I went to Turkey 🇹🇷 (and fell in love with İstanbul)

Today I'll bring you to the most interesting city in Turkey: Istanbul. It's my first destination after leaving Russia, I arrived here for several weeks, and really enjoyed here. For this vlog, I take you around my neighbourhood in the morning, and then explore two trendy areas while having some of local Turkish street foods.
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00:00
00:43 Turkish coffee, cars, and local bakery
03:38 Getting to local newspaper agency
05:38 Exploring my favorite kumpir spot (Ortakoy)
13:59 Crossing the Bosphorus from European to Asian side of Istanbul
16:10 Exploring Kadikoy (trendy neighbourhood in Istanbul)
20:40 Trying another specialty food: Turkish mussels

[@NikiProshin]

Next upload or two will be updates on Russian mobilisation (some hilarious and honestly horrific things happened recently) and then one or two videos will be about life in Istanbul. Thanks for being here 🙏

[@michaels3811]

Plan well... don't return to Russia until Putin finds peace or passes away.

[@gordonroberts9339]

I look forward to hearing a true evaluation of the war and of Putin. That would be great Niki. Let’s see what your made of. A tough Russian I hope. God Bless Gordon

[@rlkinnard]

i am glad that you are not in a tank in ukraine hoping to stay alive. I am glad that you can afford to live in Istanbul.

[@toby9999]

I've heard reports of men being tracked down and dragged out of hotels and various other temporary accommodation and forced into the military. Shocking.

[@majuscule8883]

How is internet speed in Istanbul

[@mca_a1131]

There was a Turkish documentary movie released a few years ago, the title is Kedi (Cats). It said that those cats are not strays, they are city cats because the city folks take care of them.

[@Hannoi]

From all the cities I visited, Istanbul is probably my favourite. Very photogenic also.

[@tarazieminek1947]

Agreed. I did a European tour in '98 and it was my favorite city. So beautiful 😍

[@jkanecutlery]

Istanbul and Prague are my favorites

[@archie2768]

You have just seen the tourist areas which I call Disney land

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Come to Warsaw

[@Hannoi]

@@frederickmuhlbauer9477 Just returned. Very nice at Christmastime and snow!

[@antoncolbo]

Glad to see you made the decision to seek a safer place to live, and now you have a whole new world to explore and introduce to your viewers!

[@bidenisasnake9932]

islamic Turkey Safer? NOPE!

[@Psikotrexex]

@@bidenisasnake9932 What are u talking about? Turkey is not Islamic country. It is secular country. Constitution safe it.

[@antoncolbo]

@@bidenisasnake9932 Putin's reach for conscripts won't get to Turkey.

[@whohan779]

@@Psikotrexex Yeah, everything else would be illegal 'disinformation' (all of the following is recent news).: "Turkey's parliament has adopted a media law introducing jail terms for spreading "disinformation." It also requires social networks and internet sites to hand over personal details of users. The new law criminalizing 'fake news' is aimed primarily at social media users in Turkey, critics say." Nice _FREE_ place you have there, but I'll pass, there's enough Turkish [anything] here in Germany already. Also, regarding that: how can Turkey/Türkiye be secular when a new Mosque in Cologne literally is funded majorly by Erdoğan himself?: "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ended a visit to Germany by opening one of Europe's largest mosques. He said the mosque in Cologne stood as a symbol of peace and thanked the German government for pressing ahead with its construction despite protests."

[@tux407]

@@Psikotrexex freedom of speech is similar to the one in Russia just as tourist you don’t experience it as much

[@ReyLangosta]

I was in Istanbul in 2004 and always wanted to return, now I have a good reason, thank you for showing me parts of Istanbul I missed.

[@wetukman]

ME TO i taught english in marmara at the time off sea of marmara , i want to check it as and old man now

[@zzerenity]

What are you waiting for? Come here, I'll be waiting for you😆 we should chat and drink together ahaha. Tourists are very important for turks it's our duty to be kind to all beatiful people🇹🇷🥰💖Lots of loves from Istanbul❤Stay safe!

