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Very honest and detailed review. As someone who was born in Turkey but living in the US as a citizen for the last 30 years I enjoyed watching it. Turkey is probably the best value for what you get in the World right now along with the safety and climate.

@BrianandCarrie

21 күн бұрын

Would agree, we absolutely love it there 😊

Your faces show how happy you are there! I can't wait for my turn. After South America I'll be heading there next spring! I cannot wait!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We are happy! 😀 We loved Turkiye and look forward to South America in January 2025!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!! ❤

@Mr.S65

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrieIt’ll be summer in Rio and very, very hot. I was in Rio in July or their “winter”. The sunset from the Sugar Loaf was spectacular. São Paulo was also hot as well as the Iguaçu falls ( amazing) but much less than in “summer”. Buenos Aires was much cooler though. I went to Cartagena, Colombia in December and it was very hot and humid but Bogotá was cool and comfortable (it’s in the mountains). Beautiful. Lima, Cusco and Arequipa in November which is cool since in the mountains, of course, Machu Pichu… need to see it to believe it. Chile… perfect weather in November too. Panama City in December, hot and humid but easy to navigate ( old town). I could go back to Cartagena and Panama City despite being hot and humid but never Thailand or Singapore. Much less Thailand.

Turkey is amazing. Although housing costs increased so much during the past 18-24 months (I would assume similar Airbnb would cost no more than $600 two years ago) , it still offers amazing value to spend spring or late fall months .

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, prices have increased substantially. But, still affordable for what you get we felt. Cheers!!

Another very informative video. With costs for two people for 28 days at $2500USD, you are quickly convincing me that Turkey is a place to spend some quality time. It looks amazing, with the walking food and access to water/beaches. Even the 3/10 safety for parks is acceptable too, as I don't have that fear of heights! You show once again a way of travel that I would like to emulate without being "cheap". You eat well, stay in age-appropriate living (not hostels) and you are living in a new place. Thanks and I look forward to more of your adventures. Cheers

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, Turkey is a wonderful place to go to live well and not crush the budget. Thank you so much for your continued support of our channel 😊

you guys have one of the best and informative platforms out there! Thanks!!!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😃

"You can't put a price on memories" ~ Brian And I might add....no one can EVER take those memories away from you or steal them from you! Priceless! They are always there in your mind...and you take your mind everywhere you go!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We have decided that memories are more valuable than stuff! 😀

Great video folks!! We have now put Fethiye on our list and will be spending a month there later on this year! Cheers!

I just left Fethiye and arrived to Antalya today. I agree with much of what you said regarding Fethiye, the long bike/walking path, the marina area, and safety. On the con side, besides heat and heavy tourism during Summer, for me the main con was the locals smoking nasty cigarettes and many, both men and women smoke often and in groups. Also the mosque blaring out prayers was fine other than the 5am wakeup call. Still the people are nice, and the country offers a good value in my opinion.

Great Info! Turkey definitely jumped up on my list from these videos (and not schengen, so a great option for extended slow travel).

Oh wow guys!!! This place looks amazing and we just moved it up to one of our new places to visit/stay for a while ❤ thanks!!!!!!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Hope you love it as much as we do... Such a great place for a long stay! Cheers

Great informative video. Thank you guys!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for watching 😊

Such good information - Turkey is on my bucket list

Thanks for another great cost of living video. You've got me intrigued. It looks very beautiful.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome 🤗. It is a beautiful place.

I’m excited to visit this region in July! I starred the manti and beer place you mentioned!. I’m a teacher so I just have to deal with summer heat and crowds. Thanks for the great video.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

It's such a beautiful area, enjoy your time there 😊

Wow! You guys are on top of this! I did not expect such a quick response! Thankyou. I am glad too because I thought I subscribed to you but that wasn't the case. I watch your videos ad like everyone! Thank you so much for your content. Most Awsome as one of my knotted kids would say!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, David for the most awesome support!! 😀

Another informative video. You’ve totally sold us on Fethiye, we shall book for November😊

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Great choice! Hope you love it as much as we do. Cheers!!

