About Me

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am married to my loving husband for more than 45 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....

My Travel Journal

"There isn't much I haven't shared with you along the road and through it all there'd always be tomorrow's episode" - Elton John

I started traveling around the world since early 80s when I had the opportunity to combine business trips with vacations. Then later when my rezeki is in abundance, there were numerous other trips along the way for vacations, most of the time with hubby and the kids when the timing is right. I have also started to compile the journal and photo-pages covering almost more than 45 years of world wide travel. Some destinations I visited just once, others many times. Many of those places are the obvious famous places people would like to visit but some, the casual traveler doesn't even think to try. I have placed links to my travel at the side bar of my personal page, My Life Reflections, and will be updating them from time to time.

My wish is to continue my travel and complete circumnavigate the globe, insyaAllah…

Friday, 20 June 2025

02 Panama: Spanish Colonial Influences...

"Kilometres are shorter than miles. Save gas, and take your next trip in kilometres..." – George Carlin

(My boarding pass to Panama)

Day 02: 20/06/25 (Friday) Red
Flight: TK903 IST 1410/PTY 2000 (Turkish Air)
Route: Istanbul - Panama City
Hotel: Hotel Casa Miller, Panama City


We performed Subuh prayers an hour before arrival. The plane touched down at Istanbul International Airport at 5.40 am Turkish time. We while away our time during the eight hours layover with window shopping, Quran reciting or reading e-book. But if you need some rest during a long layover, a comfortable Sleepods or Recharge Cabins are available on an hourly charges.

(Arriving at Istanbul International Airport)
(A beautiful new airport of Turkey)

Buying a decent meal in the airport is quite expensive. The Istanbul Airport is renowned for its top-tier dining, voted World’s Best Airport Dining by Skytrax in 2024. But it also leads Europe in some of the steepest food and drink prices. We make do with having our brunch at the food court.

(Recharge Cabins at Euro25/hr)
(The Airport Museum, a new attraction)

Our flight to Panama City was at 2.10 pm. We have ample time to change. It was going to be another long-haul 13h 50m flight, a challenge to our already tired bones.

(Resting our tired feet)

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