I learned more from your video in 16 minutes than from my 6 visits in Istanbul. I want to stay longer in the city now that I know more about the neighborhoods. Great content! Keep posting. Love your channel!
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Thansk mate.
@mhdhas38173 жыл бұрын
Hey.are you still here?
@charlesstanfa3969 Жыл бұрын
Hi sir ,i hope you and your family are well I am a new subscriber, I am thinking about coming to turkey, instanbul, staying for about 2 months ,I am looking to get plastic surgery a face-lift nose job,and a hair transplant, I am 68 years old ,I am retired also looking for a safe area upscale ,walking distance and convenient, my budget is 500usd or a little more ,for apartment I am a expat, can you recommend a area and a doctor who is the best,I don't care if it's not in instanbul but I here that instanbul has the best doctors, I am looking for a high rise building, like a condo with pool,gym and 24 hr security, i like quiet and i love food great restaurants, i love the beautiful medterain blue water thank you very much 😊😊😊
@mal52973 ай бұрын
@@AladdinsTurkeymoved to Turkey last year been watching u from here to property Turkey …best decision I ever made was moving to Turkey and ur blog here helped in narrowing down areas ..I’m in Nişantaşı and love the vibe and living here ..hoping to become a proud Turkish citizen soon😄
@mayesha28644 жыл бұрын
The way you have explained Istanbul no one else can match upto your standard Excellent video by you
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ayesha
@fashion93194 жыл бұрын
I love your country,went in October to Istanbul and I absolutely loved everything,the food is amazing,people also...and the cats!!!!!!!!!!everywhere!!! Wishing to come back one day Greetings from Spain!🇪🇸🇪🇸❣️🇹🇷🇹🇷
@lynn_29094 жыл бұрын
As a Turk ,i love Spain too 🇪🇸 I have been to Barcelona in 2016 and i loved it 🤗
@Marvyunity4 жыл бұрын
I live in ISTANBUL and I love this channel, 👊👊
@michelefischietti3 жыл бұрын
Ciao Okoro ! We're coming in Istanbul next week ! Anything to suggest to see or eat ?
@sfds39994 жыл бұрын
dude your videos have to be watched more. you definitely deserve more appreciation. great video, huge effort!!
@kevinjoseph25794 жыл бұрын
I love this guy he’s so interesting and funny😂
@MaraTamp4 жыл бұрын
I've just discovered your channel and I love it! Best place to stay for me is definitely Kadiköy. This is where I stayed as a tourist and I will stay again in my next visit. I love Istanbul!
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@rihan_khan_87333 жыл бұрын
@@AladdinsTurkey what's your birthday Aladdin sir
@ancamariastoica45574 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with Istanbul! I started Turkish language courses and I am completely fascinated. I can't wait to move to Istanbul and buy my house there. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Çok Teşekkürler 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@meenasaleem43563 жыл бұрын
I love to move there 🙏
@goharyousaf72763 жыл бұрын
Where are you from
@ancamariastoica45573 жыл бұрын
@@goharyousaf7276 Romanya’da 😜
@leilacaraz13083 жыл бұрын
Si eu la fel :)) beautiful country 🌹
@guerreirodaliberdade78004 жыл бұрын
This is the best Istanbul neighborhoods video on the entire internet... spot on with summary! Would appreciate some analysis of Suadiye, Bostancı, Maltepe, Kartal, Sarıyer, Beylikdüzü, Beykoz, Adalar, Başakşehir, etc ha
@letlho832 жыл бұрын
I will be in Turkey in 3 weeks not my 1st time ... and this video made everything clear ... I know exactly where to stay to vibe and eat ... Thank you great video 👌🏼
@mmoney17122 жыл бұрын
easily one of the best videos of Turkey. as someone who literally has only heard of Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum this is a great breakdown of the cities! I have visited Istanbul and loved it. amazing country and people. I know to stay away from Fatih and the city with young kids now lol please do more of these videos! they were thorough and honest. I love that!
@mashwehla33433 жыл бұрын
I am old enough to be your mother so I can call you son, I am so proud of you, you are so charismatic and smart and handsome, and very well done all of it, I subscribed and I don't easily subscribe to anything, even the ones I like. tebrik ederim
@yesmin87303 жыл бұрын
I'm not proud of him that he is promoting our city of Istanbuls to foreigners
@abdullahkhalid62762 жыл бұрын
@@yesmin8730 Yes, you are right as well.
@abdullahkhalid62762 жыл бұрын
Yes, he is a fantastic person.
