The LONG Journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Turkey

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Vlog #528 Istanbul to Cappadocia, Turkey // In today’s huge travel vlog, we had to take 6 means of transportation, which ended up being 8… because we got on the wrong bus going to the wrong airport! It was a super long day, but we still had time to go in an airport lounge! AND it was all worth it to get there because Cappadocia and the cave we booked to live in were both awesome! Plus we filled you in on our Ramadan experience :)
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the travel bug! We started “travel hacking” and taking more trips together and finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and travel hacking over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this KZbin channel to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling. So we extended our 1 year trip to THREE years :) Now we have a goal of traveling to 100 countries before Nate turns 30 (which is March 20, 2019)! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)

[@boono2912]

I still can't get my head around how beautiful Turkey is! I am amazed.

[@Cemre.987]

Turkiye is truly the most beautiful country in the world, there are so many things to do.🎉🎉

[@jenniferodonnell4394]

I know this video is 4 years old but I just wanted to comment two things. The second smaller airport you flew from in Istanbul is named after Sabiha Gokcen. She was the world's first female fighter pilot all the way back in the 1930s! Also Cappadocia is an amazing place. Photos and videos don't quite capture it, it just has a magical vibe that is so unique. You can tell why it was a sacred place for so many cultures.

[@farkenmayhem6951]

I loved Cappadocia. We went for a walk and happened upon this orange orchard. The orange farmer invited us into his little house (also carved out of that rock) and offered us tea and grapes. He didn’t speak much English so he called his cousin Mustafa to come over from the next town so he could talk to us. The farmer had a scrap book where travellers left notes thanking him for his hospitality. He even had an Australian rugby jumper someone had given him. It’s meeting friendly people like that and sharing those moments that makes travelling awesome.

[@KaraandNate]

You are so right! What a cool guy!❤

[@FireCracker3240]

What a fantastic stories! The hospitality of other cultures can be so inspiring and heartwarming. ❤

[@ayseculina]

Farken Mayhem imagine if He was a serial killer 😂

[@farkenmayhem6951]

@@ayseculina I wouldn't have been alive to tell the story on YT and you wouldn't have left such a comment. So I'm glad I still have trust in people. Haha.

[@patp4403]

First thing I noticed is how you guy travel light, giving you easy access up and down stairs and moving around with ease except for the broken backpack. Great video. Thanks

[@arlenesolis024]

I can believe how beautiful Turkey is...the blue temple and the people. Amazing. Definitely in my list

[@DD-fe2xw]

Blue mosque 😊

[@husamhamed5255]

You guys, this video is not the first one I watched about Turkey, but you did edit it perfectly, I belive this is one of the most massive videos that you can not skip any second, you did a great job!

[@taniaM107]

I love how chivalrous Nata is towards Kara! Such a gentlemen!

[@adnan7956]

it was really nice of you kara to try and fast to celebrate ramadan, showing respect for the countries you visit is so nice

[@999mrkhaled]

I just love the way embrace every one religion and culture positive thinking

[@taz_kempf]

6:10 Nate thinking to himself how much he loves Kara and her love for food, coffee and extra comforts. 🥰

[@jennyx677]

Ramadan is the most beautifull thing u can experience ❤️ i'ts not about starving yourself i'ts about humbling yourself and having a great time with family and friends ❤️

[@b0tterman]

Turkey is one of my fave places. We stayed at an amazing place called Esbeli Evi (a hotel using the caves there.) This was back in the 90s so it was super cheap. Nowadays it's like a 5-star joint and costs a bundle. But we drove to Cappadocia. Was a beautiful drive.

[@burcubugday4809]

I love to see your point of view of Nevsehir - Kapadokya. It's my parents' hometown and I try to visit every year (I live in the Netherlands). Ofcourse we have seen the popular places to visit, but seeing this video and the kapadokya video of you really made me happy, since I have been following you and have watched most of your videos for years now. Thank you

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I know the feeling, went to the wrong airport recently in Paris. Howdy from Goreme, Cappadocia. ✌

[@jamiekayjacob7979]

Every place you go to is a new adventure! I love your channel so much! Much love from the Philippines. 💕

[@sherrieandchris4773]

Turkey looks great, and love your camera work & editing. Working our way through your past videos as well, makes us want to travel & record so much more than we have. ☺

[@carlclifford64]

If you are ever in Malaysia during Ramadan, you should go to upmarket hotels for Iftar. The buffets are amazing and very well priced. The food during Eid is even more amazing. Many Malaysian put on weight during Ramadan.

