Being Jewish I can certainly understand fear of going to a Muslim country but I absolutely love that you are trying to break down stereotypes and open peoples eyes to acceptance of other cultures in the Middle East and south Eastern Europe. Especially with the release date being 9/11. I feel anti Muslim sentiments are incredibly high, especially among Jews. I sincerely thank you for trying to open the eyes of people as Islamic cultures are so incredibly cool and I’m so grateful I was exposed to such cultures as a Jew and not kept from them like so many others are!

@living_peace

Жыл бұрын

The people are everywhere friendly With any religion or race always is the meain problem is politics

@nenenindonu

Жыл бұрын

Muslim majority countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan are pretty safe for both Jewish visitors and their own Jewish minorities

@zwerver6249

Жыл бұрын

@ubahabdi453

Жыл бұрын

i’m muslim and my best friend is jewish she’s like my real sister to me we should open our hearts together and eyes stupid political divided us we’re all human beings who want peace everywhere we are ♥️🤲🏽 peace be with you all

@Elyas_Fahim

Жыл бұрын

@@ubahabdi453 I agree

As a Turk I just wanted to correct that Hagia Sophia doesnt mean Virgin Mary it actually means Holy Wisdom. Thanks for the video Drew !

@elhamhemat572

Жыл бұрын

it was the church of the virgin mary before it turned into the holy wisdom mosque. that is what I heard but not sure.

@cpmow831

Жыл бұрын

@@elhamhemat572 “Sofia” is “wisdom” in many languages from that region

@elhamhemat572

Жыл бұрын

@@cpmow831 I know, even in my language sofi means wisemen. I am saying before in history it was called the church of mother-mary before the Turks conquered Constantinople.

@cpmow831

Жыл бұрын

@@elhamhemat572 wasn’t it the Greeks they took it from?

@elhamhemat572

Жыл бұрын

@@cpmow831 no, it was the eastern roman empire but the language was Latin I guess.

It is sad to see that some of the cities you have visited with your parents have been hardly hit by earthquakes very recently 😢 Get well soon Turkey 🇹🇷

@und3rcut535

11 ай бұрын

antioch was my favorite travel destination and now it's gone :(

@DanielPe322

10 ай бұрын

wow so sad to learn this

@fugenturkoglu

10 ай бұрын

Just by looking at his parents we can tell they're good , civilised humans before anything else. It's easy to see they've a heart of a gold as a bright shining, beautiful aura coming off their faces.

@katherinerodriguez7402

9 ай бұрын

I would love to visit Turkey, everything looks so beautiful and the food!! I love pistachios, so I can just imagine how delicious everything is

@sladjanivkovic2

9 ай бұрын

Hardly means they were barely hit.

I love turkish people, turkish food and Turkey, such a nice country

@user-pg7pq1ib9r

Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank :) thats all German i know btw 😂

@markarca6360

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the cats! 😺🐱

@jasoninthehood9726

6 ай бұрын

aren’t Turks half your population at this point? The other half being poles.

@Minposu123

5 ай бұрын

half???? bro türks arent even%25population in germany@@jasoninthehood9726

@meralozdemir551

22 күн бұрын

@@jasoninthehood9726 No, it's not. Let's not exaggerate!

Wow i’m from Mexico but theres no way to say that Turkey is one of the richest, oldest and amazing countries in the world, very hard working and friendly people, Turkey is definitely on my list, turks must be proud of their amazing country.

@chzhff

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mexican Friend! I love your Country verry much! One day i will visit México. Great Country and people !

@donaquinilator4959

Жыл бұрын

@@chzhff thanks mate, hope you can come to visit Mexico

@nicolaspedrazalis5104

Жыл бұрын

are you crazy they just stolen all from the roman empire and greek tradition and architecture

@chzhff

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolaspedrazalis5104 you can cry. Come to Turkey and get the Land back!

@chzhff

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolaspedrazalis5104 Greek & Romans was to weak

Istanbul is multi religious society, literally there are ancient synagogues and they are very protected. Turkish people are the most tolerant multi religious people I have seen. Love them!

@serhafiye7046

Жыл бұрын

Ottomans were our ancestors + secularism is literally in our constitution. So it's kind of natural. Thanks for kind comment :)

@morrisdennis

Жыл бұрын

They really are...

@gabrielket4673

Жыл бұрын

@@serhafiye7046 i love the turkish people! in berlin we have a big turkish community. we have a district called kreuzberg and a part of that is called ,, klein-istanbul'' which translates to small istanbul. I grew up with turkish friends here and it's really interesting to see how they differentiate in beliefs (most were secular) but their hospitality is always the same.

@ApricityVal

Жыл бұрын

But most are Muslims, Turkish atheists always argue to me about this by saying the new generation doesn’t practice Islam. But I’ve been there and when I went to the mosque there were many teenagers and kids with their parents praying for Jummah. But yes it is multicultural but most Turkish people are Muslim.

@serhafiye7046

Жыл бұрын

@@gabrielket4673 Top note: Ok, this comment turned to a lesson 😂 It wasn't my intention sorry haha ////// Of course, Turkey is an islamic country by history and demography. It's just, Ataturk said in ( 1920-30's) "Western world improved so much with secular laws, let's copy it". We did it for the sake of surviving. It was a wise choice because: 1. While Western countries boasting about "how they made Turks 'western' and defeated their once biggest enemy", we found enough space to breathe. A breath that will enable us to stand up after 100 years (now). 2. In fact, non-muslims were living in so much better conditions in Ottomans. Imagine, Ottoman was a religion based country, in a world where Christians are winners. Yes, Ataturk. Smart man. //////// After the internet era, (like every country) our culture and religion attacked (example: Netflix.) Nowadays, only one rich guy can spread his ideas thanks to the internet. So atheists thought they are now powerful enough and took advantage of the secularism law. Propaganda news says "Erdogan is a dictator!" etc. No. He is not. I have never been abroad but it's safe to say Turkey is really a free country. To the point that sometimes i'm seeing a news and saying "Oh no this couldn't be Turkey". And the speaker says "France", "USA", "Indonesia" etc... Last words: There is an internal fight in Turkey about culture and religion but it's none of your concern. Actually, it's better for you 😂 Just take your popcorn and watch it. Either way we are not losing our hospitality anyways.

