This is the first time for me to be in Europe following a packaged tour. It gives you plenty of place to see within short period of time, but with much less time to enjoy the moment. I’m actually more of a slow traveller, loves to set my own itinerary and savours the moment while…
Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica
When you’re in Rome, one of the most visited landmark is St. Peter’s Basilica, located at Vatican City. It’s actually an Italian Renaissance church built in 16th century. As one of main tourist’s destination, which also serves as religious place, to get inside the church you have to queue for long security inspection. We spent…
Subuh at Ataturk
One of the perks of travelling abroad is to get a chance to pray in different part of the worls. Entering Subuh prayer times in a moslem-majority-country airport, it is not difficult to look for mosque (or “mascit”, as they say it here). Here, moslems from around the world gather. No questions asked where you…
Waiting for Our Connecting Flight at Istanbul
Arriving in wee morning at Istanbul, we’re greatly saved by a good cappuccino, while waiting for our connecting flight. Actually would’ve loved to stop and experience Istanbul and the rest of Turkey have to offer. But not this time, maybe next time, Insya Allah.
Onboard Turkish Airlines to Roma
Mandatory pose on board before flying We’re on board of Turkish Airlines TK0057, flying to Rome via Istanbul. This time it’s only me, Elok and her mother. It’s her life long dream and promise to bring her mon back to Europe. Insya Allah we’ll be there soon. Bismillahi majreeha… Always took her picture with this…