Скачать или смотреть The Vibrant Streets of Istanbul | A Cultural Adventure | Travel Vlog

Türkiye'ye hoşgeldiniz! Welcome to Turkey!

In the country where Europe seamlessly blends with Asia to create a cultural tapestry unlike any other, exploring the vibrant city of Istanbul for the first time was an adventure filled with surprises.

From witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the majestic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to exploring the vibrant neighborhoods of Princess Island and Galata Tower, this vlog is filled with everything that makes Istanbul captivating. Despite encountering many traps and scams in Istanbul, I made sure to look past them and indulge myself in mouth-watering Turkish delights, including Lokum. And, of course, we cannot forget the famous Turkish ice cream tricks.

Whether you're craving a dose of history, a taste of adventure, or simply some wanderlust-inducing escapism, this Istanbul vlog has it all! So grab a cup of Turkish tea, hit that subscribe button, and let's dive headfirst into the magic of Istanbul.

The next vlog will transport you from the busy lifestyle of this metropolitan city to the calm atmosphere of Cappadocia - a village with mind-blowing landscapes and the world-famous hot air balloon ride!

Also, this footage was filmed in the summer of 2023 but is being posted now due to other commitments. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:
Places explored in Istanbul: Taksim Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Princess Island, Galata Tower, Eyup Sultan Mosque, Golden Horn and Grand Bazaar.
E-Visa: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/- Sim network: Tourist SIM cards are available at local retailers- - Transport: BiTaksi and public transport through IstanbulKart
Outfits: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/areeb...
Apartment: Located in Taksim Square booked through Agoda- Important advice: Scams are extremely common in Turkey mostly seen with Taxi drivers and food markets. Be attentive! Please install the Google Translate App as most locals don't know the English language. 

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MUSIC:
Pufino - Awake
Sunrise - NoCopyright Music
Let me go - Halal Beats

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:31 - Introduction
00:31 - 01:39 - Karachi to Istanbul
01:39 - 02:35 - Taksim Square
02:35 - 04:47 - Princess Island
04:47 - 06:44 - Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque
06:44 - 08:45 - Hagia Sofia
08:45 - 09:19 - Supper/Turkish Delights
09:19 - 11:23 - Let's chat about the locals
11:23 - 12:38 - Eyup Sultan Mosque
12:38 - 13:14 - Galata Tower
13:14 - 13:36 - Istiklal Street
13:36 - 14:51 - We were almost scammed!
14:51 - 15:14 - Turkish Ice cream tricks
15:14 - 16:13 - Grand Bazaar
16:13 - 18:18 - Exhausting 12 hours at the Istanbul Airport
18:18 - 19:15 - Istanbul to Rome to Montreal

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