Love your videos they are very informative and helpful

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching and following along 😊

The view from your balcony is beautiful!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

It was, a perfect place for morning coffee 😊

I love your music choice at the beginning and the end (and all the great info in between)!❤

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

So happy you enjoyed it❤️. Thanks so much for watching 😊

Great vlog, guys! Turkey is such a beautiful country in general. I really hope to get back there again. I'll also bookmark Fethiye. Greetings from Los Angeles

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It is absolutely beautiful ❤️

@d.y.e3803

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Not only did I bookmark Fethiye, but also two hotels there that looked interesting. LOL! Greetings from Los Angeles

Love your location videos!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! More to come. 😃

You both look great and love the haircut too the Turkish delight and great tips on the comparison between the cities. Your Airbnb did jack up your monthly budget but like you said it was worth it. I would probably have to pick a much lesser Airbnb when I’m there but I love all the tips of where to choose your location. It really helps a lot and I’m glad Carrie that when you go to a new place you see it as a solo female traveler would and that gives us Older babes a lot more confidence to follow in your steps, safe travels and Salud!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

As always, Anna, thank you for the kind words!! ❤

That was a fantastic video! Now I am checking flights to Turkey. We are also considering going to Vancouver.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You won't regret it, it's beautiful 😊. Vancouver is nice as well, right in our home back yard!

Delighted you enjoyed the area which my family and I know very well and have frequently returned to over the past 15 years. Other places to visit I’d recommend should you return: Saklikent Gorge, Kabak and Ovacik (village in between Fethiye & Olu Deniz). Fethiye is such a lovely working City and as you’ve said not too big either. The only downside is that the gods didn’t really bless the Turkiye coastline with stunning sandy beaches. Yet that aside the Fethiye area remains our favourite part of Turkiye. We’re just back from Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand (Bangkok, Khao Lak & Khao Sok). Some of those destinations you’ve visited too I believe. Happy next adventures! Loving your videos!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips for our return someday!! We will be back! We have been to a few places in SE Asia, but we are looking to go back as soon as next year. Thank you for watching and safe travels!!

@oguzb.7033

2 ай бұрын

Patara beach is in the area, kms long untouched sandy beach.

Looking forward to your Rhodes trip. I've mentioned before, that is the one island I got to when we lived in Greece as a middle schooler (my older brother got to do spring break on Mykonos). I did a boy scout campout I think not far from the Valley of the Butterflies, but I remember hiking to Rodos, so maybe not that close to the Butterflies. Turkey really looks intriguing. I thought I had swung to retiring on a hill in central Texas, but you guys are making me think about it more.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

It is a beautiful country that really has changed our perspective. We love the area and look forward to coming back whenever possible. Being from Texas you may not mind the summer heat. Cheers, Doug!! 🍻

Appreciate you adding time of year you were there. Would be nice to have that information on older videos. We meet several couples while we travel that watch your videos and following your adventures.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We appreciate that you noticed, Bob! Thank you for watching!!! Cheers!!🍻

I’m so happy you enjoyed Fethiye! I love your videos, very honest and entertaining! Great couple! ❤

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We had such a great time not only in Fethiye but Antalya, Cappadocia and Istanbul. Türkiye is a beautiful country!

@mayacardano9905

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrieThank you and glad you enjoyed my country! Hopefully the economy will improve very soon.🙏🏼❤️

Fantastic video and great timing! We were thinking of adding Fethiye and/or Antalya to our Türkiye trip next month. We think we will just skip those for now and add Egypt to this trip. We will head to the Algarve next week and soak that up as a pacifier for now.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Aww, miss the Algarve so much. Enjoy 😊

Great info. Thank you so much

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😊

Now you're cooking with gas. Turkey is fast becoming to go to retirement spot in the Euro region. Hopefully, you'll visit the retirement hotspots in Antalya and Bodrum and places in between. Pensions and tax benefits are great. Weather in the EU winters is good (not perfect, but agreeable) and the food/people are great and friendly. Sail boating in Turkey is probably the best in the world as it's a short trip over to the Greek Islands.

Another wonderful video! Thanks so much. And 50k subscribers - very well deserved! Btw did you see much or any bicycling?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, a wonderful milestone 😊. Tons of biking, and great paths for it as well.

