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I’m Turkish, from Istanbul born and raised and NEVER EVER got shitted on by a bird. I’m sorry to say that you are extremely unlucky my guy 😸

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha glad to hear it was just me

@nancy8219

Ай бұрын

I don't think it's bad luck I think the animals know more than we do and I'll leave it at that

@BASBUGAtr

Ай бұрын

@nancy8219 Eski Türk filmlerinde üzerine kuş pisleyen kişi gidip loto oynardı :) kuş pislemesinin iyişans olduğunu inancı Türk toplumunda da var

Great video! I've watched a lot of what's on youtube about istanbul and your videos have the most genuine and unique tips

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this :) Really appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed!

Such a great advice, thanks indeed, i am from the Philippines, base in Dubai UAE. I am travelling in Turkey next month. You made me super excited to travel in turkey more.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that! Hope you have a great time!

This is awesome. Thank you for the sharing and this helps a lot. Will be visiting Istanbul next coming Nov. I can't wait ☺

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Hope you have a great trip!

Thank you, great tips, just what we were looking for!

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love the fact that you accidentally called Fatih "the Faith district" because it is really one of the most religious districts in istanbul

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

😂

Kadikoy! YES! With the ferries right there, THAT'S the place to stay. I took the subway a few stops to Maltepe and was blown away. Great park!

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching :)

Im local and can say this is pretty on point and good analysis especially in such a short time. I can also add all the places he listed relatively expensive Turkey can be much cheaper. If you are a budget tourist instead of Cihangir , Moda you can go to neighbouring areas which is way cheaper , you can even stay in same discrict but not the top spots like Moda . Fatih as well touristic spots expensive but close by areas can be way cheaper. Quality might go down little but if you look at it in price/performance perspective you gain lot.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this insight!

@Managolkar9099

7 ай бұрын

Can you tell me the names of cheaper places but in Europe part?

Good tips thanks. But my god the music was driving me a bit mad 😂

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

So sorry about that! The audio levels seemed to change after I uploaded... probably something I did wrong haha. Thanks for watching :)

thanks, great interview

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support

Hey, thanks for the advices! Great video! Would you please explain how/from where to get the E-sim?

@usmanmahmood4344

2 ай бұрын

I have used Airalo 4 times in Istanbul. They are a provider you buy it in your home country and activate when you land. My code gives $3 off: USMAN7515

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Sure thing! You can follow this link to Airalo's website: airalo.pxf.io/CamdenDavid From there you can see the options for each country and see if it's a good it. And if you do decide to get one, you can get 15% off by using the promo code CAMDEN15 :) Let me know if you have any other questions!

Such a helpful video! Thanks so much

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

You got it!

Super super helpful video, thanks David !

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you Camden. Very informative & excellent presentation. Could you please tell me where you got the World Map ( on the background of this video)? Cheers

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the support! I wish I had more info on the map but it was actually in an Airbnb we were staying at. Sorry about that

@Arun_Thomas

3 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid no worries mate. Cheers

Your tips were very helpful man. Thanks a lot cuz I’m going there in September.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you have an awesome time! Let me know if you find some other places you'd like to me to cover when I make it back

@arshed6111

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid for sure I will. Thanks 🙏

love your tips for the list...I don't know when we can go prob. during the colder/rainier season like Dec-Jan...But you did not cover if we need MORE cash in hand (besides the Istanbul card) vs. credit cards to pay for FOOD, Bazaar - I am guessing "YES"?! Guess depends where we'll go - def. 1st time more touristy area for 3-4 days max tho.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Great point! I carried a bit of cash with me to pay for small things like baked goods (also to load up the Istanbul card). But I'd say 95% of my transactions were with credit card. I definitely didn't feel like I needed cash

@clairedsc5807

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Have to confirm that the Istanbul card ONLY accept cash😮😮👍

Great video 👌

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated :)

Man i am in Istanbul right now! You are all right!!!!! Great tips man!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Glad they were helpful! I appreciate the support and hope you’re having an awesome time in Istanbul!!

