How Expensive is ISTANBUL, TURKEY? Exploring the City

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How Expensive is ISTANBUL, TURKEY? Exploring the City

[@sunny_dhende6289]

I lived in this enchanting country for 7 years and it's between Asia and Europe it is not Middle Eastern, I think that was named by some American years ago. I wanted you also to mention how clean the streets are for such a big city with millions of people! Some of the best markets in the world. I left my ❤ in Turkey! The country, the people, the culture n the food are extremely superb! The country you could never get tired of, So much to see and do it would take you and lifetime!This🇺🇸❤🇹🇷

[@melihtaylantaymaz4969]

@@notea2899 Yeah,, small part is european but the remaining part is in Anatolia. Anatolia is the place between the medditerranien and Black sea and Turkey is exactly located between mediterrenean and Black sea.

[@pervinkatar1531]

Thank you Sunny. I wish you come again here😉❤

[@pervinkatar1531]

@@notea2899 who cares? We love all of our parts cos here is like heaven having all history and beauty

[@mihriyam4078]

Pt Kt Agree

[@mihriyam4078]

Same my heart belongs there

[@Qaiira]

Im a Belgian from Europe. I've seen most of the European countries, but I must admit that Turkiye is the most modern and prettiest among them. Love Turkiye ♡

[@batuhun7283]

Thanks man

[@SpongeBobAK47]

Huh

[@galacticreform6288]

siktir lan belcikali kayra :))

[@SuperJuvexxx]

Kayra you're surely not a true Belgian

[@federkleid0]

Kayra is a turkish name😁🤣Yediremedin

[@amykrim2774]

I had a feeling like I was walking this streets with you.Really beautiful video.. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina

[@TheNakedeyes78]

Amy Krim LOL I felt the same too... I’m in Miami, FL 🇺🇸

[@pervinkatar1531]

@@TheNakedeyes78 I live in Istanbul. We stay at home because of Covid-19. I miss Taxim so i feel same too🙂

[@rapengelspi1879]

Turkey is so european for asia and so asian for europea thats it.

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

How true. "The sea of Marmara which then flows into the Aegean sea of Greece." Ah ha... that sounds about right. 😁

[@mohammedfazza2615]

İsa Saglam hi

[@faraidonsahi6294]

İsa Saglam tro

[@123DOWNUNDER890]

@Pan-Turkic Nationalist but not genetic

[@dilek9318]

O konuşma nasil

[@edico5253]

Proud to be Turkish 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 have a good time in turkiye 👍🏻

[@anonnaislamnila7748]

May I talk with you . I'm from Bangladesh and I want to visit turkey but at first I want to learn Turkish ..so will you help me?

[@ramazanasmatulu4298]

Turkey is the best place to visit with all the greatest foods, reach culture, hospitality, 5 star hotels, beautiful beaches, mountains, historic places, and museums. It is the most inexpensive country in Europe and very safe. You will love it...

[@lets_wrapitup]

Lol it’s 3% in Europe

[@umutsuzvaka87]

@@lets_wrapitup the population of Istanbul is 16 million, half of it falls on the European side, it would make 8 million.10 million with other cities in the Eu continent I think that if 10 million people reside in the European continent, it should be considered a European country.

[@aslanbeyofficial]

Turkey is an amazing place. People are welcoming and friendly. Good to see your video.

[@mymurkhan5355]

There'r Turkish flags on every single shop.. turks are loyel to their country.. that's the reason Turkey is now flashing .. love from Pakistan

[@LazierSophie]

loyal. Comes from the French 'loyal'.

[@SavranS007]

It was probably a national holiday thats why you can see many flags. My guess is 29 Oct, the day the Republic of Turkey was founded.

[@materockk1579]

Islamic Republic of Pakistan where children sex rape prositution gays common. Pakistan was created in the name of Islam but if you attend wedding girls dance like prositutes on Indian songs. Who murderd sahiwal family ? Your father ?

[@krikortersakian7139]

loyel or loyal?

[@deckhead33]

Mate Rockk you’re a grade A asshole, too much hate for women. U have a mother, remember so don’t hate

[@realeyesrealisereallies8607]

Turkey is a country I definitely want to visit at least once in my lifetime Godwilling.

[@krystalhead]

That was pistachios in baklava turkeys national dessert you try it is delicious with Turkish coffee

[@preston30]

he is so rude, as if someone doesnt know the countries national dessert.

[@SuperCELIACELIACELIA]

I prefer the greek version of baklava ...it's lighter and more delish than the turkish one!!

[@giannisgiannis870]

@@SuperCELIACELIACELIA o mpaklavas den exw dokimasei..

[@kratosthegow2325]

@@SuperCELIACELIACELIA No Chance!! The Best Baklava in the World are from Turkey!!

