Istanbul: City of Everyday MAGIC (Turkey)
Finding everyday beauty in Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish food, cafe culture, call to prayer, & more.
Istanbul is a city of incredibly rich history. It's been home to many civilizations over the centuries - all of which have left a lasting mark. And its sights continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Yet, Istanbul’s everyday moments are what truly mesmerize. The ferries carrying millions each day from continent to continent. Long conversations over a slow, indulgent meal. A cat joining you for a cup of tea or coffee. These are the things that stay with you long after you leave.
Here's a list of what we did and where we visited in this video:
• The Velvet Cafe in Balat for Turkish breakfast
• Taking the ferry from Europe to Asia
• Petting the cats of Istanbul in Cihangir
• Taksim Square and the backstreets of Taksim
• Blue Mosque
• Mundo Novo Cafe in Cihangir
• Demeti Meyhanesi for meze and raki
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Istanbul is the most fascinating megacity on Earth! Hugs from Brazil
@mustafaozlen3282
11 ай бұрын
Rio is also fascinating
@deineMudda150
10 ай бұрын
Rio seksi tanga brazil butt Girls bunga bunga 😂
@damlaacar9922
9 ай бұрын
Thanks you!!! ⚘⚘
@paulweber1570
9 ай бұрын
free greek konstantinupolis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@pashha27
9 ай бұрын
@@paulweber1570 Only in your dreams and in your dirty pants !
I have traveled to more than 50 countries in the world. But Turkey fascinated me. We decided to live here with my family. I have been living in Turkey for 4 years. Turkish people are very polite and hospitable.
@gabircik
9 ай бұрын
nice! welcome to our homeland. where do you come from?
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
Haklısınız. Dünyanın en güzel ülkesidir. Her yönden... Hoşgeldiniz. ❤❤
@hamzaciftcibas2442
8 ай бұрын
Hangi ülkeden geldiniz
@kuheylanbeygiroglu127
8 ай бұрын
Atma sarı kafa.😀
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
@@kuheylanbeygiroglu127 amacın ne?? Sen o insanın içinde misin? Neden yalan yazsın, ne mecburiyeti var??
This is the best vlog I have ever seen. I want to appreciate the cameraman and the editor. I love Turkey 🇹🇷 From Ethiopia 🇪🇹
@deineMudda150
10 ай бұрын
Ethopia failed state
I had prolonged stay in Turkey that was originally a lay over. I have to say it’s been my favorite place in the world. It was the most magical surprise that filled up my souls with colors and so much goodness!! 🎉
@jamesnash6101
11 ай бұрын
Didn't you fear being targeted by rebels? Or the scams? What happens if there are any legal entanglements? As a Foreigner, you have no rights. I don't want to end up in prison. I think I'll pass.
@labitcoineragt3596
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101 feel free to never go? Turkey is a beautiful country, I saw 0 issues. Scams? You know it’s like that anywhere you go right? I was recently in Cabo and I was approached in broad daylight (like 10 times) by people selling drugs, that never happened while I was in Turkey. I felt safe the entire week, I am so glad I went. People were the sweetest I’ve ever met and the food was great. I can’t wait to go back!
@1974fehmi
11 ай бұрын
@@labitcoineragt3596Thank you so much bro.
@theEmperor009
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101u should stop commenting while u are tipsy! 😐
@Hazel10677
11 ай бұрын
💯 on point! Türkiye 🇹🇷 is just awesome, rich in history and fantastic destination for me too
Spent a week there in March, magic place both sides must be explored
@DotsonaMap
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Istanbul is my sister’s favorite city, other than Chicago where we both live. Great video! I just subscribed 😁
@DotsonaMap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@deineMudda150
10 ай бұрын
I Need her ig for marrying +visa
@WT-TV
3 ай бұрын
Tell your sister our regards :)
@knsnsy
Ай бұрын
@@deineMudda150aahahwlhwl
I have never been to Turkey but for the past one year or so, I have been obsessed with the country, particularly Istanbul, thanks to KZread and KZreadrs like you. I hope I can visit some day. I know I definitely will.
@myusubucub6656
9 ай бұрын
Promo barang terima
@serdargungor4731
9 ай бұрын
İstanbul'un mistik bir havası var. Beğeneceğinizi umuyorum.🙏🇹🇷
@ankitagrawal7556
9 ай бұрын
@@serdargungor4731 I don't doubt that one bit 😌
@serdargungor4731
9 ай бұрын
@@ankitagrawal7556 If you decide to come, be very careful. Because many foreigners came to Turkey from abroad. It is no longer a safe place as it used to be. Even we are afraid now.