@balqislifestyle2 жыл бұрын
@@yesmin8730 oh wow, you don't want foreigners in Istanbul?
@winniejohnson55592 жыл бұрын
@@yesmin8730 well looks like you already have them .. so you may want to get over that lol
@janedeflorez15524 жыл бұрын
This is a really helpful video for me as I am planning to rent in Istanbul. Friends recommended Kadikoy and I see that you agree with them. Thank you!
@onethought30843 жыл бұрын
great informative video! and your english is soooo good :)) being in turkey for a few years i NEVER met any turkish person who spoke so well :) def studied somewhere US/Europe! :) good job!
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, One Thought. You guessed it right, I studied in Europe. 😊
@TheRosyCross3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Istanbul in the 1960s and I loved it. We lived in a really sweet two bedroom apartment in Etalier. It was a great place to live, we even had a lovely view of the Bospherus Straits and loved watching the ships passing through.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Sheila!
@samaviya8532 жыл бұрын
Can u guide me too fr living in istanbuul
@carolberridge61023 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Such an orderly and detailed presentation. Very clear idea now of the location and layout, and the character, of various neighborhoods. I was initially drawn to this video because I was interested in finding out a little more about Istanbul as I often watch an excellent cooking show from there with a lady named Ayensur. Love the Turkish food she prepares , and was intrigued by the the glimpses we get when she is out and about shopping.... This was a great over view--thanks for the price estimates to rent. All the best to you from the USA.
@zijingsong32534 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing ! The demonstration of the geographical location of specific neighborhoods and excellent presentation! I watched it for getting to know more about Istanbul and love it! Greetings from China
@ercanak14 жыл бұрын
Other districts I can recommend: Sarıyer , Beykoz, Adalar (Büyükada, Heybeliada)
@berkay84674 жыл бұрын
Eline emegine saglik dostum. Turkiye'yi senin gibi eli yuzu duzgun , bakimli insanlarin guzel İngilizce ile tanitmasi kadar guzel bir pazarlama cesidi yok. Destek amacli abone oldum, basarilarinin devamini dilerim :)
@@AladdinsTurkey Could you show us the Maslak 1453 area and shopping, it looks magnificent, my family wanted to buy a flat in Maslak 1453
@ashikchowdhury78203 жыл бұрын
Brother, you deserve more subscribers. I hope it will increase soon. Thank you so much for your informative video.
@begumcizmeci3 жыл бұрын
You are literally are the most accurate channel who introduces Turkey. Some people make it seem too Western while some of them them make it seem too Eastern. It is really somewhere in the middle. P.S Sorry for my English
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Hi Daisuke! Thank you for such a lovely observation! P.S. Your English is perfect 💯
@zeemanzeeman55773 жыл бұрын
I am in Istanbul exploring since two weeks.. Been trying to find a good place. You are right on it bro. I spent two weeks near taksim, it's loaded with hustlers and beggers who will sell you a bottle of water for 10 liras and if you give them a larger bill don't expect the change back. Just visited the Asian side and loved it. Perfect in every way. Thanks for helping. Your information is a great guide. 👍
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help Zeeman!
@mm-dc7dn2 жыл бұрын
love you. great video. very very good. thank you very much. you rock.
@EmilysLife2 жыл бұрын
so unbelievably helpful!!! çok teşekkür ederim Aladdin!!!
@Andleebs14 жыл бұрын
Aladdin your videos are very informative. Love how you interact and break down information for the viewer to understand. Thank you.
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@christopherjones66043 жыл бұрын
U r the best vlogger/blogger out there..From ANY country. I land in Istanbul on Friday and your videoa were an immense help in guiding my decisions. Thanks from a grateful Canuck!
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christopher for your kind words 😊
@nodiak4385 Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how long I have been searching, and found all information right here! thanks alot
@aimeeebron-gb2qr7 ай бұрын
My plan is to Turkey in October. I appreciate the insight. This will defiantly help me choose where I want to live.
@kennymackie45187 ай бұрын
Will be traveling there in November, staying on the Asian side! This Gentleman has the voice to keep my attention🙏🏻
@DegenTropics Жыл бұрын
By far the best breakdown I've come across on KZbin👊😎
@ionutmihailbarta66773 жыл бұрын
Merhaba! I only discovered your channel recently, but I am really impressed by the content you give us and your videos motivate me even more to visit this marvellous country soon! Keep up this good work! Thank you! 🙏🤗
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ionut! Hope you get to visit this jewel of a country very soon!
