The Secrets and Hidden Gems of Istanbul 🇹🇷

Shot on: November 20-21, 2023
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
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About this Istanbul vlog:
In this vlog, I set out to see some of the secrets and hidden gems of Istanbul, Türkiye. I spent a month in the largest Turkish city and had such an amazing time. Thanks to my research and fans reaching out in the comments and on Instagram, I was able to see Istanbul off the beaten path. Some of the unique sights in Istanbul that I was able to see include:
- The Museum of Innocence
- Tombili
- Yeni Valide Mosque
- Maiden’s tower
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Galata Bridge
- Nakkaş Carpet Shop
- Nakilbent Cistern
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Walls of Constantinople
- Pierre Loti Hill
While exploring Istanbul’s secret spots, I got to eat some Turkish cuisine. I had Kuzu at Dürümzade, which was visited by Anthony Bourdain. I also ran into a lollipop maker in Üsküdar, who sold me a Osmanlı Macunu.
I hope this Türkiye vlog helped you learn about some of Istanbul’s secret treasures. If you plan to take a future trip, you can use this information to explore Istanbul like a local.
About the history of Istanbul:
Istanbul, a city steeped in history, straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its rich past dates back to around 660 BCE when it was founded as Byzantium. In 330 CE, Emperor Constantine the Great made it the capital of the Roman Empire, renaming it Constantinople. This ushered in a period of great wealth and influence, making it a pivotal center of the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years. The city's significance continued in the Middle Ages as it became a focal point of the Crusades.
However, its most transformative moment came in 1453, when the Ottoman Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, conquered Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Renamed Istanbul, it became the capital of the Ottoman Empire, a status it held until 1923. This era endowed the city with a rich architectural and cultural legacy, blending Eastern and Western influences, visible in landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Today, Istanbul is a vibrant metropolis, echoing centuries of diverse cultural and historical influences.
About Istanbul tourism:
Istanbul, a mesmerizing blend of history and culture, is a top destination for travelers worldwide. Straddling Europe and Asia, it offers a unique experience where East meets West. Tourists are captivated by its historical sites, including the majestic Hagia Sophia, the splendid Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. The Bosphorus Strait, offering scenic cruises, divides the city's European and Asian sides. Istanbul's rich culinary scene, ranging from street food to upscale restaurants, is a delight for food enthusiasts. The city's vibrant nightlife, diverse shopping options, and warm hospitality further enhance its appeal, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a rich, cultural experience.
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[@volerai]

The fact that you called it Turkiye and the fact that you put north cyprus in the borders on the first map is amazing. You have won the hearts of many Turks!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha no problem!

[@minasumic2543]

Beautiful video. Thanks

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@minasumic2543 My pleasure!

[@Chloe-hu9tf]

@@TravelLordOnLoc really? shame on you!!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@Chloe-hu9tf It's difficult as an outsider to come into a country and decide their borders and influence. There are a lot of disputed territories, regions and borders in the world that people don't agree with. When I document a country at a specific time in history, I've decided to show the borders and territories that reflect the beliefs of that country at that time.

[@Survivor-rb8zz]

I was study in Istanbul university 2015-2017. My favorite city ever . I wish I could visit next year again . Hello from Norway ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hello! I hope you can come back and visit!

[@OguzhanCe-n8s]

There are not many KZbinrs who show the wonderful historical city of Istanbul from this side, I am impressed with your site, keep it up my friend 🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@Sanguine830]

Thank you for making relaxing and informative videos. We appreciate non-dramatic, non click bait content.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you like them! I am also a fan of videos like that haha

[@rozitasingh1]

Thanks for sharing these gems. Moved a month back and now my weekend itenary is set ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Great! I’m glad you found some useful spots! There are a lot of cool things to see in Istanbul!

[@christineholliday4564]

I've been to Turkiye twice for extended stays from Istanbul to the Hatay region (Antakya & Samandag). I love this great country & her people!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

What was your favorite place?