[@UnboxthingID]

Nice video.. I love traveling to Turkey eapecially road trip to Cappadocia.

[@anitascarr7982]

Wow! Cappadocia is stunning and that pension looked so awesome! On my bucket list now!

[@starrcrissy7220]

Cappadocia!!!!!!!! Wow! Thanks for visiting and sharing!

[@lowridinpacker]

I just have to tell you what an awesome video that was. You kept the story flowing and really kept my interest. The part about the end of Ramadan was really well done. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures.

[@KaraandNate]

Aww well thanks!!! We are happy to hear that ❤️

[@scottiehall8695]

Gosh, I love it when "Kara and Nate just uploaded a video" shows up in my email! Thanks, y'all!

[@skepta84]

Great video guys, loved how you kept it chill with each other in the face of adversity 😁🙏🏽

[@ohitsROME]

Omg I definitely wanna visit Turkey and experience Ramadan, love the sense of community as everyone enjoys their first meal of the day together! And omg, that cave!! 🙌🙌

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

ohitsROME 👏👏👏

[@jojo-fu4xh]

12:07 women once again forced to eat separately. Islam is disgusting.

[@culpantan645]

Benjamin Wilson oh my god what a prejudice person you are.... They might come as a group of women set their table all together .... you do not have knowledge but have opinions. I am sick and Tired people like you. And I can clearly see how disgusting person you are upon yr comment. Are trump voter or what

[@aslan40400]

Benjamin Wilson what’s truly disgusting is the way you prejudice ppl. Is that all what you’re waiting to see in this video!??

[@97dsmbishi]

Culpan...you took the words right out of my mouth! People are free to eat with who they please....some ppl are just so ignorant!

[@TravelwithTommy]

Cappadocia is my fav place in Turkey, love those caves. Thank you so much for taking us along Kara & Nate. Gorgeous video.

[@ourbigadventure]

I absolutely love how you edit your videos! This one has been my favorite edit so far!

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@Asta-wl8jz]

As a geologist I must say....that is the coolest thing I've ever seen! GREAT video!

[@KaraandNate]

Ah I bet it’s a geologist’s playground!!!

[@roxanamonsef8053]

Kara and Nate habsns

[@debbiesanderson9466]

It must take a lot of restraint not to overeat when you go on long flights with lovely lounges.... wtg Kara on your fasting. Thanks for great vlogs x

[@praisegod3768]

What fun! I'm living/traveling vicariously through this fun video!

[@robertgarza3493]

Cappadocia is a magical place in Turkey... 🇹🇷

[@edsy174ornek]

Thank you so much Kara and Nate for the hotel advice in Istanbul otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to find my hotel. Thanks!!

[@falonmichalczyk9104]

I've never been this early!! You guys are wonderful! Talk about relationship goals 😂 how do you put up with one another in hotels all the time.

[@antiochianius]

Hi from TURKEY and i love your vlog i wish you spent good time.

[@benec5816]

Oh thank goodness you left the room early and if you hadn't had trouble you would have heaps of time to sit and relax in the lounge instead of rushing. You did not have a good day with the bag breaking as well well at least you got where you wanted to be and great accommodation so have a great day flying tomorrow stay safe see ya

[@ES-ge7bb]

I just love all the interesting and unusual places you two travel to. So enjoyable and eye-opening. Thank you for sharing.

[@babybird5810]

I’m so glad to see people who visit the country that my mom came from and that your experiencing a lot of the culture. I remember when I went to Kapadokya whit my mom brother cousin and grandpa and on of the thing that I was very fortunate to do was to was in the valley area that they made there home in and we (I was the one who wanted to do it) got to clime in one of the homes we didn’t have a guide but a close friend of my grandpa’s who led us on the trail😁 one of my most favorite places I went on when we were in Turkey.

[@patrickk2495]

Id binge watched your whole channel a while ago and love to see how you both evolve as a couple and seeing these amazing places. Im 21 and still young and someday want to do what you do and just see the world. You are my inspiration for wanting to travel more plus love all your food talks because I love trying new things myself. Much love and support from Nova Scotia, Canada!

[@aslan40400]

I travel to Turkey 🇹🇷 every year, never fed up. Every single place you visit, you find something special. No worries about transportation there. Ramadan is my favorite time to visit. I love the the way ppl of different nationalities and social classes gather all around one table to have a simple meal. 👍🏻

[@barbalsalazar8019]

That is the beauty.