I was born and raised in Kadiköy and when I was in college in the European side about 20 years ago, my friends that lived in the European side wouldn’t know much about Kadiköy, they would belittle it. It’s a nice feeling now that it is earning its deserved place

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Do you have any recommendations for the next time I'm in Kadiköy?

@cemdursun

4 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Wish I did but I haven’t been in Turkey in over 9 years so you probably have a better idea than me at the moment:)

I lived in Moda for 6 months. Loved it - expensive rent now though. Been in Besiktas as well (reccomended) and now live further out in Bakirkoy - also has a charm (although less bars and nightlife etc).

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll have to check out Bakirkoy and Besiktas during my next visit

Just was at galata port, food was great and relatively priced.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Were you paid to say this?... Just messing with you haha. Glad you managed to have a positive experience down there!

@yourtypicalbillsfan3466

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid 😀 those places can be great and bad, hopefully others can have a good experience.

Great recommendation for the virtual sim wish I'd known before. Agree with almost everything on this great video but I cant agree on Kadikoy; just as expensive as everywhere else and no focal points of interest. In contrast I have enjoyed Uskudar on the Asian side for its Bosporus vibe and Mosques.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear the E-sim is useful for you! And I appreciate you providing the different perspective. I need to get back and spend more time in Uskudar (I only made it up there once). Thanks for the tip and for watching!

AirAlo was a lifesaver!

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Hello. Since I am going to spend just 3-4 days in Istanbul I am thinking to stay in Sultahnamet. Can I find bars/restaurants/grocery stores in this area at night ? ...or should I think about Karakoy ? I believe Karakoy is more expensive than Sultanahmet ?!?!

@superduty4606

10 ай бұрын

😂😂haha.Ob Du in İstanbul Restaurants,Clubs,bars finden kannst. İch hatte lange nicht so viel gelacht.😂

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Hmmm, that's a good question. I didn't spend a lot of time on that side during the evenings but it seemed to have plenty of restaurants and grocery stores. My best guess would be yes. Karakoy was a bit more expensive when I was looking for accommodation but not by much. The good news is you'll easily be able to walk or take the public transport to either side. Do any locals have more insight? Hope you have a great trip!

I enjoy the instructive video recording. However, I wonder what enticed you most to pay a visit to Istanbul? Or do you habitually retain other videos for various cities worldwide? Many thanks.

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Always was curious and wanted to experience Istanbul. I move to a new country every month (have been for almost 3 years now), and am always interested in experiencing new cultures and ways of living. Lots more to see :) Hope that answers your question

The mosques gets cleaned everyday and the carpets gets cleaned as often as possible dude

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

This may be true. But Hagia Sophia still gets 25k-30k visitors every day. That's a lot of feet haha

@naimjacobs2372

11 ай бұрын

@Camden David it is true, irrespective the number of visitors and that goes for every masjid everywhere and anywhere🤙

@rarajiboo

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavidand muslims wash their feet about five times a day! So yeah, DO put your socks on!

@unskeptable

10 ай бұрын

​@@naimjacobs2372I don't think they do because it is very filthy and the smell is horrible, to the point that you want to leave in like 2 minutes.

@haashaas2508

9 ай бұрын

​@unskeptable I have NEVER been to a Filthy smelly Mosque. I've been to "Turkiye" many times. People keep Mosques clean cause it is a place of Worship.

thankyou sm for this ❤

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

You got it! Thanks for watching :)

Very Insightful, Thank you

@camdendavid

12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Looks like I need to reach out to you the next I'm in SA - keep up the awesome work :)

Going tomorrow for 1 month in Moda and the next on in Cihangir. Good to be aligned hehe. Thanks for the video!

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think

@Vikramt21

9 ай бұрын

Do post name and address where you are staying!!!

@FelipeFigueira

9 ай бұрын

@@Vikramt21 Fazil Pasah street. Peace!

@Vikramt21

9 ай бұрын

@@FelipeFigueira but what’s the name?