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Too sweet for me, the syrup drip into my backpack. I can't believe that Gabe didn't know what it was, especially he's been to Greece so many times

[@libbyjones552]

Hello Gabriel!! Well the food in Istanbul is more reasonable than Switzerland or Iceland...The food looks so fresh and healthy for you and all that fresh juice! My kinda place to visit... Thanks again for the videos! Take care. 😊

[@ethos2781]

Yes dear... Mainly because it's ALL 💯% FRESH "HALAL" MEAT... and If you're in the good 'ole USA... You may google a Pakistani/Muslim grocery store and get it. If the store also a butcher shop.... Cheers!

[@new25651]

@Shame On You don't eat it then

[@new25651]

@Shame On You I guess u don't even know what halal food is halal is clean food

[@mariawerner6672]

I lived in Istanbul for 9 years, most of the time in Kadiköy, and also near Istiklal. We hardly saw anything interesting in this video - just the prices of a couple of durum in Taksim (very expensive - they’re 5 on the pier in Kadiköy) No sit down meal - like soup and vegetable dishes in one of the many cafeteria style restaurants, or a nice fish and meze dinner in the restaurant street in Kadiköy (same street as the market) which is chock full every night. There are also some nice places ( if you know where to go) in Sultanahmet - where all visitors have to go in order to see the most important sights - and some have amazing views. On the whole, a very disappointing video.

[@shairbaz786]

Turkish people & Turkey both are my heart beat !!! ❤❤❤ Love from Pakistan

[@Vanderroest1111]

Love Pakistan as well 🇹🇷🇵🇰💕

[@ahmedhajisuleiman6433]

My favorite city on the planet next summer I'm there 😎😎 inshaallah

[@EdjeMr1975]

U need to go out more There are more beautiful places then that shit Hole Turkey

[@_RTX2060SUPER_]

EdjeMr1975 Actualy Turkey is in the top 10 of most visited contries in the world so your statements are truely false. And yes there are many beautiful places in Turkey iv’been there many times. Get out and do some trips.

[@SpongeBobAK47]

@@_RTX2060SUPER_ You should ignore the jealous folks

[@ladyvalhalla7154]

I would like to see the palace where the Magnificent Century was filmed. I love that part of Turkish history🐱

[@granskare]

I was in Turkey in the late 1950's, Istanbul had about 1 million people there...I liked the grand bazaar. Your Istanbul has many more people. My son was in town a few years ago

[@raahilatheist4258]

Turkey is one of the best country love from Pakistan .

[@eduardoolivares5504]

I visited Istanbul last year and I found it very very cheap to be such an incredible place! I definitely will go back someday((I'm from South America so it's kinda away lol) Keep doing like that Gabriel, I really like your channel.kind regards!

[@deniz-qm1tu]

Very Very cheap when you have dollars in your pocket. Try to live with lira.

[@isi.y0659]

Its very cheap from outside ( other currency like euros) im glad that im in germany we get euros and if we go on a vacation to turkey its really cheap for us, vut the turks do really have problems because they don't live that easy!! If you're a turk and live on turkey its a big problem!!

[@Sen4959]

it is not cheap for students and those who feed their families and themselves .

[@eliarosa2610]

Salut from Romania ! I want to visit istanbul in september. ..! Is beautiful and a lots of history!

[@rnd1235]

@@isi.y0659 yes that's why turks in germany vote for erdogan. They can come back in summer and have fun with their euros.

[@nikhatmandlik8702]

Wow What a beautiful country with beautiful people😍 God bless all😇

[@ednan9]

My lord, what a beautiful city with colorful bazaars

[@kemalerdogan6482]

I am a Turkish native , I like your videos and I just wanted to say that Turkey is not a middle eastern country..It is a european-asian country..I don't know if you have ever travelled to middle east but if you go to those countries you will see the differences between Turkey and middle east... And as far as i understand from your videos that you visited only the historical part of istanbul which is only the 5 percent of the town...You should also visit and make the videos of the modern districts that the locals live...

[@imlivingforseokjinsgodlypr2798]

@Antromoji wow what a stupid statement

[@memaati01-hsb98]

@Antromoji *turkey is anatolian…* NOT middle east , all of the turks says this :D trust me this is reality (ım turk)

[@memaati01-hsb98]

@Antromoji the culture of turkey is belongs to asia and europe(mixed) and origins of turks is asia… turkey has no work with arabs , only similarity is culture of *İSLAM* not arab… and ıf you are goıngto talk about structure and mınd set it *OTTOMAN* still not arab...

[@memaati01-hsb98]

@Antromoji wikipedia is baised… according to wikipedia %70 of the turkish history is maden with massacres and genosıdes… pkk is a peaceful freedom group not a terörist group (its killed over 45.000 citizen of turkey including kurds , it has damaged the economy of turkey worth over *500 billion dolar*

[@emrahavcioglu06]

Guys please don't reply anitomoloji İts is provacateur . Don't feed

[@krissmgvlogs]

I've never been to Istanbul, would love to one day. Great video.