[@hianjana]

When I visited Istanbul, the number one thing I noticed is the number of cats! And I loved them as they were so social 😻

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Italy, Turkey, India, and Thailand...the four horsemen of the foodpocalypse So Simit comes from an Arabic word that means "fine flour". They've been making them since the 1500s based on sources. Like how there are differences between Montreal and NY bagels, there are also varieties of simit between the cities of Turkey. In İzmir, they don't even call them simit but rather gevrek (Turkish for crisp). Having a BEC bagel for breakfast here in NY is the quintessential NY thing to do.

[@thegodpopper8934]

I used to work in Turkey years ago near Bodrum. Love it there and they're so friendly - really glad you escaped

[@terryslipp3148]

🇨🇦Enjoyed your vlog. Turkey is so much different than was in my mind. Interesting to see some fellow Canadians🇨🇦

[@utkuhcs2694]

i wanna know what did turkey in your mind look like? (im not asking in a agressive way i actualy wanna know)

[@Psikotrexex]

Turkey is only country that secular system majority muslim people. It is forbidden to judge people with their religions. For example I do not belive any religions :D

[@shaunmckenzie5509]

@@utkuhcs2694 probably something like Saudi Arabia or Egypt

[@archie2768]

What a ignorant comment

[@hermannhesse4182]

Unfortunately, wrong education and prejudice. I stayed in Canada for a few months and saw people making the same comments. Probably people put geography and culture on another continent into a certain pattern.

[@ibelievethesecret80]

I’d love to visit countries in Europe one day! Glad you’re doing good Niki! You seem so much happier and the Turkish people are so nice! I’d also be trying to pet all the stray cats and dogs!

[@rahansk8200]

so many small countries in europe with different cultures. It's so nice to be united in peace. there are so many extremes that want to destroy this...

[@ibelievethesecret80]

@@rahansk8200 I know 😢 it’s so sad what’s happening!

[@coffeecake8098]

@@rahansk8200 So true.🇪🇺

[@ibelievethesecret80]

@@m.dewylde5287 oh yah you’re right! Lol I didn’t realize that! I think I thought of Europe since Turkey is part of nato(mostly Europe)! But yah it’s in the Middle East/Asia!

[@Quicksoul]

@@ibelievethesecret80 You aren’t wrong what you said. Where he was is in Europe. He literally crossed from Europe to Asia within Bosphorus peninsula.

[@JimFoxer]

Hi Niki! In English, we have two words for тень - shadow and shade. A shadow is the geometric shape that is cast on the ground of an object. Shade is an area that blocks the sun. So people and animals lie in the shade to avoid the sun. The tree casts a shadow which people can use as shade from the sun. Just thought you might want to know. (I'm an English teacher to Russian speakers).

[@NikiProshin]

thank you for this English lesson! I’ll remember this, didn’t know about shadow/shade before

[@bungalowjuice7225]

@@NikiProshin Sounds shady 👀

[@martapareta1939]

Thank you! As a long time student of English, yours was a very good explanation I will not forget!

[@gomes2151]

Merriam-Webster dictionary reports that _shadow_ and _shade_ are synonyms. If every shadowed area without direct light is formed by a kind of trapezoidal frame , it's irrelevant this discussion, because people on shadow will be always into any shaded area (Iight doesn't go around obstacles)

[@evieshore3270]

I just loved Niki saying shadow , it was poetic ❤

[@ea6398]

My father is Turkish and my mother is Polish but I grow up in Poland but spend my vacation in Turkey! Turkish people are so friendly so hospitable and hard working! I am so proud that I have some Turkish blood in me ! My Turkish grandparents always spoiled me with the best food ♥️♥️♥️

[@majuscule8883]

So wonderful to learn about it. I am in North America and people have a strange perception of Turkey. People tend to mistake them for Arabs or some sort of intolerant, retrograde society from the past. They ignore the formidable advance of the Turkish industry and the help that they provided to the economic union. Being a Muslim country automatically place them in the Islamic category, therefore an enemy of Israel. At least this is the thinking of a ignorant frange of the American society . This type of people generally cannot position France or Russia in the map. That said Turkye is a great country and the people are working harder than many countries because they are not accepted in Europe to benefit the generous handouts that Greece, Bulgaria and Hungary benefited to rapidly develop.