@FelipeFigueira

9 ай бұрын

@@Vikramt21 Name of what? It's an Airbnb

Amazing thank you

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

Heading to Istanbul in 10 days! I'll be in the Faith area! I googled some gyms- any recommendations?

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

100% transparency -- I spend 0 time in the gym haha. Would hate to mislead you and I really don't have any recommendations. Sorry about that. But if you find a good one, feel free to drop it in the comments. I imagine you're not the only one looking for a gym over there. Hope you have a great time!

I love turkey, and it’s good to know someone from there or hire a tour guide for a day or two..

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

100%

Had to watch this 3 times cause of the loud background music 😂😂😂 you’re welcome 😂

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@sharloutkhozam2938

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree about the music, I just said same thing.

@SB-uu5pj

Ай бұрын

Yes super annoying

Hey, great video. I did a similar video a couple months ago and never heard of Airalo, so I learned something new today. I spent $60 on a Turkish Telecom tourist card for 10 days, when all I needed was Airalo for $11. 3 GB of data is more than enough for Googlemaps, Moovit, hotmail and a few address lookups. I went through a gig and a half and used the hotel's wifi for uploading. I'll probably use it on my next trip to Rome.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful! I appreciate the support and the time you took to comment :) Hope you have a great trip to Rome!

@ismaelvelazquez7776

8 ай бұрын

Nothing was helpful.

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that @@ismaelvelazquez7776

Im thinking of going to Istanbul for April 2025. I will most likely book my flight around September and i would likely go solo, in terms of safety, what can you say about Turkey other than the general guidelines which applies to everywhere you travel like not flashing valuables. Is there anything in particular to look out for or is Istanbul like any other european country ive travelled to which is not to worry about other than using common sense?

@camdendavid

19 күн бұрын

Good question. In general, I'd say it's like most other European cities. I hear about some bar related scams and pickpocketing around the tourist hot zones but I've always felt safe. Probably good to go as long as you're using common sense. There do seem to be larger groups of men hanging around but I've never seen it as unsafe - but wanted to note it for any solo women who like to avoid those crowds

Not the “Faith” area, that would be “Fatih”

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that 😂 Bravo to you and sorry for the error!

@aliatack19

9 ай бұрын

The name comes from Fatih Sultan Mehmed who conquered Istanbul. It means Conqueror and the old Constantinople located in that area.

@user-wm7wj5vl3v

7 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Fatih is a large administrative district, and the name is usually used to refer to the extremely conservative area where women wear black niqabs. The area where the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar are located is called Sultanahmet. I lived there for over 4 years, and it is the best area for tourists to stay in.

Super informative and very helpful highlights. Well done, Camden! One small thing: How about suggesting that visitors learn a few words and phrases in Turkish before visiting? It's just basic good manners and showing respect. Plus it makes any interaction more pleasant. Who agrees with me that a flight or train ride is enough time to practice hello, please, thank you, in any language? Teşekkür ederim !

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Love the suggestion! Couldn’t agree more and I appreciate the support :)

Is epass helpful? Would you recommend any specific link to get epass?

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Couple of thoughts. 1st -- Important to note that I've never actually used the epass. 2nd -- I find that the average tourist won't have enough time/care to see the majority of attractions that the passes include. That often leads to overspending on a pass that you won't get full value from. 3rd -- If you're wanting to see quite a few of the attractions that the pass includes, AND have the time to visit all those places, then I think the pass can be a great value. It really just comes down to what type of visit you're wanting to have. Hope that helps :)

Before i start my comment i need to say, please chill the music. I can barely hear you. I couldn't focus to video cause of music so i will try to comment as i understand. As a someone lives in Istanbul, yes i'm thinking same about the Galataport it's just a place which is a money trap for tourists. About the cats and dogs and of course about their mess, i think there is not such a big deal about that. I mean i don't remember when i was see a dog poo in a busy road. About Taksim Square and why that's so crowded, it's because of the Istıklal Street and it's the busiest road in Turkey. You said there is nothing in there, but you probably didn't look the shops. There is a lot of things, like cinema, hotels, beatiful small places and more of them. And probably you aren't in Istanbul in these days, but i will say, if you loved Moda and Kadıköy, you must look the Uskudar, Beykoz and Sarıyer too, they are also beautiful with the view of Bosphour and of course with the bridges. Also these places aren't crowded as like the Galata, Karaköy or Eminönü. And if i come to the end of my comment, it's a great video, there are many useful tips. Thank you for video! Have a great day.

