My first impression of Türkiye as a Russian

Turkey is a very popular destination for Russians, but it's my first time here! I will explore Istanbul with my Russian (actually Lezgin) friend from Moscow/Dagestan and her Turkish husband.
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00:00 Welcome to ̶T̶u̶r̶k̶e̶y̶ Türkiye
01:05 My Russian friend & her Turkish husband
02:00 Turkish breakfast & comparing Russian and Turkish traditions
04:50 Exploring the non-touristic part of Istanbul
05:46 Learn about Lezgin ethnic minority from Dagestan
07:25 'How did you end up with a Russian wife?'
09:15 Party like a Turkish!
12:39 Turkish hamam experience
15:03 We are looking for a kebab
20:47 Let's boza!
23:03 Why do you love Türkiye?
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[@ElifromRussia]

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[@taasmr4203]

Aren't Turkish originally from the modern day's Russian Federation and specifically Siberia?

[@memershub5444]

Where to apply for a Russian Wife >?

[@Anonymous______________]

You're bought and paid for by the Russian government.

[@Anonymous______________]

​@@memershub5444 She's most likely already owned by the Russian government.

[@RobinArshavin]

Will you be the one teaching? 😍

[@kylewelsh_krossdesu7700]

My (American) family lived in Turkey before I was born. Unfortunately, I've never been, but there are few places I'd rather visit if given the opportunity. The food, the language, the culture, and the people are are so beautiful. I'm glad you get to travel there and I hope that one day I will be able to as well.

[@phillipproussier3723]

@@silverbear7767 The government there is sh*tty like almost everywhere else.

[@rogink]

Yes. I travelled around a lot of Europe, but never got as far as Istanbul. The place seems like the ultimate mix of history and chaos making it full of life and culture.

[@admiral20055]

@@rogink Have been more then 100 countries some of 2- 3 times.But Turkey i went 10. times lerned the Turkish .. Lovely Country Lovely frinedly folks .. extrem good food. proud nation,

[@suzandefneklc8167]

@@rogink you are missing out!!

[@GwynBleys]

As i Russian living in US i worked for a Turkish company for 9 years in New York... Our boss was actually a Georgian/Jew/Turk (Born in Turkey) who only hired ex Soviets and Turks... That experience opened my eyes a lot and i can tell you for sure that Turks and Russians are almost the same in terms on mentality and food preferences :) Those 2 will get along just fine.

[@sunnycriti9809]

TURRKS AND RUSSIANS BELONG TOGETHER

[@captainchaoscow]

Inshallah - Russians are more close to people from the steppe then to European Slavs. Maybe Russia can be incorporated to other Turkish States like Kazakhstan or Azerbaijan.

[@sunnycriti9809]

that is what i tell russians in India. Go away from us we donot belong together

[@pashaofstuttgart]

what about devout Russians and devout Turks? methinks they are not on the same sheet of music…

[@GwynBleys]

@@pashaofstuttgart It maybe a little hard to understand but Russia is half Muslim and Orhtodox Christianity, in both Russia and Turkey developed along side each other and share many traditions and values... Like Orthodox Christian women are supposed to cover their heads when they enter a Church the same as Muslims... Muslim traditions is not something shocking and foreign in Russia like it is in the west.

[@andrman1746]

Turkiye is the most beautiful among all the countries I've travelled so far! Incredibly delicious food, spectacular landscape, rich history, awesome architecture, friendly people (language is a barrier though) have made it so unique! Lots of love for Turkiye from Australia. Hope I'll be there again!

[@olivermiller2013]

Language: Not, if you are German. There are many Turkish people speaking German who went back from Germany or visiting familiy in Turkey. I was there with an American and he was surprised that I had no real problems talking with people there. He was used to find many people speaking English everywhere in Europe and this was a quite different situation for him. The people are wonderful in Turkey.

[@shreyaskumarrath721]

Land of traitors = Turkey.

