My First Day in Istanbul Turkey was Mesmerizing! Turkey 2024

My First Day in Istanbul Turkey was Mesmerizing! Turkey 2024
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[@carbonoksit4086]

I think Turks are one of the most friendly and helpful nations in the world. I love the country and its people. And they literally adore cats 😊 Cats are also aware of this. That's why they act as if Istanbul belongs to them 😅

[@d3rinnn]

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

I like how you avoid KZbin drama and just travel.

[@rantlyy]

What’s happening on KZbin? What drama

[@SandStormXII]

Ye

[@LoyalOpposition]

What drama?

[@watermelonwillbefree-87]

what drama ?

[@rolealert4503]

6:15 Turkiye has been a secular country since 1926. There is no obligation to wear hijab. Anyone can wear whatever clothes they want.

[@FerratoSounds]

1923*

[@islamdinimiz88]

Türkiye laik bir ülke değil Türkiye'deki çoğu kişi müslüman ve bende muslumanim ve türküm

[@Gossuarit]

Hijab was only recently allowed. Baffles me as a woman how Turkish men for so long had to tell Turkish women how to dress. Anyways, the country is truly liberalising, unlike in the earlier periods where it was secular just in name

[@thewisekc]

Here s not absolute arabic islamic place ... everything ll be balanced

[@islamdinimiz88]

Türkiye laik bir ülke değil türküm ve Müslümanım ve kapaliyim

[@untetheredquest7417]

One of my favorite places in the world.

[@laanaa26]

5:35 Sure it's beautiful and clean because its not NEW YORK subway.

[@McCalifornia]

Hahaha Hell yeah . The cleanest SUBWAY in the world

[@mayacardano9905]

New York is a shit hole!! Istanbul has everything you can think of! There is no comparison.

[@fnrh6541]

Hahaha

[@IwanTimmermans]

Been to Istanbul last September. My wife and I totally loved it! Many many cats. Which is good. Didn’t see any mice or rats 😅

[@uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543]

For those who will visit Turkey, I will give you two recommendations that you should pay attention to "as a Turk". 1. Never hail a taxi in Istanbul. If you are going to take a taxi, use phone applications. Even we, the people of Istanbul, do not use taxis as much as possible. Istanbul has been experiencing a major taxi problem for the last 5 years. Scammers have taken over taxis. You don't need a taxi anyway. Istanbul is very rich in terms of transportation. There is no taxi problem in any city other than Istanbul. 2. Stay away from shoe shine shops while traveling. Gypsies do this job and they are definitely dangerous. Don't be interested in people selling things to you unofficially on the street. Selling random things is prohibited in Turkey.

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@Karakulak1071]

From the airport I use the new metro to Kağıthane then I use the 46Ç bus to Eminönü terminal, very very affordable

[@MsCleo-nl6de]

I absolutely adore Turkey. Marvelous country, wonderful people, amazing food...and one giant airport, lol...!!

[@windmacky]

Actually its the 3rd one in Istanbul.

[@admiral20055]

Seen in my 55 years life ,more then 100 Air ports This Air Port is Huge man Huge.IstanBul Air port is gree clean, Bigg

[@McCalifornia]

I travel every year that it’s guaranteed cleanest and biggest , not comparable with out dirty Old JFK

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@user-gp8cv6br6p]

Turkey stands for a bird, the country you're referring to is called Turkiye. This correction took place 2 yrs ago. Please take note of it. Thanks.

[@BukBukBageek]

Hey I'm in Istanbul right now too! From Canada :)

[@edenrios1377]

Yes!!! Turkey is a country I wanted you to go to! I have two more on the list that I hope you visit 👍

[@McCalifornia]

Yep make sure you visit Istanbul izmir southern cities by the beach Antalya Marmaris and cappadoccia you will fall in love

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@robinsnestradio]

Wow, so wonderful Sly! I love Turkish food, would love to experience this beautiful country💙👍🏽

[@marcosg9736]

I was in Istambul two weeks ago, and I did not take the Metro because I got to late, so I took the Havaist to Taksim, this transport is safety and cheap I recomended it.