It's heartbreaking to see how beautiful Antakya was knowing that it's now mostly destroyed and so many people have been displaced

I wish my parents weren’t alcoholic/addicts so i could experience stuff like this with them…..you’re so blessed to have parents like you do.

Your parents did a great job raising you. Your love rather than fear of other cultures is lovely to watch

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

@jj-if6it

Жыл бұрын

Turkey is an easy country for anybody to visit. It's not like going to Iran

@jj-if6it

Жыл бұрын

@@brianl6128 thank you!

@unknowna09

Жыл бұрын

@@brianl6128 muslim majority, it's just Ankara and Istanbul are westernized

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

@@unknowna09 secular regardless, and officially on paper it’s secular, and notice how he took his parents mainly to Istanbul

Your dad literally looks like a local uncle in Turkey 😂 such a beautiful family, thank you once again for the amazing content Drew!

@Javamancometh

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@indiasuperclean6969

Жыл бұрын

WOW SARRR VERY DANGEROUS !!! I WILL NEVER DO THAT!😠😠 THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA 🤗🇮🇳 THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD , WE NEVER DO SCAM AND WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳

@sinand.3429

Жыл бұрын

@@indiasuperclean6969 and can I swim in your ganges river without having poop in my face? I guess not😂

@ningerminger6975

Жыл бұрын

@@indiasuperclean6969 bruh this gotta be some troll account 😂

@ghanambano6459

Жыл бұрын

Yes both his parents look kinda Turkish or Iranian.

Mama is so sweet, she's excited for everyone and wants to interact with everyone i love her ❤️

I have been to Istanbul many times and every time I visit, I love it more and more the kindness of the people and how welcoming they are is so cool ❤🇹🇷

It's so great seeing Jews going to a Muslim country!! I am Jewish myself, went to an Orthodox school from 3 years old to 8th grade, and go to Shul (Synagogue) almost every Saturday. At school I meet and make many Muslim friends, I find I connect to them even better than I connect to Christians (even though the general perception is that because I'm Jewish I would stay far away from Muslims). I'm also middle eastern Jewish, my family comes from Halab (Aleppo) and Maser (Egypt), so I see some of the so similar practices we both have, and I even eat the same foods and have the same sort of culture as Muslims (and even both use Arabic, my family uses some, not predominantly, but phrases are said very commonly), so I really see how compatible we are. My family has stories of when they were in the middle east (my family had to leave in the like late 40s early 50s) about everyone buying their meet from the same butchers (Halal and Kosher both have slaughtering rules), and people being friendly and existing together. Shalom Aleichem, Salaam Aleikum ✌

@abyssstrider2547

Жыл бұрын

That makes total sense cause Islam is far more similar to Judaism than Christianity is.

@canchange

Жыл бұрын

Accept shalom from indian muslim brother... 🥰

@munsirabdulla1900

Жыл бұрын

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@lifewiththyself1362

Жыл бұрын

So nice....you explain your experience brother with open mind...

@zimmyadams5122

Жыл бұрын

Hey man Muslims never ever hate Jews people in fact they feel respect to the people of musa . It's all political my friends

drews mom is such a tourist, the way she was saying good morning to everyone killed me lol. god bless her soul

@bilalitani803

Жыл бұрын

Hahahhaa it’s adorable

@FishingAdventuresDubai

Жыл бұрын

No she is better than tourists. Most tourists don't have that much sense to greet anybody

@l.aspecial5217

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@metehanakar0

Жыл бұрын

Hatay is %65 Arabian people live there and he really go there to show real turkey what a ironicly

@MohammedAlAmriki

Жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣

Praying for all these beautiful people and surrounding countries affected by the earthquakes. So much love and hugs!!!

This video is so wholesome. Clearly a son thats taking his parents out of their comfort zone, and showing them what people is really like in real life, and not thru the MSM

I'm of Turkish descent and half my family is Jewish. They've lived in İstanbul since the Spanish inquisition. I understand why Jewish people may be fearful, but a city like İstanbul has been multicultural and multifaithed for a long time. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.

@turkayaydogan

Жыл бұрын

@Milošević in hell it was until 1924

@behuman3801

Жыл бұрын

The Christians prosecuted Jews in Spain or wherever Muslims always gave them refuge Thus Palestine became Israel Arab paid a heavy and fatal price for their hospitality towards the Jews

@indiasuperclean6969

Жыл бұрын

WOW SARRR VERY DANGEROUS !!! I WILL NEVER DO THAT!😠😠 THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA 🤗🇮🇳 THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD , WE NEVER DO SCAM AND WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳

@hastar6914

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluecheese1400 source: "Trust me Brooo, I ain't capping"

@flyinn

Жыл бұрын

Lilly, They are typical Americans! How people could know they are Jewish? And all Americans think all Muslim countries are dangerous and they hate Jewish people, and they are killing Jewish people in Muslim countries:)) I remember once I was in Istanbul during a dinner with two American and one Canadian lady one of the American ladies asked me: Is Istanbul safe for Americans? I said no, they are hunting Americans with their M16s in the streets. I was just laughing. I told her, please calm down. Of course, it is safe, look you are eating and drinking alcohol in a restaurant, and it is an outdoor restaurant. This is different from than UAE. She was living in UAE at this moment, and in UAE, you can drink outside of the hotels, but in Istanbul, even in Ramadan, you can drink alcohol during the day outside restaurants.

