June 11, 2026

Metro Manila is a massive urban jungle with a population of between 18 to 20 Million. Makati City, specifically the the neighborhood of Poblacion and P. Burgos Street is the heart of night life scene, this red light district is heavily concentrated with bars, pubs and go-go venues. I saw a Get your Guide VIP tour of some of the best clubs offered and Bosco and I, decided to check it out. When we arrived at the first venue, we found five other shipmates! We run into ship people everywhere! It's kinda nice, The Community is what we love about this lifestyle!


Our meeting spot was 9:30pm at BOURBON NEW ORLEANS, a fun bar with a good house band, that played 80's rock covers. We spent the first hour here, with VIP booth seating and a complimentary shot. Our hostess, Jiesel, with Epic Tours, does not look what we expected on a late night tour but she told us she makes a good living at it! The Band took request - Sweet Child of Mine was a big hit! Next, we walked up the street, running into 3 more ship friends at the FILLING STATION, which is a nostalgic USA Diner and bar.

Next we went to Neon Nights to dance! This place was my favorite - nice air conditioning and great music!

Then next door to RINGSIDE for Midget Boxing. Not my favorite but can check off my list!

Our last stop was ROYAL, an upscale night club with good music but lots of solo males with flock of girls, Go-go's, confetti dropping from the ceiling & bottle service. Fun night with friends! Alas, we were back to the Ship by 3 am!

Singapore - Little India

By Pat Patick • August 11, 2026
Little India is a neighborhood in Singapore that I wanted to explore becase I love Indian food and their Temple's have such unique gods and Architecture, super colorful and detailed. Below is the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Singapore's first temple dedicated to Veeramakaliammam or the Kali , a fierce incarnation of Shiva's wife and the "Destroyer of Evil" .

SINGAPORE - Cooking Class

By Pat Patrick • August 10, 2026
Other residents had a great experience at Singapore's Food Playground on prior visits, so we wanted to try it out! Our first day in Port, twelve of us signed up for a fun afternoon, where we got to enjoy our creations as a yummy lunch. Front row (L to R) is Ellie, Rick, their visiting friend, Sue, Christy and Angela. Back Row - Me, Bosco, Delia, John, Terri & Lori.

KOH CHANG, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • July 26, 2026
We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?