I've been to over fifty countries, de facto countries and overseas territories. After driving over 3000km in Turkey over 16 days in April, I can honestly say that Turkey is second to none. I can not recommend this country enough. Your mind will be blown on all levels.
@hexagonyazilim825425 күн бұрын
especially mention those going to nordic countries in December to drink beer in closed quarters when they could drink same beer on the beach in Antalya in December, makes me want to cry. Dont get me wrong I love nordic territory but come on give it a different shot once in a while
@incumbentvinyl929124 күн бұрын
@@hexagonyazilim8254 Not everyone wants to drink beer under the sun. We stopped for a Turkish coffee and a visit to the supermarket in Antalya, didn't even consider staying longer with the heat and had little interest in such a touristy place either way.
@keinaanabdi68214 ай бұрын
it seems like Istanbul is ahead of us (most cities) when it comes to food culture. I live in Chicago and visited Istanbul many times, and you know Chicago is well known for its food scene in the US but Istanbul feels like a millennia ahead us.
@mytester62084 ай бұрын
This is thanx to the unique position of Istanbul being a keystone for centuries on the SILK ROAD Path to Europe. All business through Europe and Asia and Middle East went through here, with merchants from all over the world (literally) meet/gather/pass through here! Almost you could say, everyone added their own unique salt and pepper (sauce) to culture, hence food :). Blend of the world food with local touches. Pide (turkish) Pitta bread, pita bread, pizza bread (lahmacun=aka turkish pizza, is a derivative/type of pide as in one is thin crust, other is thick crust) ... Kind of comes from here. We may not have invented it, but we made it popular (kind of). Similarly, Turkish Coffee: Was originally from Ethiopia! Some merchants took it to Middle East, but was not popular. Some merchants from Yemen brought it to Ottoman empire, it exploded! Then Venetian merchants took it to Europe, became nuke! Name stuck because of popularization. People love food in turkey, (i mean preparation, cooking etc take certain amount of time, and people enjoy it) Thats why people like home made style cooking rather than western fast-food (frozen-microwaved/defrosted food), our fast food is still cooked properly. You could say it in spiritual way: You give the food your soul, and it gives you its taste in return! I have been to US in 2003 during my MBA study. The family i stayed with always teased me (being middle easterner - i m/we are not, people usually can get offended being called arabs in turkey) always asked my opinion about their foods (only cooked rice with a rice cooker, and most food were frozen/defrosted heated food apart from take away restaurant foods). i would always say it was OK and with their kids and students totaling 12 people in the house, food was never finished/always left over, and microwaved a few times before it was finished after 2-3 days (polite way of describing, it was ok, edible food nothing special and blunt in taste). They kept asking and receiving the same answer, kind of offended as i never said it was good :) (it was not due to how i grew up eating fresh/cooked meal everyday) They called me spoiled one day, because i didnt say "good" and never used a microwave in my life up until that time (we had ovens/hobs). The family was into spirituality a lot and would try to get opinion out of me to go into heated discussions about religions etc due their "framed view" of my origin and religion. i always avoided it. But their food question and calling me spoiled, tripped my fuses. i told them i will answer their question and why they are wrong about me and my culture. Answered in a way they would understand. as i said before "You give the food your soul, and it gives you its taste in return". They cheekily challenged me to cook and prove! They had a pot for just over a gallon in size (water it would store for boiling). I found an online shop that sold turkish bean and rice and some sausage (we call sucuk, you d call pepporoni!) I prepared the bean soup you seen in this video, with a little bit of my own touch. I could say i cooked for like 25 people worth in that giant pot! Bean soup, if you ever cooked, it takes ages to cook (mine took close to 4hrs stirring and slow cooking) When i finished cooking, they were anxious about it and were wondering why it took so long, and kind of smirking at me :). It was my time to go to classes in the evening, so i only tasted it to make sure it was ok. Told them how to eat it at dinner. I came back at 9.30pm that night. Wanted to try the soup, but unfortunately, it was too tastey and everyone had 2-3 bowls of it and not even half a bowl left for me. Noone from the family ever asked me about food nor teased me again :) The kids even asked for the recipe for their parents :) During my graduation, my family came. I invited these people to a family dinner. I have only 1/1000th of the skills my mom had. imagine at the dinners, their jaws dropped about the variety and quality of food they ate. they litelly had a notebook with them asking my mom and aunt for the recipes :) all night.