@ankitagrawal7556
9 ай бұрын
@@serdargungor4731 In what way is it not safe anymore ? Are you referring to the street scams ?
May God bless Turkey and their people abondantly in this hard time, and of course a lot of thanks for their kind reception of more than 4 millions refugees. wishing them the best in the futur.... cheers
@volkandogan7449
8 ай бұрын
In fact, they did not accept it kindly. They entered the country by force and the crime rate rose dramatically
@kuheylanbeygiroglu127
8 ай бұрын
Mültecileri biz kabul etmedik. Hükümet onları kabul etti.
@melodyofdesert
8 ай бұрын
Kind reception ?! Refugees who are loud abusive rude stinks ?!?
@glacieg2640
8 ай бұрын
@@volkandogan7449 and there are 15 million refugees/fugitives in total. ''only 4 millions'' is the government's lie.
@enescokal4803
8 ай бұрын
13 million refugees in turkey
I'm currently in Istanbul and I'm loving it. I leave in 2 days and sad about leaving already. Such a magical city. I would love to return one day.
Went there with friends last May, indeed an unforgettable city. Will surely visit again!
i am in love with turkey since i was 14 years old now i am 21 i wish i could go turkey one day but i couldnot efford right now but inshALLAH I WILL GO THERE IN MY LIFE ONCE , i only watched turkish dramas and turkish cluture turkish music touches my soul everytime
@husamettinozdag9984
9 ай бұрын
İnşallah birgün sizde ziyaret edersiniz Türkiye den selam 🤗
@malaikaazam2327
9 ай бұрын
@@husamettinozdag9984 whatever u wrote i didnot understand 😭
@user-kq7qm7rk2x
9 ай бұрын
greeting from Türkiye🥰
@husamettinozdag9984
9 ай бұрын
@@malaikaazam2327 I hope you visit Turkey one day. Greetings from Turkey.
@husamettinozdag9984
9 ай бұрын
@@malaikaazam2327 Malaika, can you tell me the name of the country you live in?
Istanbul has been my home for 20 years, and I am incredibly grateful to have been born and raised in this captivating city!
@The42hasan
8 ай бұрын
Politically
I was there last year, people was asking me how is it? It was so magical i couldn't explain it , Now i told them to watch your video,! ❤ beautiful woman in most beautiful city in the world!
Türkiye is always a magical country with an irresistible charm🐈0🍝🍛🥗☕🧿🇹🇷♥️🎉😎
@DotsonaMap
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@southface6684
Жыл бұрын
Is occupied Greece or better byzantine empire
@golgeturk662
Жыл бұрын
@@southface6684 we Turks are the fathers of the Greeks. We ruled Greece for 600 years with a governor and planted our culture and seeds. This is proof that you are our bastards.. You are now our Turkish son...🤘🇹🇷
@user-xz4xh4bg2e
Жыл бұрын
@@southface6684 Η θεάρα - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqet2ZqmmtPNo7Q.html
@1974fehmi
11 ай бұрын
@@southface6684 Istanbul has never been a Greek city and never will be.
As a Turk who has been living in Istanbul for 23 years, Istanbul is an indispensable city. Even though earthquake, expensiveness and crowd problems are at the highest level right now, the magic of Istanbul does not allow us to leave.
@WT-TV
3 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more :)
im heading to Turkey in 3 weeks and this video has really got me me excited about the trip. Your style is great and you showed me several things i hadnt seen in others videos. Good stuff and well done. Thank you!
@regliyimziya8676
9 ай бұрын
Have you been to Istanbul? Did it live up to your expectations?
@photoholic11
9 ай бұрын
@@regliyimziya8676 Yes i did! What an amazing and beautiful country. I was 5 days in Istanbul, 5 days in Goreme and 5 days in Antalya. All 3 were completely different, but equally wonderful. Istanbul got me hooked quickly with its endless history, chaos of 18 million people, the cat culture and the delicious food!!! The pre-sunrise views of Asia over the Bosphorus and then turning to watch Sultanahmet slowly brighten from the long waterfront walkway in Galataport became my morning ritual. Oh i miss that. Pure magic!