@helenaduarte95463 жыл бұрын
Wow, this video deserves to be on tv ! So pro !
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Helena, it will be one day.
@nimco.nimco.37904 жыл бұрын
It is really good explanation in a short video. I have seen you in a another video with Abdul .you also speak very good urdu.i am from Pakistan but UK citizen and turkey is my second home. Been a lot's of times in Istanbul Didim bodrum around the Aegean coast . Very beautifull and my favourite country to move in the future. Turkey is the place to live. Next time may be see in Istanbul. 🤗 UK
@delorran924 жыл бұрын
I have to say this is the best video of its kind I've ever seen, honestly. I can't think of any way you could have made it better. I'm considering moving to Istanbul and this is an amazing resource. Great work, and thank you!
@sheldonmiller9364 жыл бұрын
Of my 8 years living in Istanbul, he's spot on with everything! Great Video!
@elnuryus4 жыл бұрын
Well done man! Gerçekten tebrikler. Güzelim İstanbulun en güzel semtlerini yeteri kadar tadında detayla özetleyerek, hem objektif değerlendirme, hem çok dikkatle seçilmiş güzel kelimelerle tanıttığın için teşekkürler.
@evilwifu2 жыл бұрын
heyy handsome~ wish you spoke about which areas are least susceptible to earthquakes. thanks anyways, love this vid😘
@AladdinsTurkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@marthamercado20743 жыл бұрын
When I visited Istanbul, I stayed in Hilton Hotel -Bomonti ,seen in the video . It is truly a nice place and yes it is a walking distance to Taksim Square or just one train stop. . Thank you so much for this informative video . By the way ,I tried to click the link from Sisli but instead it kept coming Uskudar.
@michaelphillips20792 жыл бұрын
By the way, love this channel as well as Property Turkey. Fascinating both.
@dilarak.61724 жыл бұрын
I love this video! Especially the way you explain the most important stuff about the areas! Could you maybe make another video like this for other areas in the future? I'd love to see it for sariyer, beykoz...😍 would really appreciate it! I'm subbed, good luck with your videos!🤗
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dilara will do.
@balqislifestyle2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on KZbin about Istanbul, you made me feel I am there with you ❤️
@clerouxbotha27844 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks 🙏🏼 As a tourist i always stay in the Historic district close to Sultanahmed square and love the bars/cafes of Beyoglu area for dinner.
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kind19004 жыл бұрын
really informative... thanks for sharing the insides!
@UmairActorModel4 жыл бұрын
A tad disorganized at times for audiences who don’t know specific streets in Istanbul; most people watching this aren’t locals there. But it’s a good start for your channel. Thanks for sharing!!
@AmSi22184 жыл бұрын
Beautiful city and nice people too. Love from Albania 🇦🇱🇹🇷
@orhanturkoglu19824 жыл бұрын
Love back my Arnavut family 🇹🇷🇹🇷❤❤🇦🇱🇦🇱
@lynn_29094 жыл бұрын
İstanbuls one of the best districts called as Arnavutköy. Translation :Albanian village :)
@sw83984 жыл бұрын
My Friend lived in Bomonti, great for food, a whole road full of places, good mix of folk and local restaurants too, great to get everywhere....i stayed on the dodgy side of Omer Haymaan,(so could walk up the hill to Bomonti)..... from my place I discovered Kazimpasa, a great little area, very local and few expats, also with the ferry to Karakoy every hour, and lovely views from that small dock area... but my favorite area is the Tom Tom area road down the hill towards Topanie and also the Karakoy tool shop area....great walks lovely area...Ive been bitten by the Byzantine virus,.Kolie gelsin, and Sonra Gorusuruz!!
@anna_tarapygina3 жыл бұрын
how awesome is that to share that much of info in 16 min. Thank you for the video!
@teimourmoghanloo94063 жыл бұрын
Hello Istanbul. Hello Turkey. Istanbul is an amazing city with delicious food and respectable peoples and beautiful nature.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
It really is Teimor Moghanloo!
@balqislifestyle2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of relocating to Istanbul this year and seriously watching Turkish movies is What made me fell in love with the country
@alizerg4 жыл бұрын
Hey Aladdin! More on Kadikoy and Bomonti pls! Great video
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Will do
@levinawalsh20153 жыл бұрын
Great information 👌. Thank you. You now have a New subscriber. Greetings from Ireland ☘✌.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Levina! Check out my channel and you'll a lot of other interesting content 😃
@annam.k12073 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Thank you for your introductions!