[@codywilliams3500]

Awesome!

[@petervautmans199]

@@majuscule8883 STrictly speaking, Turkey in not an islamic country, Ataturk cut the link between religion and state. There is a huge difference however between Istanbul, which is a western oriented megacity and the rest of the country, a bit like New York and the bible belt.

[@alfonsobossi1402]

Didn't know Turks were so friendly even towards gay people. Amazing country.

[@allisonmarlow184]

@@majuscule8883 It's possible that us North Americans have only been acquainted with Turkey through the true movie "Midnight Express." It is a shame because we really know so little about Turkey. Glad Niki is there to teach us.

[@luciennedespota909]

oh, wow....I really want to see Istanbul. This looks awesome. Thank you!

[@dorothysimpson2804]

I would love to live there. Cats, dogs and birds, plus the sea wonderful!

[@archie2768]

Yeah feel free to move on our head, we obviously don't have enough sons and man's terrorizing our people as secret agents of world Satanism.

[@sevcaczech5961]

Hehe, the cat was fully socialized, but you didn't give her a chance to get to know you and immediately wanted to caress her. The cat is like a lady in this, you can't afford anything right away. All you had to do was be patient and she would be your new friend in a few minutes.

[@NikiProshin]

I gotta learn 😁

[@danielleisabellabanyard9968]

Agreed 👍

[@jacobtapianieto9655]

Absolutely! I hope one day I can visit Turkey and meet some of the most famous cats on KZbin (from "meow meow" and "The World of Cats").

[@lindapelle8738]

Let them smell your fingers first, same with cats and dogs let them smell your hand go slow you’ll be able to put quite a few of them. Hopefully take one home once you get settled.I am a cat and dog rescuer I do hope you share your food with them. They will love you for it.

[@diane9247]

@@NikiProshin 😹😹😻

[@rjeckardt8863]

Thank you, Niki, for all the great videos in Turkey. Enjoy your last week in beautiful Istanbul.

[@bb5461]

Hi Niki you are so much happier, I can see it on your face and hear it in your voice, so happy you are feeling so good. Loved your video today, just a beautiful city tour, thank you

[@ernestradner156]

📌Do what everybody else is doing if you are okay with only having what everybody else has.Information that will pay you everyday, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability. Choose to grow and elevate your mind by studying audios, videos, attending conferences that will give you the edge!

[@hervenacitas8265]

Lately I’ve been thinking of buying cryptocurrency for retirement, I’ve set asides $350k to invest but along the line,I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I’m doing, please I could really use some guidelines.

[@alexsie3012]

No city is like Istanbul. It is timeless.

[@metis9692]

You mean Constantinople?

[@ryanoreily7469]

@@metis9692 No, İstanbul.

[@ryanoreily7469]

@@metis9692 Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night Every gal in Constantinople Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople So if you've a date in Constantinople She'll be waiting in Istanbul Even old New York was once New Amsterdam Why they changed it I can't say People just liked it better that way So, take me back to Constantinople No, you can't go back to Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks

[@richardcheatham9490]

What a wonderful and eye-opening video. The people there welcome you in every possible way. Yes, Istanbul gets my attention and I feel that I must carve out time to get there and see it more closely. Happy trails to you, Niki, in that exciting part of the world.

[@procurepro]

Its nice for you that turkish people treating you guys from russia friendly.

[@bodieboyb]

So glad things are working out for you Niki, you seem much happier!