[@bglonti9393]

Well I don't know about Turkish food.its looks good but not tasty..I have been turkey many times..and I could say Turkish food it's one of the worst I have ever had...and it is not only my opinion

[@andrman1746]

@@bglonti9393 my cousin used to tell the same but changed his opinion after visiting restaurants I recommended. Restaurant with gorgeous interior and overpriced doesn't necessarily mean they are good. I discovered that was his problem, spending hundreds of dollars and getting angry every time on their food! 😊 Also they are not renowned for certain food like Biryani etc. If you try these food there, you might get frustrated. If you're after Biryani, try in Pakistan, India or Bangladesh. Just an example, that's how it is!

[@bglonti9393]

@@andrman1746 I did...many times many restaurants...I spent 3 years in turkey...their food is joke. ..no flavor no taste . flat.not only my opinion

[@jamriatong298]

I just went back from Turkiye earlier this month for my vacation. It was a wonderful experience. Turkiye is indeed a beautiful country, good people with rich culture and so many amazing places to go.

[@user-qg5ur3uw8r]

Мне довелось в прошлом году в Сибири поработать с турецкой строительной компанией. Очень приятно было работать с этими ребятами. Очень порядочные и хорошие люди. Турция привет вам из Сибири.

[@meotmara]

Maybe you are talking about Talos Construction, my niece and her boyfriend works there in Novosibirsk!!))

[@ac14899]

Çok teşekkür ederim. Biz Türkler sıcak kanlı insanlarız. Dostlarımızı ve yardıma muhtaç insanları asla yalnız bırakmayız. Ruslar da öyle çok nezih insanlar🤝

[@ObamaBinLaden792]

@@ac14899 Ruslar ve Türkler zihniyet olarak birbirine benziyorlar.

[@ac14899]

@@ObamaBinLaden792 hayır hiç benzemiyor aslında. Ne yönden benziyor sizce

[@mgnsp313]

absolutly

[@UranijaZeus]

What a cute couple! He seems like a gentleman.

[@saleseng]

I can understand why so many Russians love going to Turkey I guess for them it is like their Miami😊

[@emilkadd]

Dubai more like MIami

[@AskLaftanAnlamaz19]

Russians travel to Turkey as much, like Americans travel to South America, Caribbean and Mexico. Because it's very cheap and also it's a very beautiful country, language, hospitality, where it's safe and with a lot of hotels on the beach (like south of Turkey, Antalya/Alanya/Kemer/Fethyie/Oludeniz/Kas/Bodrum/Marmaris all these cities with everything included, food entertainment and alot of tours. Russians love to buy packages,, with all inclusive - (flight, hotel, tour and food) all for one price. That's why they keep coming back. Also a lot of them are buying out a lot of properties there, like (apartments and villas/houses), where they keep coming back each year. Almost like a vacation home. Plus they open there businesses and make money. i myself love Turkey, dreaming of buying an apartment there and retire, because my American Dollars will stretch very far in that country. I travel there almost every year, and it's always feel like, it's my first time there. And I started traveling there since 2013 and I keep coming back, I've traveled all of south of Turkey from Mersin - Cesme + Istanbul + Adana + Elazig. Rented a car for 10 days for $250. Amazing trip, will never forget. Turkey always in my heart.

[@adrianaivanoff9899]

Awww you can tell how happy her friend was to see Eli again, it seemed like best friends who hadn’t seen each other in so long.

[@jeffemiller1470]

Wow Turkiye is so cool. The people make it special!!

[@msptv6247]

Missing Türkiye more. The atmosphere is what makes me want to return lol

[@spacered]

I’ve been to Istanbul two times in 2019. I went to see my sister and her children live in her apartment, and I had a wonderful vacation with my family ❤️🇹🇷

[@regulusmuphrid4891]

As a Spanish speaker I woukld like to say that our name for the country (Turquía) has allways sounded like how the new name sounds.