Again, great information. You answered some really important questions. I so want to do Turkey not sure why I’m fearful as a solo senior but will be in Europe late September to October. Think I need to drill down on this location. Thanks.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Turkey is very easy to navigate and we would have felt totally comfortable as a solo traveler. Hopefully you decide to give it a try 😊

B&C thanks for the recap on Fethiye. I will be in Turkey in early - mid June at the end of a 3-1/2 month tour of Europe. After spending 5 days in Instanbul my goal was to find some place to kick back but also have some things to do. I was vascillating between Fethiye and Anatyla and am glad I decided to make my last 8 days in Fethiye. I will be in need of a place to "chillax". Yes, I know it is going to be hot; but hey I spent the last 14 years making sales calls in the Palm Springs area in CA where it got up to 118 - 120 degrees. Great video, thanks again for all of your work!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Fethiye will be a wonderful place to chill after your long travels. Thanks so much for watching 😊

@normamanty7069

2 ай бұрын

If you are going in June be aware that you do NOT have to get a visa anymore if U.S. citizen, they have dropped that and have increased many tourist tours/sites.

@normamanty7069

2 ай бұрын

If going in June 2024 - U.S. citizens don’t need a visa!

We have been going to Fethiye and areas like Antalya and Olu Deniz for over 30 years. We visited Chalis Beach three years for the first time - brilliant location. Good vlog.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! We really enjoyed our time in Fethiye! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

That looks like a beautiful place!

I am so on the same page with you guys. I started with travelling around Schengen for the past four years but not only that it is more expensive but often not safe or clean as some of the Eastern countries. I had a bit of a scare as a solo traveller in Vienna and Verona (my apartments were only 5 - 10 mins from the main station). However, I never had an issue in Montenegro or Hungary. Albania and Turkey are on my list next week. Thank you for your very informative content. I have shared it with my Aussie friends so I don't have to explain stuff to them. Lol. Happy travels!

@BrianandCarrie

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the comments!! We love the support and thank you for passing us on to your friends! It looks like you move around quite a bit. Maybe we will run into you someday soon! ❤️

Hey,just saw your vlog....fethiye is a great fishing port and an all year port. Dalaman is the main airport and is lovely airport. Flights are fairly good and you can go via Istanbul and then a domestic flight out side of height of the season. Very reasonable prices for domestic flights...also the local dolmus is a great cheap local transport....you can get a travel kart and top it up. Lovely shopping mall in fethiye and lovely boutiques in paspatur area near the amphitheatre...fethiye just keeps giving.....hotel prices are up this season but we have a beach front in calis plaji...with breakfast for 30.00 sterling per night for 2 people....amazing.🎉😂😢😮

Thanks for the vid! We are targeting Fethiye and Antalya from mid-August through mid-October. Yeah, we're going to get hammered with the heat early, but I guess we'll just have to focus on staying well hydrated. 🍻

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Stay hydrated and go on early morning runs!! You'll love both areas!! Nice to hear from you, as always!!

@oldachyrunner

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie We start our slow world travel and following in your footsteps on May 8th. Still so many things to do before we leave, but we'll make it. Thanks so much for continuing to inspire and giving us the confidence that we can do it. 🙂 Cheers!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

This is so exciting to hear!!! Please keep us posted on how you are doing!!!

It was great meeting you guys in Fethiye. I agree the Tuesday and Friday market is awesome. We are just a block away from it and find ourselves going a couple times on each Tuesday and Friday. We have walked more here than we have in a long time. It is just so easy to walk to get groceries, or to the coastline, or even to Karma ;-) We keep pinching ourselves, this can't be real.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Great meeting you both as well. Hopefully we cross paths again down the road. Cheers!!

Hey guys good to see you and yes I stayed in Fethiye for about a month at S3 King Residence close to the Carrefour grocery store.. I stayed at another hotel but I love that Marina area like you guys.. tons of restaurants lots of walking the Migros store was great.. and yes when you buy wine in Turkiye you get free lube hahahaha.. those taxes really add up. I was there in February and it was a little cool but still very beautiful.. I don't think I do long-term there it was a little small but very enjoyable.. there's certainly no shortage of restaurants or places for tea or beautiful views and I really enjoyed the people.. enjoy your travels stay safe keep smiling 😁😁😁😁

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, such a great location with so many great restaurants and pubs and cafes. All with the wonderful promenade. We loved it. Thanks so much for watching 😊

We are currently in Cappadocia, and heading to Antalya soon and just rewatched your videos. Next we will be heading to Kas. Let me know if you guys plan on visiting Kas in the next month and a half. Thanks for your videos!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We've made our way to Rhodes so we'll miss you. Enjoy Cappadocia, it was so stunning! Cheers