[@jenpotter6524]

Niki you stay safe in Turkey from a while. God bless you. I love your videos in US

[@ayazdenizci7142]

*As a Turk, I welcome all foreigners who come to our country.* *People of different nationalities bring cultural diversity to our country.*

[@ehayes7849]

How refreshing to hear - wish your generosity genes belonged to all peoples of the world. I don't know what is to become of our world with so many neighbors at war, gangs and displacement of populations due to climate crisis. Take care ...

[@danielleisabellabanyard9968]

Yeah, I'm starting to want to go there. I want to see Cat Island. And the remains of the old empires. 🇬🇧

[@seanrota3359]

I've visited Turkey twice, love the food and history. Wish I could get back to Istanbul some time soon. From New Zealand.

[@lesliefleming4359]

Yes Ayaz and I thank you for your peoples hospitable and friendly nature. God bless

[@isma4507]

I love Istanbul ❤️ I love Turkey 🇹🇷 so beautiful 😍 I have best Turkish friends 😁 greeting from spain pakistan 🇵🇰

[@valnauffts9965]

Wow ! That baked potato was enormous and looked delicious! What a beautiful place ,warm and friendly ,with cats ? What more could you ask for ? Lol

[@greendsnow]

yes turkish people are cat ladies and cat lords basically, it's their primary function as citizens... it's all the same anywhere in turkey. although the dogs are a bit problematic.

[@yvonnehorde1097]

The square close to the bosporus looks soo inviting... It actually feels a bit like a holiday seeing you there, and I get a little bit the wish to travel as well. If you get this, it is called "Fernweh" in German...

[@JackieOdonnel]

I totally have Fernweh right now...

[@duvidl]

Yes! In English we say "wanderlust" ....😊

[@JackieOdonnel]

@@duvidl Wanderlust is actually a German word. And Wanderlust and Fernweh are two slightly separate things. One is the love of travel, the other is a physical ache for faraway places. :)

[@duvidl]

@@JackieOdonnel Yes, it certainly is a German word originally. However, it was adopted into the English language as early as 1875, and can be found in the Merriam-Webster English Dictionary.

[@lindapelle8738]

I can’t believe how awesome the food looks there, Delish!!!! Loved this video, Would’ve liked to have seen more of what they were selling in the market jewelry etc. maybe some other time. Loving these travel videos, people there seem very nice, and fun.

[@ehayes7849]

Niki looks so much happier and energized. Thank you, Turkey, for being so welcoming! Pls don't spoil it by supporting Putin in any way. The world wants democracy not autocracies or autocratic tendencies. Abuse of power and corruption absolutely suck. Slavia Ukraini!

[@MarkhasSteelfort]

Turkey was already supporting Ukraine from the start.

[@ehayes7849]

@@MarkhasSteelfort BAYRAKTAR !!! CEO promises to never give these drones to Russia. Turkey has had good relations with Ukraine and Russia. Lots of trading with Russia - may have changed with the invader? Must be a very difficult balancing act.

[@KK-xz4rk]

I think he is just caffeinated af. People not used to proper coffee will have good kick from it.

[@grantzax]

I was thinking the same, less stressed, more relaxed.

[@jj-if6it]

@@KK-xz4rk lol no

[@pveijk1]

When I stayed in Uskudar foor a week I went one day out of the city by bus to Cile on the Black Sea. A nice town with pleasant beach. You also can go there from Karakoy. Do not forget to go to the Big Bazar in the down town as well!

[@faeriehearthwitch6185]

This was such a fun video. Istanbul looks amazing and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Your smile is so genuine! The food looks delicious! Thank you for sharing the wonderful vlog!

[@archie2768]

Is there a country where people are unfriendly to tourists? Most people in any nation are friendly when they see foreigners.

[@annafromrussia]

Hi Nikki, nice cat in preview pic 😄🐈

[@JackyDOS]

haha wrote 1 minute ago: hey niki, i´m happy to see you lucky in Istanbul, and i think you find a new great big love? (this is not the first time you are talking about a cute PURRRR, am i wrong?