@melbektas22903 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from your vedeo. Very much appreciated. I love Turkey..
@cometocommonterms2983 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great content. This by far the best KZbin channel about life & properties in Turkey. I've already subscribed & liked every video I watched. Keep up the good work. 👍🇹🇷
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome aboard ComeToCommonTerms!
@DestinationNmore2 жыл бұрын
amazing informative video, you made it very easy for me to understand Istanbul my first time vesting Istanbul any recommendations on Hotels any good Hotel in Sultan Ahmet area would be much appreciated we are a family of 3 thank you for the Amazing video 🙌
@fatimaezzahra24964 жыл бұрын
Oh I just came up with your videos on a sudden 🌸 I watched like I'm in there now sitting. I learned huge info from you 😇💙 thank you a thousand times
@mizzymann80674 жыл бұрын
Now I want to visit with your videos as a guide. I was there in 2005 for a course for 4 days and managed to see some parts of the city at night. Just loved the way the cats are looked after on the streets. Please do a video on the cats. !!!!
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@altafkhan51173 жыл бұрын
Aladin my dear I love ❤️ your presentation. To the point and clear. Confident and absorbing
@emanhhussein4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, very well done 👏 , very much needed information .. thank you for sharing 💯💯💯
@edenadam8722 жыл бұрын
what i liked about you buddy is; YOUR STRONG COMMAND OF ENGLISH AND POSSIBLY THE HONESTY IN UR INFO!!! CHEERS AND TAKE CARE>>>>>> if me coming to Istanbul or Turkey at large: LIKELY THAN NOT; I WOULD USE YOUR SERVICE>>> STAY SAFE; BUDDY !
@ageofechochambers94692 жыл бұрын
Just became a Turkish citizen, 1 of the happiest days of my life .
@pislikherif02 жыл бұрын
Very good man, where are you from?
@bukeaor29613 жыл бұрын
This is nice 👍🏾! Not sure how this appeared on my feed , but I watched 2 of your videos and love ❤️ them. I could definitely visit Turkey or stay shortly ! Maybe 🤔.... I subscribed too ! Great content and delivery is spot on ! Cheers 🥂 🇺🇸
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@rihan_khan_87333 жыл бұрын
Woowwww amazing Masha Allah bohot mast hai aur bohot khub hai
@georgephokas3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video,just moved to Instanbul I think you already helped us out
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@carmencalero13424 жыл бұрын
Great vudei. I'm in the travel business; will make sure that my colleagues know about your video channel. Can't wait to visit IST for the first time Oct 2021. Taking a group.
@emmayoung9243 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I'm moving to Ankara in October. 😊
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
May your relocation process go smooth, Emma!
@emmayoung9243 жыл бұрын
@@AladdinsTurkey thank you!!
@saraumar27452 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos brother. Very informative!
@Indriyani-du1cd3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video and explanations. Everything you said in the video is definitely all correct 👍🏻
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so Amelia!
@miftahandriansyah11 ай бұрын
GREAT explaination , informative video you have,,, thanks from Indonesia
@jareddunlap10313 жыл бұрын
This is awesome thank you for this information video Aladdin!
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Jared and thanks for watching!
@doriandoussain15283 жыл бұрын
Hi from France, take informations before come, great content. Im kind of anxious but the city look beautiful!
@balqislifestyle2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely subscribing... whatttttt ,so explanatory ... God bless you 🙏
@lvishal2 жыл бұрын
Wow....i did not know all that about istanbul....fantastic!
@emrekaraalioglu53373 жыл бұрын
Harika bir video olmuş, çekimler, kurgu, bilgi ve anlatış stilin çok güzel. Ekip olarak emeğinize sağlık. Bodrum villalarından buraya geldim; bence Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya gibi yerler için de böyle videolar hazırlayabilirsin. İzleyen çok olur. Başarılar dilerim :)
@den_izzzo54704 жыл бұрын
Helal olsun, çok güzel video! Great video, keep on producing!
@Grihlo4 жыл бұрын
I definitely liked your video! Very useful and well summarised. At the same time it would be interesting to see the 2nd part with the review of more remote areas which are still easily accessible by Marma-ray. I'm talking about neighbourhoods like Pendik, Avcılar. If I would have a chance to live in Istanbul for a while I would prefer some green area with a walkable distance to the sea. Thanks for the video!
@syedirfanasrar34373 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work. Your videos helped me a lot. Cheers 👏
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@TheShoukhin4 жыл бұрын
I am super lucky to find you before my trip next year. I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. We girl gang are Coming in April 2021 InshAllah
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Have a safe trip !
