THE VERY BEST OF ISTANBUL

[@phillipcarter8045]

How sweet a man giving another man a flower 🌹 🌸🌺🌷….

[@fusunseely9925]

I said the same thing

[@ranipool6341]

Fantastic you tube channel. But why always!! the reference to the (not) availability of alcohol / bars???

[@muslimresponse103]

@@ranipool6341 because english people his age love to drink alcohol and his audience is probably older english people too!

[@mickandtrudie]

Actually a lot of my audience are Turks living all around the world and most of them like to drink alcohol too

[@muslimresponse103]

@@mickandtrudie my Albanian grandfather also loves to drink raki everyday, except during Ramadan but like him I doubt turks his and your age are watching youtube videos. whereas English people your age I’m sure are watching youtube videos because they are more tech savvy but I doubt many young turks are watching these videos to be honest but I might be wrong. either way, the younger generation of turks are more religious and will not be drinking alcohol, even English and American younger generations are not into alcohol so much like previous generations and the BBC just reported that now more Americans smoke marijuana than drink alcohol. in the UK literally dozens of pubs close every week according to local media and government statistics. still I was just trying to be friendly, didn’t mean anything by my initial comment!

[@mesutozsen903]

Mick Amca Hoşgeldin Sen Bir Tanesin Eline Emeğine Sağlık Bu Güzel Vlog Ve Video İçin Kolay Gelsin Hayırlı İşler Bol Bereketli Kazançların Olsun👍👍👍👍

[@ercanbanka5377]

bu ne samimiyet

[@daadirabbi]

I have had the privilege of visiting Turkey on eight separate occasions, with my most recent visit occurring in February of this year. I find the country to be exceptionally captivating and alluring.

[@tarikdemirezen4203]

Mick amca İstanbul u şimdiye kadar senin gibi güzel anlatan ve tanıtan başka biri olmadı..Ağzına sağlık,teşekkürler.

[@Woljap007]

Your videos about Türkiye are the best on KZbin… keep up the good work!!

[@RyanandSaz-TravelLife]

Agree! Hope my video next month does it justice!

[@jimakcelik6486]

Thank you for showing us Blue Mosque I was raised mad a Muslim Turk living in the state for 34 years I’m not that religious but seeing blue Mosque in your video made me extremely emotional gave me a piece ❤ Thank you again ❤

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

Όπως αισθάνομαστε οι Έλληνες Βλέποντας την ΑΓΙΑ ΣΟΦΙΑ...

[@RyanandSaz-TravelLife]

Great video wasn’t it! Can’t wait to visit the blue mosque next month!

[@alkara21]

Çok güzel bir sunum ve tanıtım olmuş. Görüntüler de güzel. Huzur veriyor izlerken. Tebrikler.

[@anlerden4851]

I love you both and Istanbul so much Dear Uncle Mick and Dear Trudie.🥰😍🤗🙏

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

Dear Trudie & Mick, I am very happy and satisfied with this video, I have NEVER been to Istanbul and I definitely want to visit it once in my life. Thank you for these beautiful images and information about Istanbul.

[@isanam7512]

When you come find me i will be guide you 🎉

[@RyanandSaz-TravelLife]

We are heading to Istanbul next month and can’t wait to vlog there.

[@guyjackson1763]

Thanks for another inspiring (me to visit again) video. I was first in Istanbul aged 17 in 1972. I stayed in a basement dorm room at the Hotel Gungar almost next door to the Pudding Shop and ate my two meals a day at Lokanta’s frequented by porters from the Grand Bazaar. My daily budget was £1 - 20p for the bed, 20p for each of two meals, 20p for a beer and 20p for cigarettes. I don’t smoke or drink now, so would be even cheaper! That first visit to Istanbul gave me a life-long love of Turkish (and more generally Middles Eastern) food. I live in Thailand now and visit Turkey form time to time with my family - and eat excellent Turkish food whenever I go into Bangkok. Looking forward to the next in your Istanbul series...

[@christinawilks4666]

Visited and worked in Istanbul over the years and this is one of the best, uptodate intros. A real pleasure to watch.