In the western society we don't always see this kind of relationship between parents and their children! Im so glad you doing this and we should all respect and talk to our parents!

@moholah3745

Жыл бұрын

O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people. Quran 5:51

@ahmedsharif367

Жыл бұрын

@@moholah3745 thank for sharing but I didn't mention friendship between me and anyone here. In fact I got friends coworkers and so on so, I am even allow to marry em and you're cutting and using verses without context. Btw thanks for sharing

@bazzmusic4952

Жыл бұрын

@@moholah3745 this translation is wrong lmao.. it's not "friends" it's "leaders"

@abuqadr629

Жыл бұрын

@@bazzmusic4952 yea more like friends in politics, war etc.

@ahmedsharif367

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We can't be rude to a person who did nothing us and look for justification in the religion.

I’m Muslim. Beautiful BEAUTIFUL experience shared with your parents! InshaAllah I will visit Islamic communities state-side and globally. P.S. - I’ve been following you for over a year. Your travel blogs are stupendous!

@Kemalist0008

10 ай бұрын

What how did u experience with their parents ut not in turkey

Glad to see your parents enjoyed so much the trip in those Turkish cities, now that most of the cities visited were in ruins because of the earthquakes😭

@malakhani5884

Жыл бұрын

Crazy that he was able to avoid a disaster, again!!!

@abcdefg12055

Ай бұрын

didnt happen in istanbul

I love how respectful you are towards religion and culture. Keep it up !

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vladimirlenin4978

Жыл бұрын

@@drewbinsky you deserve the best,Im surely subscribing 😂

@Isowlaite

Жыл бұрын

@@drewbinsky love from Kurdistan

@vladimirlenin4978

Жыл бұрын

@@Isowlaite i thought kurdistan wasnt a country My entire *_Life_* is a lie

@realitycheck5615

Жыл бұрын

@@Isowlaite Her bijit bram ☀️🌺

I can't get over how your dad looks exactly like you!! Your parents seem so sweet :)

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

Twins!

@FactStorm

Жыл бұрын

Or he looks like his dad per se ;)

@blake9668

Жыл бұрын

Nah, he looks more like his mom than his dad. Maybe he has his dad's height (or lack thereof), but that's about it.

@michaelbarrymoresswimmingp3529

Жыл бұрын

Well....he is his dad🤷‍♂️😂

@Olaberg13

Жыл бұрын

@@blake9668 nah, he looks like his dad, hands down. Drew is an awesome guy. Love how he explored every single country, breaking the barriers and stereo types for most of us.

All through the video, I kept smiling and crying at the same time. I remembered the reactions of my Italian in-laws in Turkey. I loved how your family was open to trying everything, including your father's accident with hot peppers (poor him). And I cried a lot thinking many places you visited don't exist anymore, probably some of the people too. Thank you for this lovely video and a biiig hug to your amazing parents.❤❤

It was wonderful to see your Mom n Dad enjoy themselves in Turkey. They're so eager and full of energy n life! All the best to you and your lovely family. The tour gui de was a sweet n kind man too. 😊

People like drew can change the world 💙 Masha Allah keep going drew, Lot's of love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@tanveer3384

Жыл бұрын

🇧🇩

@rayatzarifreza8389

Жыл бұрын

🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

Turkey is a very beautiful country with very friendly people. Turkish people are wonderful and welcome all regardless of ethnicity or religion. Turkey is on my bucket list always found it fascinating and interesting

I’ve been to Istanbul and loved it. Good for you, Drew broadening your parents perspectives and good for them for going. 😊

My parents are very wary of different cultures, especially after 9/11, so seeing you paint these cultures in a positive light is refreshing. You are living my dream (I'm an anthropology student who's fascinated by other cultures, especially middle eastern)

Lost my dad 10 months ago to kidney disease. Watching this video makes me tear with joy. Love your parents 🥰

@TH3Mood08

Жыл бұрын

My condolences, hope you’re fine now. Also please don’t fall for the scam above me. My condolences again.

@albanyildiz3076

Жыл бұрын

am so sorry

@Oz83

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to read that my friend 🙏🏾

@dodododo1761

Жыл бұрын

My condolences Sorry for your loss 😢😢😢

@andyc9902

Жыл бұрын

Sorry . Are you Israeli

I love how your parents are open minded. Very lucky guy

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

@jj-if6it

Жыл бұрын

It's normal to be open minded

@fugenturkoglu

10 ай бұрын

@@jtjtmitr Some people are so uneducated and bunch of Bigots. Exactly! Not all the USA created Taliban, Afganistan or Yemen. I would add Iran as well. Don't forget until the USA took Shah down and replacing with Houmaini. The the USA creations. Nothing to do with Islam. The same as Osama Bin Ladin or Al Qaida.

How sweet your parents are 💗. I’m sure they’re so so sad; that those lovely cities are mostly gone now, maybe many of those dear people too, through the earthquake. Much love and blessings to your parents and to you 🧿from Istanbul.

Your parents are so sweet and open minded.☺Drew you looks like your mom.

Lovely parents. Lovely son. As a Palestinian your parents incredibly reminded me of my parents. May God give them a long healthy life. They are sweethearts.

@animekmr9787

Жыл бұрын

May Allah ease the suffering of Palestine

@AciMoci

Жыл бұрын

i hope you are doing fine in there.

@NHC685

Жыл бұрын

Peace both countries 🇮🇱🇵🇸

@user-nl4ck3gt6o

Жыл бұрын

Stay safe bro

@ozgurozturkler4376

Жыл бұрын

In turkiye 🇹🇷 we are with Israel 🇮🇱 not with Palestinian

your parents are cool... I was in Istanbul on September 11, 2001 with my family. We were New Yorkers, we were nervous and scared and didn't know exactly what was happening. The Turkish people treated us with compassion and respect. Beautiful people and country.