@jimigrillАй бұрын
Yea, no we really are not.
@YoreHistory3 ай бұрын
My Wife and I travelled around the Mediterranean and honestly Istanbul was our favourite of the cities in our trip...green, lush and history at every turn. It was the best of the European cities by far!
@BeryIstanbulTips4 ай бұрын
What a lovely video, Jordan and Desiree! It was a pleasure for us to show you a little bit of what Turkish cuisine has to offer. Keep enjoying Türkiye! 🇹🇷🫶
@ProjectAtticus4 ай бұрын
Thank you for making time for us and for a great tour!!
@williamtalmage80764 ай бұрын
We have been watching you guys since Key West. Your videography, story telling, and editing have reached an amazing level. Well done!!
@CessnaPilot994 ай бұрын
The video quality is incredible. Super high quality cameras. The best sailing channel video quality for sure and high up there in youtube in general
@EEB-pp9rp4 ай бұрын
The steady improvement is impressive. Just about the only “sailing couple KZbinrs” I watch now. Bravo!
@annafraley53884 ай бұрын
Same here, and we ALSO Noticed T H A T . . . !!! 😎👍✅
@felicytatomaszewska29344 ай бұрын
Turkey has been my favorite destination and naturally Istanbul is among the top destination to visit again & again.
@mediproturk4 ай бұрын
This is the first time I have witnessed an Istanbul guide taking me to places where the locals go so often and where they generally have a high level of appreciation. Thousands of thanks to your guide and friend.
@rogergibb7053 ай бұрын
As a non-sailor, I watch a lot of sailing videos, but "Sailing Project Atticus" has to be my top channel. I remember your fibreglassing days and admired your determination. Your journey has been marvellous, with humour, upset, emotion, and delight, all mixed together. And now with your nieve insight into new cultures and experiences, your productions really stand out. Thank you all very much.
@trko774 ай бұрын
Hamams are wonderful! Those washers scrub away all the dead cells and other dirt from the whole body and the massage softens all tense muscles. Real relaxation!!
@glennburch10814 ай бұрын
That was an amazing episode. I sailed the Med. as a Navy sailor and one of my favorite ports of call was Antalya Turkey, known for thier rugs, leather goods, hand-carved meershaum pipes (You order one day and come back a few days later for the pipe.... the work was exquisite!) and, of course, the Turkish food that was just shown. The best part were the local merchants, some of the friendliest people I have ever met (Free drinks while you shop for a rug, they must have shown me about 2 dozen rugs b4 I purchased one). Thanks for making this episode guys, bought back a lot of memories.
@TammyBillings-qt1ve4 ай бұрын
Istanbul is beautiful. I definitely have to go there. Thanks for sharing.
@liderataturk66853 ай бұрын
Wir würden dich sehr gerne in Türkiye Herzlich Wilkommen heißen. Schöne Grüße aus Berlin ❤👍
@darkprofile4 ай бұрын
Your massage was not rough enough man. ))) Massage in Turkish Hamam must be rough and painful. Once I told to tellak (the rubbing and massaging guy in hamam) I told I don't want rough massage. And he told me this massage is not manly pleasure, go to spa saloon if you want soft massage. In Hamam massage must be rough and painful. And after the hamam massage next day I felt really good. I really like your video editing and story telling style. Also Harem is not a sexual fantasy area. It was more like a special school for girls. Girls in harem are educated on foreign languages, literature, music, sewing. And some of them were gifted to high degree managers and governers to get married. And those governers and high degree officers far from istanbul kept under control by their harem origined wives too. You are a good story teller. And you are always wellcome to Turkey. And your little baby girl is sweet as Turkish deserts. Hugs and kisses from Izmir.