[@VB-iw7ig]

We should go together

[@florjantrepca]

Is shit

[@F-J.]

Visit sultan Ahmed (Sultanahmet) area. A tourist spot but close to everything.

[@gerry9292]

Me neither lol

[@connieainlay8057]

Love the street music...seems the soul of the country is alive and well...plenty of good food...enjoy ..

[@sldulin]

Turkish people seem like good people, Turkey from your videos is more open and joyful place than I would imagine from reading western news. But I'd have to get my ears accustomed to that music, ouch.

[@aguafria9565]

Depends on what part of Turkey you are in. Istanbul is the most secular part of Turkey that most 'modern' Turkish move to. If you go to other parts of the country, it is quite different and more typically 'Islamic' ... With that said, you can still find very traditional areas in Istanbul, such as Uskudar.

[@yc-oy4rx]

@@aguafria9565 honey, I will advise u to go Trabzon or Muğla :D İstanbul is a shit today for We Turks to live and I wonder why do u afraid of traditional people :D Traditional of Islam is good for u, trust me

[@cihada7670]

@Aguafria I looked comments just 10 min and saw your many nonsensical comments. I don`t know what you have problem with Turks or Islamic people but i have to say that: Every each country has religionist and liberal cities. For example US, you can live as a religionist state like Mississippi, Texas or you can live liberal state like California. In Turkey you can find religionist or liberal cities too. You said Istanbul is most secular? :) I lived many cities in Turkey and i can`t say that even.(NOT TRAVEL, LIVED) and please stop to give incorrect information to people.

[@Torsengi]

@@aguafria9565 istanbul is the least secular big city after konya and bursa you smart pants

[@Torsengi]

You dont have to worry about the music if you dont visit a street full of syrians you will never hear it

[@shahbudinmohd2726]

If Turkey is a Christian country, I think most people will not hesitate to consider it as part of Europe.

[@Andrij_Kozak]

Georgia & Armenia are Christian countries but most of us Europeans dont consider them to be part of Europe. Its West Asia.

[@galacticreform6288]

@@Andrij_Kozak Turkey has land in europe which is larger than many european countries. cyprus is not located in Europe but it's considered as European, also member of the EU because its christian.

[@Andrij_Kozak]

@@galacticreform6288 "Turkey has land in europe which is larger than many european countries." - I disagree. Only larger than a few countries like Andorra,San Marino,Montenegro.

[@Kurrkabin]

@@Andrij_Kozak I definitely consider Georgia and Armenia as European countries, but most importantly - they consider themselves Europeans too.

[@Andrij_Kozak]

@@Kurrkabin I've been in Georgia in the entire country. But my impression is its more Asian than European. You could see as a border between Europe and Asia.

[@tulsisuff261]

Very clean markets love from Pakistan ❤❤❤❤❤

[@betiko198819]

That is a beautifull tshirt 😍😍😍😍😍😍🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴 hi from Colombia

[@omerbozdemir8880]

Hi! I'm from Izmir, Turkey. I went to Istanbul three times an I visited every places important for Turkish people's. Actually Istanbul is the most expensive city in Turkey.

[@syedsalalilyas5465]

Hey there. Would you know what the best places are in Turkey to find jobs? Jobs in restaurants & hospitality jobs in medium or big hotels etc?

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

Oh maaan, this video gives me mad flashbacks!!! I was in Istanbul this summer and I stayed in the Kadiköy area. That pier is also a great place to watch the sunset! The vegan falafel place on Istiklal at 5:40 I wanted to go to so bad but for a vegan the city has so much great and cheap food to offer that I barely got to scratch the surface. One thing about the ferry, bus, subway etc: if you buy an Istanbul Card you save 30 - 40% on all of your rides! I would recommend Büyükada Island just for the ferry ride alone and in the summer it is super colourful with all the flowers etc so I'm not sure how things look like in late fall.

[@sadullahcetinlaya5617]

Very rich history

[@TahirKhan-wn4vu]

I've seen this place. I live in Istanbul too. Turkey's Istanbul is a very beautiful place. 🤫🤫🤫❤️😘

[@hamida8066]

Amazing country Turkiye i likes istanbul😍💋

[@mounirartists7409]

Rayna Lovely are you visit there ???

[@mounirartists7409]

Rayna Lovely i will come there in this summer

[@davenelson9505]

What a bustling place. I could probably spend a month there just wandering around exploring like I did in Cairo in 1992.

[@MsKikidarling]

If it took you one month to wander around Cairo then you will need at least 6 months for Istanbul. I am serious.

[@davenelson9505]

@@MsKikidarling I'm much older now so your probably right! lol

[@MsKikidarling]

dave nelson I didn't mean it that way. Lol. Istanbul is a much larger city and lots more to see and do. I have been to Cairo many times, it is a very interesting place as well but you really cannot compare Cairo to Istanbul. Different leagues.