[@junoharpoon]

We miss you Trudie! Thanks Mick for showing us the beauty of Istanbul and its people. I miss it terribly.

[@detectivedoubleo7787]

Istanbul is the most beautiful historic city in the world. You will never have enough of it, and you will find yourself visiting again and again.

[@mickandtrudie]

Yes this week 🤠🤣

[@theguy4355]

Me again. Im South African. I will be visiting my daughter , son-in-law and one n half year granddaughter in Izmir 24th this month. Just love the country

[@bm_wuratli6883]

are u turk afrika from izmir?* i k,ow there alot afrika turk,but never seen them only YT im so proud of them my ppl i love LUL

[@theguy4355]

@@bm_wuratli6883 im South African living in South Africa. my daughter married a Turkish guy who worked in South Africa for 7 years. He was born in Izmir and his parents lives there. So he and my daughter moved to his home town Izmir 3 years ago. He my son-in-law ( my son) is the best and most kind hearted person iv ever met. His parents and brother are exactly the same. Turkiye people are so kind, i just love the country

[@ercanbanka5377]

@@bm_wuratli6883 what is an africa turk , please ......

[@bm_wuratli6883]

@@ercanbanka5377 u should know normaly they are the descendance from esclave or warrior some are stayed here in turk but originaly afrika* that it*

[@emreozkaya4279]

You are a channel that introduces the real Istanbul and Türkiye. Thank you for telling and introducing us in the right way.

[@mickandtrudie]

Thank you for understanding 🤠

[@zafer150211]

that flower exchange is very kind and gentle

[@anneivan1518]

Thank you Mick - I have just returned to Australia from my 18 days in Turkiye - WOW, what an amazing holiday- I travelled on a private tour with 9 of us & we travelled most of Turkiye we didn't spend as much time in Istanbul as I would have liked but I will be back to explore more of this amazing country. Oh and I forgot to mention the food - loved everything I discovered Manti and Ayran 🤷‍♀️❤🤗🌝🇦🇺

[@mickandtrudie]

Next time try Şalgam suyu

[@pashha27]

@@mickandtrudie Şalgam suyu ? At first drink you will say : bleeeeeeeeeeee , secound try : mmm not that bad . third and after : Dont have more ? :))) By the way : drink it very cold and spicy.

[@taasny1]

İstanbul'un en güzel yanlarını gösteren bu harika videoyu izlemek büyük bir keyifti! Mick ve Trudie, emeğinize sağlık. Kanalınızı büyük bir ilgiyle takip ediyoruz ve devamını sabırsızlıkla bekliyoruz. Başarılarınızın devamını dilerim!

[@ouyeht]

Bugün 29 Mayıs, atamız Fatih Sultan Mehmed'i, şehitlerimizi fethin 571. yıl dönümünde rahmetle, minnetle yad ediyoruz...

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Istanbul is one of my bucket list.🌷🌷

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Thank you so much for this! I Love Istanbul, been there Twice, both European and Asian sides. I can’t talk highly enough about Türkiye and Turkish people, living near Haringey London since many years I know so many, and it was wonderful to finally get to visit their country the last couple of years! Cheers 🍺🍺

[@tavanaturkey]

Istanbul, Turkey is a must-visit!

[@AksarayMerkez-zl3vg]

Thank you for your amazing videos about Istanbul and other interesting cities in Turkey. You are completely fall in love with Türkiye.❤

[@michaeltomaszek1307]

I was there... Bought lot of gold, later Syria & Lebanon. Aspendos in Turkey (and Instanbul of course). Lebanon, means Beirut and Side/Baalbek... Beautiful places (1974)

[@almeer20]

The most beautiful city in the world. Number 1

[@turkishpashabey]

Istanbul is lovely, thanks for showing us around!

[@ahmedmudassar1404]

First viewer here , great fan of yours .

[@mickandtrudie]

Deserves a 🙌🙋‍♀️🤠

[@azizamjoojoo3054]

I finally met the man. It was at the Adonis Bistro Cafe Bar in Fethiye tonight. I have been following Mick for over a year and appreciate his input on the country of Turkey. Well done sir and keep up the good work.