@aktodos3 ай бұрын
Nice comment brutha i like the way you explain the facts 👍👍 hugs and kisses from rossiya ❤🇹🇷♥️🇷🇺
@charleshough61894 ай бұрын
Palm lined beaches are one thing but you totally knocked it out of the park with this one. I hate that I can't experience the tasting spree. This episode needs watching several times.
@MrMichaelcurran4 ай бұрын
TURKEY, eating well, living well, and cleaning up well. Nice day!
@kenthomas66474 ай бұрын
After your adventures we are now planning our annual family trip to Istanbul and other cities in Turkey that you have highlighted. Thank you guys both for the continuing adventure!
@eray65934 ай бұрын
As a Turkish i should say, if you want to see history and food you should go istanbul but if you want to enjoy your summer you must go izmir (ölüdeniz) or antalya but of course they are much expensive places
@yldrmbrs4 ай бұрын
"If the whole world was a country, Istanbul would be its capital." Napoleon
@liderataturk66853 ай бұрын
Yes👍
@tarkyldz56912 ай бұрын
o yuzden mi senin atan başkent olan istanbulu ankaraya taşıdı ..
@MaxsmaiАй бұрын
Yeah!!! No
@chriszimmerman45004 ай бұрын
The photo shoot was epic. Isabella had a noble pose in a couple of the shots that I thought was really precious. You guys look really happy and I’m proud for you. Thanks for the video.
@TerryYoung-zl1kx4 ай бұрын
The last few videos are some of the best content I have seen on any channel. Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great job!
@h.v74614 ай бұрын
GREAT series on Istanbul and other parts of Turkey. Your historical narration was very well done. I love Turkish Delights. Note, don’t buy them boxed you truly don’t know how long they’ve been packaged until you open the box. The ones to get are the open ones you buy per weight. Those you can easily taste their freshness. Great job. Hope Desiree got back on her feet quickly. Cheers 🍻
@josephbailey44634 ай бұрын
It’s for episodes like today’s that I look forward to Saturday morning. I enjoy the vicarious experiences that are beyond what I could have otherwise. So know this; all the effort that goes into your videos is very much appreciated.
@michaelvanwinkle79194 ай бұрын
You three looked very fine in the Turkish Regalia. Like you belonged there. I really enjoyed the food and drink tour. Keep these unique experiences coming.
@istanbullubenim55434 ай бұрын
Turkish baths are unique , can't be mixed up with Roman baths as there is a big hygiene difference .In Roman baths everybody bathes in the same bath water , some even washed their clothes in it and that unhygienic tradition continued through out the dark ages in Europe , during Victorian times as well , even continued up untill 50's _60's in some parts of UK such as Birmingham and in Texas US but tradition was winding down of course . Some of you may still remember this saying "don't throw the baby with the water" . As for the Turkish baths , every bucket of water poured down on you goes down the drain with your dirt.
@comatoseps13824 ай бұрын
The idiom you quote here is entirely irrelevant to the (rather tortured) point you are making. Do you understand what it means?
@istanbullubenim55434 ай бұрын
@@comatoseps1382 Looks like you haven't watched the whole video.
@DirtyJakTheDustyBean4 ай бұрын
Wow what a great job showing the area you two have been doing the last few months! Been watching a long time and just when we thought your videos couldn’t get any better - they get way better (story telling, editing, etc). Phenomenal!
@jimfisk44744 ай бұрын
Oh what a world and what a life.❤❤❤
@Tomm9y4 ай бұрын
Jordan's tours are great, Istanbul is a fascinating place and you capture some of it's amazing sights. The photo's are great, I guess they will be treasured mementos.
@christip204 ай бұрын
This one was a great one! I don’t think I’ve ever been so captivated before, you guys always make it so interesting and historical. Can you imagine someone seeing those pictures years from now and trying to figure them out? That was another good idea that you can look back on as a family.