@oghuzkhan5117
9 ай бұрын
Exactly, i call Istanbul organised chaos as well LoL @@photoholic11
Great architecture and nice people! Beautiful mosques and awesome call for prayer 🤲 ❤
@jamesnash6101
11 ай бұрын
Oh sure it's beautiful. Bur if there are any legal entanglements. A Foreigner has no rights, plus I don't want to be a target. To much to risk, I think I'll pass.
@Hazel10677
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101 I see, nevertheless awesome video and magical Türkiye 🇹🇷❤️
@oguzb.7033
10 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101Just take your pill. Lots of negative comments about Istanbul under every positive. Some very big issues.
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101 olumsuz yorum yapman, gerçekleri değiştirmez. Anlayabildin mi??
Canım güzel ülkem
With love from Istanbul, where I was born and where I still live.. 🙋♂️
Cùng bạn trải nghiệm thật thú vị, thành phố rất đẹp và người đi lại rất đông vui. Chúc bạn nhiều sức khỏe.
Turkey is the last frontier for the modern muslim population in middle east. Loved the vlog.
We just come from Istanbul love loved.
I fell in love with Istanbul. It was my first holiday abroad and i dont think anywhere will beat it ❤
Another great video. I love Istanbul.
Love your video. Accurate and the best representation of Istanbul
Brava , I am istanbul citizen more than 50 years and you made a beautiful explanation of istanbul life without any prejudice
Great video & city of İSTANBUL 🌙🌙🌙
Number 1 on my bucket list.
You drank Turkish tea, went to the mosque, got on the ferry and went from the Anatolian side to the west side. You went to the entertainment venues of Istanbul and took beautiful shots. Speaking of which, you are a lot of fun too. My suggestion is that you go to other beautiful cities of Turkey and shoot vlogs there. Cities I recommend you to visit: Izmir (Dikili and Ephesus), Denizli (Pamukkale Travertines), Kuşadası, Antalya (Aspendos and Patara Beach and Santa Claus Church), Mersin (Heaven and Hell Caves), Elazığ (Harput) We are waiting for you again Türkiye.
How beautiful you are, the city of my dreams ❤❤❤❤
Istanbul is so beautiful
Wow. I’ve seen many İstanbul vlog but this is the best representation of the İstanbul vibe I have ever seen. Huge props 🎉
This might be the most unbiased take on my city that i've seen in years! Thank you for enjoying our culture, the right way
What a fascinating place, this would be heaven to me. Especially the beginning Breakfast my gosh... lol
I think you made the best video for İstanbul life. This video might be the best one I've watched so far. Beautiful clips with beautiful locations and of course with your beautiful explanation. You really showed the actual attractive side of İstanbul in the best way possible.
@DotsonaMap
9 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! We love the city and are so glad you enjoyed our video!
I lived in Istanbul for six years with my wife, and your video really brought back strong nostalgia for me. Your video feels so authentic.
Istanbul looks amazing. Would love to go one day. Appreciated the relaxed manner you present the places. I travelled to San Francisco twice & loved it, so watched those 2 travel pieces before this one. Really well done. Video angles & filming perspectives & techniques create a perfect intimate feeling, like I was there too & compliment your manner of presentation very well. Same was true for your Bay to Breakers one, but with some zaniness. Haven't commented on the other 4 of your travel-logs. All were fun to watch. Thanks. Great job.
Great video!!! I miss Istanbul so much, I lived there for 2 years. I went for a short visit and fell in love with the city, food, and people. When life allowed it, I moved there until the money ran out :) If I could, I'd have stayed there. Perfect alt place for this New Yorker.
That’s one of the best videos I have ever seen on the city. You hit the bulls eye with the vibe you presented in the video. Istanbul is not only about the historical places, there is much more to enjoy. I wish the economy was not misarable for us locals so we could experience this beauty as we wish.
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
Pandeminin üzerine bir de, yüzlerce yıl görülmeyen bir deprem yaşadık. Bunların etkisi var ekonomide. Fakat sabretmeliyiz ve öncelikle depremzede kardeşlerimizin yaralarını sarmalıyız, öyle değil mi kardeşim??
@kuheylanbeygiroglu127
8 ай бұрын
@@user65351ekonomi pandemiden önce bka sarmaya başlamıştı.