[@scottnesbitt956]

Anna you have a cute cat 🐈 to so think cats are the best ❤️it was nice to watch Niki plzz take care everyone and be safe 🤗🙏✌️❤️

[@McCov1]

@ 7:12 Oh Niki 😮 I was going to comment that, how nice is to film a vlog in English without being punched in the face, like in Russia. And then, here comes the Turkish cat 🐈 to give you a nice welcoming 😅 . Why does this happen? You are a wonderful guy. 😊 Greetings from California.

[@hoodyniszwangsjacke3190]

Cats are very individualistic. Some cats like being pet, others don't. And as stray cats they are living somehow wild, not in a home, so they are maybe a bit more rude and less civilized than cats, that live with humans.

[@rosejohnson452]

Your day sightseeing was fun to see. Your countrymen dying for Putin's war is such a contrast to your joy in traveling. I'm glad you are away from the fighting. You have dared to say no and thousands are too. Good.

[@sarandond]

OMG that was hilarious when you said the cats are well socialized and then the cat struck out at you! So funny. Enjoy.

[@sallylambert7552]

Me too! Hilarious!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

7:12 😅

[@archie2768]

The cat is a real Turkish bro, this is our usual reaction to ignorant foreigners 😂

[@BengisuPazarci]

I came across with your video first time, you are so kind and cheerful. I wish you good luck in Turkey, and as a Turkish I can say that, most of the people I have seen in the video were not Turkish, women with the hijab or the man who was praying in the street, they are same uneducated migrants unfortunately. I don't like when someone mentions Turkish culture with islam, we have nothing to do with islam if we compare our own Turkish culture. Our life-style is mostly like in Europe, or we already are a secular country, people are not like how the foreigners think about us. I hate the provocation of Europe... I hope one day all people will notice what the real Turkey is. A Turkish city named Izmir which is my hometown, one of the modernest cities in the whole Europe. Lastly, about your video, it was so charm and friendly. Thank You.

[@melaniebates2147]

The bakery looks amazing.

[@mattiasorre1718]

You have to observe cat etiquette, hand slowly toward him and let him smell you and check you out first

[@lindawade4ok639]

Yes

[@Jabberstax]

Turkey is a beautiful country with lovely people and delicious food ❤️

[@dan85lewis]

So glad that you are enjoying Turkey Niki!!! I went to Turkey twice as a child and still remember the wonderful Apple tea. Try if you get the chance. Sending you love from UK.

[@j.totheworld]

oh my gosh you seem so enthusiastic!! so glad you left russia and started traveling!!! 💙

[@karensantell4139]

The food looks delicious! I cannot eat gluten so traveling is difficult regarding eating so I live it through you.

[@vmvm949]

I loved it Niki! Thats what your personality is all about! Positivity, exploring and discovering new places and having fun adventures with your intelectuall humanitarian approach lol fo russia

[@APlusRussian]

What? I missed a Niki premiere?? Scandalous!!! I heard _a lot_ about Istanbul from Dari Step, so it'll be interesting to hear your experiences _as a man_ there 🍿🍿

[@cattuslavandula]

It's so funny to see how friendly the people in Istanbul are compared to the videos done in Russia. Especially those who interact with the camera when they see Niki filming.

[@Grihlo]

As a russian I wouldn't say it's funny, it's rather very sad.. people are stressed and feel really insecure in Russia.

[@Grihlo]

@@lsdaukul2945 to judge how serious I am you need to have my experience.

[@brendanfoster6903]

You made me want to visit Turkey now! Glad I continued to follow your videos and to witness you enjoying your new life here.

[@mohamedmo6477]

Welcome in my Turkey 🇹🇷

[@lilystonne4108]

Good to see you so happy here.

[@andreal2625]

Thanks Niki! Hope Turkey has good things for you after leaving Russia.