[@beldengi]

I spent 24 hrs in the old city in Istanbul. Enjoyed a nice meal in the restaurant then found that their credit card machine was mal functioning. I said I would go and find a cash machine and return...do you trust me? And he said he did. I was impressed by that. And yes I was back in 10 minutes with the cash.

[@cipolin.poiana]

Nice Country, and beautiful Istanbul! I want to visit next year this amazing city :) Thank`s for video!

[@omerfaruk6082]

Even the poorest people from Europe or USA can dine at the most expensive restaurants in Turkey and that's just because the huge currency exchange gap. Although Turks work a lot, they simply cannot pass beyond those exchange boundaries. I suggest you to be more friendlym with and less suspicious against locals.

[@JordanChannel]

For your knowledge the most of turkish sweet made with pistachio there is no avocado added to any middle eastern sweet , good luck

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, thanks, I didn't actually think it was avocado, just saying it looked like it.

[@Guidetr]

For your knowledge those were not turkish desserts. they were Syrian desserts because all syria people used to come to istiklal street and beyoglu district.. it is the new fashion desert shop... nothing about turkey...

[@lets_wrapitup]

@@Guidetr yes that is true

[@tsfcancerman]

Its weird to see less headscarfs in istanbul than you see in germany, france, uk, sweden.

[@F-J.]

Thats because the west hasn't bombed Turkey yet, otherwise you'll get non hijab wearing Turks there . They bombed the Muslim hijab wearing countries.

[@pstviou]

@@F-J. Muslims wore the Islamic veil in Europe long before the bombings, and Turkish women also wore it.

[@cihada7670]

Turkey is NOT part of Middle East. Here is why: 1-Middle East name is used by people for politics. If Turkey have problem with EU countries They say Turkey is Middle East but if Turkey don`t have problem with them, Turkey is European country. 2-If you think Turkey in East, Cyprus is more eastern country than Turkey but they are in EU. 3-Almost Middle East countries don`t have democracy but Turkey has and democratic activities started in 1839. 4- In Middle East, generally women and men not equal! And women can`t vote,can`t be president, even can`t drive.can`t date. in Turkey women and men equal and They can vote, can be president(We had women presidents before),study,drive etc, since 1930. 5- In Middle East you can`t identify yourself gay. but in Turkey you can identify, and you can be member of LGBTI, 6- In Middle East , you can`t be atheist, you have to believe God and even you`t argue about God, In Turkey, you can be atheist or you can believe anything what you want. 7-In almost all Middle East, you can`t drink alcohol but in Turkey, you are free , nobody interfere that. 8-If you think Turkish culture has similar thing with Arabs, that`s true but we have also common culture with Greeks,Bulgarians,Albanians.Romanian even Serbians. Because Ottoman Empire was huge and had many community. I can say that easy because i had roommates from those countries. And aslo Turkish background is from Middle ASIA(Turkic countries) not from Middle East. As a Turk i identify myself Anatolian or Asian. Turkey geographically in Europe and Asia, this is truth. Gabriel please tell truth at your next videos :) Thank you.

[@aguafria9565]

Many of the things you've mentioned aren't exactly truthful. For one, present day Turkish people descend from Turkics of Central Asia. (these people were not of European descent, nor did they have a European cultural affiliation). They usurped land inhabited by 'European' people, with predominaintly 'European' culture. European culture was 'replaced' with Turkic culture. Remember the Ottomans were the last islamic caliphate in the world, before their fall at the end of WW1, your historical leaders were sultans from the Islamic world, entirely devoid of European influence and it was only after the defeat of the Ottomans that Ataturk tried to modernise your country and used many European influences to do so, forcing people to wear European styles of dress, secularism, democracy, etc. Before so, your country declared a Jihad on Europe. Yes, present day Turkish people are an admixture of different haplogroups from both the original turkics and the original European inhabitants of the area. (You only have to contrast the physical appearance of people from Trabzon and Adana to see their genetic differences) but culturally I don't believe you have any similarities with Europeans, and that is why people refer to Turkey as Middle Eastern - it is not a geographical reference, but a cultural one. Also, your reference to womens rights in Turkey is a bit disingenous. Let us consider the fact that for a Women in Turkey to make a complaint againts a man, she must pay money to the Police in order to be heard, or the case that sexual assault against a women isn't against the law. I'm not trying to bag on Turkey, I have good Turkish friends and have lived there before.