[@rooibos3857]

Yes actually the name itself was historically given by Italian traders during the Ottoman Empire era. As Spanish is also a Latin language, the sounding is naturally expected to be similar.

[@Jadido7]

same for Arabic

[@umitertin4932]

It's not the new name; it has always been called "Türkiye", it's just that the Anglos corrupted the pronunciation for the entire World.

[@annabelholland]

I have seen clothing stores using the new official name on the label 'made in Türkiye' not only in Englisg but also French, German. I think initially, this only applied to English but is later chosen to apply to many other languages, because English, Turkey is both an animal and a country, but not other languages. Another example i can remember is the word 'Peru' in portuguese. Again, it can refer to the country (Peru) or the animal (turkey)

[@loremipsum3147]

Also we say İspanya in Turkish for Spain and it is identical to your own pronounciation España. Apparently, we all respect to each other's orginal namings except English speakers :D They change stuff a lot.

[@markbronson1818]

Your friend and her husband took their time to show you the places worth visiting in Istanbul. The kindness of the Turks is unequaled. We hope that the war will end between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible; we like to see friendship and solidarity between people. Love and human feeling must prevail all over the planet.

[@lazvegaz]

I totally agree with you. Ellie's friend and her husband were very hospitable. It's a common trait in many parts of the world. One thing that every one of us should have as well when we have the time and the means. God willing.

[@darkprofile]

Well when I lived in Istanbul I was living very near to a touristic area. And very often tourists missed the right bust station and they were coming to my street and get lost. And everytime when I was going to work I was checking the streets and bus stations to see if there are some confused tourists. I can speak english german and russian. I would ask them if they need help and most of the time I was taking them to my car and drive them to the right spot. I was reccomending them some stores and places to make shopping for local prices. Because in touristic shops prices are generally higher. I was like a volunteer tourism information service in my area. )))

[@smolver]

@@darkprofile I think you’re a good person😌 thank you! I was in Istanbul a year ago and my map stopped working it’s shocked me but police helped me!

[@traveler142]

Turkey is one of my top three favorite Country's that I have been to... Kas is beautiful...

[@MrGgkirke]

Your friends are so delightful and Turkey has so many cultural and diverse areas . Don't go back to Russia Tartar princess . wait until the troubles are over . Summer on the Turkish beaches is wonderful .

[@multipolarworldtoday]

I have been to Turkey 8+ times and love it! Culture, people, and food are all GREAT! Your friend is lovely and her Turkish husband seems very nice. My go to food after drinking in Turkey was a DONNER. Nice video.

[@JC-life-is-good]

If Eli's friends are indicative of the Turkish people with their hospitality and friendliness, I look forward to visiting Türkiye shortly. Lovely video. Thank you.

[@fastduc565]

One of my most favorite cities in the world such an eclectic city with amazing history, great culture and friendly people. Turkish food is great and i just love the tea. The city is easy to get around as a tourist. I love the Kadikoy and Moda districts on the Asian side, but also Karakoy and Sultanahmet

[@oktan375]

You'r Welcome in Türkiye. I was 2017 in Russia ,in St Petersburg, a lovely City too...🙏❤️

[@johnadm3479]

Istanbul is one of most beautiful cities in the world Every times i visit be as first time for me

[@super.zdravko]

What a lovely couple Anelya and Salih are. This was a really fun video. Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.

[@charlesjay8818]

what a horrible Russian orca, she should sign up for conscription....

[@andrewpienio5361]

Hi Eli! I watch your videos from time to time. This one made me really emotional. Originally I come from Poland, now I live in Canada. I've lived in Türkiye for three years in Istanbul before coming to Canada. This was great experience. There were other countries I visited but Türkiye is a special one. Your video is a short glimpse of exact reality of present life in Istanbul. Keep on finding new exciting people and places. I wish you luck! Будь здорова! 😊

[@anaqueiroz652]

I loved Turkey very much! Comi g back from Iran, i closed my trip wonderfully!