@thetraveling3245

2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for that video, Rhodes is tentatively our next stop after Kas LOL

I spent a month there a few months ago, beautiful place and very historical areas to the north and south too. Loved the Kos area and went to St Nicholas's birthplace in Demre (what a drive from Fethiye). Drove to Gocek on a motorbike (very cold) and it was gorgeous. The only thing that really turned me off about Fethiye was the customer service at restaurants seemed to be non-existent and even doner kebab shops were ridiculously slow. The absolute best thing I did in Fethiye ended up being taking a ferry to Rhodes and checking all of that island out. It had history, good food (some ready to go type food shops everywhere in the main town as one would expect), drop dead gorgeous sites and just plenty to keep you occupied (museums etc). Realizing Rhodes was so close now makes Fethiye and the Turkey coast all the better for me.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip and saw so much. Yes, so central to many day trips and making your way to Rhodes. Safe travels

Now Brian's haircut is the best 👍👍👍

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 😃

Thank you once again for a fabulous video. I have never considered Turkey as a travel destination, but might have to re asses that. Of course from here in Australia it’s a lot more expensive for the initial flight, but it seems like the cost of living and accomodation, would offset that a little. Ria👏👏😊

Thank you for this video, and your views also for solo women travelers. I look forward to visiting, next year, in the off-season. I decided to become a resident of Mexico, and Mexico City is polluted during the winter/ spring months so travels to Europe will coordinate well when leaving the city. Besides avoiding huge tourist crowds when traveling, I also avoid places that are extremely hot, and/or polluted. I recently looked at your video on Thailand and the slash and burn is also in Mexico and South America, and that mixed with arrivals of desert dust on the trade winds has been difficult, overall. Thanks again!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information on the pollution in Mexico. We plan on being there in September.

I also spent serious time in Alanya .. Beautiful too and like a smaller Antalya!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Go to know, we'll have to look into that area. Cheers!!

THANKS FOR INFORMATION

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😊

There's another destination for my 2025 "Gap Year." Seriously, I feel that I'm just going to be stalking your guys, but 12 months apart! Thanks for the inspiration and content!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

It's definitely a place to add to your list 😊. Thanks so much for watching and following along.

Hello, I enjoyed watching the video and was amazed to see how unrecognizable Fethiye is. It's been many, many years since I went there, and at that time it was a village, with half a dozen hotels scattered around the surroundings, the most worthy of mention being Oludeniz beach. Did you go there? One of the best trips I took was when I rented a car and traveled along the coast, from Antalya to Bodrum. I loved every kilometer, every minute, I never went back there, except Bodrum. I've been back there mora than half a dozen times. And I clearly saw the changes that took place in what was already a well-known resort at the time. And, I mean, the heat is unbearable in the summer, I've been in July several times, unbearable, September is more friendly, this year I'm going to try it in June, I just hope the sea water is already at a pleasant temperature. Are you still thinking about going to Bodrum, after Greece? We may cross paths! Happy slow travel, prepare for the heat!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We did not go to Oludeniz due to the time of year. The area is amazingly beautiful for sure!! Thank you for watching, Maria. ❤

Prices of Airbnb has definitely gone up massively. I did manage to find your Airbnb online and for a 28 night stay from 9 March to 6 April 2025 the price is AU$5609.34 (this converts to US$3701.94 at todays exchange rate). That's a SIGNIFICANT increase and rules out any chance of us staying there. It will be interesting to see if that changes over the 6-12mths. Very much appreciate that you share your costings, the information we get is invaluable for us to plan our transition into a life of slow travel.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, we saw that. Hopefully things balance soon cause that price range will limit those choosing to come and stay. Cheers!

Hi, guys, I have to say where you were in Turkey looked very nice. The Airbnb was a little expensive, but given how nice it was and the location, it was probably worth every penny. I am guessing you are in Rhodes now and experiencing Greek prices. You are still not in peak season, so accommodation should be reasonable. I am looking forward to next Saturdays video.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, we could have spent less, but the place was totally worth it. Yes, in Rhodes now and higher pricing which was totally expected. We'll see how the month adds up 😉

Thanks!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

WOW, David!! This is unexpected and very much appreciated!! Thank you so much for the support!!! ❤

@davidj7516

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie IMO, The information you offered will save me much more in time and hassle. So, thank you. :)

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

❤

I may have a week between Istanbul and needing to go back to Antalya. Deciding on Fethiya and Cappadocia. Haven’t priced out the details yet but either would be wonderful.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You really can't go wrong with either. Fethiye may be easier to navigate back to Antalya.