[@yavuzsabuncuoglu]

Goosebumps seeing the mosque , Turkish flag and Ramadan vibe.

[@sezencelik1301]

Bunu kendi dilinde yazabilirdin, yabancı havası vermene gerek yok😂😂

[@yavuzsabuncuoglu]

Sana ne 👊 I can type whichever language I want.

[@jamestaylor6053]

Sly, it's such nice surprise you're in Turkey and I'm sure you're enjoying yourself in Istanbul now. It's a beautiful country with very exotic cultures, history, food, customs, nature and most beautiful beaches in the world. You'll find Turks are very hospitable people. You need at least 10 days to 2 weeks to see Turkey in a nutshell. I went to Turkey 3 times (my first visit was over 2 decades ago) in the past year and a half. Turkey has modernized itself to a middle to up class country. I absolutely enjoyed my stay in Turkey. In fact, I'll go to Turkey again soon. Remember, if you stay in Istanbul for a while, it's better to have a Istanbul Card, which can take you everywhere in the city. Have a fantastic time in Turkey, Sly!!!

[@Karakulak1071]

You probably will not recognize the Türkiye you saw 2 decades ago. There are beautiful new bridges, roads, tunnels, fast trains all over the country.

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@jamestaylor6053]

​@@Karakulak1071 Exactly, I was shocked to see the progress the Turkey (I know I should've used newer spelling that requires special letters ) has made. The brand new airport which was shot in Sly's video, new bridges on Bosporus, Marmaray, beautiful Metro lines, all high rise skyscrapers and new TV radio tower in Uskudar, where was non-exist 2 decades ago. Izmir was totally transformed as well. I was so impressed! I know I'll be back there again and again.

[@jamestaylor6053]

@@user-zp1oi2vs6v I know, I saw them everywhere. Thanks for the reminder.

[@wordcoffee101]

One of my dreams to go to Turkey and try the street food and ice cream from the tricky vendors

[@user-jh8gz1lo4e]

Dondurma almaya çalışırken kahkahalara boğulan ve yerde yuvarlanan bir turistle ilgili bir video gördüm. Adam gülmekten bitap düşmüştü ama satıcı hala onunla oynuyordu!😂😂

[@admiral20055]

the Best icecream is MARASHLI icecrem vendores, ther lot of Forginers are doing same ice its not good tasty as Marasli domdurma.

[@wordcoffee101]

@@admiral20055 thanks for letting me know!

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@tburton2877]

Great video , I love turkey

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@spidyman8853]

The hotel room looks Ok for a single person travelling especially 27 bucks per night in Turkya

[@ufukcansimsek2959]

I know every tourist is confused (6:22) by it so let me say as a Turk, yes our country is "laïque" or in english secular. It is NOT a muslim country by law or any thing in that matter, however yes the majority of people here is muslim and all people can smoke or consume alcohol, women are free to wear what they want (Albeit some regions in country does not like particulary some types of clothes). These are the crucial difference between our country and other Muslim majority countries that is RUN BY RELIGION. Nice video btw!

[@yessalah5093]

also Egypt ,Tunisia , Algeria, Morocco , they are as same as turkey But many people were affected by the religious extremism existing in the Gulf due to the presence of many workers from these countries working in the Gulf countries, but the Emirates and even Saudi Arabia began to change this extremist approach and open up to the world. I see Turkey as a wonderful example of secularism and religious tolerance. I hope Erdogan does not cause this to change and Turkey turns into a religious state.

[@Karakulak1071]

​@@yessalah5093Erdoğan is a centrist in the sense of the word, on the other hand the Yeniden Refah Partisi is an ultra conservative party, they received a lot of votes from the AKP because Erdoğan was not Islamist enough.

[@suleimanallison7680]

​@@yessalah5093Erdoğan has not changed the secularity of Turkey and he cannot change it..he was the Mayor of Instabul and has been the leader of the country for about 20 years. Turkey is the most liberal Muslim majority country.