@achannel5666

10 ай бұрын

Oh and i just remembered, about the mosques, i don't know about the big ones but for the small ones like Ortaköy Mosque i don't think you need a extra sock. Small ones are usually clean so you can just go with your normal sock.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words and support :) Sorry about the music! Not sure why that it's coming through so loud on certain devices. I'll double check that next time so thanks for the heads up. Thanks for your tips as well! Can't wait to get back and explore more. You live in a wonderful city :)

I would like to go to istanbul for topkapi palace. Is it a digital city,i mean,do tourists have install all sorts of apps if they enter the country?

@camdendavid

25 күн бұрын

Hmm, I don't remember having to install any apps to enter

Hi. Would you recommend staying in a hotel or airbnb? I only have 2 days transit in Istanbul and I wanted to maximize my visit.

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

Hmmm, I always prefer Airbnb for the local experience but there's no doubt that a hotel would likely be more convenient for a short trip. Are you an experienced Airbnb traveler or do you typically use hotels?

@etaps73

5 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Thanks for the quick reply. Typically use hotels, but the hotel rates in Istanbul are just too high during my travel for some reason. Also, THANK YOU for the video! Is the metro really user-friendly? I followed your instructions, and downloaded Google Maps.

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

@@etaps73 Thanks for watching the video! I found the metro to be pretty user friendly but I have an advantage in navigating a new public transport system each month when I move to a new country. But most things are also very walkable in Istanbul (with the exception of having to take the ferry over to the Asian side). You should be good in an airbnb as long as you read the reviews, over-communicate with the host about check-in, and are up for a bit of an adventure 😄

@etaps73

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

@@etaps73 You got it! Hope you have a great trip 😄

Hiii helllppp I booked for July I just want to know how was the weather in there? Please

@camdendavid

5 күн бұрын

I haven't actually visited in July but I hear that the warmest month. Hope you have a great time!

spot on about taksim :D

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately so

Very informative thank you! Just some feedback for your video as a viewer would be to lower the background music a little :)

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate the feedback and will make sure it's lowered for future videos. Thanks for watching :)

Subscribed you after watching this video, only music is too loud had to listen multiple times to hear what you are saying, but nice concent.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support! I'll make sure to have the music fixed for next time :)

I will go there in September wish me happy road trip

@camdendavid

23 күн бұрын

Hope you have a great time!

I see someone in Cihangir appreciates "Piazza Mattei" by Joseph Brodsky at 6:56. "...yet freedom hasn't been abandoned, whose daughter is the art of language."

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece!

Is the water to do bath in the hotels? Or maybe brush your teeth? Thanks

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Perfectly safe. Just doesn’t taste the best

ABSOLUTELY 💯 ❤ISTANBUL TURKEY 🇹🇷

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Yes

Please what are the documents do I need to present at the airport or turkey airport before entering apart from evisa and passport..as a USA citizen..

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

That's all I needed! And I didn't come with an e-visa. I actually purchased it in the airport after landing. Very easy place to travel for US citizens :)

@susanwarren398

9 сағат бұрын

istanbul airport has more security then anywhere i have been. definitely felt safe but leave a lot of time for the many security stops

Ugggh my neck hurtss 😂😂😂

May as well be called faith 🙃 I enjoyed this video. Nicely and respectfully done. The background music however wasn’t loud enough.

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! My bad on the background music. Won't happen again :)

The area is called Fatih not Faith 😅

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

You are 100% correct my friend haha

Istanbulkart has a top up limit of 500 TL, after which you can buy another one.

