstone, Zambia... We missed ONLY one letter Q, hence Qatar, a tiny, oil-rich country wedged between Saudi Arabia and Iran. This is the story of an extraordinary year of exploration, discovery, and adventure across the globe.

A to Z

A to Z Destinations

A - Adventures Begin

B - Brooklyn & Beyond

C - Cultural Crossroads

D - Desert Dreams

E - English Elegance

G - Greek Glory

K - Kingdom Adventures

L - Legendary Locations

M - Magical Mediterranean

N - Naval & Natural

O - Oklahoma Odyssey

Q - Qatar Quest

R - Roman Romance

S - Spectacular Shores

U - United Kingdom

V - Venetian Vistas

Z - Zambian Zenith

25+ Countries
50+ Cities
365 Days
Endless Memories
Qatar

Qatar - The Pearl Quarter

In Doha, Qatar's capital, entire new neighborhoods have been built on land reclaimed from the sea. And the buildings have one thing in common: Bling. We are lucky to be living HERE at The Pearl Quarter.

Qatar Video 01
Discovering the magnificent Pearl Quarter in Doha
Qatar Video 02
Exploring Qatar's architectural marvels
Doha's skyline looks like it was designed by architects who didn't talk to each other, didn't like each other, and engaged in experiments they could never get away with at home.
- Ed Reif
Highlights

2016 Highlights

Rome, Italy
Highlight 01

Rome, Italy

Sweet Rome - Up on the roof! Experiencing the eternal city from breathtaking rooftop perspectives, where ancient history meets modern romance.

Explore Rome
Greece - Nafplio Palamidi Fortress
Highlight 02

Greece - Nafplio Palamidi Fortress

Climb 1000 steps to the fortress top for breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and experience Venetian military engineering at its finest.

Discover Greece
Cyprus - Archaeological Adventure
Highlight 03

Cyprus - Archaeological Adventure

Getting "in the trenches" with archaeology at World Heritage Sites, discovering ancient civilizations and channeling your inner Indiana Jones.

Dig Into History
Dubai, UAE
Highlight 04

Dubai, UAE

The best ships are friendships! Exploring the gleaming metropolis where desert meets sea, and tradition embraces cutting-edge innovation.

Experience Dubai
Victoria Falls & Zambia
Highlight 05

Victoria Falls & Zambia

"Putting The Awe In Awesome" - discovering Victoria Falls' thundering waters and the wild heart of Africa with its incredible natural wonders.

Explore Africa
Qatar - Yachta Yachta Yachta
Highlight 06

Qatar - Yachta Yachta Yachta

The missing "Q" in our A-Z journey! Living the luxury life at The Pearl Quarter in Doha, where oil wealth meets architectural ambition.

Qatar Adventure
Video Journey

Video Journey

Video 01
The incredible year 2016 in review - A visual journey
Video 02
Adventures and discoveries around the globe
Video 03
Stonehenge UK - Winter Solstice Rocks
Qatar's 250,000 citizens are, quite literally, the richest people in the world and very content with their lives in this oil-and-gas-rich speck of a nation. It's a great place to be as we close out this one lap, 365 days around the sun.
- Ed Reif, 2016

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