Ultimate Travel Guide to ISTANBUL (Part 1) | European Side vs Asian Side?

Hey everyone! In this video we're taking a quick break from our Costa Rica series to bring you the ultimate travel guide to Istanbul (Part 1) where we compare the attractions on the European side vs the Asian side!
Istanbul has been a MASSIVE bucket list destination for us, so when we visited earlier this month, we couldn't resist editing and sharing our time there straight away! (Plus no one wants to visit Costa Rica at this time of year apparently!) We have a lot more to share from the European side so stay tuned for Part 2 for way more, but in this video we'll show you some of the top attractions on the European side of the city and then take you over to Asia (our first time on the continent!) to see if it is worth a trip across the Bosphorous!
Hope you enjoy the video!
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Dream_Sober - Ajwaa
With Open Eyes I See - Sunfish Grove
The Light in You - Pastis
Arabian Nights - Sight of Wonders
Fadfada - Ali Sabah
Save My Life - Damma Beatz
Chill.exe - Osoku
English Breakfast - Jobii
We Don't Talk About Nothing No More (Instrumental Version) - Snake City
High Hopes (Do U Feel the Same) (Instrumental Version) - Snake City
Solemn Sunset - Jharee
Amanecer - El Neon
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Sofia-Istanbul Express Night Train
02:05 - Welcome to Istanbul!
02:48 - The Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
04:32 - The Basilica Cistern
05:22 - How busy is Istanbul??
05:40 - Topkapi Palace
08:18 - Food in Istanbul - Simit
09:04 - Food in Istanbul - Pide
09:12 - Seven Hills Restaurant: Best Views in Istanbul?
10:01 - Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
11:00 - First Impressions of Istanbul!
11:40 - Turkish Breakfast: The Best Breakfast in the World!
12:38 - Crossing the Bosphorous to Asia!
13:46 - Welcome to Asia! First Impressions!
14:17 - Exploring Kadikoy District
15:33 - Camlica Mosque: The Biggest Mosque in Turkey!
17:34 - Next Time!

[@elifkorkmaz5934]

One of the best Istanbul videos I've watched, congratulations and thank you.

[@KittiandJon]

Thank you that means a lot! 😊🙏

[@karanbradley655]

Thank you for transporting me to Instanbul! Such an amazing place and so much history. I look forward to part 2!

[@KittiandJon]

Thanks Karan 🙏 glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@robyn_southafrica]

Just came across this video and was about to ask where's the rest of the Türkiye playlist videos until i checked the post date 😅😅 This video is beautiful 😍😍 Also, y'all got a new subbie here 😁😁❤ Can't wait to see all the other Turkish adventures y'all get up too! 🔥❤😘

[@KittiandJon]

Aww thank you 😊🙈 we're working on our second Istanbul video at the moment 😊 thanks so much for watching 🙏😊

[@shahidanusrat6086]

May Allah SWT bless Turkey and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🤩😍. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🤩😍.