[@quyenle74]

Anonymous ME is that safe to visit that place . I mean Cappadocia. I concern sth like islam or ISIS , is that safe there??

[@gizlikullanc7037]

Thanks 😘(I am from Turkey Agri city

[@shasaaprilia6177]

Quyen Le seriously???? Are you afraid of Islam?? Oh my God I don’t believe it 🙄. Are you living under the rocks???

[@DD-fe2xw]

@@quyenle74 get some education before asking ignorant question. By the way there is islam in Turkey just to scare you.. boo

[@togrulguliyev4164]

You are one of the cutest couples out there. Keep it up, guys.

[@davisurdaneta1426]

Omg! I am glad i came across with this vlog. I am going to the same route but hopefully minus that mistake. would have been nightmare for me because I have to catch a very early flight to Cappadocia. Where did you guys booked the shuttle pick-up at the airport? Awesome vlog though. Cheers!

[@Bonniebonbonnn]

6:08 is the cutest moment 😭 they’re so cute

[@plentypeas]

Just found your channel about a week ago and have been binging ever since. You two are just such a pleasure to watch!

[@KaraandNate]

Aww thanks! ❤️😁

[@some_20s_guy]

Really great vlogs !! Enjoyed to see you guys back in action😍

[@MissFortune42]

Kara- my mom and I also share your love of cannons! When y’all go back to Italy next you’ll have to do Rome again. There’s a cannon on a hill that goes off every day and you can be right up next to it and see the whole ceremony for free! I believe it’s the Cannon of Gianicolo.

[@suziclark4244]

I was lucky enough to be in Sarajevo at the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) a few years ago and it was one of the coolest travel experiences I've ever had! They also shot off a cannon, although the celebration definitely wasn't as big as the one you saw. And people were SO welcoming and friendly and a local guy even offered me some food to share. Glad you got to experience it, can't wait for the hot air balloon ride!

[@smartsly1]

11:33 "please do not panic" 😊

[@sevgiyanar6277]

😁

[@smartsly1]

@@sevgiyanar6277 😁

[@realbadgolfer711]

Travel pro tip Nate. Get a couple bungee cords for just such backpack problems. Also great for clothsline, privacy curtain, tie downs etc... Cheap and easy carry item.

[@kathrynblodgett1969]

I've seen Cappadocia on the Discovery and History channels, and it looks fascinating. I hope you get to tell us some history stories, it's an amazing place.

[@kaylacooper8677]

I love all of your videos!!! Thank you for the hours of knowledge and entertainment! You two are amazing! P.S Where do you get all of your clothes, Kara?! ♥️

[@LeoFtravels]

I'm going in September. Can't wait, great video guys.

[@aseelkhulaqi4911]

Leo F yoooo me to lol September 5th🤣

[@LeoFtravels]

@@aseelkhulaqi4911 nice, Sep 14th lol

[@danielfeyzollahi6448]

I have literally watched every single video from the start, I just love yous and your videos❤️❤️❤️

[@KaraandNate]

Aww thank you! :)

[@skidoojb99]

Your Turkey video's are making me want to go back. We did a similar trip to what you guys are doing 5 years ago. We are watching with our kids and they now keep asking when they can go. Your videos have become our nightly viewing, they are fantastic. Happy travels!!

[@KaraandNate]

That's so sweet! Glad y'all enjoy them 😀

[@chelseywatkins7942]

You guys!!!!! I’m watching this vid in an airport... taking my first flight in ten years!!! I’m so excited to be traveling again! You two totally inspired me to go on a adventure. After all these years letting my fear of traveling get the best of me, I’m taking on my fear today! 💜💜💜

[@KaraandNate]

WOOHOO go girl!!! So happy to hear that!!!❤🌎😁

[@alsazlyahmed6699]

Welcome to Egypt I am from Luxor

[@chelseywatkins7942]

Kara and Nate Aaaannnnd... guess who got the only empty middle seat next to them?!? Wahoo!

[@bethmoody6174]

Chelsey Watkins Hope you have a wonderful time on this long awaited adventure!!! 👍👍👍

[@estherchucha]

Wowie! 😊 So happy for you 😊 Have a great time! 😊

[@katie.maree8]

It's unreal how much you guys improve each time!

[@noppanonarthan124]

Turkey is beautiful country!