@bigusdicus4152

Жыл бұрын

Really? You didn’t see people celebrating or cheering? Years ago I read that the Turks were celebrating this, but I’ve seen so many lies from the media, it wouldn’t surprise me if that was made up.

@s.b9118

Жыл бұрын

@@bigusdicus4152 huh? No thats made up!

@adamr149

Жыл бұрын

@@bigusdicus4152 Not at all. Totally made up. They were very kind to us.

@ulku919

Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace to all of the innocent lives that were lost on that day and no, I don't think any sane-minded Turk celebrated(?) the 9/11 attacks, in fact I have never even heard something like this happening till now. Please don't believe everything you see on the media. Love from Turkiye to NYC, I really hope I get to see it one day...❤

@MU-go1fq

Жыл бұрын

@@bigusdicus4152 Turkey is a secular state why would they celebrate

Your Mother saying “Gunaydin“ non stop is EVERYTHING to me ! 😂❤ Your parents seem sooo HAPPY 😍 we can feel much they enjoyed it and THE FOOD……😱😂😂😍❤️ I WANT TO GO THERE SO BADLY !

You guys are so cute, so kind im glad you came and show the real Turkish life to a huge crowd. Hope you come back again.

I was dating a Turkish guy when I was a student and he was sooo hospitable! Always cooked for me and made me tea and was a gentleman and kept me safe!

@mrnobody7600

Жыл бұрын

he was a simp, no one to be proud of

@aaaaaa-hh8cq

Жыл бұрын

Why "was" :(

@HMD1986-

Жыл бұрын

@@aaaaaa-hh8cq she dumped him for a bad boy lol . They get bored by good boys haha

@MohammedAlAmriki

Жыл бұрын

@@aaaaaa-hh8cq must have been a nice guy so she friendzoned him 😂

@turkayaydogan

Жыл бұрын

@@MohammedAlAmriki damn 💀

I'm really delighted to watch your video. Being a Muslim it's our sacred duty to respect every religion and sect. Thanks for making world think positive about Islam and Muslims. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

@flutterwind7686

Жыл бұрын

@DEAR HUMAN BEINGS. i agree

@flutterwind7686

Жыл бұрын

@Niro Yes, and especially Salafism. Sufis are generally alright

@sanchitsinghFS

Жыл бұрын

That's why some people sponsor terrorism against India in name of Jihad. Converting all hindu remaining in Pakistan?

@kehkashanshabeer7026

Жыл бұрын

@DEAR HUMAN BEINGS. haters like you don't belong to these kind of comment sections where most people try to bridge gaps. What kind of fuck is this thing of being so called ex-Muslim. Have you ever seen any ex-hindu, jew, Christian etc etc. Why you always need to wear this shit on yourself. You left Islam and we don't care but you need to stop spreading hatred on all kinds of places. Go and find some anti-islam page and vomit your frustration there.

@Snowhite-tx4sm

Жыл бұрын

@Niro have u read abt Islam? Even a little? Coz I'm a born muslim and what u are saying is totally wrong. Why do u think Islam is not positive when all muslims countries people visit, they say how hospitable we are? It is positive coz that's why Islam teaches us.

I'm so glad I came across this in my feed/suggestions. This was one of the best things to see online, the power of internet used for something so positive. I love and respect all faiths and so, this was so good to see. Got a subscriber in me for sure! And yeah, you should definitely feature your mom and dad in these more, they seem so cool in every way, the right type of mindset for travel and exploration. Good on you for taking them. Peace, love and well wishes to you all!

This was just great! I felt like being there myself!! Thank you. Your parents are great people!

Turkey is a beautiful country. It is definitely on my countries to go list. Beautiful people, beautiful food, and wonderful landscapes. Glad you and your parents enjoyed it, Drew! 🇹🇷 🇹🇷😄

@Alexander-sr7qm

Жыл бұрын

Horrible politics

@Goodboik

Жыл бұрын

Indeed turkey is beautiful but as a greek tourist i must say the inflation in instanbul surely made my savings go down

@suleymansengul

Жыл бұрын

Turkey is not a middle east country Drew.

@Goodboik

Жыл бұрын

Well turkey is in middle east but not culturaly

@moholah3745

Жыл бұрын

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: The last hour would not come unless the Muslims will fight against the Jews and the Muslims would kill them until the Jews would hide themselves behind a stone or a tree and a stone or a tree would say: Muslim, or the servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me; come and kill him; but the tree Gharqad would not say, for it is the tree of the Jews. Sahih Muslim 2922

Being middle eastern and moslem I was raised to love and respect all religions and cultures, watching you do the same warms my heart and shows me that we are not that different after all. Also Love your parents! I am now subscribed to your awesome channel ✨

@haneef4189

Жыл бұрын

@@invivoik Because everyone in Mecca became Muslim, and the idols became irrelevant and unneeded

@haneef4189

Жыл бұрын

@@invivoik He never massacred Meccan people. In fact, Muslims were driven out of Mecca, and then they came back and took the city as peacefully as possible

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

@scottm85

8 ай бұрын

Why y'all trying to cope so hard, Turkey is Muslim AF, and very intolerant. Some of the meanest people I ever met in my military travels. Secular my ass....

@hasanjamalkhan689

6 ай бұрын

@@brianl6128 thats the ruling the people are mainly muslims

wow, you have got wonderful parents ,you must appreciate them every second. wonderful that they were so relaxed in front of the camera and that they did not pretend. turkey is for sure a wonderful country with so many hidden gems. i had the opportunity and were so fortunate enough to visit turkey 20 years ago, the memory of the country will always stay with me. that's what i like about so many youtube videos is that it bring in the human factor where families participate. drew,keep up the good work.

I recently stumbled upon 1 of your videos & that's all it took, now I'm addicted. I love seeing the kindness of the world that is often hard to find in my home country of America. I also love how you take us viewers to places totally off the beaten path that definitely deserve to be explored. So thank you for that!

