Day in the Life Working Online in Istanbul 🇹🇷 📍Galata, Beyoğlu

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BACKPACKING TURKEY 🇹🇷 EPISODE 3
I've moved out of the hostel into an Airbnb now and today was entirely a work day! As a KZbinr, I have a lot of admin and editing work to do so join me on this day in the life working online in Galata in Istanbul. I checked out a few new cafes in town and we got very wet along Istiklal street.
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[@wanderandwords]

Two travel videos in one day! 🤩 I feel so glad.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yayyy 🥳🥳

[@clairekuhlman1078]

Thank you so much for posting the prices of things on the screen in different currencies! I used to constantly pause your videos to go do a conversion and come back lol

[@BoStark]

Istanbul was definitely a pleasant surprise for me, didn't have any expectations really. But it has it all. The only thing that I didn't expect was the massive security, haven't anything like it.

[@darr1954]

I am enjoying these first two videos tremendously! You are so engaging and such a pro!! I followed you through Mexico and Colombia - countries I've visited - but have never been even near Turkey. The Grand Bazaar was fabulous! I so look forward to seeing more! Be safe. How discouraging it is to see masks everywhere but it seems like the pandemic is not deterring the locals.

[@bethmeredith]

Two videos in one day, what a treat! xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@mytravelproject]

Blessing us with 2 videos in one day 🤩

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yaaas 🥳🥳

[@wanderandwords]

I love all of your videos, but this one sounds so great. I work online as well, and I can already tell that this video will be very helpful! Thanks for the lovely content. ☺️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pleasure ❤️❤️

[@pilateswithceline]

Istanbul seems like such a cool city for digital nomads!

[@mikky079]

Did you meet Jeremy at the hostel? He seems great. Glad you’ve got someone to explore with!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I met him on the hostel bar crawl! He is quite great 🥰

[@sel8155]

Büyükada, Kadikoy moda, Kuzguncuk and Bebek are a must visit in Istanbul.

[@gvenc]

I'm so glad to see you in my country and also my city. I strongly suggest that you should see the part of Turkey which is placed Aegean costs. These times there will be more empty and calm places than istanbul or other metropolis. But nature and foods are tremendous. Enjoy the cheapness of currency :/ Be safe and enjoy your trip! :)

[@MillaExplores]

Istanbul seems like a very vibrant city, I'll definitely visit these someday 😍

[@mcrbyn]

Why do u favor Istanbul?

[@MillaExplores]

@@mcrbyn this video is about Istanbul

[@mcrbyn]

@@MillaExplores that isn't the course of my quiz.

[@miniyeah]

the thing is that the Bosphorus is not a river actually =) the locals would be surprised to hear the Bosphorus -a sea channel-, called as a river. =)

[@RCodyWanner]

two vids back to back LETS GOO

[@BackpackingBananas]

Lez goooo 🥳🥳🥳

[@tree_hugger6921]

I always wanted to go to Turkey but I must say that I don't know much about it. I'm really happy you are there so I can learn more about it and I'll have a real reason to go there.

[@Cgv69]

Cool video, Turkey seems an interesting place to visit. I discovered you channel when you were traveling and living in Puerto Escondido in the amazing and beautiful state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Thanks for sharing Turkey with us.

[@moragodofthunder]

Oh man, as a Hawaiian it's so interesting to see what other places consider a poke bowl ☺️ although still looks delicious. Looking forward to more of your Turkey videos.

[@rootedro]

Ahhhh so jealous. I’m so ready to get traveling again 🥺

[@BackpackingBananas]

2022 gonna be the year 🙌🏼🥳

[@serhatoran]

Bosphorus RIVER?... Surely a slip of the tongue. Can't believe you wouldn't be aware that it's a strait. Enjoy your days in Istanbul ))) (edit: corrected spelling mistake)

[@carlosmarindiez4118]

Amazing to see you again Christianne in what you do so gracefully, *Very entertaining vlogs * glad you are back..!!

[@Jaiven]

As an Aussie, I cannot understand if you are a Brit or an Aussie. :) A compliment. Nice video. Thanks.