[@mixtapebyx]

Coffee, Cats and Seafood.. all in a sunny place near the sea. Also, their Starbucks place looks good

[@Richard.Holmquist]

So different from Russia. There when you bought something it was a transaction. In Istanbul it is an experience that comes with a pleasant personal interaction. @Niki your vlogs fairly bounce with happiness that just wasn’t there in St. Petersburg.

[@jonathanjones4566]

I was in Edirne last week. Walking around Turkish markets is always a nice day out. We're now neighbors, I'm just west in Asenovgrad, Bulgaria.

[@Fourcornerhighway]

I really love there glass for tea. Simply makes you want a cup of tea. You are looking very well. I am so happy you and the other KZbinrs are out of Russia and safe. Pastries, are so beautiful, I would love to visit all there yummy shops

[@jj-if6it]

Love that you always try to speak a bit of Turkish when a lot of people would just order a coffee in English

[@ma555680]

Beautiful place to visit, I don’t know if I would ever make it there, interesting watching you’re filming. I’m from St John’s Newfoundland, Canada

[@FINNSTIGAT0R]

When I was in Istanbul I very much liked to go on the ferry rides between the European and Asian parts and drink Turkish tea on the way over, and maybe take some sweet photos of the city as seen from the ferry.

[@justanyperson]

omg as a Turkish its nice to see you in Turkiye. Welcome! Hope you like out heaven! 🇹🇷

[@elcerrado]

I love Istanbul. and the city is good for you. you notice the relaxation.

[@archie2768]

"Relaxation in istanbul" 😂🤣

[@kamalaalkishiyeva1582]

Mr Nikki, thanks for showing Istanbul. As Azerbaijani Turks we see Istanbul as the center of our Turan or as our heart. By the way, you are talking like as my Russian nephews. Greetings all Russian people

[@stevealexander5814]

Greetings from California. I now watch you every time. It feels like we are sharing the world together. Thank you.

[@archie2768]

Dito, I feel the same after watching o. c. California series, it makes me feel like traveling the US in all its facets, I am an expert now in American history, tradition and cultural behavior.

[@Pomi3001]

I really like your editing and its attention to detail. I do not miss the 'Russian focus' at all, even though I expected I would after you left Russia. You simply make me want to go to Istanbul 🙂

[@ginamartinez6308]

Nice tour of the city Niki. I enjoyed seeing things from your perspective as a Russian tourist. Congratulations on the interview I hope it opens some doors for you.

[@garyblack2858]

Turks are so friendly, hospitable, and genuine. What an awesome experience for you Niki. And what a rich, unique, and ancient culture. Niki, are you on the Asian or Turkey side of Istanbul?

[@archie2768]

What ancient culture

[@minanur4096]

Селам из Стамбул! Ты выглядишь очень счастливым. Вообще русские известны как холодные и высокомерные, а вы совсем другие, вполне приветливые, улыбчивые! Я молю Аллах, чтобы с тобой не случилось ничего плохого и чтобы ты всегда был счастлив🤲🏻 Продолжайте публиковать Стамбул!

[@archie2768]

If I live in a cold and rainy place, then I wouldn't smile either

[@shihtzu291]

I love Turkey the people are great hospitalble and you ain't had good coffee until you've been to Turkey oh and the food is out of this world. Great place to holiday from the UK as plane tickets are very cheap.

[@cassytapper8886]

So nice to see you so happy and free

[@morphergaming0531]

How joyful. As I watch this I believe the young people of today will experience more travel and cultures than ever before. Your predecessors lived in fear but the new generations will celebrate the humanity of the world, what an adventure!

[@karla683]

Lived in Germany for 3 years. The most hardworking, professional and nice people I’ve met were Turkish. They do have a place in my heart ❤️

[@pablocamargo8744]

Than you haven't met a lot of people.

[@taylanberen]

Dankeschön ❤

[@ialfone12]

Libyan 🇱🇾 cruise ship at 16:06 named Kevalay Queen coming from Misurata Libya 🇱🇾 at Haydarpasa port

[@cosudu3002]

I love Istanbul. I've been there twice and it is awesome! Turkish coffee, half sweet, please.....