Your mom being so nice and friendly that all the vendors are approaching her is so wholesome

My Father is from Turkey, his Father was from a Jewish heritage and was from Solonika, his Mother was a Tatar from Crimea. I've lived in Istanbul and have visited countless times and have lots family there. At best I'd say Turkey is "Muslim Lite". I've had so many great times there and miss my apartment in Goztepe and our family home on Buyukada. I feel bad for not visiting for the last 10 years, probably visit next year. Great video Drew.

@ShieldGamerr

Жыл бұрын

are u from usa?

@jackietreehorn8527

Жыл бұрын

@@ShieldGamerr Yep, I'm from California.

@TheftLP

Жыл бұрын

You speak turkish bro?

@horrificdetective

Жыл бұрын

hay senin şansını s jackie

I can see and feel the love you have for your mum. You are a very good son and your mum raised you well. Really enjoyable to see how excited you were, introducing your mum to all the places, shopping and nice delicious food. Very heartwarming video, Great Job Drew 😀👏👍 Love the tour guide as well, he's so cheerful.

It was pure joy for me to watch your mom and dad travel with you. I was fascinated with all the different places that you saw and watching all the different foods just made me want to eat eat eat! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with all of us.

As a 1st generation Turk in Canada, I love watching forgieners reaction to Turkey. I feel the same when I travel there! Its so beautiful and cool experience to see how different amd similar it is to Western culture! Thank you for breaking the sterotypes !

Drew, thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoyed your travels in Turkey - with your parents & your guide. Your parents are so gracious & so kind. To be honest, I never had any desires to travel in that part of the world. Now that I travelled vicariously through you, I have changed my mind. The people were so kind & gentle. I will definitely put Turkey on my list to travel to. Now I am binge watching your channel!

You are my favorite to watch, this was really wonderful trip with your parents and you did absolutely right to brought them there to see the world in reality. I enjoyed alot to see your family trip.

As a Christian myself, all i can say is This video really shows that regardless of our different cultures, beliefs and religion, we can still live peacefully together BECAUSE LOVE CONQUERS ALL!!!!!! Thank you Drew for the wonderful video👏👏👍

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

@abdullahmohammady7568

Жыл бұрын

Clown, wait til they take over your country.

@forzahajdukspalato9034

10 ай бұрын

Haghia Sophiya 🇬🇷 / Aγία Σοφία 🇬🇷 Konstantinopolis 🇬🇷 / Κωνσταντινούπολις 🇬🇷

@bosnianchungus433

10 ай бұрын

​@@brianl6128Turkey

@gabrielleangelica1977

7 ай бұрын

Wow, a Christian who really acts like one!

I love how humble is Drew still very close with his parents takes them for traveling so many people when they become worldwide famous they forget their families but he didn’t in fact he even takes his grandparents for traveling🥰 love your moms energy 🥰 what an amazing fun video thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

@ahmedsharif367

Жыл бұрын

Most of the western society don't even visit their parents once in a year!. And this guy is amazing to see .

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️ family first, always !

@jameswatson3653

Жыл бұрын

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Your mum is so sweet. I loved her reactions, just beautiful

What amazing parents you have so sweet and kind, you should do more videos with them in it ❤❤

I like how your mom walks around saying günaydın to everybody she sees lol, she is like a little girl who learnt her first words, so cute :)))

Oh my God, Drew's mum wishing everyone a good morning, bless her heart. Reminds me of my mother

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

❤️

I see where the kindness comes from. Your parents are amazing

😢Drew this here make me emotional with joy your best friends should be your parents they are the ones who brought you into this world 🌍 your life will forever be blessed because you honour your parents 🎉🎉🎉so sweet of you God bless this family ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

As a Jew, I feared Turkey like no tomorrow. After watching this, I booked my flights for mid October. I can’t wait. Thank you

@gulhansahan8504

Жыл бұрын

You will have a great time… I often was in Tel Aviv and I love it and you will love it too

@sinasikicioglu

Жыл бұрын

Turkiye is tolerant of Jews into Christians and other nations. We don't like Zionism. Jews are human beings just like us. When they were expelled from Spain and central Europe, the Turkish nation took them to their own country.

@Normal_difficulty69

Жыл бұрын

Why do Jewish ppl in comments say i used to fear or stay away from Turkey, does this have anything to do with history or just because its a muslim majority country

@topalosman2771

Жыл бұрын

You are ungrateful..you should fear germany and europeans as they killed 5 million jewish..we welcomed jewish from spain because spain kingdom deported jewish to Ottoman empire

@suzandefneklc8167

Жыл бұрын

Are you guys for real? Turkey has been harboring Christians and Jews for centuries. We’ve even saved Jews from the Nazis. We also have synagogues and a Jewish community in Istanbul. I hate when westerners go to places in south Turkey and think every single one of those people are Turks. The niqab wearing women and the young girls wearing headscarves are not Turkish, they’re Syrian refugees. More Syrians live in some cities there than actual Turks. Most Turks live in the western region. Thanks to the EU deal, our country has turned into a refugee dump.

AWESOME video Drew! I'm a 57 year old Jewish man, and have dreamed of visiting many Muslim countries (including Iran), and your travels have helped me believe that I can! I plan on visiting Iran in the next year or two, and based on this video, I have to get to Turkey too. Thank you!

@EddieAppell

Жыл бұрын

Sorry @@deisttengristgitarist340 , I realize Turkey is a Muslim MAJORITY country, not a Muslim country. There's a clear distinction there. Thank you for correcting me.

@floki1503

Жыл бұрын

Turkey is a secular society, very moderate and more European then middle Eastern.. There are Jews in Turkey and also a small community of Persian Jews in Iran still today....