@Slaphitter4 ай бұрын
We did an all-day food tour in Istanbul in 2019 and it is one of those highlight reel memories. (And a hammam…)
@want2bsailing8044 ай бұрын
OMG ! Bery and her Husband did a outstanding job of giving you a foodie tour. I would love to do that. Great video and much respect for Bery and her Husband.
@husamettin_amayandancakar15534 ай бұрын
Ottoman Empire was multicultural place that prioritized survival, and success.... being a Turk was important but being useful to the Empire was more important in the eyes of the rulers, which is why Empire lasted for so long on 3 continents with dozens of foreign groups of people all preserving their own unique identity to this day. Love the photos at the end with your family, and thank you for the video
@imscanon4 ай бұрын
This was all so interesting and the photo shoot at the end was a perfect ending. So adorable.
@georgemorris99714 ай бұрын
How absolutely extraordinary. I can't think of another sailing video that comes anywhere close!
@EEJJNN5 күн бұрын
You put so much time and effort explaining all the history and details of the places you visit it’s astonishing. I’m so grateful because I feel like I’m touring them too, and as I can’t get away from where I live (but long to do so) it’s the next best thing. I like so much that you get to know the people, their culture, their experience, and don’t speak about it in a condescending way, but acknowledge the experiences no matter how different. I feel that we get to see the real people behind these countries not just what is presented on the news, or highly manufactured tv documentaries. Thanks for bringing these worlds to our world.
@lancecyr2424 ай бұрын
Well done guys. You have some of the best cinematography on any of the KZbin channels I subscribe too and your story telling is top notch. Keep them coming.
@Zigg-s5s4 ай бұрын
What a decadent life you have Jordan, baths and massages, food tasting?! 🤩🤣 Love Isa and how the little girl is Desore's entire universe, lovely to watch them both. Miss Ozo 😁
@alohatvj4 ай бұрын
Istanbul is very beautiful. The food tour made me hungry. Really love ❤️ 😍 the photo shoot 📸 at the end. The outfits were amazing. See you on the next one adventurers ❤❤❤❤❤.
@linf5254 ай бұрын
This video was beyond!!! Loved seeing the “dress up” with Baby Isa- she is a doll! You put together the best 3 part tour of Istanbul. Just wonderful.
@fredbrooks83474 ай бұрын
This is the way to give the family the full eating/food experience… go back! So very interesting. Just added to my bucket list. Oh yes when you all go back perhaps our devices will be able to transport smells!
@ezgieftekin44954 ай бұрын
Thank you for going the places that local people goes. Usually tourists pick places at random and the food won't be good or be something a local would never eat. I see videos online a lot and I want to shout "nooooo don't eat there!" But this video was really good
@crazyawakening4 ай бұрын
Yes it’s been said but this is some quality editing, storytelling, activities and fun. You really do a great job with how you all are so natural in front of the camera. Your genuineness is very refreshing in this over produced video world. Thanks always enjoy your journey, be well.
@nadirhatali81134 ай бұрын
01:51 reminds me "little little just into the middle" sounds very Turkish. Cem Yilmaz
@user-oo6jo9sg4f3 ай бұрын
Way to go Jordan! Türkiye intrigues me with its boatbuilding, carpet weaving, bakeries, barbeques, & ancient historical significance. If my tiny little life ever gets to explore, it seems like including Türkiye would be a wise inclusion. 🙏🦉
@renezaldivar53014 ай бұрын
LOVE LOVED THE PHOTO SHOOT . ISA IS GORGEOUS . SUCH A WEALTH OF INFO AND LOVED THE FOODIE TOUR ALSO/
@trevorgent144 ай бұрын
One of your very best…many congrats on an outstanding episode…hope it really delivers the numbers it deserves?❤😁
@trevorlandy1524 ай бұрын
This is an excellent and professional travel post of Istanbul - As always well done!
@user-fi8ig9ew8u3 ай бұрын
I know, I will never get to visit Turkey, but thank you for the wonderful tours. Amazing food tour.