[@christineholliday4564]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Istanbul truly has so many great places that it'd hard to pick one as a favorite... But, beyond all the popular tourist places... I enjoyed the more personal places... My hotel was family ran & older so it felt more authentic. Plus it had a casual roof top area that was great at night to relax & watch the boats on the water & the Galata tower was just across the water so easily seen at night. Eating a fresh fish sandwich on the water in the same boat that caught the fish that morning. There was a family ran tea/coffee shop close to the aquaduct that typically only allows men, but it was raining so hard we were invited in to get dry & for all most two hours it was pure bliss of Turkish coffee & homemade sweets. At the opposite side of country I stayed a week in Antakya that has all the normal tourist places... saw the waterfall in Defne & the ruins of St. Simeons Monastery close to the Syrian border. End of my trip was spent with my Turkish friends/family in Samandag. I helped cook some Turkish food... Picked olives for 2 solid days in their orchard. So, I did all the tourist things, but more enjoyed the personal aspects of my trip. I plan to go back in the early fall as my Turkish family is still dealing with some issues from the 2 earthquakes. LOL... Told you I couldn't pick just 1 favorite 😂😂 Enjoy your trip & be safe.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@christineholliday4564 Wow thanks for all the insights there! I actually left, but plan to head back next year and check out more places that I missed. Also a lot of the cities are so big there is a lot left to see!

[@christineholliday4564]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Evet. Yes. With so much to see you'll never run out of things to do in Turkiye.

[@Düşünüyorum_öyleyse_yokum]

To be honest your channel deserves much more subs , you are doing great job, keep it going , good luck

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I just started 3-4 months ago so we’ll see what happens in the future! I appreciate it though!

[@nasihasi]

I also ate a wrap at Dürümzade.😋I love Istanbul ❤️In Pera Palace Hotel you can also see the 2nd oldest elevator in Europe😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

That kebab is so good. It’ll be one of the first places I go when I return hahaha

[@Creembiscs]

Precious people like you are interested in Turkish culture. Thanks for the this nice video 💓 Istanbul is truly a beautiful city, im a glad i was born here 💓.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@putriaja4447]

Oh MasyaALLAH

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@nazdni]

actually thank you very much for your research-filled and informative video, tourists usually travel without doing such deep research that you do, I am sure that knowing these infos it becomes even more fascinating to visit a city full of secrets like Istanbul ps: there is a turkish series called "Midnight at the Pera Palace" at netflix, about Agatha Christie lover journalist's while doing research on the agatha accidentally travels back in time to 1919 Istanbul, it's a recommendation from me😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Oh nice! That would be great to watch after being there. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@barbarasestak9085]

Yes Midnight at Pera Palace is great

[@firecracker.]

After your last video, I became a subscriber. You have a unique way of showcasing your findings and you present my native country, Turkiye, in such a positive manner. It is clear that you do intense research before sharing your videos. Your respectful approach certainly won my heart. Thank you for your due diligence 👏👏 🇹🇷 P.S. I read My Name is Red many years ago and I think I'm going to read it again after hearing you bring it up here. Thank you again for all that you do! I can't wait to watch all of your videos.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! I appreciate that! I should reread it too!

[@firecracker.]

@@TravelLordOnLoc curious… Turks are known to be very patriotic. Do get that sense while visiting Turkiye? You travel all over the world and can make comparisons hence my curiosity 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@firecracker. I definitely think so, but remember I got here the day before the 100th anniversary and then spent November 10th in Ankara, which are both very patriotic occasions.

[@afarzad]

Finally, somebody doesn’t talk about food mostly.🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha I try to mix it up. I talk about food sometimes but I know what you mean!

[@sbring00able]

Oh man that kebab place was amazing! I just happened to see the Bourdain picture and figured I had to try it. So good

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah that’s so good. I actually didn’t see the picture the first time but was sitting at the table waiting for the kebab and looked up. Next time I’m in Istanbul I’m heading right there hahaha

[@melihsubasi1]

You are one of the best storytellers I have ever seen. There is research and labor in what you do. This is what it means to visit a city by doing it justice

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for the compliment! I do my best!

[@hadiya2179]

I'm 65 yo. and living outside of Türkiye since when I was 17 yo. I was born in Üsküdar. You showed where I used to play and swim in my childhood. Thank you for making video on different perspective of view.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Wow! Great to hear. I’m glad you liked it!