Thank you guys. You are a constant motivation for my future endeavors. I'm curious if you are using a credit card that offers points and if it is a primary in your purchasing. I am aware many areas prefer cash and many credit cards have a foreign transaction fee. If this was covered in one of your previous videos, I apologize. Thanks!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Hi! We use this Capital One card and use it for majority of purchases. Bonus is there are no foreign transaction fees. i.capitalone.com/GJohlEOTQ

I went to Turkey for a month 25 years ago but I got offered a job and ended up staying 5 years, I loved living in Fethiye , it looks very different than it was at that time.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

That sound wonderful! I'm sure it has changed quite a bit since then. Cheers!!

Alright, you talked me into it. I think we're going to have to go. Have you guys thought about going to Ephesus?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We had planned to when we were going to go to Bodrum, but then plans have since changed. It was quite a ways from Fethiye.

Hi Carrie, which e-sim provider is good. We are going to travel turkey and Greece for a month in September. Thank you very much for your time!😊danielle

@BrianandCarrie

Ай бұрын

I use this company and I'm very happy with them... Plus they are really inexpensive! airalo.pxf.io/xk34X1

@daniellefeng309

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

Another superb informative guide, absolutely brilliant. Having just returned from 5 months in SE Asia our plan is to summer in the UK and then go away again in the fall and winter. We are thinking somewhere closer to us in the UK before Xmas then off to New Zealand Jan to Apr. Fethiye looks like it could well fit the closer to the UK for fall criteria. Are you willing to share the name of the accommodation please? Or perhaps PM it to us? Many thanks Mike & Cheryl

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

That sounds like a wonderful plan. We aren't sharing our Airbnb info any longer due to requests from some owners. We do give the area we stayed, so it should be easy to locate on line. We also have links in the video description for accommodations in the areas we mentioned. Cheers!!

Come to Istanbul Brian you are welcomed everyday to your hometown!

@BrianandCarrie

Ай бұрын

We spent a month in Istanbul and had a fantastic time!! It is truly an amazing city!! 🙂

Great video, Brian and Carrie. I am going to Istanbul next week. Do I need to get an e-visa? Thank you so much!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

US passport holders no longer need a visa. But, as always I would suggest verifying that info on their government website 😊. Have a wonderful time!

Hi guys, I live in Fethiye over 20 yrs, nice informed vlog, btw buses Do run to Kas /Kalkan all yr round, they are not seasonal services. Tickets from main Otogar. Also Dalaman to Istanbul is around 1 hr flight, so gateway to the rest of the world

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful information, we really appreciate it. Cheers!!

Again great info .. still planning a 2 week to Antalya But now there is another option not to far ........ Ps Costa Rica was great but we did have a volcano eruption during our time there Poas volcano but did not disrupt the vacation to much...

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks! Glad to hear that didn't cause much issue for your time there. Cheers!!

@jkellers411

2 ай бұрын

We were there on the mountain at the time of the eruption. It was nothing but intriguing!

@jkellers411

2 ай бұрын

Things everywhere getting more expensive, but they are all still such wonderful values. Thank you for sharing all the information.! Starting our new life of travel in September!! Thank you for the motivation. Have you ever thought about sharing your Airbnb bookings on your blog? Safe travels can’t wait for you to share your next destination!!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We used to share our listings but had some requests from hosts to not do so. Now we include links to accommodations in the area we stayed 😊

Thank you for all of your time and posting. Now, that's $25 each... :) Have a great time.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Well, Thank you!! 😀❤

Very informative video, it’s a practical travel guide! How did you pick up Fethiye? Have you heard about it before? Usually people go to Antalya, so I wonder how did you find and pick up Fethiye. Did you go to the doctors or the dentist there at least for a check up? turkey is known for dental tourism.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We have had extensive dental work while in Antalya. We did a video on medical tourism a couple of weeks ago. Fethiye is a place that came recommended to us and we are grateful that we went.

