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!

2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SAILING THE WORLD

By Pat Patrick • October 1, 2026
WOW!! I can't believe it has been two years of sailing around the World already for me and my fellow shipmates on the Villa Vie Odyssey! We left Belfast, Ireland back on September 30, 2024 and it has been such a great adventure to date! We have been to 201 different ports, some more than once, during those two years, with much more to come!

APOPO, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 29, 2026
Before coming to Cambodia , I sadly have to admit I was unaware of the landmine problems they face. On our first night in Siem Reap, where we hiked up the hill to try and see the sunset views, there was a small band of men playing instruments and our tuk tuk driver explained to me they were victims of landmine explosions who had lost limbs or their sight and were trying to make money via donations to support their families.

Ta Prohm Temple ( AKA Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 28, 2026
I rallied for our last temple of the morning, because I heard this one was unique and I think it was my favorite. Ta Prohm was built starting in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university dedicated to the king's mother. It was left mostly un-restored so that huge banyan and silk cotton trees grow directly over and through the walls. In 2001, the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie was filmed here.