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

This explains so much… wish I would have known! Thanks for the tip :)

@chrissmith3894

7 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for the info, I've been cursing those machines on a regular basis

I’m so looking forward to my trip to Iscambul and then coming home with a nervous twitch from looking out for pickpockets,Shops & restaurants trying to overcharge,Taxis doubling the fare,being befriended by a friendly stranger trying to get me in a bar where I’ll get scammed for hundreds of euros and on and on and on.

@camdendavid

25 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience but I'd encourage you to visit again -- I didn't see any of this

Thanks for sharing, but in my opinion, Galata Port is not a Tourist Trap. It is quite normal that the prices are a bit higher given the ambience. The rents are also higher.

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing a different perspective! I totally get the higher rents and nice ambience but I found the quality of food to be subpar in that area. Thanks for watching!

Just got back and I was surprised that there were so many nice clubs and bars from Gay Bars to Nightclubs, there's a nice big nightlife aspect to the city as a whole.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

100% - Hope you had a great trip

seeing the way the car was parked at 6:53 made me nervous ngl 😂

@camdendavid

16 күн бұрын

Nice catch haha

subway version thing, this cart 🤣🤣🤣🤣 bro it's called a tram

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Hahahah I totally spaced on this when filming 😂

omg that clapping in the background makes me go insane - way to loud

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

My bad on that! Won't happen again :)

@bestmusicforyou

6 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid take care!

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

@@bestmusicforyou you too!

@dhanilennevald3113

2 ай бұрын

agreed

I’ve been here one month and He nailed everything on head with exception most mosques are free but Hagia Sophia museum entry ticket as of Mid-January 2024 is $35.00 USD. And it’s true almost everywhere you stay it’s extremely loud and most Airbnb don’t have fan or a/c so you’ll have to keep windows open… no sleep 😵‍💫

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support and you taking the time to share your experience! Hope you get some rest hahah

Turkish tea > Turkish coffee... Can we agree on this?

@jeetudhansinghani4239

10 ай бұрын

FaTih area *

@bulent2435

8 ай бұрын

Nope.

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Please explain haha@@bulent2435

@user-vs6qi

8 ай бұрын

@@camdendavidpeople can have different preferences

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

@@user-vs6qi 100% hahah. I'm firmly in the tea > coffee group :)

Wow thanks for the E-Sim rec! I gather all the haters on this thread are the boat tour company owners! Thanks for the ferry tip! 😜

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

You got man! I'm sure there are some awesome boat tours but I gotta be looking out for people with limited budgets :)

You are a very charismatic guy 🙂

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

I don’t know if you’ve heard of it before but in Turkey, people believes that if a bird poops on you, that brings good luck😅

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

I'll take that as a win haha

Some very helpful tips, thank you. However, there was a loud radio or something playing throughout the video and it made it difficult to follow, particularly as you were talking very fast.

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Yeah my bad on that one. I screwed up a setting when exporting the video but it won’t happen again. Thanks for watching!

Did you know much of the language before getting there?

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

I did not. Locals were very kind and most spoke enough English to easily communicate 😃

In fact all three towns you recommended for hospitality are not good for the tourist unless you are looking for a very cheap and low quality hotel and sleep. Perhaps that is why you needed ear plugs to sleep. I recommend Harbiye, Besiktas, Taksim, Bebek in Europe side and Uskudar, Kadikoy, Bagdat st. areas in Asia side. Areas you show on your video is targeting deprived streets where tourist should not even be. There are very nice tours and better places to consider. Also totally avoid public transportation as often as you can especially during peak times. Fifty cents and two dollars you spend on Istanbul card is not always worth the money. It is mostly useful for short distance during none peak hours and if you decide to take the under water tram to cross between two continents (Bosphorus). You will do better with Hop on Hop off buses, Taxis, rental cars and tourist tours are the best way to commute in Istanbul. I visit Turkiye twice a year. Thanks for the video. Despite you actually showed the narrowest streets and three hundred year old recently painted, colored stairs, some cat you searched to find by a two hundred year old house and the pigeons resembling description of a old (The birds) Movie, it was okay to watch.