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
@@kuheylanbeygiroglu127 öyle mi? Erdoğan iktidara gelmeden önce 1 dolar=1,5 milyon lira. Yanlış yazmadım. 1,5 MİLYON Lira idi. YANİ: günümüzde 1,5 milyon lira verince lüks bir otomobil alınabiliyor. Fakat 21 sene önce 1,5 milyon lira verince sadece 1 dolar alınabiliyordu. Bak ne kadar açık yazdım (O zaman Erdoğan değil, Ecevit hükumeti vardı)... PEKİ Erdoğan'dan önceki bu ekonomi neye sarmış oluyor ACABA???... Bir şey örnek daha; 21 sene önce öğretmenlerin çoğunun arabası yoktu, 20 yılda çoğunun arabası var...Bu da pandemiden önceki 17 yılı açıklar... Bir de; 31 sene önce yollar berbattı, çoğu tek şerit idi, kazaların, ölümlerin haddi yoktu.Savunma sanayii diye bir şey yoktu; tüfeğimizi bile dışarıdan alıyorduk. Şimdi ise tank, helikopter, füze, muharip uçak vs. ve yerli otomobil yapacak duruma geldik. Bunları da düşünmek gerekir, adil kıyaslama olması için... Son olarak kardeşim; iki senelik pandemi etkisi sürerken 11 şehirde birden kıyamet gibi depremi de unutmayalım. Çoğu insan unuttu da...
@asker9172
8 ай бұрын
bro i live in germany, which is very beutiful country too,,,and believe me because of the economy i cant do how i want,,,, this is not a issue for türkiye only
@aliosman0
8 ай бұрын
@@asker9172 well, I studied in one of the top universities, had shit ton of experience before graduation and now I’m employed as a full-time engineer. I can hardly afford rent + food in the shittiest place in Istanbul. No prospect of buying a house or a car or any investment. Living in germany also has some negatives but don’t ever think about comparing the quality of life between Türkiye and Germany.
Great Vlog Beautiful Cat's Amazing,😺😘♥️👍
What a lovely video ! It brought tears to my eyes as a native of Istanbul who lived most of his life abroad. Thank you. ❤
You have captured the soul and rhythm of Istanbul.
It was the best Istanbul video i have watched so far
beautiful video, thank you
Beautiful video. I'll go there for everything but mostly because of the cats! 😀
@DotsonaMap
10 ай бұрын
You should check out our Istanbul cat video ;)
I can say that it is the best video about Istanbul. As someone living in Istanbul, I thank you. I hope you visit again. Love from Istanbul ❤️
Your video deserves way more views. Beautifully shot, edited and presented.
This is beautiful, I like it ❤
I love your videos, I am very happy to see , I hope you have a lot of success, that you continue to grow in everything you propose ❤
Istanbul is Amazing city ❤
Istanbul couldn't be explained and exposed better. Living here since I was born (1968) and love my city. Thank you for this awesome video. It made me fall in love with Istanbul again. THANK YOU. :)
❤ Istanbul
This video made me miss my hometown Istanbul 😍
Great travel vlog
As i turkish i must say great video, lots of love from Istanbul ❤😊
Worlds best city!!!
Stupendous video. Subbed.
Best vlog ❤
thank you!
Beautiful ❤❤
I loved it very much❤
This is the very first time that I have viewed one of your video presentations. I must say it is one of the most fascinating, yet educational travel videos I’ve ever seen when it came to this wonderful city of Istanbul. I think that your perspective on the city is fresh and very unique. I had to watch the video at least three times because I was so fascinated. My daughter who is a cat lover truly enjoyed your discussion of cat culture there. I cannot wait to see your other video PresentationS. Please keep up your fantastic work and by the way, your musical selections are absolutely wonderful😊
@DotsonaMap
11 ай бұрын
Wow, this is such a nice comment. Thank you so much for watching and we're so glad you enjoyed it 🙏
Very beautiful,thank you very much for this video,l am proud of my country,Welcome all : ) hugs from China.
it's a good documentary. 👍👍👍
Perfect video showing all aspects of İstanbul with beatiful photos.
WOW! I was there in the 80's had no idea the size! 20 million
tyty nice to watch
I’m coming to visit Istanbul soon But I enjoyed watch your video. You’re stunning!
very nice!!! 🤩
amazing content
Kota yang indah
Wonderful Video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
i like your youtube, you are down to earth!