[@mickandtrudie]

Nice to meet you too 🤠👍

[@s.tancaglar3806]

Excellent job for giving the right information about when the city was named Istanbul. This wrong information has been going around forever (even by the well-known TV channels, universities and institutions), that the city was conquered and renamed in 1453 by the Ottomans. In fact the city was mainly called "Konstantiniye" by the Ottomans until it was finally renamed in the era of Republic of Turkey in 1930 (as you mentioned). Etymology of the name "Istanbul" is another story. Great job guys...

[@mickandtrudie]

Thank you for restoring my confidence in Wikipedia which I use a lot for information, From what I’ve read the name Istanbul was originally a derivative of what the Greeks called Constantinople, maybe you could confirm that 🤠🙏

[@s.tancaglar3806]

@@mickandtrudie Etymologicaly speaking the name Istanbul is derived from the Classical Greek phrase "eis ten polin" or " stin poli" which can be translated as "to the City". Constantinople was considered as "the city" especially during the Eastern Roman era. The name Istanbul is the Turkified version of this old phrase so to say. There were other names used to refer the city in the Ottoman era which were also derived from the same phrase as Islambol, Istambol etc. However "Konstantiniye" was the official name of the city.

[@mr.philologist]

You are the best uncle Mick 🤗

[@normanwandsworth]

What a fantastic film. Well done Mick. I had a great holiday in Istanbul in June 2023. You reminded me of all the great sites of there. Absolutely loved seeing the Topkapi Palace. ❤️

[@briandillon9503]

What a brilliant video. I've visited Turkey over one hundred times and Istanbul is my favorite city. This video is so well put together. Many thank to Mick & Trudie.

[@ASBlondontravel]

Amazing video I love Turkey thank you for the information you have provided awesome 👍😎❤

[@Atilla-m9i]

Mick Amca your Turkish accent is great. You sound naturally Turkish.

[@Akin_Cakin]

A country could not be introduced better with all its details... Thank you very much Mick for introducing Türkiye and the Turks to us :)

[@CHCNETWORK]

Mick and Trudie - best travel guides on KZbin. Bless you both

[@CB-vg1wq]

Thank You for this wonderful tour of Istanbul. I was there in 1994. I really enjoyed the city and the people.

[@cemalbasaran2648]

As always, an excellent video.

[@rashidahmd.rasheed8184]

To be honest, this is the video that I've been looking forward the most from you for long. It's my favourite city of all! Thank you so much! Keep on travelling and sharing your wonderful experiences with us!

[@mrsporty9669]

Istanbul, world capital

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΟΥΣΑ, Η ΠΟΛΗ ΤΩΝ ΠΟΛΕΩΝ.... ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΎΠΟΛΗ.. (ΕΛΛΑΔΑΑΑΑ) ❤ ❤ ❤ ΑΠΟ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΊΚΗ ΤΗΝ Συνβασιλευουσα, και Πρωτεύουσα της μίας και μοναδικής ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑΣ καλό καλοκαίρι...

[@lanamay198]

Amazing Istanbul. I have been there once but didn’t see all those places shown in the video. The Pera Hotel is a stunning place, thank you for showing it to us. The most impressive Hotel I have ever seen in any video. Even the Ritz Hotel in London didn’t impress me that much. It’s so beautiful and authentic. It is a masterpiece ❤

[@RalphCamilo]

Thank you for sharing this breath taking touristic experience.

[@kabartikami]

Interesting sharing. how beautiful this city is...👍

[@msgcarsales]

Hello Mick and Trudie,I've been following your KZbin videos about my home country, Turkiye. I truly appreciate you showing both the positive and negative aspects. For anyone considering a visit, please note that many things have changed, but I still firmly believe that our country is a diverse and cosmopolitan place. I am proud to have been born here. Thank you for the videos, and please continue sharing them.

[@BonnieRock-iw3ck]

This was wonderful. Thank you!