[@victorlloyd5271]

Eli -- Good for you! My wife and I both fell in love with Turkey the times we were there. Istanbul is a wonder of a city! There is also so much to see outside of Istanbul. (Actually, the only part of turkey that we did not particularly care for was Ankara which we found to be charmless.) But everything else there is wonderful. The people are very nice. The food is delicious, The countryside is beautiful, the ancient Greek ruins are spectacular. Walking through the leftover ruins of Troy is awe-inspiring. At one point we became hopelessly lost walking around Istanbul, and a very nice lady walked way out of her way (the world before GPS) to help us back to a neighborhood we knew. If you enjoy it as we did, I hope you are able to get residency there.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Thank you very much Eli for this beautiful video. Istanbul and Turkey on the whole must be fantastic. I have never been to this country but I'd love to. Your friend is very happy to live there and her happiness is great. They are a nice couple! Wish you all the best.

[@umitaltay465]

Nice work,I enjoyed watching very much I haven't been to Turkiye since 2011 I need to stop working and visit Turkiye again,Cheers from Australia !!

[@jerrysapinski7745]

Thanks ELI if I can't see the WORLD myself it's nice to tag along YOUR FRIEND AND HER HUSBAND SEEMS REALLY NICE. Your friend has a very HAPPY PERSONALITY, SOMETHING THE WORLD NEEDS MORE OF. But I would have to say even though it is nice to see the world through your eyes, after watching the video, that was enough for me l took my sketch pad and went out into the WOODS AND I WILL BE SPENDING THE REST OF MY DAY OUT WHERE I FEEL MORE RELAXED AND COMFORTABLE, I SOMETIMES SPEND 1 OR 2 MONTHS WITHOUT TALKING TO ANYONE, AND I AM SURPRISED I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD LIKE MYSELF THAT MUCH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND PLEASE HAVE FUN, LOVE AND GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

[@2018nasim]

Salih definitely was dominating in this video. But you 3 just sealed my next holiday's deal by this video and so the new destination is now Istanbul.

[@arali9947]

Kingdom of cats, beautiful places and great musics 😍😍😍

[@SMajid2138]

Turkiye is a beautiful country. You are so lucky to be able to visit .

[@charlesjay8818]

yeah she is lucky...... she should be signing up for conscription

[@kaankahraman1341]

Классное видео! Я турок и живу в Казахстане. После этого видео я скучаю по Стамбулу, не был там 6 лет... Приятного путешествия, я также рекомендую вам посетить северо-восточную Турцию!

[@bobbylee9727]

I was stationed in Karamursel, Turkiye while in the Air Force during the 1960's. I very much enjoyed each three day trip via ferry ride to Istanbul for drinking, eating, seeing belly dancing, more drinking, some sight seeing, and returning via ferry ride drinking chai/tea atop the ferry. Those were good days for this ole' coot/old dude. I hope Turkiye and the U.S. has long lasting good relations politically as I had a good experience and liked the Turkish people and loved Istanbul. btw, your girlfriend sure is a 'laugher.'

[@evenki6687]

We like American people but not the government....because your country has been helping the enemies of Türkiye in Syria and Iraq

[@GM-cq6ez]

Irritating nervous laughter ...

[@RizTheUrbanExplorer]

Did you managed to get turkish girlfriend ? Seems like they are so nice, soft spoken and family oriented

[@Turkiye.261]

Amerija dubyanin dusmani.

[@bobbylee9727]

@@Turkiye.261 translated into English means...

[@thespectre717]

Much love to you and your friends Eli and you are right we do need more love in this world, love of people, of cultures, and this wonderful planet that gave us life, much love from all the way in the Uk 🇬🇧

[@kaijessen3654]

I love to see them laughing so much. Istanbul also looks so much more prosperous than Hawaii, where I live, that I am a envious. As always Eli, I love your channel.

[@CarlKahler]

I would love to travel the world like this.

