Kuala Lampur, Nov. 17 -- So, I set sail the other day. It wasn't your average voyage. (Let's be honest, my average voyage is the ferry to Batam or Bintan.)

This time I was on a cruise ship and not just any cruise ship - a party boat. It goes by the name of It's The Ship and its mission is to provide a good time for the more serious party-goers of our region.

Not my usual locale. I am getting on in years for such rambunctiousness.

In fact, on my second night - I struck up a conversation with some other party-goers and as the conversation turned to the next party they were going to attend, I expressed admiration for their energy level.

And they sweetly pointed out, "It is because we are young." Brutal but true.

Try everything once, I g...