Hi Drew...this is awesome! Amazing! Praying to visit turkey in the future. Thanks for sharing Drew. God bless.! Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Drew You've got the coolest parents. They did a great job raising you. Lots of thanks to you for connecting bridges.

Great parents. Good job mom and dad. Ya hit a homerun with your boy!

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

Istanbul is a great place to visit.... And truly unique in many ways.. Cotton candy skies.. Yummy food.. Fish sandwiches 😍.. And a rich history ... It has the capacity within it to change the way you view the Muslim world forever, especially the way they care for the animals...its definitely a lesson the rest of the world must learn from Turkiye.....It will warm your heart ❤️❤️❤️.. . I'm soo happy you invited them.. 💜🌹👍

@elifizm16

Жыл бұрын

You are telling the truth. Animals can be in hospitals, markets, schools, transportation vehicles in Turkey. During my university years, we used to study in class with cats and dogs. 💕 In fact, this tradition is inherited from our ancestors. During the OTTOMAN Empire, cats and dogs were seen as neighbors. Birdhouses were built on the roofs of government buildings. Animals and women are given great importance in Islam. ❤

@jazz3ferzz865

Жыл бұрын

@Adele Avril do you live in Turkiye... Because if you don't.... Your comment has no merit...and yes I do live here... And I disgusted by your comments... People like you make this world an ugly place

@elifizm16

Жыл бұрын

@Adele Avril What kind of ignorant are you? We are currently reading this comment with my cat that I keep at home. I have cats that I feed outside. I also feed the birds. I leave food for the birds by the window. I have cared for and treated several birds and cats that have been sick in my home before. Of course we found them on the street too. I only talked about myself, think again, I did not tell about the goodness of my family and the people around me. There are millions of animal lovers like me and much better in Türkiye. If we see someone harming a living thing, we either punish that person or hand them over to the police. Cats and dogs are always waiting in our butcher, doner and restaurant areas and the shop owners feed them. Even in front of the pharmacy, there is a bowl of food and water. We do this because we love it. We value animals. They are the silent beings of God. It's so ignorant of you to talk without knowing us in general. There are good and bad people in every country in the world. so don't slander our country because of a few unscrupulous people, don't talk in general. We dont kill animals by putting them to sleep after a certain period of time like other countries. We feed them in the shelter and try to adopt them. Turkish people are very warm-blooded, compassionate and hospitable people. Get to know us correctly. Consider the value of animals while guests are very valuable with us.

@elifizm16

Жыл бұрын

@Adele Avril Yabancılara özel ülkeyi kötülemek için ülkenin düşmanıymış ve hiç iyi yönü yokmuş iyi bir barınak yokmuş gibi konuşup genel olarak hepimizi acımasız, merhametsiz gösterirsen buna bok atmak derim. Marketlerin kasap ürünlerini barınaklara gönderdiğini biliyor musun ? Bizim ülke en azından uyutup öldürmüyor. Kötü olan insanlar, kötü barınaklar da var ama buna herkesi katıp söylemezsin. Sen 85 milyonu zan altında bırakıyorsun. Seni ilk yabancı sanıp sonra Türk olduğunu görünce gerçekten şok oldum. Ülkene bu kadar düşman olma. Hâlâ ısrarla daha az sevgisi var diyorsun. Ya yabancı adamlar ülkemize gelip Türkiyede beni şaşırtan şeyler adı altında hayvan sevgisinden bahsediyor. Sende kahvehane tartışmasında olan dayılar gibi her söylediğini doğru kabul eden, genel yorum yapma. Ben o kadar yabancı insanlarla siyaset, kültürel, tarih konuştum bilhassa onların diline çevirdim adamlardan böyle yanıt almadım. Sen nasıl ülkene bu kadar bilenirsin ben gerçekten çok şaşırdım. Hepimiz mi kötüyüz? Bir tek ülkede sen mi akıl hocası, melek kesildin.

@elifizm16

Жыл бұрын

@Adele Avril İstediğin karalamayı yapamadın ağzının payını aldığın için yazmamdan rahatsız olmalısın tabii sen bunu hak ettin. Hiçbir millet kendi ülkesini bu kadar kötülemez ki biz yine birçok ülkeye göre çok merhametliyiz. Yaptığın algıları kendine sakla. Senin Türk olduğundan da şüpheliyim. Her yere ingilizce olarak kötü yorumlar yapmaya çalışma. Sen genel olarak hepimizi kötü gösterme bende ayrıntıya girmem anlayabilir musun ? Bende seninle iletişim halinde olmaktan memnun değilim, rahatsız oluyorum. Yaptığın haksız, yersiz algılarına cevap veriyorum. Asıl sen yazma.

Drew the best thing about your vlogs is you are connecting people to make it a better world , Lot of respect for you brother

Drew, you have very good parents, I've seen the way they talked to you as well as to all people they met. That's why they raised you as good human being, caring, loving and joyful.

Hi Drew!!! As a Jewish Turk welcome to Turkey for you and your parents hope they have an amazing time!

@igal1907

Жыл бұрын

Also I would recommend to go see a synagogue too see how they are in a country like Turkey!

@irondome3552

Жыл бұрын

@@igal1907 are you living in turkey??

@AKaan-pr7vz

Жыл бұрын

@@irondome3552 There is a whole Jewish community in Turkey, especially Istanbul. Their population is definitely less than Muslims, but they are one of the biggest religious minorities.