[@SallyMnc]

I loved this video! Recently I fell in love with Turkish language ❤ hope visiting Istanbul soon

[@falatoronto]

Thank you, Eli, for sharing your travels to all these wonderful places.

[@charlesjay8818]

unlike the Ukrainian people who don't have a chance at the moment

[@piccadelly9360]

No wonder , you have a funny Turkish husband and open minded too 👍

[@sebbvell3426]

This is video is a masterpiece because it shows the Turkish culture at his most intimate combined with a sincere vlog travel video and a love story. 🇹🇷❤🇷🇺❤🇻🇪

[@yg-dealer1816]

Eli is not welcomed to Turkiye because she's pro russian... Russian people can visit Turkey but people like Eli who is not Russian but behaving like pro russian are not welcomed. Eli made so many videos about nations in Russia but she never said that majority of nations are belong to Turk race.. She never said that majority of languages and dialects are Turkic(Turanian)... She behaves like what her pro soviet boss desires. She's Tatar so Turkic too but we Turks called people like him as MANKURT means Idiot wolf... Wolf is symbol for Turks according to myth Turks were reborn from shewolf.

[@atillahanartagan2248]

Salih thanking to you behalf of the Turks, showing to ELI real Turkish hospitality, also please remind to her she is not Russian she is Tatar (TURK)!!😊

[@wallstreetwall4994]

Yeah that is true.but unfortunately turks in russia not accept the be turk.maybe it is linked USSR educated system

[@atillahanartagan2248]

@wall street wall,, some of them ,,, long term asimiletion programme,, by Russians!

[@henritriu5163]

The friend is ethnically Dagastani, that's in Caucus. They speak a language not related to Turkic or Turkish.

[@butbutmybutt]

She's Russian

[@blava3155]

@@henritriu5163 he was referring to Eli not her friend because Eli’s mom is tatar!

[@jj-if6it]

Your friend seems very happy there. I love how Turkish people take care of all the cats

[@ivanov83]

I have been in a vacation tour in south coast of Turkey once, and I really like Turkey since that times. This year I was actually lucky to visit Istanbul. Very charming city, so bright and alive. Loud, hurrying, full of energy and never sleeping like Moscow, but much more colorful. I stayed there for a week just walking around, breathing it. Hope to come there for a vacation again :)

[@StrikeTheRoot]

I traveled to Istanbul in March of 2020 right before the pandemic went crazy. It's a truly beautiful city and the people are amazing. my only complaint was the number of smokers. There were times when it got so bad, I felt I couldn't even breathe properly.

[@justjordiano]

My first impression of Istanbul when I went around New Years / Новый год - there are Russians everywhere!

[@daadirabbi]

Well if you think Istanbul is full of Russians you haven't seen Antalya.

[@sibylledecarlo7108]

Looks beautiful! I enjoy your great videos, learning, & travelling with you! 🌏😊☮

[@Erienna872]

Your friends are so so nice. And I was laughing when Salih said that the streets are crowded in Istanbul. I live now in the UK and when I visited Istanbul I found the streets so spacious. I feel claustrophobic in UK cities

[@daadirabbi]

You really make me laugh seriously mate 😂

[@CatholicCrusader__30]

Constantinople

[@tatangatatanga5551]

@@CatholicCrusader__30 There has been no such naming since 1453. Unless of course you are a Greek fanatic! :D

[@CatholicCrusader__30]

@@tatangatatanga5551 it is it was and always will be Constantinople

[@berkiskender8493]

​@@CatholicCrusader__30 you are living in your dreams 😂

[@basicmarsh]

Thank you once again for sharing. What a wonderful life you have!

[@donaldfernandes7798]

So enjoyable video, thank you Eli.

[@csk4j]

Great video! Refreshing just watching yall have fun with each other!

[@malc121]

Thanks Eli for sharing your travels with your beautiful friends 👏🏻❤️

[@annjimenez5712]

Such an awesome video. I love the way you end your videos. Thank you!