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you taking the time to watch and for the detailed info!

@user-wm7wj5vl3v

7 ай бұрын

Are you crazy?? I lived in Istanbul for 9 years and always used public transport - from Cankurtaran to Baglarbasi for several years, and then from Kadiköy to the European business district. Taxis are huge scammers and get stuck in traffic!! Marmaray, tram and ferries is the way to go!

@user-wm7wj5vl3v

7 ай бұрын

Why on Earth would a tourist want to stay in Harbiye - miles away from anything of interest - or in Taksim or Besiktas, where it’s expensive, crowded and very noisy! I lived in Sultanahmet (Cankurtaran) for 4 years, and it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop (no traffic at all in those small alleyways) After that, I lived in Moda (Kadiköy) Also in a small, quiet street with zero traffic and a 10 minute walk to the iskele (ferry port) My relatives always stayed in Sultanahmet boutique hotels when they visited, on my recommendation, and had very good experiences. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

I'm not a light sleeper but your video background music is actually disturbing.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Whoops! Sorry about that :)

Hahahha i relate to the bird shit part but it's very unlucky that you got pooped on. I have lived here 22 years and only got bird poop on me twice

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Haha glad it’s not a common experience for you

Amazing video! Very beneficial. But too much music that slows down your voice :(

@camdendavid

28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And yeah, my bad on the music. I've got that fixed for fututre videos :)

Galataport is an excellent place. You pay what you get for. Günaydın is the best place to eat steak!

@camdendavid

17 күн бұрын

What would you say it's excellent for? I'll be heading back in a few days and am happy to give it another shot. But in my experience, it's just a bunch of overpriced stuff aimed at serving the tourists coming off the cruises.

Thank you, Camden, for the lovely tips :) but please hardly i can hear you because the music, if you please next time you can avoid the music that will be great.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support! And yes, my bad with the music. Won't happen again :)

When i first saw a seal outside of Turkiye i thought it was another bird It was a culture shock for me Our birds a big lol😅

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

They really are haha

😂😂spare socks. Never would have thought of that

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Always

While the advice you provided is quite helpful, you claim that Taksim is not particularly unique. It is among Istanbul's most historically significant locations. Many of the buildings there were constructed by people of different races, as you can tell from the architectural variances. In Taksim, there are numerous consulates as well. It might take you the entire day, even if you only visit the passages. There's even the 1584-built Santa Maria draperies. When you return, I hope you'll find even more things to like. :)

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! I'll have to spend a bit more time there during my next visit :)

@JamesKerwin

4 ай бұрын

The mosque at the top was finished in 2020 ish. So hardly old?! And its just full of shops other than a couple of nice churches.

@aandino1239

3 ай бұрын

Taksim is extremely but wonderfully busy with shopping but all interesting to see either short bus or tram ride away. Taksim has a lot of the Instanbul charm definitely recommend it. Almost every well known touristy city same theme

@JamesKerwin

3 ай бұрын

​@aandino1239 exactly... nothing original. People taking selfies infront of shop doorways. Humans are odd!

@iamelanurb7671

3 ай бұрын

@@JamesKerwin i didn’t ask your opinion James but thanks 🙏🏼

Tip #20: bring a plastic bag to carry your shoes inside when entering mosques. That way, you can be sure that your shoes are safe.

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

Good tips except the low rating of Turkish coffee. It is one of the best in the world. Pronunciation could be better, but it is ok.

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support! My pronunciation needs A LOT of work haha

@Mahigeer1

9 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid My friend says "the biggest room in the world is room for improvement." No one is born with knowledge. Practice makes perfect.

As a turk living in İstanbul ı can say you described our city pretty well but please work on your pronunciation of place names

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support! And yes, I have A LOT of work to do on the pronunciation of places haha

Great video but background music is too loud

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Sorry about that! I'll make sure the music is set lower next time :)

@freeurmind2871

3 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Thank you 🙏

Remove the backround music (noise), or reduce it.

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Will do in the future!