@vikimoody87834 ай бұрын
Your bath experience was interesting! Can you imagine if NYC had that? Whole different experience I think! Glad you didn’t really get beat up! Food tour-cool! Palace tour -super cool! You guys are so cool!
@admir_4 ай бұрын
Another fabulous video. You are onto something special; great combo of sailing, repairs as well as cultural experiences. Such a pleasure to watch. Kodos to you!
@Sarah-Graham5754 ай бұрын
My Saturday morning treat is getting to hear about your adventures! Every episode filled with information, stunning beauty and always written skillfully. My favorite part? A peak into Isa’s growth & her cheeky smile❤
@benthiry98654 ай бұрын
You two are amazing. Love your content. I’m learning about the world thru you. Your opened mindedness and objective views of different culture is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
@janettebridgeman2644 ай бұрын
Wow I really enjoyed this episode! Jordan cracked me up saying there’s nothing like having a big man rub you down in the morning! I couldn’t help but laugh🤣
@seymen77824 ай бұрын
You explain my country very well, thank you.
@denkiee23363 ай бұрын
Love you guys keep sailing and wish you the best of luck at your journeys 🙌
@hoodwink3254 ай бұрын
This has to be the best Travel video you guys have done. Loved the whole thing. Istanbul, looks like an amazing place to visit!
@jesuschrist-alphaomega4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us along on you adventures. Production value an information shared is like a documentary you'd find on TV. You guys are so awesome.
@jamesgood60654 ай бұрын
This is a perfect experience video! So want to experience this. Thank you.
@kaylo-4 ай бұрын
Great 3 video series. Brilliant presentation 👍🏼
@janicerobertson62394 ай бұрын
Outstanding video - enjoyed and laughed a lot! Very entertaining!
@gurcankacak85574 ай бұрын
Excellent sharing for wonderful city ISTANBUL. Thanks a lot....
@gizemnaz63724 ай бұрын
I like how fresh and clean your face looked after the hamam and how grumpy your little girl was on all the photos 😂
@user-uw4ch8qr5e4 ай бұрын
What a great video! Loved the Turkish food exploration, the Turkish bath experience, and the final elite family photo session. Great job!
@ripperinoo05874 ай бұрын
that was a lot of info in one video. Thanks!
@loisphillips58264 ай бұрын
Another great Saturday morning coffee with Atticus. Very informative, beautiful scenery. Isabella's smile! Thanks for sharing.
@user-hg7xu5kd7f4 ай бұрын
Very informative. Learned a lot of stuff. Loved the photo shoot.
@ianpledge38914 ай бұрын
Brilliant. Great episode
@jckirby79944 ай бұрын
Wow I was in Izmir twice in the 80s... Man I love you guys peace to you both and baby Isabella as,well
@johnwalker67114 ай бұрын
Another great episode guys well done cheers from Australia
@user-uh1ew8dt5w4 ай бұрын
I live in Istanbul. I usually wander around Beşiktaş-Taksim. I hope we meet. You are so sweet and your videos are of great quality.
@petekmete4 ай бұрын
Love it when you keep feeding her strawberries...
@bdphourde4 ай бұрын
Pretty special, that one! It was so nice to see such a variety of locations, cuisine and culture in such high resolution! I love Middle Eastern Cuisine! It was great to see Isa so "happy". She should have been glad she wasn't a Sultan's SON! It was sad to see that Desiree couldn't go. I thought you were going to take a fanny pack and fill it with samples to take back and send to me, I mean give to Des!
@DYoung-vt8pq4 ай бұрын
I love you guys! Jordan, thank you for sharing your food tour and turkish bath. Sorry you weren't feel well, Desiree. And thank you for the history lesson. Safe travels. ❤
@chriscarr63924 ай бұрын
This was awesome, I absolutely loved the food tour!! GOD bless!
@markturner26464 ай бұрын
I have been watching you 0:00 two from the first episode and you just keep getting better and better keep up the AWSOME JOB !!!!🎉❤😅😅
@macambrag4 ай бұрын
Amazing program, guys. Isa is so beautiful! She will start to walk by herself, soon....GODSPEED
@robramos26534 ай бұрын
Wow! Great episode.