[@mnts9101]

Indonesia. Malaysia, kosovo, azerbeycan etc also. Man that western media sucks

[@tesekkur]

Albeit, until Erdoğan everyone under 18 years old even kids drank alcohol was sold anywhere everywhere even in drive throug, petrol stations buy and start drinking. Erdoğan brought laws on alcohol but not as strict as the USA or Australia. I.e.you could still buy alcohol almost anywhere, anytime. Anyway! For you kids drinking and buying alcohol is democracy, bringing the age limit making the country like Afghanistan. Yet, until Erdoğan you banned women to study or have professional jobs wearing a headscarf or hijab. What you want is Soviet Union type of dictatorship. You don't even know the meaning g of ' love ' , ' democracy '

[@ozgurugur7609]

Thank you for visiting Turkey, you got a new sub. Great video

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@rawnoob2143]

Istanbul is such an iconic city w/ so much depth; I hope you get to spend more than just a few days there. I recommend checking out the Mosques and churches in Fatih during the afternoon along with the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar; walking down Istiklal street in the later evening; and spend a day checking out Kadikoy, Moda, etc. Hang out in Uskudar for a bit down (it's super easy to get to via ferry and is on the metro as well). The city is filled with stunning views, tons of street food, and has great sports teams too.

[@Serce111]

Spot on. Thats what you do if your in İstanbul 😄

[@user-fn4xb1ks2w]

I lived sixnmonth in istanbul,ıt was amazing

[@r-cdmx]

Thanks for showing your arrival from the airport and the details. Safe and continued good travels.

[@Torrinbirdy]

OMG, thank you for your video. It's like a real-time view of a real person going to Istanbul (oppose to some made for tourist video).

[@joegardner5386]

Nice video man. Make sure you go to a Hammam bath and get a full body scrub. Its so relaxing and refreshing 😊

[@clairewayand2448]

this was super helpful! Im going in a few weeks! cant wait! I also use the packing cubes, they are my life saver haha

[@KenanTurkiye]

Heres something 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. 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. ;)

[@jaymeez]

You picked a good time to visit. US Dollar is strong there plus the food is good! Have fun bro! Most people I see on KZbin who go to Turkey are there to get hair transplants which is crazy to me

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@Luis-oy3et]

KZbin shorts could definitely help get your channel out there. Keep it up, this channels got good potential.

[@GregoryIngle]

You hopped the metro into my neighborhood (your first stop) the taxi would have been damn near $50 bucks and longer. You did good!

[@spidyman8853]

Also coaches are cheaper than taxi. I think they are called Havaiest

[@raulg19]

thanks for the traveling tips like the packing cubes

[@tamikolee2011]

Great content. Great attitude and entertaining. Stay safe. May God be with you.

[@augustovlogs]

Beautiful video! I have been to Istanbul many times! I am impressed how you are figuring out everything as you go! Nice job!❤❤

[@youme1414]

Thank you, sir

[@bobbykamer3042]

Beautiful video thanks for vlog keep it up

[@bricewanda3216]

Turkey is beautiful country. I was there in 2018 for 1 month and 2 weeks. I was in Istanbul, Antalya, Kemer, Kas, Ölüdeniz, Kayseri and cappadoce❤

[@fnrh6541]

Обожаю Турцию! Прекрасная страна и дружелюбные люди!

[@spidyman8853]

Sly, Should've gone on the Havaiest Coach/Bus that takes you all the way to Taksim and you only pay 5 dollars I think. But, you get to see the sights of Istanbul on the coach rather than stuck underground. That's your Prerogative

[@Yunit87]

How do you Get that bus?

[@kaiwt2133]

Great video! I love how you’re so narrative throughout the video. I’m going to Istanbul in 2 weeks and I can’t wait!

[@Daisy_Aimee]

Thanks for the traveling tip: packing in cubes.