[@cihada7670]

Dear Aguafria, I think you got me wrong. 1- I didn`t identify Turkish people as a European. I mean "if you identify Turks Middle Eastern because of cultural similarity with arabs, we have similarity but it doesn`t enough for saying `Turkey is Middle East`. Because we have similar cultural also with european people like greeks, bulgarians, serbians, romainans, albanians. You don`t believe that we have any similar culture with those people? Believe it or not but we have many common words, foods, musics, ethics etc with them . I had roommates from Romania,Bulgaria and from Serbia and now i am living very close to Greek area. But as i said before i identify myself Asian(west asia) or Anatolian. Not Europian or Middle Eastern. 2- Ataturk modernized my country. I am grateful to him. But he just tried to adapt for "New World". We can`t say European style , we can say Western. because the World was not globalized and publics were wearing different in 1800`s . After industrial Revolution, people were urbanized and started to wear new things. It started from west that`s why i am calling that `western`. But also after urbanized in Asia, Asian people started to wear `western` fashion thing . It doesn`t mean Asians try to be European or Western. It result of global World. 3- " a Women in Turkey to make a complaint againts a man, she must pay money to the Police in order to be heard, or the case that sexual assault against a women isn't against the law." WHATTTTT? TOTALLY WRONG. Nobody(men or women) must pay anyting to police order to be heard. "the case that sexual assault against a women isn't against the law." Please kill me instead of say that. Probably you can`t read Turkish but you can see at Turkish law "TCK m.105/1" I used Google Translate for explaining you this rule> "A person who harasses a person for sexual purposes is sentenced to imprisonment from 3 months to 2 years or a judicial fine. However, if the action is committed against a child, the offender shall be sentenced to imprisonment of between 6 months and 3 years. and last one ! Turkish law member of "European Court of Human Rights" I know you`re not trying to bag Turkey but you need search someting before talk.

[@asifmehmood35]

Cihad A . I agree with you

[@wledsaoud5199]

hhhh du com fra midel asia som ozbakstan og kazekstan og tajekstan du not som europ and du think du better fra arab . arab better fra turk thei er rich people lokk at dubi and qater kuwit best from turkia who kom fra uzbakstan for 1100 years

[@cihada7670]

Wled saoud to be honest, I didn’t understand what you wanna say. But in my opinion people are equal. I didn’t mean Turkish people better,best or something like that

[@MelodyPleiades]

i dont like to say turkey midle east. i want to say anatolia :) ant there is anatolia ... we say anadolu yakası mean anatolia side...

[@asianfacility5682]

Are you Turkish?

[@lets_wrapitup]

Anatolia is in the Middle East lmfao you turks love europeanising turkey despite it being 97% in Asia/Middle East. Kinda sad how you guys can’t even accept something so vital such as being in the Middle East region when it’d a huge part of turkey’s history and existence. Well anyway I can’t expect much from a country completely humiliated by someone like ataturk.

[@MelodyPleiades]

@@lets_wrapitup It has been called Anatolia since ancient times. This is Anatolian and it means the place where the sun rises, the place where civilization rises. The Middle East "may have come out of the British India Office in the 1850s. However, American naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan said in 1902" Determine the territory between Arabia and India. " the middle east is a name given to that geography by the imperialists. The real name of the region, which is known as the middle east today, is Mesopotamia.

[@lets_wrapitup]

@@MelodyPleiades Mesopotamia is an empire of the Middle East lol. Middle East is just a region which people have things in common. And yeah Anatolia is in the Middle East...

[@MelodyPleiades]

@@lets_wrapitup How old are you? THERE IS NO EMPIRE CALLED MESOPOTAMIA IN HISTORY. MESOPOTAMIA IS A REGION NAME...

[@Ecuacolom]

Myself as an Ecuadorian US citizen I’ve gotten to know some amazing Turkish people and have them as friends. I even learn a few words in Turkish love the food also squire a taste for Turkish music. I have 5,000 Turkish songs in my iTunes music library Serdar Ortaç Hande Yener Ebru Gündeş and many more

[@DM-mn8nr]

Thank you so much for this video. I came here to remind me that one day I will return to that beautiful country. I don't know what İstanbul did to me but I cannot wait to go back.

[@sexpolice101]

If you haven't been to Turkey, You just wasted your life, I loveeee Turkey Love and Respect from Pakistan..!!!

[@sigaramakineleri1999]

@Ognjen Mali ??

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Since there are only 7 continents, Turkey straddles the continents of Asia and Europe. Fact☺ The term middle-east came from a United States naval officer in the 1900s.

[@Torsengi]

It came from great britain before that as a refer to mostly petrol rich countries and some arabic ones which Turkey has neither of those. The usa officer is the first one to call turkey middle east

[@melihtaylantaymaz4969]

@@Shook1917 If you look to near past it is true but Turks came to Anatolia from Central Asia before the 10th century. The Turkic countries in Central Asia such as Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are the evidince for that.

[@Uenmeedits]

Beautiful Muslim country and I heard the people are even nice and kind. Here we come Turkey. We are going there in two weeks. Thanks for sharing!!

[@tiasmith6223]

Thanks for these videos Gabe! Makes me feel like I’m having a vacay 😩. Safe travels

[@ralfrufus6573]

Best city I ever was living in.

[@__fitriderr6584]

You need to go Karakoy Gulluoglu for the best baklava in Istanbul...