You made my day! Thank you! Cats as i see it makes more sense than most people i know so Turkey next! (And the people there)!
your look and presentation are so beautiful
Istanbul is love. 💙🧿
güzel ülkemın büyülü şehri İstanbul senı seviyorum 🫶🏻🇹🇷
Nice video
çok teşekkür ederim! Kedileri seviyorum, oda!
You made perfect video about istanbul well done as a Turk
As a Turk, I did not understand the song playing in the intro of the video because the song sung is not Turkish. My beautiful country turned into a refugee camp
@ferdotan5923
9 ай бұрын
bastaki arap sevici sagolsun turk disinda her telden insan var
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
Kürt şarkıcılar galiba. Arap olsa ne olur? Başka ülkelerde de farklı kültürden insanlar şarkı söylüyorlar...
@user65351
8 ай бұрын
@@ferdotan5923 80'li yıllarda İsveç'e pek çok kürt iltica etmiş ve bir süre mülteci olarak yaşamışlardı. Ama İsveç halkı sizin gibi davranmadılar. Kültürleri arasında büyük fark olduğu halde...Bu ülke, savaştan kaçıp gelen her Ukraynalı ve Rus olan insana da kapısını açtı.Hatırlatırım... 90'lı yıllarda Halepçe katliamından kaçan kürt'lere de kapısını açmıştı. Ve çok sayıda kürt iltica etmişti. Fakat o zaman kimse Turgut Özal'ı eleşirmemişti böyle!
@FunBud
8 ай бұрын
Kardeşim 20 milyon mülteci var bizde. bütün isvec nufusu 10-11 milyon sen neyden bahsediyorsun.@@user65351
@CesurAk-bd5qf
3 ай бұрын
Kürtler ne zamandan beri mülteci oldu ?
Cats in your nightlife? Fantastic!
Good job
How affordable is Istanbul? Great video, beautiful host...
@DotsonaMap
Жыл бұрын
How affordable it is depends! Coming from the US it is not bad.
@tarkakan3141
9 ай бұрын
exchange rate one dollar 28 tl you think.
@kadrikarakoc807
8 ай бұрын
if you coming from US or EU, extremely affordable even with our special tourist rip off prices.
Bu guzel video icin teşekkürler, okunan ezan sırasinda müzik yayinlamadiginiz içinde özellikle teşekkürler.
amazing
Lots of live from india ..i love this city really want visit 😇😇😇
You should checkout Kuzguncuk/Uskudar area just like in balat they have colorful wood house and nice cafes too. We stay one of those house loved it.
@jamesnash6101
11 ай бұрын
What if you are falsely accused of a crime? Does a Foreigner have any legal recourse? Since I don't want to just stay in my hotel room. I'll pass.
@1974fehmi
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101 Whoever you are and whatever scumbag your name is? No matter what you do, you won't be able to reverse the positive thoughts about Turkey and Turkish people, you goddamn scumbag.
@phonaccnt9730
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101bro whats your problem i see you at every comment
@phonaccnt9730
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesnash6101are you thinking midnight express is Real 😂😂😂😂😂 ahahhahaha
@jamesnash6101
11 ай бұрын
@phonaccnt9730 I just want to warn all visitors about that man eating beast. That live in Emirgan Parki. I heard that it is ten foot tall with bulging green eyes that do not blink. It's teeth are laid in multiple rows. It is a ravenous horrifying humanoid monster that roams the countryside waiting to feed on human flesh. And it is constantly being overheated and sweating, with a body odor so rancid that he could be smelled from twenty feet away. The reason that there are no cats. Well.... it swallows cats whole - yes that beastly stomach is never satisfied. What is the ONLY way to kill this brutal beast is A wooden stake of any kind and type is harmful and also fatal to it. From wooden pencils to tree branches, a wooden stake through the heart will permanently kill it.
Go to anadoluhisari one of the oldest arda of İstanbul...everyone shows taksim,grand bazaar etc.. go and find places noone shows...anadoluhisari, kanlıca, beykoz ,Üsküdar ,beylerbeyi,cengelkoy etc.... Good luck 🇹🇷❤️
teşekkürler...
very good shooting, editing and script. one of the best travel vlog i've ever seen
Hi Istanbul ❤️
nice vid
greetings from Istanbul...
Thank you, such a well done video. Wishing you guys many many subscribers!
I miss Istanbul so much ❤️🧿
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I want to go to there
I'm visiting in 3 months 😊
thank you for show us the world