Nobody Visits This Part of Istanbul! Çarşamba, Turkey 🇹🇷

I explore some of Istanbul's lesser visited neighbourhoods on the Europea side.Starting in Vefa, I make my way through Çarşamba, finishing in the colourful Balat and eating at a famous kebab joint.
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and KZbinr.
I have filmed a travel series in many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I started my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China, followed by a solo trip to Eastern Europe after graduating from university.
After that European trip I explored much of Asia: visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
In 2022, I took my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. I then visited the Caribbean for the first time, covering the Dominican Republic, before heading to both Brussels and Amsterdam, then covering Taiwan and the Philippines in Asia. I finished off the year with a trip around Morocco.
I started my travels in 2023 by finally visiting Paris, taking the Eurostar from London. I then headed over to Qatar for a few days, before heading to Asia, with videos following from India, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Thailand and Sumatra (Indonesia). I began 2024 by revisiting Bangladesh, India and Turkey.
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[@danielvalenzuela9764]

Nice Jason great video coverage of those places really authentic. It always feels like one is there experiencing the visit with you. Take care and peace

[@tinap.5064]

Thanks! Hi Jason, Thanks for doing more of Istanbul. It’s at the top of my list of favorite cities. And you are at the top of my list of favorite travelers. Do you plan to go to Gaziantep?

[@JasonBillamTravel]

That’s very kind of you, thanks a lot! I’d like to visit Gaziantep. I hear they have the best baklava in Turkey, so I think that’s a good enough reason to pass by. Any other suggestions?

[@tinap.5064]

Zeugma Mosiac museum. I’m especially interested in ancient Roman mosiacs anywhere in Turkey, or any other region or country.

[@utku_baloglu]

@@JasonBillamTravelNot just baklava, Gaziantep is known for its whole cuisine in Turkey. One of the best in the whole world in my opinion.

[@nursenanur1978]

@@JasonBillamTravel You have to visit Mardin, Urfa, Trabzon,Rize as well

[@Madaxey-r2f]

Fateh is Arabic word indeed.

[@mpoliva9559]

It's just a special city, isn't it? I visited a couple of times, in the '90s and again in 2013, the general vibe had changed quite a bit (and I'm sure it's changed since, a mix of politics and well, just time passing by) but on both occasions I fell in love with it... and I love finding all those Byzantine or Ottoman influences in other countries (the Balkans, Northern Greece, Cyprus...). Thanks for showing us lesser known parts of the city, I'm taking notes as I'm quite sure that somehow life will bring me there again

[@levinawalsh2015]

Lovely Video as Always Jason! I will Definitely have to make a Return visit to Istanbul. I miss it. Thank you. Safe travels. ☘✌

[@dianach-fl7fw]

Beautiful Turkish woman❤️ Greeting from your little sister from here in Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@stevenbagley9858]

If you have the chance and want to see one of Istanbul's hidden gems that is often overlooked, then visit the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque a small but brillaint mosque hidden in a working class neighborhood. I think it is by far the most beautiful. Not the biggest but the tile work is unbelievable. It was constructed by the great Architect Sinan. I promise you wont regret seeing it. Even many Istanbul's resident are unaware of the stunning Mosque,

[@takuan650]

Really enjoyed this video. I've been in Istanbul a few times and always enjoyed it. Very atmospheric and lively. My first time was 1973 where there were so many of those old bombed out American taxis dominating the traffic.

[@tabbylondon2382]

Lovely and informative vlog😀

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

Great vlog, thanks Jason!

[@KenanTurkiye]

Heres something off topic and you may find interesting. :) The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'...... .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :) In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name, partially or fully. Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages, but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :) Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's. The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to', just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc. Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on. Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia). The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old. Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye' we got various spellings like; Turq-uía (in Spanish), Turch-ia (in Italian), Turq-uie (in French) Turk-ei (in German) Turk-ey (in English) Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey.... ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'... ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc. In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German, but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years. Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas. Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : ) So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : ) Best wishes. ;)

[@dsaddfgs1186]

turklar kaffır ☝sy☝

[@nurpars846]

Well explained thank you KenanTurkiye .