@stephanieglennon14144 ай бұрын
Amazing photo shoot pics, so rich the colors and Isa is beautiful. Your videos keep getting better and better. Love these travel vlogs in Turkey. Very interesting.
@rickkwitkoski19764 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was waiting for Turkish gelato! Watch "Stardust", a comedic fantasy, which features brothers vying for their father's throne.
@ylemoine14 ай бұрын
You guys rock! Your information, production quality, fact collection, is top notch and balancing that with humour and entertainment value is amazing. Always looking forward to the next video.
@muratsinanengin97734 ай бұрын
Berry and Kaan. What a neat couple. ❤ And you guys are ADORABLE 😍
@jeffmoon62304 ай бұрын
Great episode. I knew nothing about Turkey before these tours. Thank you for teaching me about this amazing country. I have to admit, my favorite was the “touristy” photo shoot, too bad Isabella didn’t feel the same!
@windingroad96784 ай бұрын
That's a lot of food buddy lol. Looks delish though. Sorry you weren't feeling good Desiree. Turkish bath like back in time 2000 yrs ago. Isabella so adorable dressed up in traditional clothing. That little face, lol ❤
@kristaready88124 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Loved everything from the food to the massage 😂 to Isabella and the strawberries. What a way to create beautiful memories 🤗💞
@jorgegorina30394 ай бұрын
What an amazing video. Loved it. You guys are the best. ❤❤❤👍🏻🙌🏼
@AustinBoil4 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for sharing those experiences with us!
@AustProd64 ай бұрын
One of your best episodes.
@ryanh48894 ай бұрын
Bery is a great travel commentator!
@TolgaISBIR4 ай бұрын
Çok güzel anlatıyorsunuz. Videolarınız çok kaliteli. Elinize sağlık.❤❤
@gavinspring13504 ай бұрын
Excellent episode. What an amazing place. Thankyou 👍
@yavuzsabuncuoglu4 ай бұрын
Family and I are really enjoying watch your videos on Turkiye. Fantastic content sharing and after consulting with family members the history you explain is accurate. Well done! Bless you and the family. You are in safe hands over there.
@davemichael36453 ай бұрын
WOW GUYS. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. ISTANBUL IS MAGIC AND THERE ARE SOOO MANY MORE THINGS TO EAT AND TRY.
@isabelleb.12704 ай бұрын
As a person who have been traveling a lot since a young age (and met many expats who were not respecting the culture of the country they were living in -as if they were superior), I love how open minded you both are -and pretty soon, the three of you !! Also, as many others have said previously : your videos, editing and story telling have become absolutely amazing ✨... and I am always looking forward the next one. Thank you !✨
@user-yz8ln4fq8p4 ай бұрын
The food looks great .... What a beautiful place ....
@Lea4-224 ай бұрын
Excellent video. On a cruise, we were diverted from our stop in Istanbul several years ago because of the dangerous political situation at the time. Thank you for the comprehensive tour much better than we would have experienced.
@noyansever4 ай бұрын
You guys made an excellent video, I really appreciate it as a Turkish American. I am soo glad you & your family had a blast and even looked like an Ottoman Royalty 😂❤ Wish you guys all the best , safe travels 🙏🇹🇷👋
@carlhall3734 ай бұрын
Another great episode. Your documentaries are the best of any of the sailing channels.
@ordinaryvalley4 ай бұрын
Most beautiful city ❤
@stallion784 ай бұрын
Great episode
@DeniseRedinger-ep6gy4 ай бұрын
This was a great video!! I love how you really capture what it’s like wherever you guys are! Little Issa is so adorable!! We look forward to your videos every week!
@nancyaubel42074 ай бұрын
I always love your videos but your road trip has been so interesting and fun to watch. Thank you!
@tawharanui50114 ай бұрын
You are really doing a fantastic job!
@iwoodie4 ай бұрын
This channel, is in the meantime, Television worthy. We know it’s a lot of work, but the result is perfect!🎉