[@erdemguler1839]

I love this channel. It has a sincere narrative style and quality videos. It was a very kind gesture of him to share our sadness about this issue in his video commemorating Atatürk. Now I recommend this channel to everyone I know. As the poet said: "If you are friends with the Turks, they will also be friends with you and always support you."

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you like it! Thanks for passing it on!

[@burcu8136]

I read the book that you mentioned belongs to Orhan Pamuk and it is one of my favorite books. Your video is amazing again🙏🏻❤️🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! Great book so far! I am considering if I can read Snow and make it to Kars before my visa runs out…

[@burcu8136]

@@TravelLordOnLoc i hope you can do it, good luck and we’ll wait your next videos❤️🙏🏻

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@burcu8136 I'll do my best!

[@mrpullafastone]

I've been to this beautiful city several times and I still cannot frt enough of it

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah it’s so big there’s always more to see!

[@Nothing-vr1xx]

I love your authentic approach to travel logs.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I do my best! Thanks for the compliment!

[@Markhoca]

So happy I spotted this vid. I was doing a cistern tour (of my own) y'day and learning of another one is cool. Will definitely visit it. Wonder where you got the knowledge of the bird house and the cat? 🌸

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’ll let you on the secret for those. The site atlas obscura has a lot of off the beaten path ideas that travelers contribute articles about. It’s one of my sources to find interesting things and I’m pretty sure that’s where I found out about all three of those. Looking into sites that specialize in the city or country you’re in also have a lot of interesting suggestions

[@Serkanizm_TR]

Hello my friend, first of all, I would like to thank you for introducing Istanbul to people who live in various countries around the world and even if they want to come, they cannot come, and for showing them a little bit of this magnificent city. Tourists can generally see certain parts of Istanbul, such as Istiklal Street, Sultan Ahmed Square Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, but rest assured, there are places as beautiful as these places I mentioned, but I would like to draw special attention to Üsküdar district, which is not well known, I will write a few districts, Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi. ,Çengenköy, Kandilli, Beykoz district is another beautiful one, Kadıköy district has a more modern and secular structure, fashion district, Kalamış district, Bağdat street and of course Prince Islands, why not take a more in-depth tour of the islands district :)Love and greetings to all humanity from Istanbul..

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the info! It’s such a big city I couldn’t get to every place. Of course I have more to explore later

[@meltem5744]

I was very impressed that you experienced emotional moments in your Atatürk commemoration day video. It is very nice to see sincere people like you in our country. Thank you for the Istanbul video.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got a lot more videos to edit now from other cities too!

[@meltem5744]

That's good to hear, I'm looking forward to next videos.

[@Baldiback1maymun_]

I love this channel! :) 🇹🇷😍

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you so much! I will keep them coming!

[@fatosbingol5138]

İstanbul was always beautiful,it is still beautiful and it will be the most beautiful..thank you very much for your videos describing our country.❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you very much!

[@Salsaman34]

An amazing overview of Istanbul!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you like it!

[@StarliteJem]

Loved the video! I’ve been to Istanbul 24 times (25th will happen in a month). If you like the cistern like in Nakkaş you should look for the Palatium Cafe not far from it (very close to the Four Seasons Hotel). It also has an underground cistern you can freely enter. There’s also Şerefiye Sarnıcı and the Binbirdirek Sarnıcı. In all an amazing city with so many things to discover. ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the info! I’ll check it out next time I’m there. Glad you liked the video!

[@krakatoa_8180]

Istanbul such a beautiful and historical city a mix of Europe and orient unique city like no others greetings from Geneva Switzerland from Asllan Beg

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Istanbul is great!

[@arngulum2299]

Greetings from Ankara

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Greetings! I already shot another video about Ankara. Stay tuned!

[@kivanchuak8672]

Harika, kalpten videolarınız. Ben de öyle izliyorum. Emeklerinize sağlık… Mine..

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching!

[@Yesim730]

Thank you for showing more than the tourist sites in istanbul. It’s very obvious you’ve done a lot of research into it….what the majority of KZbinrs don’t do. I love learning about a countries history before I visit because I want to see more than the tourist site and restaurants. There’s so much more to a country or city to see and do. Istanbul is a lot more modern than most non-Turks realize.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I knew there were already too many videos on the obvious locations. I’m glad you liked it!