@imtiazwookey43434 жыл бұрын
Cok guzel really enjoyed the video
@mohammadibrahim69933 жыл бұрын
Mashallah beautiful Turkey really appreciated the Aladdin most informative video make for us .🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲❤❤❤❤❤
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@sz24193 жыл бұрын
Hello Aladin, I am planing to move to Istanbul and I had no idea where to go , with your videos u have really helped me make that decision , your videos are absolutely amazing and helpful , many many thanks 🙏
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@madi-maui4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this video showed up on my feed! We're thinking about moving to Instanbul in the next couple of years from Canada. Where would you recommend for a young family (safe area) with cafes and shops? It would be nice to have some english speaking expats around.
@carinainnings4863 жыл бұрын
It's been 9 months since you posted your question and no answer. I would recommend Kadiköy and for familes Göztepe is great. Safe to live, really good shopping, goid parks and "your own" beach in Caddebostan. I know a bunch of Scandinavians with small children living there.
@mohamedassouqi19843 жыл бұрын
It depends on your budget and culture Also if you are looking for conservative community or Western open community Cause some immigrants are conservative Muslims . Let me know what you are looking for
@gazzy2012ga4 жыл бұрын
You definitely deserve more subs
@bryancole8423 жыл бұрын
Wow - first time to see your channel and totally enjoyed your style. Seems like an incredible place to live- I’m from Northern California.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Bryan! Istanbul is indeed incredible and so is Northern California 😉
@Zahtin3 жыл бұрын
What a great and very informative video, I am planning on visiting Turkey and I am sure your videos will be so helpful. Keep up the great work. For sure I am hitting the like button and subscribe to your amazing channel.
@troystevens23774 жыл бұрын
this is a great job! Clear picture, amazing! Thank you! You are my inspiration!
@muhammadyousaf7864 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am from Canada.. New subscriber and recommended by the channel 'flying to the world' I really like this detail video. Really intrested to see further detail video on every aspect of Istanbul. Every aspect step by step.. U r doing great work!
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support
@johnt60223 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across this video. You definitely present very well.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John!
@SufiKingdom3 жыл бұрын
When I see Aladdin's videos, I feel like I am listening to someone from New York rather than Istanbul, REAL American accents. P.S. Great video, to the point.
@conn720able3 жыл бұрын
He definitely does not sound like a New Yorker (born and bred in NY) nor an American (born and bred in the U.S.) 😂. Yes, it's an educated accent, but Americans can tell the difference between his accent and a New York or American accent!!
@saifey783 жыл бұрын
Your videos definitely worth to watch. Thanks a lot.
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@de1t44 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very informative video. I love all the work behind it with maps and facts!
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Forsman Thanks a lot for the feedback ! Stay tuned for more 😊
@AlcatelC-vw1tw4 жыл бұрын
This video is great you explained very well do more videos like that good luck
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Alcatel C7 Thanks a lot. I definitely will !
@rosarionunez69543 жыл бұрын
Thank you I really enjoy your video I want to visit Turkey and live there....the sceneries are beautiful
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Rosario!
@Naazkhan-co8xh3 жыл бұрын
Very nice and knowledgeable video👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Naaz!
@terealvarez67752 жыл бұрын
Super enjoyed your video and your info is great. Thanks.
@abdulHameed-wx3jr3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thanks for sharing!
@georgeelizalde20353 жыл бұрын
Great Video. You are awesome! I am planning to visit Turkey in the future. I'll let you know. Thank you.
@oraclemedia92662 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS CITY! I REALLY DO!!!!! Abik, you content is great, but the insert cuts as soon as music playing the sound is TOO loud. It almost blew my mind. ... Sagol ve Allah razi olsun!
@atifazafar35774 жыл бұрын
My favorite city Istanbul ❤️🇹🇷can’t wait to visit there again
@abdulrahmanalshammari38594 жыл бұрын
Wow. Very well informative video with massive information compiled in a very intriguing way. The best video I’ve ever seen about beautiful Istanbul. Just subscribed to your channel and you deserve big 👍. Please Keep up the good work. Greetings to you from Kuwait.🌹
@AladdinsTurkey4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@sheilasoley3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, great job. Thumbs up 👍
@AladdinsTurkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila!
@jacqueline47492 жыл бұрын
I'm moving to Turkey and have no idea where to start. I keep watching your videos to figure it out.