[@biancacastafiore383]

The kumpir looked so delicious!!!

[@paulrichardson7678]

It’s great to see you enjoying your life and smiling Niki. A great video and insight of Turkey. Excellent 👍

[@ricequin]

There are more stray cats and dogs because they don’t freeze like in colder climates. Imagine Russia is a lot like my home in Scotland: the weather isn’t good for pets that don’t have somewhere warm to sleep.

[@kimraycraft1924]

You are very funny, your love of food and cats is fun. Beautiful Place.

[@51tomtomtom]

Kadiköy ! means the village of the judges .....

[@WilliamGrout]

I love it! This video gives me tears of joy for you and hope for all of us in this changing world. People everywhere want a peaceful world to explore and share life with others. You are doing amazing work right now and I thank you!

[@marthacichon5950]

These Istanbul cats are super cute! Thank you for the interesting snippet on how life in Istanbul looks like:) Seems to be really a cool city!

[@Tigerfan50]

Another great video Niki. Glad to see that you are safe and continuing to create videos.

[@vam9785]

It’s the hospitable Turkish culture that keeps the city alive. They are friendly and not grumpy like others. And the food is amazing. Turks are good with desserts, they do the french desserts better than the French. I’ve been all over Europe hunting for the best eclairs and I found them in Istanbul.

[@zzerenity]

Thank you so much for your kind words They are so meaningful for us. I wish I could hug you big.❤😭 if you have a chance please visit again .Lots of loves from Istanbul...🥰🇹🇷💖🌷Stay safe

[@randyreneau2086]

Glad you got out,I enjoy

[@TomMannis]

I love what you're producing, Niki. Keep it up, stay safe.

[@archie2768]

What is he producing?

[@TomMannis]

@@archie2768 He produces videos, genius

[@murraymorton3085]

Niki excellent V log , I love mussels , butter , splash of Pernod ( anise licorice flavor ) garlic, white wine... to die for 👍

[@larryschweitzer4904]

Looks like a very interesting place. I'd like to go there. Thanks

[@cuginkcain5430]

Woah I finally found you again. Last I saw was you doing a live in st Petersburg during the beginning of the protests over conscription... I had to get a new device and lost the chance to follow you since not remembering your name...but depressed Russian made new video, which for some reason jotted my memory. Last I remember, a random Russian stranger hit you on the streets telling you to speak russian. I had no idea you would leave Russia and now I have to watch your videos of since your protests, to catch up, and get the sense of life in russia, that drew me to finding you initially. Happy you're safe sir.

[@christinapiacenza7244]

I have always wanted to go to Istanbul, thanks for sharing your journey. My prayers are with you and your family/friends in Russia..much love from the 🇺🇸

[@min_tea_]

Yum!!! That potato guy is the best!

[@zedtrek]

Turkey is amazing, it's similar in many ways to Italy.

[@AndreaBorto]

It's the mediterrean enviroment.even croatian and slovenian sea counties,and montenegro seems so mediterrean in culture despite they are slavic of the same family of polish or russian. And turkish were nomadic central asians.

[@vam9785]

@@AndreaBorto croatia and slovenia most boring countries I visited. Nothing mediterranean about them except the coast of Croatia maybe and the food sucks too. Bye.

[@Onattttt]

@@Error_-xn7ponigga what

[@archie2768]

Maybe because Italy/Vatican is owning turkey.

[@zedtrek]

@@archie2768 what?🤣

[@slocad11]

Niki, this brings me to tears because I see you are having a great time feeling safe, feeling the sun and warmth of the Istanbullus. I went there to teach, thinking I might stay one or two years, but I ended up staying for 7 years, living on both sides of the Bosphorus. You might do the same!

[@JackieOdonnel]

"Immersive" is correct, yes. And your video is spectacular, really showing the awesomeness of Istanbul and Bosphorous Strait. (Immersive for us, too.) :) Thanks for all your incredible videos, Niki!