[@fikofikret1522]

Best baklava is in Pendk, Gaziburma

[@florjantrepca]

Turkey is a shit country

[@fikofikret1522]

@@florjantrepca and ur mother made the biggest mistake by giving birth to you, but who cares right?

[@fikofikret1522]

@@florjantrepca because they are your forefathers

[@Sen4959]

@@barse.255 hhhhh aynın . exactly bro .

[@guerdiethomas8298]

But to me that's great because everyone looks very excited over there!

[@playmusic582]

Seriously, u are a great traveller. Especially for the peoples who are watching you. Bcz your videos always has so much of details. Feels likes we are thr in reality. Thanks for such great videos.

[@roselyneyoessien8863]

I really appreciate this video.

[@100Livello]

Everytime I'm thinking it would be a good idea to visit a place, I find a video by Gabriel that has gone there right now. That's incredible.

[@abdisaidabdisaid6004]

Yeah, He is quite good😁

[@MelodyPleiades]

The term "Middle East" may have originated in the 1850s in the British India Office. However, it became more widely known when American naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan used the term in 1902 to "designate the area between Arabia and India". During this time the British and Russian Empires were vying for influence in Central Asia, a rivalry which would become known as The Great Game. It has been called ANATOLIA since ancient times. This is Anatolian and it means the place where the sun rises, the place where civilization rises. The real name of the region, which is known as the middle east today, is MESOPOTAMIA. NEVER ALLOW THE IMPERIALISTS TO NAME YOU !!!

[@abdisaidabdisaid6004]

I have seen alot of your videos man, Turkish tour is one of my favourite so far. I wanted to visit this country and your videos encourage me even more. Thanks for doing 😀

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@mvleblanc]

I wonder who loves pomegranate juice more, Gabe or the Turks?

[@amiraballori]

The sandwich calls doneer , and at the last minute of the video u saw triangle baklava stuffed with green pistachios not Avocado 🥑

[@ahmedheensaley5526]

Turkey is in Eurobe not middle East I will visit turky soon insha allah its great country turky no doubt

[@loremipsum1400]

Turks are much more close to Middle East than Europe, according to customs, daily routines, behavior, food etc. Borders of Europe about all the things I mention up there, finish after Bulgaria Macedonia and Greece on the SouthEastern side. And Balkan countries have kept some Ottomanic customs and words so far, but behaviour and daily routines are 100% European.

[@melisa4529]

Not the whole turkey is in Europe!

[@somethingspecific3619]

Europe*

[@suk.489]

You aren't even Turkish why are you talking about my country like that :D Turkey is in Euroasia, both Europe and Asia, but I don't consider myself European as a Turkish person.

[@robleyusuf2566]

I am disgusted by the comments below. Guys please stop talking about politics, religion and ethnicity but enjoy the video. Thanks!

[@EdjeMr1975]

How can you enjoy the video if Erdogan Talks dirty to the west ! Turkish people that live in other countrys Distroy the west becouse they think Erdogan is great .. How can u say that if U not live in turkey .. fuck them fuck turkey

[@M_London]

if we get offended from something we respond straight away.. this is another significant feature of us.. don t need your brain thanks

[@alencelic]

So useful video, thank you! In 5 days I'm going to Istanbul! :D

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome, have a great trip.

[@AtefBandary]

Very nice video, It made me feel Like I was there in Istanbul walking with you through the entire beautiful City. I love Istanbul, I hope I can visit and try all this nice food. Thank you for a very good video.

[@Bo-tz4nw]

This is so, kind of, charming and Istanbul actually one of the most interesting cities in the world. Been some troubles there recently but things are getting better, maybe. Nice with the "avocado" baclava etc. This guy does obviously not check things out in advance, before entering the Middle-East etc. But that is a nice way of traveling, even if it seems you miss a lot of things here, even in this city. Do not miss Adalar in low-season, so totally different compared to what it is like in summertime!

[@lets_wrapitup]

yup

[@emilyacana341]

I really thought that Turkey is part of Middle East, nice video and it’s my first time watched video abt Turkey.

[@khalidmkm6264]

turkey is partly in euroope and partly in asia.

[@khalidmkm6264]

​@Antonio Almeida all of europe is culturally / religiously closely related to Syrians and iraqis as long as europe remains christian..convert back to your pagan worship then

[@khalidmkm6264]

@Antonio Almeida if you are christian you are following a MIDDLE EASTERN culture / religion

[@_Redronin_]

@Antonio Almeida You can kiss your girlfriend , drink your beer in the street, or you can walk in a mini skirt without bothering anyone. You can do all this in Turkey, but Iraq and Syria never.Therefore, there is no similarity with the countries of the Middle East, only our religion is the same.

[@kllykelly]

@Antonio Almeida our culture is different than syrian or iraqi culture. All Muslims are not same! ! Can I say spanish and russian culture are almost same because they are all Christian? Of course no!