[@Mamaburnze]

Can’t wait!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Enjoy!

[@Mehtapargun]

I like your videos very much. One of the things I should say I really appreciate is that you do your research carefully before seeing the places you will visit. Istanbul is a truly eye-catching, legendary city with its history and beauty. Thanks again for the video.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for that! There’s so much to see in Istanbul!

[@TR-Youtube-Channel]

28:35 What a great view. Thank you for sharing..🙂

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

My pleasure!

[@83opfer]

I liked your video and your presentation for Istanbul. Forward

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@StephenFitzgerald-b6c]

Lived in the hood near Orhan Pamuk’s museum 10 years great to see your footage. Returned for a visit this year

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I like that area! The Museum of Innocence was pretty great also. Finally got around to finishing the book and checking it out

[@LeylaOzden-fc1bi]

One day, if you visit İstanbul again, you should stop by some of the districts along the Bosphorus- many of which were villages in the olden days- Beylerbeyi, Kuzguncuk (a must), Kandilli, Anadolu Hisarı, Çubuklu, Anadolu Kavağı (last stop) on the Asian side and Ortaköy (sadly lost its charm becoming too touristy but worth taking a special ferry ride from there when the Judas trees are in bloom), Bebek, Arnavutköy, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, Yeniköy, Sarıyer, Rumelikavağı on the European side. Maybe you have seen them all, that I wouldn't know. Loved your videos, keep up the good work. On a side note: Köy means village. ie.The name Karaköy is derived from the Karaim Jews.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I definitely haven’t seen them all! I appreciate the list! I’ll check some of those out next time I get back!

[@yasarcanyaman2256]

It's so funny how you say Tombili :D but great spot! so close to my neighbourhood

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha did I say it wrong? It’s a nice area!

[@Yesim730]

@@TravelLordOnLocit’s not an easy language to learn. I found learning their alphabet really helps with the pronunciation. For example a “s” with a tail under either is an “sh” sound. Enjoy the rest of your time in Türkiye, it’s an amazing country, especially if you like history.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@Yesim730 I do like history haha! Thanks!

[@mehmetcigerli4884]

I don't usually like and comment but I wanted to do it for this video, because your effort and sensitivity for certain areas deserves appraisal. Great video, thank you.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Very much appreciated! I’ll keep them coming!

[@alpsezer]

smooth simple no rush city touring.. good job 🫡

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@seaseang6050]

Hi buddy. I will suggest a few places to visit during your next visit to Istanbul; Aydos Castle-Pendik John's Church-Pendik Ural Ataman car museum Belgrade Forest hiking trails Ataturk botanical garden Yoros castle These are relatively little known but excellent places to visit in Istanbul. I reside in Istanbul. Hoping we meet...

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im checking out some cities but should be back in a few weeks. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@hatice5319]

After watching your videos, i guess i'm going to go Istanbul again.. amazing videos. thank you so much

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@gulkaya3184]

I’m a retired Turkish teacher. I am trying to improve my English. I can teach Turkish to anyone who wants. Also thank you very much for your video…

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for watching!

[@gulkaya3184]

@@TravelLordOnLoc I live in Ayvalık, a small coastal town between Istanbul and Izmir. This is truly a cat paradise. If you come here, we will be happy to host you and introduce you to the environment.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@gulkaya3184 Good to know! I will have to see if I have enough time on this trip. Thank you!

[@oozlemm]

I love watching you. Especially your videos from Türkiye make me feel very good. I was very surprised to see that you went to the Museum of Innocence. I went there on my first visit to Istanbul and I loved it. You are amazing. (Thanks to my valuable instructor, Mr. Kayhan, who gave me information about the museum).

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Happy to hear that! I’ve got a lot more cities to visit around here too!

[@busrakilic558]

I highly recommend you to visit the İstanbul Modern Art Museum at Karaköy, where you can find contemporary art pieces from Turkish and foreign artists. Besides, the museum building itself and its garden are worth to see.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! I’ll be back in Istanbul, but now in Izmir. A lot of cities to make videos about and not enough time on my visa hahaha

[@dk-pz5xv]

welcome to my hometown! make sure to visit alaçatı or urla in izmir

[@tru9437]

​@@TravelLordOnLocyou should visit Alaçatı in İzmir.