[@JMARTIN1947]

Niki is famous now. We knew him when he was a kid in Russia !!!

[@justinsamsel1230]

OMG, I am going to have to find me some authentic Kumpir here in Virginia. Looks so good!

[@PatmosEd]

Istambul is a nice city and definitely a much better weather than ST Petersburg !! Someone chasing you ??

[@thseed7]

Congratulations on the interview Niki. Hope you have lots success as you embark on this new stage of your career and life.

[@mayviolets]

This was first time for me to see some streets in Istanbul by video. It looks like an amazing city. The kumpir potato looks so good!

[@Abman31]

Pigeons,cats 🐈, dogs 🐕, humans , all coexist together!? Seems a very peaceful and lovely place .

[@cindygaribay4690]

I absolutely loved your travel vlog! You have an easy going manner that is very pleasant to watch. Love the sights you showed and the foods you tried, but mostly I appreciate the joy I see in your face while you show us this new place (new to me) Istanbul. I look forward to more travel blogs from you.

[@lorisheheen2198]

Hi Niki! Wow!!! You are on a great exploring adventure!! It's beautiful there in Kadikoy!! I like how you try different food's!! The big potatoe looked really delicious! The mussels....🤭 I don't like! 😁 Atmosphere there I like too! People seem very friendly. Beautiful weather also. Oh...and 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 yes!! Sooo many cat's!! This video very nice! You are so lucky! Thank you for this wonderful tour! Looking forward to your next destination! Take care and God bless! You always warm my heart! ❤️Love from New York State 🗽!!😊

[@russellhammond4373]

You re doing your thing for the Istanbul Tourist Office. I had the same positive experience walking around Istanbul and taking a terry to the Asia side. The warm weather is suiting you.

[@archie2768]

Yeah you wonderful great white people, it's so kind of you to show to the world how you accept us as human beings, I made a Screenshot of your comment, I am so proud now, I will show the Screenshot of your positive compliment to the border police, if I should ever visit your country USA or UK , we will laugh and have a nice time togheter when they reject and force me into the next plane back home.

[@steffidomaschke6014]

Thank you for this interesting insight. I've never been to Turkey, but this looks super interesting. 👍

[@johnkelly7757]

Vlog the cats of Istanbul if you get a chance-- Istanbul is famous for its street cats.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

What a beautiful friendly city, Niki. You must be so relaxed there - can’t wait for your next destination since I can’t travel. What’s the deal with all the cats? They don’t look like they are hungry but who feeds them? ❤️🇨🇦

[@TheHakanBrgl]

In Turkey, people go out and feed especially cats, dogs and birds. This is both a sport and happiness for us and we are happy without experiencing any problems. (It is difficult to take care of more than one cat in the house, but I live with 1 at home while taking care of 8 cats and 2 dogs outside.) More precisely, we live in a common area related to the way of thinking and we think that their living spaces should be wide. It is enough for us that they are free and happy (The cat I care for is a cat who lost a paw due to an accident outside, since the vet said it's hard to live outside, my cat is with us (luckily, being with him makes me happy 😀))

[@mmmmlllljohn]

@@TheHakanBrgl Thanks, Hakan. That is such a nice way for the cats to live. And the one you took in is injured so people are looking out for them. Good foryou guys. You have a beautiful city! ❤️🇨🇦

[@jj-if6it]

@@mmmmlllljohn I also read that the government of Instanbul has laws protecting stray dogs and cats, which is amongst the most progressive in the world

[@mmmmlllljohn]

@@jj-if6it So good. Enjoy your city! 😘🇨🇦

[@jj-if6it]

@@mmmmlllljohn I'm in Australia but thanks haha

[@yexacom]

WOW, this is a very well made video and the story here is most interesting. It is very interesting to follow this kind of videos and this one is the masterpiece among videos of Istanbul. Well done Niki.

[@davidrumbelow]

I love Istanbul, a truely vibrant city. I found the shops lower than the sidewalk unusual. The steps without a railing scary