[@susu-bo3xg]

@Antonio Almeida so human rights is part of european culture. haha youre funny. bish how is HUMAN RIGHTS a culture. are you trying to tell me that every other culture doesnt have human rigts or dont care for it. bc that is a big fat lie.

[@Deryakose50]

Bro i got my tattoo in taksim real pro's shoutout to istanbul !!!🇹🇷❤️

[@Oponu-Ayirada]

Having been to Istanbul three times. I’ll definitely go again later this year. Super cheap for holiday, slept in Hilton 5🌟 for less than 30£ transit visa fee, free breakfast and tour Istanbul via Turkish airline. Planning to visit again this year for 10days.

[@halukkavas2073]

if you get istanbul card,public transport is 2.60 tl.for everywhere

[@noneqbusiness4693]

I have been to istanbul in summer, absolutely loved it and enjoyed every part except for a tour to busra where i was scammed. But the history the culture the food was great. The turks arent the most friendliest but they do leave others alone so thats great by me. Looking forward to go again soon. And gabriel really enjoy your channel. Keep it up mate

[@yurauro1900]

Mohamed chevere you should contact Tourism police immediatley while getting scammed

[@anonymanonym3251]

18:56 epic haircut LOL

[@F-J.]

March is also a beautiful time to go. Warm not hot. Not too busy and hotel prices still low season.

[@Grey_Wolf_1453]

Turkey is heaven

[@MorselOfBread]

I came to the comments section just for the arguments about whether turkey is a middle eastern country. You won't be disappointed.

[@abidmohammad7628]

I like Istanbul. I have been in Istanbul From pakistan 🌯🌮

[@ethos2781]

🇵🇰✌💚❤🤘🇺🇸

[@FatxiyaCabsiiyeChannel]

Istanbul is my favorite city in the world. The entire country of Turkey is gorgeous. Istanbul feels like inside of Pinterest and Instagram. So clean, colorful, elegant, fragrant and just superb. I am planing to move there in 3 years from another beautiful city, Seatlle! Inshallah! There’s no place like Istanbul! Love my Turkish brothers and sisters! ❤️

[@northofyou33]

It looks like most women are not wearing head scarves.

[@danielsmacere5931]

Don‘t confuse turkey with arab countries

[@danielsmacere5931]

mikerojo311 right

[@mathilda9813]

Its about faith not arabs

[@Guidetr]

of course not wearing.. what u think. we are not suudi arabia or iran... this is turkey... this is east europe.

[@GolsenMurat]

Man we are more free then European countries,Don’t worry we are not arabics...

[@semprefidelis76]

Turks (in general) feel much closer to Mid-East than Europe, based on their common belief, Islam, and the mid-east daily culture that comes with Islam. However, what is often underlooked, there is a good 30% of Turkish population (that is roughly 25 Million people) which cannot identify themselves with the Islamic / Mideast Culture. Today`s Islamic Turks (see Erdogan and his followers) call us as "White Turks", sort of to degrade us. I am one of them. Founder of Turkey, Ataturk, was one of us too. He changed Turkish alphabet from Arabic script to modern Latin Alphabet, changed how people dress, and many more. He saw Turkey`s future in West / Europe. So, we are often overlooked as Islamic Turks / Erdogan are always in power. White Turks (our new name Islamics call us to separate from themselves) usually live in coastal areas of Turkey whereas Islamic Turks dominate inner Anatolia. For me and people like me, we feel closer to especially Southern European people like Greeks, Italians, Spanish, etc, compared to Arabic / Mideast Culture. Such culture-wise closeness to Southern Europeans happens naturally, it is a Mediterranean thing, I can not describe. Now, when asked, we would say we are Muslim, too. But usually what separates is that, we can drink alcohol if we want. So, we are often forgotten among all videos, vlogs about Turkey that depicts a Muslim culture. But I would like to see videos showing us as well, not just Muslim Turks of today`s Turkey.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

[@semprefidelis76]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos No worries - happy traveling!

[@alenlalic7060]

Islam is what matters. It doesnt matter what kins of Turk you are white or anatolian. Im from Balkans and we call ourself Turks even though we are not Turks nor do we speak Turkish language. Its our religion and Allah swt that binds us together. Dont let anyone disunite us based on ethnicity or background. We had an empire until recently, dont forget (* (* (* power!

[@michirrus]

I love, love Istanbul!

[@furkansahin5061]

Turkey is Expensive i am turk

[@asianfacility5682]

Is it dangerous to live in Istanbul?