[@Pamir35]

Excellent videos, thanks for your clean explaination

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for watching!

[@BlackSeaStorm]

Thank you for visiting Türkiye!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m having a great time!

[@BlackSeaStorm]

@@TravelLordOnLoc I saw you visited my hometown Ankara 06

[@f.w503]

Love this video :) and lovee turkey❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@tugceyellowleaf]

I was born and raised in Istanbul, Asia, and I have been living in London for 7 years. When I watched the video, I said, "What am I doing here?" 🥲 When the AK Party leaves, I will definitely return to my country.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Istanbul is great! I hope to return soon too hahaha

[@mlsphotobybrentwoodgraphic3124]

It was awesome! Thank you ☺️ Please edit more videos whatever you have, I really miss my country ❤️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hoping to have 7-10 more videos here. Already shot 3 so stay tuned!

[@mlsphotobybrentwoodgraphic3124]

@@TravelLordOnLoc So excited to watch them , Thank you🥰

[@hulyasuli7108]

Istanbul Turkiye❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@joanborg164]

Thankyou for this valuable information . Iv learnt a lot

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@can1s_lupus]

Excellent video! 🤍❤️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@sezaiozdemir4135]

It's a really great video, thank you very much for it. And even though I was born and grew up in Istanbul, I did not know about the cistern under the carpet store.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@2024nzt]

Please come again, I admire you❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@JimBurns-q2c]

Great video! Enjoyed your historical comments!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sammudd1365]

I like your eclectic insights to this beautiful city. The history and I always appreciate a nod to Bourdain. Obrigada!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sinus90]

wow, this is a interesting video from normal istanbul trip videos, your channel is growing and one more subscriber from me for today

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@gokcecalskan8458]

I remember you said you were a fan of Orhan Pamuk. So I wonder if you had the chance to visit Museum of Innocence 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yep! When I shot this video I hadn’t finished it but I went about a month later when I returned to Istanbul. Very cool! I really enjoyed the book also, but reading the book and then going to the museum made it an even more interesting story

[@Kineqm]

We would be happy to welcome you to our country. We have no problem with tourists. Unfortunately, it is said that Turks are racist towards Arabs But the reason why we are so racist is that, as you see in the video, people coming as refugees harm the general appearance and culture of the city. That's not the only problem, he must be dirty, work as a cheap worker and try to get ahead of our tradesmen, among other reasons.I would like to say this to my future friends: Turks are not racist, they just try to protect their country against people who harm them. For future guests, please be careful with taxi drivers; if they realize you are a tourist, they may try to deceive you. That's all I have to say, the video was very nice, I enjoyed watching it, thank you.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you liked this video! And I am always careful in every country hahaha

[@SudeInce-c6l]

Bu kadar dürüst olduğun için kendi adıma da teşekkür ederim kardeşim biz Atatürk'ün askerleri olarak bu güzel vatanı mültecilere bırakmayacağız söz veriyorum bu yüzden sakın üzülme ve umutsuz olma çünkü Atatürk'ün dediği gibi umutsuz durumlar yoktur umutsuz insanlar vardır Erdoğan'a oy veren aptallar bir gün gerçeği görücekler birlik olup gelişmemiz lazım gerekir se bir destan daha yazarız

[@blondieeagle1547]

What about your racism towards the Armenians, Assyrian, Greeks in turkey ??? What have those races done towards the Muslim turkish comunity can you explain . And don't talk bullshit I am from Istanbul as an Armenian parents from diyarbakir , cmon einstein explain yourself.

[@susanb1997]

12:20 I noticed a sign at Dürümzade, the best kebab you had. It says "Dikkat. Aliskanlik yapabilir" means "Attention. It can be addictive". Seems like they were right.😂 Loves from Los Angeles!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha yes, they are! Thanks for watching!

[@oyasergul1172]

❤❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@icebear8886]

Pera Palaca Hotel!!!!❤🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah! What a great place!