[@Zahundaa]

Thank you for visiting Türkiye❤ also tnks for showing the airport which we are proud of. I hope u have an amazing trip. ❤❤❤ love your tidy attitude 🎉

[@nurcalsc1043]

So much love to you from İstanbul! 🧿🪬🧿🪬🧿🪬🧿🪬🧿🪬❤️❤️❤️

[@bluebolt6928]

Welcome to Türkiye my brother. Lots to do here: check out the Bosphorus and the markets around the area. Also, if you have time, take the boat over to the Asian side. You can use your metro card. I lived here for over two years. I'm from the US, and I have no desire to go back. I hope you have a pleasant stay in Türkiye, it's a wonderful welcoming country.

[@selcukkucuk]

There is always n opportunity to learn. Thx for the luggage packing advises.

[@jtray3]

Good packing tip.

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Great video Fam

[@SelimBoyunegmez-oy4sq]

Well done. This was very good.

[@ipad2clippssppss]

Also here they greet you with MERHABA Bro... Not BONJOUR 😂😂😂 ALLLLLove to Türkiye 🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️❤️🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️❤️🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️❤️🇹🇷❤️

[@muratmurat624]

Welcome to İstanbul ! Have a nice travel ! 💐

[@musiccityimportsinc3868]

Oghh this should be a treat

[@Leukotrieneb4]

I like tour style of vlogging chill and clean

[@gulpasadogan386]

I hope that you enjoy your journey in Tùrkiye and eat a lot of delicious foods.👍👍👍

[@salihsurucu78]

You should use the Getir APP food and all eatable items can u delivery.

[@davulzurnatv6142]

🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷Türkiye İstanbul dan selamlar

[@metingr_]

Welcome to Turkiye brother🎉

[@ViajeniBree]

Oh I missed the sound of Istanbul! I visited last Oct-Nov 2023. I created a vlog too. Come check it out! 😉

[@halilvatansever842]

First of all, thank you for visiting my country and including it in your travel route. Change people's misconceptions. Türkiye is a "Secular State of Law" governed by democracy and a modern MUSLIM country integrated into the world. A modern Muslim country, where people's beliefs and lifestyles are not interfered with, regardless of religion, creed, language, race or color, and where all peoples and religions live in peace, is "not a country governed by sharia". I would be happy if you address these issues as well.

[@halitosis75]

H3llo sly. ❤ your videos. ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺 visit Algeria 🇩🇿 its amazing

[@SK-of7tl]

Always wanted to see that new airport. Marvelous. A lot of walking though. The biggest complaint I have heard that it is way too far to the city. But, they r expanding their metro system to make it easier. $ is over 32 Lira now. Very affordable to foreigners especially Americans. I remind my friends a trip to Türkiye from US is cheaper than going to either cost . More importantly, food, historical sites and culture.

[@Karakulak1071]

True, vacationing in the US is way too expensive for most Americans

[@tesekkur]

Actually, there is Metro and shorter distance then most airports in the USA or the UK. Unless crossing to Asia.

[@turkeytraveltips]

Welcome to Istanbul 🎁

[@classics39]

I like your style....... you got a new sub. Glad you discovered/took the metro. You can now transfer seamlessly at Gayrettepe station to M2. Much easier with luggage, still quite a walk. But nice you got to see a mosque right from the start. I have no Turkish background and absolutely love the people and the country - endless fascination. I travel the world. İstanbul is the most magical city. I would avoid going there during summer. Shoulder season is best.... Millions of tulips in April. Judas trees and roses in May with the turquoise Bosphorus. It takes your breath away.

[@RhedwanRussool]

Taksim for sheezy,hope to move their some day,sly the rand strengthened to 1.8 to to the rand,almost double from 1 rand,good for South Africans from eTekweni,deuces...

[@BASBUGAtr]

Welcome to İst bro. You guys just discovering ist but i know you will love it You can find anything here

[@arnelabih1845]

My favorite airport 🛫 cannot wait to return to my Türkye love this new airport the coffee there is so delicious

[@ahmetcankirmizi]

welcome!

[@id6113]

شكرا يا احمد

[@nuricesmeli2928]

It is a big and crowded city but cleanliness and order are really great. Other Muslim countries should take a lesson from it

[@volkancpgl4466]

TÜRKİYE ❗️❗️❗️

[@bulentdemir6641]

welcome.