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@nurpars846 Thank you, so kind of you. Have a great day!

[@leoprg5330]

I was confused by the traditional spelling, but now understand, still think Turkia would be easier to remember. Greetings from Czechia.

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@leoprg5330 :) Greetings to beautiful Czechia.

[@tarny11]

Thanks for showing those areas which people are not aware of

[@alexrenn2479]

The areas that you visited, but failed to explain and give historical context, are the old Greek and Jewish ones of Fener and Balat. They were heavily populated by these people until the devastating pogroms that drove them out. The brick building with the distinct 'Greek key' or meander pattern, is the Great Greek Orthodox School (Megali Scholi) and the building with the classical columns was the old Maraslis Greek school, Maraslis being a wealthy Greek benefactor originally from Odessa, who was also once mayor of that city, but that's another interesting story. The Princes' Islands off the coast of Istanbul, which was historically a summer vacation spot for the minority groups, in particular Greeks and Armenians, and whom left a very rich and beautiful belle-epoque architectural heritage there, including most of the mansions, churches, hotels and other buildings, is well worth visiting, as is the old Greek areas of Pera (Beyoglu), where you should see the amazing church of the Holy Trinity and the stately Zappeion Greek school adjoining it there, as well as the the Bosporus villages (lots of yalis built by Greeks) and the Kuzguncuk neighbourhood, which is arguably the most colourful and attractive old Greek and multi-ethnic area that you can visit in the city. Although the Greek community is much diminished in Istanbul today, and because they were exempt from the population exchange, although hounded in the fifties and sixties, they still own a plethora of property in prime locations in all the beautiful old historical areas, now worth in the billion$. www.tooistanbul.com/en/istanbul-fatih-fener-balat/ artofwayfaring.com/destinations/neighborhoods-of-istanbul-kuzguncuk/ www.romeartlover.it/Istanb17.html

[@natinaharris8381]

Whoa! I am definitely going to Baran Et & Mangal! The food looks beautiful and delicious! 😍😋♥️

[@Jpkjr52]

Another great one Thanks again John in Chicago

[@mdjuwelrana8505]

Jason, you are so handsome and your english speaking are so good and smart. The girl who are in your side seriously she is very beautiful so. Keep it brother.

[@frankie3045]

3:18 lmao the snort.

[@islcelik4770]

So nice, thank you🙏🌸🌸

[@Bizmyurt]

Boza is a traditional Turkish drink. We have it in western Balkan too!

[@almightyz125]

Does the sides come with the dish at the grillhouse or do you have to order them separetly?

[@incommunito]

good job, Jason! Informative, well-filmed, your narration is smooth - I can continue...BUT get those common names of popular places (or just food) right, brother - no English speaker ever puts the stress on the right syllable in no Turkish name (I've watched tons of vlogs about TR by tons of youtubers just like yourself...) - be the exception! 😉 It's easy, takes a little effort and goes a long way...Best of luck!

[@maxmorris4562]

0:32 1:42 2:18 3:00 4:38 6:30 9:40 10:08 11:00 12:25 12:58 13:57

[@YoutubeShortsTurkiyeUyariHatti]

Did you love Turkiye right now?🇹🇷

[@Batman-xo3xy]

Don't go to a place called simitci sokak in byoglou .. i almost got shot there .. gangsters and drug dealers.

[@fukara5767]

Sen de gidilebilecek en tehlikeli yere gitmişsin

[@Batman-xo3xy]

@@fukara5767 Yes it was a dangerous experience

[@fahadamjad3180]

Mash Allah that mosque is so beautiful and u look so handsome in white shirt.chill.

[@AmyNuqui-e6x]

türkiye'de iş arıyorum From Philippines 🙏 

[@DavutGulmez-ph8hx]

Camileri yapanlardan ve yaptıranlardan Allâh razı olsun inşallah

[@mohamedtraveler1583]

good job

[@absbse]

What about Izmit is that a good area near Istanbul?