@mehmetfadlbaranhoca3617

Жыл бұрын

@@irondome3552 50000 population

@irondome3552

Жыл бұрын

@@mehmetfadlbaranhoca3617 but Google show 20,000-30,000 Jews live in Turkey

No country is as beautiful, colourful, lively and interesting as Turkiye. Love from Pakistan! 💗💗

@hoidoei8705

Жыл бұрын

Ok stay away from us, fans

@b.k.k6062

Жыл бұрын

🇹🇷❤️🇵🇰 Love from Turkiye bro 🇹🇷❤️

@faizan9809

Жыл бұрын

@@hoidoei8705 from whom

@9shazad

Жыл бұрын

@@faizan9809 he’s a fake account dw

@lsteven8443

Жыл бұрын

❤ from Turkey

Your parents are so adorable and friendly people. You have done well by taking them to a country that you knew they will like many things about, your scouting has paid off..I enjoyed watching all these foods from Turkey. 🙏👍

It's so beautiful seeing your adorable relationship with your parents 😍 and how you showed them such a beautiful country ❤

Parents are blessing … not skip a single second of your video.. the bond between you and your parents is just Amazing May ALLAH bless you all love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

@markjapan4062

Жыл бұрын

THERE IS NO ALL ITS THE SUN GOD.

@neila6340

Жыл бұрын

Jesus is God

@Lyallpuriya

Жыл бұрын

@@neila6340 Nope

@neila6340

Жыл бұрын

@@Lyallpuriya muhummad is in Hell

@Lyallpuriya

Жыл бұрын

@@neila6340 How do you know? You met him in Hell??? I don't think so... Coz Hell is a place for you pagan Christians, not for Muslims (those who submit to God only) and Muhammad is the messenger of God. Pagans like you will fill the Hell.

These kinds of videos bring me to tears. Being Persian and Turkish, I feel so emotional seeing how much you and your parents enjoyed the trip. Glad you guys had a fun time!

@attilamert6973

Жыл бұрын

You only persian

Drew absolutely amazing watching you bring your family cultures together as we know you love the middle east. Kudos to you for creating beautiful, amazing content for people in the west to see and understand the beautiful world that's also out there. 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

Wow your parents are amazing and very lovely personalities. Best video I have ever seen. Good work, well done and keep it up Drew. Love from Manchester

I’m in Marmaris for the second time right now, Turkey is honestly my favourite country to visit as there is so many different cultures and delicacies that I find very interesting. No matter where u go everyone welcomes you and everyone I’ve met is so kind.

Thank you for bring your parents to Muslim country🇧🇩. also youbtook them to the mosques. You are amazing.

@brianl6128

Жыл бұрын

Türkiye is a secular state.

@marpez6360

Жыл бұрын

​@@brianl6128 70 million muslims

@martinfurt

10 ай бұрын

@@marpez6360 The fact that there are 70 million Muslims is not greater than the principle of secularism in the constitution, which is why it is called a secular country with a large Muslim population.

@daredevil3098

10 ай бұрын

@@marpez6360 Did u count them by yourself? Having ''Islam'' on Id is not making you muslim since it's written on it after you born immediately. Turkish muslim population statistics are total bullshit. I myself have Islam on my ID but i am not ffs lol

Loved this video. Turkey is one of my absolutely favorite places in the world. The food , history and warmth of the people is amazing. This video made me want to return so badly. Loved your parents, too. They are absolutely adorable, and should so proud to have raised such an open-minded, culturally sensitive, respectful man. My only criticism of the video was that you never showed any of the gorgeous Turkish lamps in the bazaar! I hope that your mom was able to bring even a small one home. They are so beautiful! ❤

Wow, Drew, what a wonderful trip it seems you had! So happy that you, and your parents, were able to experience this before the earthquakes. I thank you for showing your parents what a wonderful country Turkiye is, and how safe and inexpensive it is.

As an Israeli Jew, when I was little I went for a walk in a place that is considered (by me by many people) to be the scariest place that a person like me can walk - Area A in the West Bank. I must say that everyone was very nice, people were surprised that a blond Hebrew-speaking boy was traveling in such a place - but everyone was really amazing! I hope that one day everyone will be able to travel without worries, Jews and Palestinians. The worst conflict is a frozen conflict, it's better to focus on finding solutions.

@jameswatson3653

Жыл бұрын

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@abdullahiabdi1332

Жыл бұрын

Tell the zionst to stop killing Palestinian on their land after they grabbed all the land of Palestine 🇵🇸

@basemeid8573

Жыл бұрын

Nothing called Israeli

@itamar3369

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry, on behalf of some of my people, who have indeed committed great crimes. Unfortunately, the politics of hatred penetrated too deeply into people. It looks like the country is going to a very dark place. In the end, there would be no winners in this war.

@shoozey579

Жыл бұрын

​@@itamar3369 To be able to reflect on, and not deny, wrongdoings even if they are done by ones own nation takes a lot of character and honesty . I appreciate your rationality and good heart despite this situation.

I lived in Turkey for six years,i met my wife also there.Because of circumstances we had to move back to the Netherlands 14 years ago.But luckily we go on on holiday every year in the Izmir area,but still when we have go back to the Netherlands,i leave Turkey with tears in my eyes...

@navystar9601

Жыл бұрын

Waar woonde jij voor turkije dan?

@renzo1706

Жыл бұрын

@@navystar9601 In Nederland,heb voor mijn werk in Turkije gewoond

@ryansiam9557

Жыл бұрын

@@renzo1706 is your wife turk?

@renzo1706

Жыл бұрын

@@ryansiam9557 Yes she is.

@Deniz-uk1wo

Жыл бұрын

Hi from Dutch-Turk :D I miss visiting Turkey too it's been a few years sigh...

What lovely parents you have, Drew!

Thank you for this! Love your mom and dad❤

I enjoyed every minute of your video. I’m iranian, but I’m fascinated with turkish culture. I love Istanbul. I’ll definitely go there again . Your parents are so lovely ❤️

@Lovely-1999

11 ай бұрын

Hi from “The Arab republice of Egypt” the offical name of my country !! Anyways i just wanted you made me laugh when u said turkish culture 🤣everything in Turkey & Iran belong to Arabic culture!!

@Merve.1071

11 ай бұрын

@@Lovely-1999 Even as you go from the west to the east, the culture changes in Türkiye How can everything in Türkiye belong to the arab culture?