[@Javaman92]

OMG I love these guys!!! They are so wonderful. Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤

[@matjazpajek4390]

Great video as always. Thanks Eli

[@guesson43]

Hello. This is the first video of you I've watched. It certainly won't be the last. I would like to share a few thoughts. In the past, when Russian was mentioned, the human type that came to my mind was blonde, mostly blue-eyed, mostly blonde hair, and sometimes squinted eyes. Although I am a very curious person; when I read or watch anything, I spend hours of internet browsing to learn more :) Although I know that Russia has such a diverse ethnicity, I did not know that it has so many different Turkic communities. I am not talking about the Turkic countries that gained their freedom. I'm talking about the many Turkic autonomous countries that exist in what is now Russia. You come from one of them. I must also say that your English is far ahead of any Russian I have seen here. I see you as more European than Russian. I will watch your other videos from time to time. Keep going like that. Bravo...

[@seapunkangel]

Thanks for this one Eli 💞

[@muhammadahmad96]

Really liked the vlog. So pure and natural!

[@yahyaiflal4521]

Absolutely love love love this video! Its so nice and made me really happy and wanted to visit turkey

[@davepsk7334]

Never been to Turkiye, but from what I see here, it's a beautiful and lovely place to live. Thanks again for the video.

[@azzamfs]

what an amazing city. thanks for sharing your trip with us

[@greyman44]

One of your best videos. Thank you for sharing❤

[@NZESP]

Thanks for the uplifting approach to the world - nice ending.

[@ounalan]

Your friend Anelya, albeit a RF citizen is not ethnically Russian. Dagestan and Turkey have close common ancestry, so it is no wonder that she looks "Turkish", which she actually is. Even the name "Dagestan" is Turkish, meaning "the mountain country". We have many people from Dagestan living in Turkey as Turkish citizens.

[@tornadoman1054]

Dagestanis are not Turks, only the Kumyk and Nogai people, which are 15% of the population of Dagestan. Her friend Anelya is Lezgi, it's a pure Caucasian Dagestani tribe.

[@evilleader1991]

As they said, Russian Federation consists of many different ethnicities. Not everyone is slavic there.

[@user-zx1sx9bj5t]

​@@Error_-xn7po her facial structures are Turkish.

[@user-zx1sx9bj5t]

@@Error_-xn7po There are white Turkish people too, you know my greek friend.

[@Tomas-ml9nv]

@@user-zx1sx9bj5t went to fethiye for two weeks I wouldnt described their features as white

[@LesMorrisracing]

Good to see you Eli, thanks for the video, be safe out there

[@matthewapgar7395]

Eli, so happy, nice friends. Thanks for sharing your journeys.

[@howardlake6178]

Another masterpiece Eli 😀

[@alexphan9750]

Your friends were so much fun! This video definitely makes me want to visit Turkiye ❤

[@shiva_bhagvat]

Hii

[@richards403]

I love your videos, Eli. All the best to you.

[@chaipizza6756]

Beautiful. I love your ending words of wisdom.

[@ropolito1980]

Eli, your friends are the cutest and funny. I’d watch their videos too lol. I really want to visit Türkiye. What a beautiful country. Thanks for showing me this beautiful country and to your friends, thank you also

[@gulnaragalyautdinova3635]

Oh, your friends are just great. Wonderful ❤

[@veg4life.]

I like how extremely positive Ur friend and how happy she was all throughout Ur video, very nice, I wish I was so happy like her , I wish I was married

[@Chello1964]

Nice words

[@Javaman92]

Oh wow Eli! You are so right, a day without love is a day wasted! I got to tell you I was moved to tears a few times listening to her laugh looking at the goodness in his face and in his words. I'm SO GLAD I found your channel, it has truly blessed my life. Much love to you! ❤

[@kozmickarmakoala3526]

SPASIBO ELI !!! Thank you for this magical gift ! Been to Istanbul twice...One of my 3 all time favorites, of many. 💚💚💚❤❤❤💚💚💚

[@jakejones6056]

From Hong Kong, a huge THANK YOU for such a lovely show.