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’m British! ☺️ but I spend a lot of time in Australia so sometimes have a bit of a twang 😅

[@kyramioso]

I enjoyed Istanbul when I was there a few years ago now. Very cool city. Who’s the new travel partner 😉 you two are very cute 😊

[@RCodyWanner]

i would do anything for a turkish coffee right now

[@billmccaleb7481]

Istanbul looks like another great destination for you!

[@Reubinv]

1:19 😳 woah!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’m so glad you appreciate my lil transition 😎

[@NomadicIslanders]

We travelled Turkey for three months last winter and wifi was a huge issue😩. We did vlogmas too so that made it even harder but we made it work!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Good on ya for sticking with it through vlogmas!! I’m not sure I could’ve done that 😅

[@EmmaNicole]

You’re living the dream 😍

[@johnnymaldonadoparedes3502]

Two videos in one day? What a nice present! Thank you!!!

[@emyfg8441]

Oh i come from Bordeaux too! I can't wait to visit Istanbul it looks lovely

[@meliho.1405]

Bosphorus is not a river, it is a strait between Black Sea and Marmara Sea.

[@nailer8984]

Nice part of Istanbul

[@pernillewarren8134]

Thank you for sharing the good and the bad. Good luck with the sun

[@thesez]

I hope you saw a bit of the real and cool Istanbul too because so far it looks like you’ve only been to touristy places and even there you didn’t seem to find any of the nice cafes and restaurants. I genuinely hope you didn’t miss out because if this is pretty much what you did then you need to go back and get recommendations from a local for a completely different experience!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I stayed another 2 weeks in Istanbul, not vlogging, just chilling and visiting lots of awesome cafes and restaurants 😊

[@tap836]

Lol, it sounded like you were going to the restaurant to get Poké Balls. Never heard of Poke Bowls before.

[@Khalid-qh2sh]

The content is beautiful and contains an explanation for the tourist with an explanation of the maps and you are more beautiful than the content. Thank you for the nice effort

[@RishalPatel]

rolled straight over from the first Istanbul video, you're making me want to hit buy on my Europe flights ahaha!

[@BackpackingBananas]

😎😎😎

[@Miguelito441]

Just pushing that KZbin algorithm… :)

[@RCodyWanner]

Espresso lab looks MASSIVE haha! what a rad shop!

[@victoriacasey9673]

living my dream!! this is amazing

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@islandbee]

I bet that man at the laundry was smiling because you're business to him. Turkey is going through a currency crisis. Every lira means everything right now I bet. Great locations! And, I really liked that multiple currency table for the prices. You had mentioned having slow connection speeds at the cafe you were posting up. In general, are you finding reliable internet connection speeds reliable? Fast, ok, or slow? Thanks again! New subscriber.

[@BackpackingBananas]

The internet is generally pretty fast! It’s completely fine for everyday browsing/scrolling. But it was hard to find internet with fast upload speeds! That was the biggest issue for me

[@imflyingoverclouds]

Bosphorus River? It is literally connection of 2 seas.

[@katiesebele9064]

am I the only one that heard you're getting pokeballs for dinner? 🤣

[@grn7522]

Arada Cafe for brunch….you’re welcome😉

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! I’ve made a note for next time 😊

[@mertkocabas7604]

Istanbul is cold in the winter unfortunately. I am living in Istanbul, if you're interested in touring the city with a local hit me up :)

[@panchoiorozco]

What kind of work do you do online ? I used to teach English but I lost that job so looking for a job in customer service

[@citydesk4527]

"Midpoint, it's sort of in the middle ..."😆

[@BackpackingBananas]

Makes sense 🤣

[@liahatz]

Buzzing to be watching bb xx

[@minismalls3096]

i walked these exact streets man i miss traveling so much lol

[@Yelena504]

Is there a particular reason you have a guy accompany you wherever you go, or it's just because you're friends and you're hanging out? Just wondering if it's because it isn't safe for solo females?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I just like meeting people and travelling with them if we get along😅 nothing to do with not feeling safe as a solo female

[@wandererblue]

Welcome to Turkey. 🙋‍♂️ In my humble opinion, wherever you go, first you find someone by you. This is reducing your viewer ratio. If you try everything on your own, you will reach maximum viviers like other solo youtubers. P.S: This doesn't mean you can't have a partner, but he/she waits in room or hostel, allowing you to live your adventure alone. If you choose the easy way, more success would not come. Safe travels! 🙏

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’m just documenting what happens and who I meet when I travel solo 😅 if I started hiding people or doing things for the sake of views, it wouldn’t be as authentic and I wouldn’t enjoy myself as much, which in my humble opinion, is pointless. Thanks for sharing your views though

[@scaglietti34]

Wow laundry is really expensive but We Turks never do laundry in a laundry shop. Everybody have a washing machine in their home. So that's not a problem for the price for Turks. But it's really expensive for foreigners whom works for Turkish Lira in Turkey.