[@icebear8886]

​@@TravelLordOnLoc Yess! I hope I can visit one day

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@icebear8886 Find the key! Hahaha

[@nbayhan8019]

Halllo güzel insan sana çok selamlar von ravensburg Deutschland 🙏🇹🇷❤️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hello! Thank you for watching!

[@mrttrm9504]

Welcome İstanbul💕

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@lionel6601]

15:50 they made a TV show about that magical key on Netflix :) Pera Palas is the name. It's quite nice TV show 🧿

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Nice! I’ll take a look! Thank you!

[@kaancanguner8761]

TURKCE ALT YAZİ OLDUGU İCİN TEŞEKKÜR EDERİM

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you like them!

[@CyrilNathanMorris]

You look like a Durumzade snack 🥨 Great video Travel Buddy!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@MuratTosunoglu1973]

Your videos are very nice, you put in a lot of effort, and you learn everything in great detail and explain it to us. Thank you very much. You are really a very good person.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it! I enjoy it a lot. I hope to get to 8-10 more cities in Türkiye before my visa runs out to learn more

[@MuratTosunoglu1973]

​@@TravelLordOnLocBelieve me, my friend, I knew you would reply to the message :) Maybe you wanted to check it out one last time before you went to sleep and you saw it and wrote back. I hope everything will be as you wish. Your channel has come a long way in a short time. I'm very happy about that. It was in the 400s a month ago. It means you know and care about this business. Congratulations to you

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@MuratTosunoglu1973 Yeah, it's going well! Thanks to you!

[@nurisk873]

6:40 perfect footage

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I agree!

[@nurisk873]

while you were in Uskudar you could stop by Kanaat restaurant to try the best Hunkar Begendi , an Ottoman dish and Tavuk Gogsu i.e. chicken dessert. And In Istıklal you could do a great gourme tour , a spacious foods along the street to try a lıttle from every one of them. I am in Istanbul, let me know if you’d like to meet for a gourme tour.

[@memre123]

Well done buddy...(from an Istanbulite).

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it! I didn’t want to do the standard Istanbul vlog

[@serihanhanm8953]

Hi from Montréal, I am turkish. My country ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@BenTRengFR]

Cok guzel video ..cok tesekkurler❤😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@babaeren62]

Right across from the station where you got on the tram was the world's oldest Cannon factory. TOPHANE-İ AMİRE (1460)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Oh man! Wish I knew that. I’ll be back in Istanbul in a month so I can check it out

[@babaeren62]

@@TravelLordOnLoc I recommend you to visit Topkapı Archeology museum, Harbiye Military museum and Beşiktaş Maritime museum!

[@babaeren62]

@@TravelLordOnLoc There is also the Koç Industry Museum opposite Pier Loti Hill. An American submarine from World War II and There is also the wreckage of an American B-24 Liberator that attacked Nazi targets in Romania during the Second World War.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@babaeren62 Good to know! I should've looked around that area a bit more.

[@bolrak]

Great video 👌 FYI, walls of Edirnekapi are under renovation until June 2024 (since some parts were collapsed and/or deformed during heavy rains last year).

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the info! I’ll have to come back after that maybe

[@yektaultraslan]

Another banger video

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for saying so!

[@senfonikmetalhead]

I was born in Istanbul but live in the capital now for almost 2 decades, I think istanbul is way too crowded for my taste. However i find it amazing many everyday people take ferries to go to work just.. casually.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah it’s a very interesting aspect of the city! Ankara is cool too!

[@zeynepinkaya5246]

Selam eyer halla İstanbul daysaniz Beşiktaş ta çok iyi ve çok güzel bir döner yapam bir yer tarihi Karadeniz donercisi asım usta tavsiye ederim video muhteşem tesekurler❤🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im in Izmir at the moment but I will head back to Istanbul later. Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll try it!

[@melihcanermervecansu6855]

❤❤❤ nicee video

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@kumo4]

My home included in video 😮

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Really? Wow!

[@bernaonder6951]

NeXT video should be about cappadocia!❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I actually already shot a video in Goreme, but it won’t be the next one I put out… I have a lot of videos to post so stay tuned!