I was always told Instanbul cheap… well with inflation felt worldwide it’s Jan 2024 I’m disappointed with high prices specially food. Most young locals know 2 words in English so have translator ready. If Cappadocia hot air balloon is a must a Turkish short flight goes for $80 USD round trip and hotels fairly cheap. Hotel schedules airport pick up for approx $20 USD

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Certainly not the cheapest place but sooooo much more affordable than most of Europe. Appreciate you sharing your experience :)

Is Turkey really Europe?

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Technically speaking, yes. But the vast majority of Turkey is in Asia :)

Very informative but the music in the video IS WAY WAY TOO LOUD!!!

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Sorry about the music! I’ll have it fixed for the next video :) I appreciate your support!

Nicee

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Thankss

Thank you for advices. But beacause of music I was not able to watch untill end. I gave up after 2 minutes.

@camdendavid

2 күн бұрын

Sorry about that! I screwed up the audio while exporting the video but figured out what went wrong. Won't happen again. I'll have a new video on Istanbul coming out in a few weeks (with no audio issues haha). Thanks for watching :)

Dude you have good content but it's hard to hear you from the background music. Choose a softer/steadier tune maybe and turn it a bit down too.

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Sorry about the music - I screwed something up when uploading but I'll make sure I get it right next time!

The music background is too loud 😢

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, my bad on that! Won't happen again :)

It is not FAITH area, the name is FATIH.

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

You are 100% correct

Fatih, not Faith! The old town district is called Sultanahmet

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

You are 100% correct haha

@user-qu5ty4eg1j

5 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid I lived in Istanbul for 9 years, 5 of those years in Sultanahmet 😉 and the rest in Moda

@camdendavid

5 ай бұрын

@@user-qu5ty4eg1j Which did you prefer?

@Tila_tr

4 ай бұрын

Moda 100%@@camdendavid

Istanbul grand market is very expensive. Many not honest shop owners.

@camdendavid

15 сағат бұрын

Definitely some tourist traps in there but well worth a visit. I've been back in town for a few weeks and will have an updated video coming soon with some tips around the markets :)

i book a stay nears aya sophia..hopefully i wont get astray

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Great area :)

Your background music is so loud, I can't concentrate on what you're saying 😢

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

So sorry about this! I screwed something up when uploading... I'll make sure I get it right next time :)

that music on the backround is anoing, makes it hard to understand what are you saying

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Yep, my bad on that one. Won’t happen again. Thanks for watching!

The music is tooooo loud mate

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Yeah, sorry about that. Screwed up a setting on my editing software but got it fixed for future videos

Nice tips, good video, but your background music is annoying & conflicts with your narration.

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

Sorry about that! I’ll make sure to have that fixed for the next video :)

Galataport indeed has some terrible restaurants. The real goods are tucked further into the city

@camdendavid

14 күн бұрын

100% - do you have any recommendations on the ones that are tucked away? I’ll be back in Istanbul tomorrow 😄

Galataport expensive, tourist trap 😂 You haven't been to where rich or middle class locals shops then which is Teşvikiye, Nişantaşı, Maçka Gayrettepe...( Şişli and Káğıthane region)

@camdendavid

8 күн бұрын

Oh I've been to those spots haha. And you're right - they're definitely pricey. But the average tourist never makes it over there. I walked through Galataport today during my commute over to Kadikoy and it's still filled with over-priced tourist traps aimed at all the travelers from the cruises.

@tesekkur

8 күн бұрын

@@camdendavid I see what you mean. Sultan Ahmet, Eminönü, Galata is tourist region. I go there once a year just to feel a different atmosphere and to check it out what's happening there.

If you really really want to watch this video, turn off the volumen all the way down. Then turn on c.c. Trust me, it's going to be so much much better.😊

@camdendavid

6 ай бұрын

Hahah sorry about that! I don't know where I screwed up in the uploading process but you are 100% correct. It'll be fixed for the next video :)

@Sperry411

6 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid I would say that it is the disease of most vloggers, loud fast music and I don't enjoy it. I look for quiet travel vlogs, meaning no loud music.