Great and useful video ! Can we drink water straight from the tap in both Fethiye and Antalya ? :)

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You can, but it doesn't taste great. We would use our filtered and UV-C water bottles and it worked great.

What’s the other #1 spot?! Totally adding this to my bucket list. It’s gorgeous!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We will have a video/podcast coming this week with our top destinations out of everywhere we've traveled.

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing with us. If you have to live between Antalya and Fethiye, which would you chose?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate you watching. We discussed our feelings comparing the two areas in the video. Cheers!!

You're going to need more than a day trip to Rhodes trust me. Try not to get a noisy hotel and you could easily do a month there (and thats in the heart of winter). Rent a car and check out the other end of the island. Absolutely stunning!!!!

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We're on Rhodes now for the next month... excited to explore 😊

Btw thanks for letting us know there was an Irish Pub there.☘️😂

We always fly back from Boston to Europe via Istambul because we like Turkish Airlines and Turkey. We are now in Greece and heading next to Malta. First time. Then back to Portugal where we’re supposed to relax but there’s so much to see that we don’t. The pace changes though since it’s somewhat home but not really. I can only relax in the U.S. Does that happen to you?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

It really depends on how long we are home for. We can get really busy trying to fit everything in if only back for a short period period of time.

Question - I am going to be traveling around various places in Turkiye for seven weeks in June and July. Is the tap water drinkable or do you drink bottled or filtered water?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

My understanding is you won't get sick from drinking it, but it's not suggested to. We bought bottled water our first two months there due to the strong metallic taste and then when home before heading back to Turkiye we bought a UV-C/Filtered bottle which is working perfectly. This is the one we went with, after plenty of research 😉 vimp.i263265.net/g15ZX0

Hi there you two! Have been following you since your first arrival in Turkey 😊 I am going hopefully in mid September to Mid Oct and will be in Fethiye the beginning of Oct. - hope the water is swimmable. Having a hard time finding a place in either the old town by harbor or the beach to the north… because A lot of comments say it’s noisy with clubs and bars in both those areas and… parking (we will have a rental car ) . have you or did you have any problems with party noise up until 3 am??? We will be there Monday and Tuesday so maybe tolerable? Or maybe those comments were in high season? Any advise and comments on your experience is welcomed.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

That may be a high season problem. We did get some noise on the weekends but generally it was quit for us.

@normamanty7069

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie many thanks, will take most noise comments on reviews of places lightly since we will be (kind of) shoulder season and on a Monday-Tuesday 😊

So for the smaller areas, is there adequate intercity transit? I’m looking into touring around this area in the fall, and from what I gather online, there is only one bus 3 times a week from Kas to Olympos, for example. It would be ideal to take a bus, but if renting a car is a better option, would you feel safe driving? - solo female traveler from Canada 😇

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

The transit I felt was very good. As for between towns, it's a bit more limited in off season. I would have been comfortable driving, but prefer a bus in unfamiliar areas.

Any gym suggestions? I travel 6 months a year and only go where reasonable gyms are. Which means not much in Greece.

@BrianandCarrie

27 күн бұрын

We've been able to find gyms in most areas we've traveled. I'll look before we rent a place to see if one is nearby in case we decide we want one. Cheers

Thank you, have you noticed any public tennis courts or tennis club in the area?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We didn't see them, but also didn't look for them. I would imagine there are some.

Not only in Fethiye also in Antalya I've noticed prices have increased sharply which is a pity.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, really unfortunate. Hopefully things balance out soon. Especially for locals that certainly don't make the funds needed to cover those high prices.

Waterboarding situation! 😅

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

When you go to Greece from Fethiye for the day, do you have to use any of your Schengen time on entry?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, It will count towards your Schengen time.

@RickandTee

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie so sad:(

Carrieeee And Briannnn, can I get a shout out from each of you? A loyal fan to your channel. 😊. What happens when you’re in Turkey and ask for chicken dinner?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and following along 😊. Cheers!!

Everything seems great, but this new short term rental law sounds a bit concerning…I hope there will still be affordable places to rent this winter since that is when I plan to travel to Turkey.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, we hope the prices balance out. Thanks so much for watching 😊

Hardest thing about the new airbnb law is that if you are in a multi unit building all owners have to agree to allow short term. Lost my original booking in Antalya due to that.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Hopefully it gets figured out. Türkiye wants tourism but it has become difficult.