@zaidrahman121.

5 ай бұрын

@@Lovely-1999 please study about Indonesia Malaysia Albania and Xinjiang, we have same religion, but many things are different like food cloth etc. I am from India.

Drew, thank you for all the things you do for Turkey by showing the real face of the country to your followers! The message that you deliver to people is outstandingly good! congratulations on this! Second of all, I am very happy that you mom and dad loved the country and the culture there. My husband is also an American and I take him to Turkey every year just because he loves it so much and dreaming of going back during the whole year! There is no boundaries for any religion in this peaceful country! we love and respect people from all the religions, cultures, nationalities and races and even those with no religion as well. Turkey is big, I think they would love to see the Mediterranean coast as well. Take them to Izmir, Bodrum, Datca, Kash, Antalya one day:)

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

Th an you so much for your comment. I hope to visit those places on my next trip!

@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy

Жыл бұрын

@@drewbinsky and also black sea coasts and many other places of turkiye :D

@the_goat584

Жыл бұрын

As a Yemeni You are making me excited to visit Turkey

What an amazing journey. Felt like I traveled with you. Wonderful narrating and happy giggles. Very inspiring. Loved it.

How great is that to have best friend parents. You are all lovely ppl. So happy all the time.❤

Turkey is a beautiful country, as I am watching them it was reminding me of my visit! Their fresh kabab and sweets are amazing mouth watering 😊 your parents are very warm and open minded persons! May god bless them and you toward goods and his knowledge!

@attilamert6973

Жыл бұрын

Döner not kebab

Your mom might be the cutest human I’ve ever seen. She must be protected at all costs 🥹

@meismeLHA

Жыл бұрын

And your mom not 🥺

Oh my goodness, when she learnt how to say good morning and was saying it to everyone. So Sweet

congratulations drew, just awesome how you love and respect your parents. showing them our culture and break prejudices. justr wonderful. may Allah bless you

Drew really is the only person I know that could really use the phrase "it's the best in the world". This was a great video and it's wonderful to see how beautiful Turkey actually is.

Man, I can't believe we were in Istanbul in the same time, it's too bad we didn't meet! I just flew back home last night! It's such an amazing city with rich history, incredible cultural heritage, delicious cuisine and very kind people! Love ♥️ Istanbul from Serbia! 🇷🇸 Keep up the good work, bro!

@Iamthewarner557

Жыл бұрын

*All Christians & Jews must read* God's message to Christians & Jews, *O People of the Book! Now Our Messenger(Prophet Muhammad) has come to you, revealing much of what you have hidden of the Scriptures and disregarding much. There certainly has come to you from Allah a light and a clear Book(Qur'an)* *through which Allah guides those who seek His pleasure to the ways of peace, brings them out of darkness and into light by His Will, and guides them to the Straight Path.* Qur'an 5 (15:16) God's message to Christians & Jews, *O People of the Book! Our Messenger has indeed come to you, making things clear to you after an interval between the messengers so you do not say, “There has never come to us a deliverer of good news or a warner.” Now there has come to you a deliverer of good news and a warner. And Allah is Most Capable of everything.* Qur'an (5:19) *“O people! Worship Allah-you have no other god except Him. I truly fear for you the torment of a tremendous Day.”* A tremendous day is the day of Judgment when Allah will gather all Mankind after the end of the world. Once we die our creator will again resurrect us on the Judgment day.And on that day if you have believed in Allah and have followed his book Quran then you will be succeed in the hereafter life. Hereafter life is the eternal life either in Paradise or hellfire depending upon the good and bad deeds you did in this world. 👉God Almighty says to the Mankind, Say(O Prophet), *“Allah gives you life, then causes you to die, then He will assemble you on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt.”* Quran (45:26) Allah almighty says, *Surely this religion(Islam) of yours is ˹only˺ one, and I am your Lord(Allah), so fear Me ˹alone˺.* Qur'an (23:52)

@SRBOMBONICA86

Жыл бұрын

Нека хвала ,код Турака ни џабе ,срам те било да им идеш тамо ако си Србин

@raymonddarhk20

Жыл бұрын

@@SRBOMBONICA86Why shame him for going there? Even Israelites forgave Germans, for bygones this hostile sentiment has to be extinct.

@SRBOMBONICA86

Жыл бұрын

@@raymonddarhk20 it's very weird

@raymonddarhk20

Жыл бұрын

@@SRBOMBONICA86not weird for new generation if your parents don't pass down only tragic stories instead some good parts.

Your parents seem like the sweetest and kindest people in the world!

Your mum is a legend! :D - So special to share with your parents - memories to cherish : )

i’m from Antakya and i really didn’t expect you to bring your parents there since not many people visit Hatay in general so it was a big surprise i’m glad they enjoyed it!❤️

@gkn958

Жыл бұрын

Aylin deprem oldu Hatay’da iyi misin?

@aylin1723

Жыл бұрын

@@gkn958 Belcikada yasiyorum ben iyiyim ama ordaki insanlar 💔 ve guzel memleketim yerli bir oldu😓 İlginiz için çok teşekkür ederim. umarım sen ve ailen iyi ve güvendesinizdir❤️

@rahelcengizbye

Жыл бұрын

tam iyi misin diye soracaktım başka biri sormuş 😢😢 umarım psikolojik olarak iyisindir...

Türkiyemizi güzel anlattığınız için teşekkürler.🌸🇹🇷

@remzihakanoglu

Жыл бұрын

Bu arada iyi kaziklamislar 2bin dolar ne aq

Love your parents bro,they are so gentle and warm loving.❤

I can definitely see where you get your kindness from Drew!! Your parents are amazing!!

This is heart warming to see, your parents are so nice & your mom’s adorable, thanks for sharing how close you all are 😊

@drewbinsky

Жыл бұрын

Of course !