[@Walking0vibe]

😍😍😍 Istanbul, my City💃💃💃

[@eio1971]

That is a nice airport

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

27 dollar in taksim centre is very cheap 👏👏👏hope you had a lovely time i live in London but 3 times a year i go back home but haven been to Istanbul for 6 years

[@pnar606]

Well come to Turkey brother 🌷

[@user-zp1oi2vs6v]

Türkiye not Turkey please

[@pakizekaraca8348]

Hosgeldiniz ❤

[@mrttrm9504]

İstanbul💕

[@AhmetNecmiCgman]

Not Turkey, Turkiye

[@cenktuneygok8986]

Not İngiltere, England.

[@Hakanlover34]

TÜRKİYE !

[@nelsonsousa6999]

Aeroporto de Istambul é muito show.., 😊😊😊😊😊

[@MrNicebaron]

welcome to istanbul , if you need anything i would love to help you out ,and of course free of charge 😀

[@plutopluto6699]

Welcome to my HOMELAND!

[@zackjalamani]

Its name now officially is Turkiye, NOT Turkey

[@RedgeNumber1]

It's Turkey everywhere still, can't force people to use a foreign language

[@zackjalamani]

@@RedgeNumber1 That is the OFFICIAL name of the country now. You call countries by what they call themselves. You say Myanmar NOT Burma, since they changed their name. stubbornness is a sign of self-righteous ignorance and disrespect for other nations

[@RedgeNumber1]

@@zackjalamani you're the stubborn one here. All the Turkish people I know still call it Turkey. It's not called Turkiye in English just because Mr Erdoğan says so

[@aslikirhalli1237]

@@RedgeNumber1👍🏻👏🏻

[@aslikirhalli1237]

@@RedgeNumber1 I wish our only concern was the name of the country:(

[@augustovlogs]

I love your video! The Guy inviting to go to club is a scan! After you go inside they will charge you a lot of money! If you don’t pay they threaten you!

[@Eeeelaaappppporange]

Hello you had better get citycard for 70₺ and then you can top it up to 500₺ cheaper than 10 pass card-a local

[@laletonton]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cengizgizmen3040]

Thank you for the video how ever the countrys name was and now official call , TÜRKİYE

[@zombiefreak3]

I am going on the 27 April. I wonder how should I dress up according to the weather on end of April.

[@sevdadaglar]

Take a rain jacket and umbrella just in case, but this is the hottest April I've experinced in İstanbul and I'm 37. It might be a bit chill at nights but you'll do fine with tshirts and shorts.

[@kamillabingham7718]

Turkey is one of the best countries on earth

[@belizadali]

Welcome to Türkiye! The first things u should have known that its name Türkiye anymore=)

[@halostarchamp]

Sly is the visa on arrival free for US citizens?

[@profamet]

It was unnecessary to get off the metro in Kağıthane. You could go from the airport to Gayrettepe, get off at Gayrettepe and take the Taksim metro.

[@volkanyavuz6236]

Türkiye...

[@nurisk873]

27 bucks for a private room!!! Definetly good deal , you dont get a bed in a 8 banks dorm for 40 bucks in Europe.

[@Claymore4Breakfast]

So did he accept with dcc or accept without dcc? Which one allows you to decline? Why is that ATM so ambiguous

[@hasansertan]

Becareful when u pick a taxi. If they dont open the taximeter, tell them open the taximeter ( taksimetreyi açar mısın ? ), if they still dont, stop him and get off the taxi, citizens of our people will help u, u will see.

[@toobanoor6143]

Is the Metro connected with the airport there ?

[@GokuGohanGokhanPlus]

Bro i was born in taksim kasimpasa, im in Washington dc now

[@JohnnyTog354]

Came to attent to Karabuk University

[@SID-27]

Bro what hotel was it which offered 27$ per night?

[@Omer-wx5dh]

Camera model ? And microphone

[@faikozkan2768]

hoş geldin özellikle türkçe yazdım

[@cemiskar5483]

Welcome to Europe

[@finduko]

Why do you have a bowl?