[@mariadeluzsaldivar5345]

Your video so nice love your hotel and the food beautiful country. You so beautiful 💓✌️✌️✌️

[@VTK72]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cadyl.6547]

merci beaucoup 👁👄👁

[@ecerso]

OMG I’m your fan from Istanbul!! Can we meet? Like I can be your local tour guide around places 😍😍 Love your content!! Sent a dm about this

[@BackpackingBananas]

That would’ve been great! Unfortunately I’m just leaving ☹️ I’m sure I will be back one day!

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Your an Amazonian woman With a handsome chap alongside. I'd be worried if my daughter walked about on her own..(

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

How can I donate to support the channel ?

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! ❤ Hopefully you have sunny weather going forward on your trip!!! 🌞

[@BackpackingBananas]

I was praying for the good weather 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@adefault9719]

4:00 Bosphorus river? lol it's not river

[@AbuGoldstein]

Brain is not working 😭

[@halukbozkurt760]

Ablacığım İstanbul'a ait videolarını izledim ve hayrette kaldım bütün çekimleri kendi üzerinde yoğunlaştırmışsın biz seni mi seyreredeceğiz yoksa gezdiğin yerleri mi?Hepimiz bir başka kültür ve sanat eserlerinin görüntüsüne müştakız ne yapayım senin konuşmanı ve suratını değil mi?

[@ayseteshdemir3567]

I'm certain you're having an incredible time :) feels like you're almost about to jump out of the screen... from such excitement & enthusiasm. Definitely had a great time watching this vlog! x

[@richardpo3605]

if you look for hot place go to iran after turkey

[@BackpackingBananas]

I don’t think I could sunbathe in a bikini in Iran so it wouldn’t be the warm weathered holiday I’m after at this point

[@panchoiorozco]

You think that puerto Escondido Mexico or Istanbul Mexico ? Isn’t Istanbul dangerous for tourists , since many tourists have been hurt there ?

[@markandrews7715]

No masks needed in Istanbul?

[@BackpackingBananas]

On public transport and in many shops like supermarkets yes, but in most other places, they are not mandatory

[@red4666]

Cats. Where are the cats.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hopefully no where near me 😂

[@semeresolomon-tr5wu]

I need job in terikey

[@Khalid-qh2sh]

👍👍🌹🌹🇸🇦

[@frawldog]

🍌

[@iamsahilsuman6872]

U haven't been to india inorder to say it's the busiest street

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂 fair

[@gigikuku]

I have been living in Beyoğlu for 15 years. Beyoğlu experienced a great change in the early 2010s. Istiklal Street has also turned into a big shopping mall with these developments. Previously, there were local shops and venues in place of Mango, H&M, etc. Even if you come as a tourist, have you ever thought of at least learning a little about the recent history and current political situation of the places you visit? Especially if you are a KZbinr. There's a reason everything seems cheap to you. I am a former resident of Galata, it is not possible for me to live in the places you stay and eat lunch at the places you eat. It wasn't like this 5-10 years ago. I've been watching the Istanbul visits of foreigners like you a lot these days, and all of you have the same disconnect. I'm sorry, but they're all garbage vlogs, zero real information... It's easy to make money from KZbin and make vlogs full of such superficial information.

[@BackpackingBananas]

While I agree that there is still so much I can learn about the destinations I visit, the history, the culture, the politics, I’m not an encyclopaedia, I’m just a regular backpacker sharing my experiences visiting a city for the first time. If you don’t like the video, please just don’t watch ☺️ It may be a garbage vlog to you and that’s okay, you gotta understand that not every video is going to appeal to you because perhaps you are not the intended audience. I hope you can recognise that and be a bit kinder in your comments in the future ❤️ sending good vibes your way 🙏🏼