[@akhtarzaidi9454]

Excellently beautiful post Eli dear.

[@mrcu8176]

Another great production from Eli... The next KZbin sensation !!!

[@earthstar1026]

The world is more beautiful thanks to you and your videos. Another masterpiece!

[@alantaylor6803]

Eli, I always enjoy your videos for the content, but even more for your sincerity and interest you show through your personality . . .much admiration and respect to you!

[@fred993a]

Excellent video Eli - thank you!

[@wolfgangwodtke2375]

Lovely.... I really enjoy watching. Thx

[@amonshumate4957]

Hey...Thank you for taking me along to these interesting and beautiful places...The giggling was a little much...Good luck.

[@harrydecker8731]

Eli, not only are your videos illuminating, they are fun to watch! You have marvelous friends in Turkey. It's easy to see that they are in love. Your thoughts at the beginning and the end of the video are sublime. I always look forward to your next video.

[@Terence.1]

That was greatt Eli. So much fun! Your friends were so warm and charming⚘and the culture, wow The food looked delicious. And I agree, a day without love is truly a wasted day. So sweet you are...🌹💯 Great video!

[@skyedog24]

Miss Eli, As I said a long time ago you are documentaries are top-notch. your camera and filming are only getting better. The people You meet are always so happy to be in your presence you have a great aura about you. your friends are articulate and well-thought-out when they speak it's a great thing.

[@jbcosca]

Thank you Eli. I love Istanbul and hope to visit one day. Especially to experience the Hagia Sophia. The food looks amazing. So many dishes in one meal.

[@deserteagle-nx1hl]

The Hagia Sophia is grossly over rated. You ascend a ramp then look up at the dome. Very underwhelming and plenty of Turkish hawkers will harass you while the authorities look the other way. Tourist brochures are not to be trusted.

[@khecke]

Thank you Eli for this really interesting video from Istanbul with the help of the husband of your friend, who knows his way around the city.

[@rrshse6704]

I love your vlogs Eli, thank you for sharing :)

[@boykotgooglification]

The introduction of your video and the images captivated me! You are amazing.

[@benora1535]

What a beautiful and fascinating country! It's calling to my soul! I hope I get to experience it for myself someday. But for now I will live vicariously through you haha!

[@Kamitube]

It's so weird hearing my own name (Elina) whenever someone calls you in your videos.😆It's not that common in my country. (Germany) And yet another great travel vlog. Makes me wanna go to Turkey and try all the food. People there seem lovely.

[@mariansmith7694]

Beautiful episode, Thank you 😊 🙏 ❤️

[@sindymilan3557]

Hoşgeldiniz. Nice Vlog Eli.

[@sylvia6616]

Merci pour vos sourires et la bonne humeur. C'est toujours un plaisir de voir vos vidéos.

[@hershellacey9405]

I love it when Eli laughs. She looks so happy.

[@places-travelvideos4k335]

The end of video with the music was so emational 😢❤

[@kjh111059mckooster]

Bravo, Eli, one of your best yet. The 3 of you were lovely, and your English fantastic. I wouldn't blame you if you went back for more.

[@reino_knows]

Turkiye.... A very pleasant people, good food, great history, awesome places... Beyond words 👍👍👍

[@robynm6869]

Türkiye is #2 on my bucket list of countries to visit. Russia is #1. I love your videos so much. I wonder how long it will take for someone to claim the Russian doll in the Hamamatsu! Hello from Alberta Canada! 2:22

[@mac_saauce4351]

Another place I always wanted to visit!!! I love these videos Eli, from one traveler to another ❤️

[@bertanelson8062]

Thank you for this visit to Istanbul! I'm delighted to see young people enjoying life so heartily! I love seeing the place where cats hang out!