[@monovision566]

"There's not a very good view because we're inside of a rock."

[@TimezoneJunkies]

We had exactly the same reaction arriving in Cappadocia, it really is just like another planet! We were also there during Ramadan but just a little later than you. We posted our video on it just a few weeks ago. Pretty impressive save to make it to the airport considering your journey to get there ahah! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your next video on the most surreal and magical place we have ever visited!

[@KaraandNate]

Ah just missed each other!

[@this_is_edwina]

Omg i was in istanbul and cappadocia during Ramadan too! I wish i could meet you guys! Turkey is really awesome and Cappadocia is amazing! The people also really friendly

[@iamCoachEddie]

I literally laughed out loud when Kara lip-syncs the airline stewardess. Love Y'all

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Reg the back pack. Mine is stuffed too, but I do not have the zipper type from side to side, but the open close on top, so it does not fall out.

[@daveh1247]

Thanks for another great video. I can't help referring to you as Kate and Nara, sorry. I really enjoy your work, keep it up 😊

[@bungabening3530]

I just watched your video and noticed that you stayed in the same cave/fairy chimney room in Goreme that I booked three days ago. Room 105.

[@janetlewis7457]

Kara I loved the hat. Looks good. You both are just beautiful people. Keep up the good work.

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you! ❤️

[@28tlh]

Oh my goodness! I almost spit out my mouth full of coffee when Kara was lip sinking to the airline overhead announcement LOL! Great video as usual, always love the realizism (sp?) broken zippers, goofs and wrong bus. To me it makes it so much more “real life”. I am unable to travel myself, but with you, Flying the Nest, The Endless Adventure and the Awayaway; I have a fantastic private guided tours. Much love and continued safe travels from Springfield IL 🇺🇸 ❤️❤️

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Tammy Humphreys I love the “real life” of this vlog too! It’s my fav parts of Kara & Nate’s travels!

[@kristywarner8325]

Cappadocia is now on my bucket list. Thank you!!! 😉

[@ashishbijwe24]

9:35 and Fred would say, Yaa-Baa-Daa-Baa-Doo, sooooo awesome

[@babytrk927]

That street y’all were walking on leaving the Blue Mosque looks so cute with the twinkle lights! Was that a market?

[@mohitarorasocool]

It's the Sultanahmet area. The lights are not always there. Must be there because of Ramadan. But the area is always bustling with tourists, even in nights when the mosques are closed.

[@milliyetci5672]

it's bec of Ramadan (Islamic Holy Month)...

[@BackDownSouth]

Video!!!! - I'm planning my summer trip and I'm thinking Bangkok again (just because its awesome), but I am investigating the Balkan Rail Pass too. Pretty economical way to get around for a foreign traveler and I can hit about 7 or so Baltic countries for the month with unlimited travel for ten 24 hour periods. Turkey, Greece, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, etc...Now thinking about Istanbul .....Decisions decisions.....

[@TheAmeris]

what an amazing attitude to have when things go wrong... Something I need to make a note of for myself! Its all parts of travel! Awesome videos! Following your footsteps ;)

[@alexonthego6452]

Omg Nate you pronounce Cappadocia in the wrong way 😂😂😂but so lovely!

[@tubagok5619]

I know that it's been long time since you've left Turkey BUT if you ever happen to come back again try to travel through the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey to swim in the most amazing turquoise seas and see all the natural beauties of Turkey and antique cities of Roman Empire such as Ephesus, Pergamon, Myra and Hierapolis. (Another time you can even consider travelling to the southeast part of Turkey which is the cradle of civilization. You wouldn't believe what you've missed after you've seen it. And I am not even talking about the AMAZING food that you can eat there.) Cheers! :)

[@KaraandNate]

We would absolutely love to do that!!!

[@starrcrissy7220]

Sounds AWESOME!!!

[@97dsmbishi]

Evvvvvvvvvvvvet! I will never stop praising how wonderful Izmir is!!!

[@97dsmbishi]

This is what Kara & Nate wrote on my comment: So glad y'all are enjoying our vids! Thanks for sharing :) We did fly to Izmir to rent a car to drive to Ephesus :) So looks like they made it to the Selcuk area for sure. Efes is really a marvel :)

[@TheCraigaberdeen]

I just got back home from Turkey yesterday after 3 weeks, travelled to Antalya, Cirali, Gelemis, Kas, Fethiye, and ended up in beautiful Dalyan over looking the rock tombs, visited Kaunos and the stunning Iztuzu Beach.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Loving the AirBnB! How amazingly cute!