[@SunshineCoastRealEstate]

We've missed you. Good to have you back M and T 😊

[@TerevezdenZaddan]

Excellent.! 👍👏I stand by my original comment which I posted a year or two years ago " you and Trudie deserve to be granted urgently an honarary citizenship by turkish government or tourism and culture ministery for your outstanding presentations about Türkiye " I am very proud of you and I am very greatful to you as a turkish citizen.! Iyi ki varsiniz.! ❤🙏

[@lotteyildiz6023]

Kesinlikle🎉

[@ercanbanka5377]

wtf who are you to talk like this , Turkish citizenship is not a bubble gum you can buy at a kiosk , we don't know who these people are , just because they made a nice video about istanbul doesn't mean you have to give them citizenship , especially not to british people our historical enemies .

[@yelenakocheleva382]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Interesting. Lots of history. Send hello to your wife from Seattle USA 🇺🇸. Enjoy your life in Turkey 🇹🇷.

[@jamesmuddiman8374]

Was wondering where you were, so good to see your vids again 😊

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Thanks Mike for taking us on a grand tour of Istanbul 👍🏼 good video great work must have cost you 😅 it ain't cheap 😂 Hope Trudi is ok 🙏🌹🇬🇧

[@ahmetalkn2073]

Mick amca ,thank you very much for yet another great video about our country. Ellerine sağlık.

[@michaelrobinson6074]

Great to have you back another great video look forward to rest of serious

[@celltech2675]

When the King is showing, we should all benefit ! Welcome back sir Mick.

[@Alpercan25]

Türkçe konuşmanız çok güzel aynı zamanda videonuzda İstanbuldan selamlar.

[@onercelebi5181]

I just can’t get enough of your lovely videos. Thank you Uncle Mick.

[@dawnmariemitchell9983]

Thank you, thank you thank you for this video. I had gone on an escorted tour in 2011 just before I met my husband. I have wanted to return for several years and we plan on returning in spring 2025 after he retires from work this year. We want to spend several weeks there exploring on our own, so your videos are very helpful along with the Turkish language lessons 😊

[@musumeronshakusdiary]

Thankyou for your lovely video, we will use these to plan our own trip

[@basfludi]

Comprehensive, peaceful and warm. Can't stop watching until the end. Thank you.

[@suzziesue1]

My fav place Istanbul……. My most visited place is Taksim and stayed many times in the Marmara Taksim, pera & Şişli ….. looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@jason7741]

Fantastic video Mick, makes me want to go back as you showed me a lot of new places and places we missed.

[@delaramserajuddin370]

I miss Istanbul ❤ think you so much to sharing with us ❤

[@2Travelis2Live]

I always enjoy your videos. The insider tips are appreciated.

[@durrahfatiha5303]

Thank you for this marvellous video. I miss Istanbul so much. This video has made me want to plan my next visit to Istanbul.

[@mohammadazeemkarim2835]

Hello sir Thanks a lot, very very interesting and informative video. Very well presented. Have a safe tour of Istanbul. Thanks

[@tangomike01]

Another great video, we have missed your vids.

[@nelliecharles5153]

Thanks for the information great motivation for traveling on my bucket list❤

[@timurhan7425]

Mick amca sagol Türkiyeyi güzel tanittigin icin. Emegine saglik

[@huseyincembaykan1289]

Perfect video showing different aspects of İstanbul compared to other youtube makers with amazing and colourful photos. Thank you. Looking forward for the next vlogs of hidden treasures of İstanbul.

[@axo35265]

Coming to Fethiye for a whole month in October

[@ZaibNMalik]

Ohhh I'm so jealous!!

[@mariadange06]

I first visited Istanbul in approx '87, certainly ate at The Pudding Shop... Thanks for the updated and modernised tour 🙏

[@hakanyigityolalan]

"Next time bring your horse"... I guess it was a reference to your hat. 😄Classy video, enjoyed watching it.

[@jupiterdensonrakiilkbufe2714]

Thank you for describing our country in such a beautiful way (:

[@Pete_VanLife_At_Last]

Mick outstanding vid thank you keep um coming please

[@roufidas168]

love this video so much! first time watching an Istanbul video and I don't get bored haha

[@mickandtrudie]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

The vlog is amazing the places the view thanks 😊 mick amca this was one of the best 👌

[@ronnieskirving9492]

Superb city mick I've never been yet we go to hisaronu but want to go to Istanbul in the winter time magic place so vast and beautiful so grand thank you for another great travels have a greatness time 😊

[@4252applebee]

Mick this was one of your finest well thought out of episodes-I missed a lot on my last trip to Istanbul will try to make up for it when I travel back to Istanbul next September!