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

My dream city Istanbul❤❤❤❤❤

[@aquilestadeumartineli7592]

Nice. Thank you. Gorgeous woman with you. Wow 😉

[@taasmr4203]

*Who is that Turkish girl with you, and where did you find her??*

[@ismailakkoyun856]

lmao shes not going to marry with you bozo,chill

[@taasmr4203]

@ismailakkoyun856 I'm might be a girl but not a guy, so you are the bozo, but not me.

[@mostarticaltravels6532]

@@ismailakkoyun856classic 😂

[@Marz-sd4ps]

@@taasmr4203if she won’t, I will marry you girl

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

You ke mana pun ana ikut karna cahaya nya bersaksi.

[@kuu-g6l]

guide is pretty much close to you now

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mahirlabibmitul3244]

Mosque looks nice 🎉

[@Jesus-Histler]

Go to Taxim Sq

[@theDoctorium]

i live in Türkiye watching a video about Türkiye 😅😊

[@turanuenal]

Hallo, Ich biete mein Haus in Istanbul-Kartal zum Verkauf an.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Dun'ya you bisa seperti ituh jadi ke cium tidak kena perut.

[@poonamrewatkar1684]

Who is she

[@youtubearsivi9223]

its funny how kemalists will talk shit about this place and prevent foreigners from visiting that place, as you can see its just another neighbourhood where humans live

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Dari josep di sarung 1000tahun cahaya you bersaksi.

[@TingitanianCenturion]

Where is tourkophagos

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Yang depan ana berarti bohong bukan kaum you.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Adam alaihi sallam.

[@AM-STM]

Nice video of you and your moslem girl friend

[@Bizmyurt]

no byzantium only Rome.

[@kadriyebilgili3982]

Fatih çarşamba tarikatların bulunduğu yer😅😅

[@tencerecere]

ayni ultra ortodoks yahudiler gibiler. insanlik icin zarar

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Orang gilla baru keluar lagih.

[@jokejoker4752]

is she your wife ? really she is very beautiful woman

[@تحياالجزائر-ب2ه]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sinanmahmood3916]

Its not allow from the islamic religion muslim women to married from non muslim men .

[@foreverkripto]

I hate that part of Istanbul because they generally don’t like Ataturk and are not secular people. However I can see that you find those places interesting too!

[@fietsbike99]

People should avoid the whole city.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Karna laki you bisa nyiksa ke surga nya, you kuat karna sobab nya di atas.

[@abdulbaset7953]

Masa Allah Beautiful Mosque

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Dafat you yang nulis ada fitnah nya.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Mahluk butuh dun'ya you karna badan you tidak bayangan sama yang lain tidak di bolehkan bisa sebagai mana badan you, karna api nya tua.

[@sam1819]

Turkish Sultans saved Jews from Spain when Spanish Christians were massacring them and brought them to the Ottoman empire, most were settled around Balat area.

[@dilekavan5796]

And also saved Jews from Hitler. So many professors in Istanbul University

[@Leodicapri0]

Tbh Constantinople is a very beautiful city, has always been and will always be... East&Bull is not a good name, Cons... is a lot better and even more meaningful isn't it.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Karna umi ain dari aqso si jihad.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Setengah umur ain di naraka you karna sobab buang dun'ya, fir'daus harus di buang hanya jadi jalan dan ke injak fitnah dun'ya nya, mengetahui malaikat seperti mahluk tidak punya orang tua atau sodara nya sendiri surga nya dari adam tanah nya king sallman.

[@59263]

Tq so much Jason,👍🙏.

[@alpialpiansyah4086]

Kurma seperti ituh lebih baik di dun'ya you atau palestine di turky baik sudah cukup iman nya.

[@elveheim]

First?

[@55jhjhjkjk]

pfffff nooooo 😞

[@Marz-sd4ps]

Fight for Palestine 🇵🇸

[@TingitanianCenturion]

What is turkey 😉

[@TingitanianCenturion]

Culture and language stealers😉