[@zeyneppoyraz8678]

Harika bir video olmuş çok teşekür

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@PrincesOfHell]

nice video, greetings from turkiye :)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@mustafayuksel4820]

My Name is Red was the first Orhan Pamuk novel I read, but his best book is Black Book. You must read it, it also has a lot of content about the past of Istanbul. Also, do not go from Istanbul without making a ferry trip at sunset or at the full moon, you can see great views.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the recommendations! Will try to do both!

[@Sappho_224]

yabancıların sokakta kedi gördüğünde şaşırması bana çok tuhaf geliyor :))

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha well usually when I see cats on the street in other countries they aren’t looked after

[@ozy753]

🙏Öncelikle teşekkürler.Bizi anlamanız harika.Biz Türkler hayvanlarıda insanlarıda çok severiz .''Yaratılanı severiz yaratandan ötürü''❤Yine gelin sizi evlerimiz de de ağırlarız.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I am still here making videos! I appreciate your kind words!

[@hayatixtronic4050]

I love you TURKİSH 🤩🇩🇪🇹🇷🇩🇪🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@NK-tr2lp]

Merhaba. İstanbul surlarının üzerine çıkmak ve yürümek isterseniz size "Yedikule Zindanları"nı önerebilirim. Üsküdar'dan Marmaray'a binip Kazlıçeşme durağında ineceksiniz. Surlar ve zindanlar karşınızda olacak. Biraz yürüme ile oraya ulaşabilirsiniz. Burada uzanan surlarda bulunan şehre giriş kapılarından biri Bizans İmparatoru'nun şehre girdiği kapıdır. Restore edilmiş ve müze olarak gezilebilmektedir. Size iyi gezmeler, bize iyi izlemeler.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will be back in Istanbul later on

[@isamertturk165]

Harika bir video düzenlemişsin. İstanbul inanilmaz büyük bir şehir ve çok yorulduğuna eminim video yu izlerken ben bile yoruldum😅😅 emeğine sağlık

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah there is so much to see! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tamara-nn1wr]

Constantinopole was the historic name of the city, thank you gor that. Turkeu did not exist til 1453 AD. Turkey celebrated its 569th Anniversary in May 2022. Mamy of most famous buildings in Istambul were built by Armenian Balian family.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@davutsoylu4340]

❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@CDropper]

Did you know? Greek king midas from Ankara (capital of Turkey)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I thought he was near Eskişehir! I just made a video of that city (I also have another video of Ankara to put out too).

[@cananaydogdu]

😍

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I hope you like it!

[@cankirsehirli]

Go to Hacıbektaş and see a different kind of Islam. Most of the foreigners aren’t aware of Alevi-Bektaşi Culture in Türkiye. Actually this culture has strong effects in the modern history of country. And also you might like to hear about the local wine production there (unfortunately there is not so much to see now. But in any case you may find special spots).

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I probably can’t make it there because I already went to Goreme and don’t have time to go back to that area. I would’ve checked it out had I known before. Maybe in the future though! And thanks for the recommendation!

[@seven0s]

It breaks my heart to see so many KZbinrs talk about our love and care for animals, yet the government is trying to get rid of them now

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Really? I didn’t know that. What’s going on?

[@seven0s]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Turkish government recently approved a law which everyone is calling a 'massacre law' to remove millions of stray dogs and cats off the streets. They'll be locked in poor shelters. No space, no treatment, limited food. They'll get sick and will be put down. It's a hot topic in Turkey.

[@seven0s]

@@TravelLordOnLoc my replies here are deleted, look it up "turkey massacre law"

[@ozy753]

❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@erhansimsek1412]

👍👍👍

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@MimarBaha]

Im living üsküdar in istanbul. I like cads. I like animals. My home have cads. He is name Kartopu. 😇

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I like them too! It makes things interesting anywhere you go in the city!

[@tigerlast4384]

💪

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you!

[@LeylaOzden-fc1bi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDbiaaria6gedE A friend sent me this video and I'm forwarding it since you seem to like castles and the like. This is Anadolu Hisarı (Anadolu Fortress) on the Asian side built by Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Beyazıt in 1395, having been restored recently by the İstanbul Municipiality. Just across on the European side stands Rumeli Hisarı, built by Mehmed the Conqueror. The distance btw these two is the shortest on the Bosphorus. Have a nice day/night.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks I’ll take a look!