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I have been to Istanbul 3 times. First & second time were 9 hours transit. Last June/July I spend 23 days traveling all over turkey by bus/cruise/ferry. But I'm not keen to visit Tamsin Square and the lines for the Galatasaray tower was always too long. I like spending time around the Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque/Topkapi Palace

[@onurdogan7366]

Asian side of Istanbul is more European than Europe. on the European side there are many Arab tourists and Syrian refugees. Kadikoy is more modern and people are free. Istanbulites really love the Asian side. You should go to Moda, Kadikoy. :))

[@nokia9002]

Yep.. my last hotel room looks just like that.could barely squeeze by the tv and the bed area' I did enjoy the city via metro' But, Marmaris is so much more awesome' best I have seen there in Turkey Antalya at second place for tourist'

[@asifmehmood35]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@ghazalkhazana3262]

Thanks for bringing the beautiful memories back , I visited istanbul in 1978 and few times after that and will go back soon . Love teksim and istaqlal streets althoug few malls popped up but this area is always packed with tourists and locals as well. U can't find kinda food they have and people are so friendly . Thanks again

[@canadaalberta7195]

You are really good the way you presents things . We planning to go istanbul and your video is really helpful thanks

[@Rimtay]

17:31 It says 3 slices+ 200ml drink is 15 liras 😅

[@illizizon9569]

3:50 5:19 also by the way shout-out to western media always talking about oppressing the kurds. the guys are singing kurdish music in middle of istanbul.

[@neslish]

17:37. The board was saying that each pizza came with a 200ml soda

[@RD-zb2yx]

The green things in the dessert are pistachio nuts :) It is the same thing what you have inside the baklava.

[@sethmcfarland377]

The streets and crowds remind me of Tokyo

[@podjun80]

Tokyo is much safer though. Especially at night.

[@cihada7670]

Tokyo is safer than many big cities like New York or London :) not only for Istanbul :)

[@isi.y0659]

@@yc-oy4rx lmao!😂😂

[@kob8610]

It actually feels a bit offensive to say that Turkey is the Middle East because it is NOT .

[@HaroonKhan-rc4ij]

Thank you for your video with prices, its helpful... Best of luck

[@bayan6325]

Best video ever

[@mohammedfazza2615]

Baya N hi pretty

[@additios125]

Turks are definitely not Middle Eastern, Turkic languages and cultures span from Mongolia till Turkey. Turks have a cultural bonds in Asia. They are Anatolian/Asian, and geographically, Turkey is the centre of the world so it's hard to call it east or west. This is rather important as calling the Turks Middle Eastern may signify unexisting cultural similarities with the Arabs, which is a completely different ethnic/political group.

[@touristfromearth]

Turkish people are Turkified greeks. real turk people are mongoloid

[@jesusstingray992]

I love it you'r camera 360 congratuletions ...only you show a reality the city.

[@angelg.8462]

I was also told the Asian side was more quiet 😨but I do like this area and that nice short boat ride.... I like how you discuss the prices and show us a little bit of everything you are seeing too. It's like I'm wandering around with you, thanks so much!😁

[@jackfrancis1475]

You're so consistent it's incredible G. It's refreshing to have seen you experience so much

[@nsekma6780]

What a boring travel blog about such a fascinating and historical country!

[@draganpaunovic5596]

I agree , didn't show very much at all very poor video

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@draganpaunovic5596 Keep in mind this is just one of my videos of Istanbul, focusing on the prices. I made seven videos while I was there showing different aspects of the city: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pImnf2aXmZh_mpY

[@Places4u]

Excellent video gaby, I visited the city back in 2015, ajya Sofia and the blue mosque were my favourite site. The whole city feels alive. As for me I'd like to invite you to visit Lebanon, there are difinetely some amazing sites to see and explore including ruins from the Roman and cannan empires. Baalback city is a must go for Roman ruins

[@additios125]

The Ege/Aegean Sea does not belong to Greece btw! This is the sea area between Turkey and Greece

[@basarkaanyigit7244]

17:36 it was 15 liras for 3 slices of pizza and a drink.

[@aladinbuljugic1306]

Usama Fayyaz 2.5 dollars

[@steros1068]

@Usama Fayyaz and yes. Most the food is halal if not even everything.

[@zonetoliaASMR]

Dollar 5.30 in turkey

[@ahmetserins8951]

Eat my shit

[@getrekt8008]

Βασαρ Κααν Υιγιτ Why is a Guy from greece saying this Economic Problems

[@innerpeace8623]

Turkey is a secular state so if you CANNOT handle freedom of women do not even consider to live here. Here people respect each other and wear the fuckever they want! Second of all Turks are not Middle Eastern or European! Our roots come from CENTRAL ASIA.

[@TSHKKRipper]

Whether or not to call Turkey middle east, depends on who you are. Because it is a political term which was created by british empire, not geographical. If you want to describe Turkey with a geographical term you should use western asia or anatolia or asia minor.

[@TSHKKRipper]

@ercan WTF are you talking about? Who is secular shithead? We are not all muslim. Turkey is the legacy of an empire. There are all kind of people in Turkey. But we are all Turkish nation like other nations in big countries. Additionally I am from a muslim family, but I am atheist. So what? Who is shithead?

[@notalmostfamous9773]

I swear your tombstone is gonna be in the shape of a smoothie cup. I love it.