[@sunny_california2073]

One of the best videos of Istanbul that I have ever seen, thank you

[@halimahqalbu]

Wowww beautiful city

[@yutubis]

Absolutely first class video Mick, undisputedly the best man to show us around Istanbul and Türkiye, you deserve an honorary Turkish golden passport 😉

[@Yangtzeuk]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your vlogs. Your content is beautifully crafted, informative, and engaging. Your love for Turkey and the detailed presentations make your videos feel like captivating documentaries. Trudie ❤ Mick.

[@farooqkhan1149]

Thanks for sharing Mick ❤❤Trudie many thanks. We will be visiting Istanbul one day Insha Allah.

[@HulyaDemir-e6c]

İstanbul çok büyük bi okadarda kalabalık bir şehir ayağınıza emeğinize sağlık güzel İstanbulu bize gezdirdiğin için teşekkürler turidi nerde göremedim 😊

[@atay68]

Great video Mick. I love your Turkish btw. Good on you for actually making an effort to communicate in the local lingo. Keep up the good work 😉🇹🇷👍🏼

[@susanficek1245]

Love Istanbul and Princess islands !

[@sharlenejames1118]

So great Mick! Love your episodes! You’re a natural! Missed Trudie and look firsts to seeing her next time! ♥️

[@kaja6233]

Very nice video...istanbul like cairo with European influence...blend of east and west...history and modern...Asia and Europe

[@AlpT0]

Amazing video, Thanks a lot :)

[@DavutGulmez-ph8hx]

İyi yayınlar dilerim

[@iffyrafiq6074]

Good Evening Mick, I have missed your videos as it's been a little while. Your videos are always beautiful to watch & thank you once again.

[@shakilasaidi7057]

تشكر كاكا مك و برنامه تان عالي بود هميش منتظر برنامه اين ميباشم موفق باشي همراي خانمت

[@themissionproductions2336]

Good one. I've been to Istanbul 7 times already but have never heard of the Pera Palace hotel. I might have seen it tho in a Turkish TV series.

[@falahalmatar5060]

Nice trip Thank you for sharing 🌷

[@direnius]

Such a lovely video on Istanbul. I've lived here for 20 years and you made me fall in love with the city again. Just a small note; the Orient Express was never banned in Turkey, the Midnight Express was banned. :)

[@mickandtrudie]

@@direnius 🤣🤣🤠🙈yes

[@rashidahmd.rasheed8184]

"People were right when they say there is no other place on earth as beautiful looking as Istanbul." - Chateaubriand, French writer, politician and historian.

[@Sairama1926]

Your commentary is so smooth, soothing and just at the right pace that I can go on listening to you for ever. Thanks🙏

[@beatrixp447]

Thanks, Mick! I love Istanbul and am going back for a third time this year. Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to the next video!

[@loccusloccus5315]

Beautiful video! Two remarks in regards to the metro system. At 25:28 you mentioned that the Marmaray takes you from Sirkeci to Kadikoy. That is not entirely true, as a transfer to the M4 metro is required to reach Kadikoy. Speaking of the M4, the noise level on that specific line is between 80 to 90 decibels, which is the highest in the entire system. It has nothing to do with the speed of the line (max. 80km/h metro standard), but is rather attributed to the Spanish manufactured CAF trains, in combination with insufficient track alignment. The preceding and succeeding lines don't have these noise issues.

[@mickandtrudie]

Yes your right I did get it Right from the airport 🙈 ayrılık çeşmesi

[@brasni1]

Thank you for an excellent presentation. But it will be nice to see Trudie again in the next video.

[@fusunseely9925]

Great video 😮Mick thank you. I miss my birth city. I would definitely check out Perla Palace looks so intriging. I remember the Blue mosque. Say Hi to Trudie will be looking forward to seeing her too. You look great Mick stay well.