[@KaraandNate]

Wasn’t it?! And the hosts were a precious German couple who basically traveled there a while back and never left 😂

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Kara and Nate I need to go!

[@ariacaspian2932]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Cappadocia! We went there twice when lived in Turkey and the hot air balloon ride was AMAZING!

[@MinMin-kv3rv]

for some reason I just felt like at home in Turkey. Just can't explain it. Maybe my past life was in Turkey 😂

[@CP-qn1mn]

There is a place outside of Santa Fe NM called tent rocks it looks a lot like the rock formations in Cappadocia. Plus Santa Fe is a fantastic place to visit.

[@AlexFung93]

Hey guys! New sub here and started watching you guys just recently! Love your energy and your content!

[@littlemochef]

I love your travel videos! You guys have such a positive attitude. Hey Nate, what shuttle did you book from Kayseri airport to the air bnb? I’m considering coming out there next year.

[@nenejones9583]

I really love u guys! I get to live my travel dreams through u both. I'm super happy u guys are on KZbin!!💞💞💞

[@starrcrissy7220]

Nene Jones - You and me both girl!! Im so happy I stumbled across their channel a few years ago!

[@Lizetteworldtravels]

How do you both decide what places to visit? Do you both always want to see the same places or is a one pick one city and the other pick another? You guys make me want to visit Turkey 🇹🇷 😊

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Lizette Great question!

[@97dsmbishi]

[PAUSE LIFE] The HAVAS bus lines are the best...really pleased you guys got to experience the 1st day of Ramadan, it's really a sight to see is it not!? I have shared your Turkish adventures with all my Turkish friends. All of which thank you for sharing your positive vibes & love about their country! ...we all wished you could have made it to Izmir though.

[@KaraandNate]

So glad y'all are enjoying our vids! Thanks for sharing :) We did fly to Izmir to rent a car to drive to Ephesus :)

[@97dsmbishi]

Oh I hope there's some sweet vlogging action coming up soon ;)

[@silviareusch6359]

A great and interesting vlog as always!!!

[@TheDAExperience]

Those Cave houses are amazing.

[@starz1764]

Amazing kara and nate..as always!!!love from india...

[@krasnoyarsk512]

Loved this hahaha you were there when I was there.. I would've taken you on a great tour :)

[@LordFantasthick]

Maybe you should get a smal military type bagpack, they usually have strapes that take the preasure away from the ziplock, because everything in your bag is pulling on the ziplock.

[@enelef6318]

Haha. We had the same situation with you. We went to the new airport, luckily we reach on time. Had so much stress that time.

[@caromir3277]

Hope y’all come back to Istanbul soon! 🤗

[@mikebalfe4081]

You two never fail to cheer us up. We are lucky to travel quite a lot but haven't been away since June, off to Turkey in a few weeks and the last couple of vlogs have got us excited. Keep up the good work. X

[@KaraandNate]

Aww awesome! Enjoy Turkey!!!❤️

[@selinawilson2872]

Seat trick worked like a charm!

[@redlife1176]

I'm not trying to hit on kara or anything but she has the most amazing smile........ and all you have to do is give her coffee to see it.....lol

[@gpk7683]

How could anyone not love you. Thanks for bringing something wonderful into my life

[@ddmmunday]

Who are the people who dislike this video 🙄. Great video again guys !!

[@KaraandNate]

😉❤️

[@naren2k6]

After watching your experience, I think Uber would have been a better bet for the two of you, dont think the lengthy trip to the low cost airlines airport via bus is worth it. Great video.

[@seannarenee9116]

You should see Cappadocia when it snows!! The caves are beautiful!!

[@Dreamtheory618]

"There's not a very good view because we're inside of a rock" possibly the best reasoning I've ever heard on KZbin XD

[@B5istheone]

I love the music you chose this episode!

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you😁

[@lachlanclarke-lowe8088]

I just noticed all of your bags in the background when your filming ahaha

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Those rooftop deck views = GORGEOUS!

[@212melc]

I literally gasped at Cappadocia, what a surreal place!

[@heathershobe3694]

Wow, those fairy chimneys are super cool! I’ve never seen anything like that before! Excited to hear how y’all sleep:) Can’t wait for the hot air balloon footage🤗 Stay you 😘