@Orbitxz

Ай бұрын

Difficult in terms of what?. Thnx

Love your videos. ? Did you get wrangled into going to rug demonstrations at all? We were on a excursion while on a cruise last year and it really turned my wife against Turkey.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Nope, not once in the 3 1/2 months we were in Turkey. We were asked to go into a shops, but that's expected. Sorry that happened to you, we only had such wonderful experiences. Hopefully you give Turkiye another chance one day 😊

You’ll get to Greece, go to buy your wine and you’ll find out the best and cheapest red wine is Chilean!!

If you don’t use Airbnb what sites do you go on for hotels?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

I put links in the video description from the site we use, for each of the areas we mentioned staying 😊

Everyone has recommended Fethiye to me , in the same way you do, both Turkish people and travellers, I’ve never heard anything negative! So, I started travelling to Türkiye since 2022 , was there last year aswell, and have heard about how much prices have gone up lately. Did you notice this at all?? From your revelations it doesn’t seem like much has worsened?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, prices have increased unfortunately. They've experienced incredible inflation and I can't even imagine how this is effecting the locals that don't make much. Fortunately, for us, it still felt like we got a lot for our money. Thanks so much for watching 😊

How does it compare to izmir?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We haven't been to izmir.

I watched a bunch of your videos but idk your # place. What is it? 😊

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

You will find out in Saturday's video!! We hinted at it in the podcast that comes out later today. 😃

Quick question out of all the places you have stayed in which are the top 3 could you see yourselves living in??

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Great question! We are doing a video podcast this week on this topic....stay tuned 😊

@MrDynamicMedia

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie ok thanks Ill look forward to it!

You keep saying Rose for some nearby city to visit. But you don’t say the country and I don’t know if I’ve got that spelling right.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Hi, it's Rhodes, Greece that we are referring to.

This does remind me to mention that you had said in an earlier video that you did not see political divisions when watching the news in other countries; if you were talking about Turkey, that is because they do not have a free press. They used to have a vigorous free press with debate and disagreement but that is over under the current leader.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, there are politics everywhere. We were there during the most recent election. Some were quite excited!

@bootsmith8016

2 ай бұрын

@@adansuaste6232oh yes I would still visit and enjoy the country and people, but it is always good to keep in perspective what the situation is in a country.

Is this place in the shengan?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

No! Turkey is a perfect place to get out of the Schengen. 😀

@carolynknisely2383

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie thanks!!!

Actually, my secret is now out of the bag .....

I LIVE IN DALAMAN AND ITS 40 MINS DRIVE ,NOT 25 .

I think you guys might have messed up on the expense somehow. If you both had one beer a day at 2.63 dollars x 30 days that = $157.80.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We didn't have one beer a day! 🤣 We try to stay within reason. Our expenses are exactly what we say they are. 😁

@giannawillis425

2 ай бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie I am very sorry for the way I sounded!! I didn’t mean to sound so harsh. Like I said I really do like watching your videos!!! Will you Accept my apology?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Of course we will! 😀

As Americans, where do you enjoy living more; Turkey or Montenegro?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We love Türkiye! It has become one of our top choices so far. 😀

Alcohol is highly taxed in Turkey now because, Erdogan doesn’t drink and he doesn’t want anyone else to either. It didn’t used to be like that..

@Orbitxz

Ай бұрын

Taxes are so high on cigarettes in Canada and Trudeau does not smoke. Alcohol has never been a healthy choice to enjoy life. Besides it is bad for you.

So sad you have changed your style of video . Loved it when you took us along with you rather than just sitting talking about it and not really showing the actual place .

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

That's us behind the camera showing you the place, and giving you as much information that we can thank of. 😁 It is a lot of work either way!

@ItsGonnaGetBumpy

2 ай бұрын

BC...I am so impressed with your video skills and how you've changed and improved over two years!!! In fact I wish you'd consider putting together a MasterClass on all that you've learned and the techniques you use. Even at a modest fee, it could help support the channel on those months you're not creating. For me, your channel inspires me, but don't know where to begin. Thanks for all you do.

it is pronounce "Fet -ti-yeah" with the stress on the first syllable

someone give brian a new phone.

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

Haha...he may need to upgrade soon 😊