I'm in the middle of my 6-month retirement trip around the world (currently in Thailand), and after watching your videos, I've put Antalya on my list of possibilities! I had no idea it was so beautiful and full of history. And besides history, food is my #2 enjoyment so that great, cheap food appeals to me.
And you might be pleasantly surprised to know that the food in Turkey is often cheaper than the food in Thailand! Of course, Turkey has so much to offer in the way history so I think you'll find it to be a very rewarding destination. 😊
LOVE your guys' content! One of my very, very favorite TH-cam channels!! I'm doing the digital nomad thing myself now and you've got me seriously thinking about Turkey... 😍
Thanks so much! That's so great to hear, especially from a fellow nomad. Definitely put Turkey on your list. It's a beautiful country with so much to offer.
Amazing video! I live in Holland and considering to buy a summer house in Antalya to escape from the horrible weather here and it was really nice to see the current prices, thank you! Maybe you guys could show us some properties for sale there just for fun :)
Antalya does seem like it would be a great spot for a summer home. As soon as we arrived, we agreed right away that it was a place we would come back to!
Fantastic video - really enjoyed seeing all the sights and all the wonderful foods that you ate. I enjoy all your videos but these recap ones are the best!!!
Getting caught up with what you've been up to ❤️ great content as always! Antalya has been on my list forever (well since our trip to the area was canceled in April 2020...)
Thanks a lot for sharing! I am going there in a couple weeks with a friend and after watching your videos I am sure it's going to be lovely! liked, subscribed and all that jazz
Thanks for your willingness to share so much info, you are not only creating fun, dreamy content, but generous in answering so many questions in detail.
Another lovely video! We will definitely have to visit all the sites you showed in the video and that Turkish breakfast looked so good too. And how nice that you were able to meet up with the Geekstreamers as well.
What a magic attraction in Turkish breakfast. Delicious and healthy breakfast in most favourite country for tourism of world. Beautiful country and beautiful people full package of tourism .
Great video! The bazaar by our apartment (Fridays and Sundays) is great for fresh produce, cheese, olives, dried fruit, and more - its become our go-to for weekly marketing. For comparison's sake, we are staying in a 3-bedroom apartment in a residential area. Fully equipped kitchen, big corner sunroom overlooking the city, plus two other smaller terraces (!), though the decorating leaves a lot to be desired (in other words, its mostly non-existent, except for two quite large framed puzzles, one depicting half-nude mermaid-sirens creeping over the side of a boat manned by some rather alarmed sailors!). Most utilities included, though we're splitting the electric with our sweet landlords since that's sadly unpredictable given the runaway inflation plaguing Turkiye. Our rent is $850/month. Caveat: this is not an Airbnb property; we found it by making local connections our first week here. Also, our apartment isnt in the charming Old Town or coastal areas, but tucked back in the city with an expansive view of Eastern Bloc-style concrete apartment buildings (and a small park with fountains - its not all bleak). The coast is about a 20 minute walk. Thanks for all the great content! Love your vlog!
That's impressive - both the price and the amenities! You did really well with your apartment. It really pays to take the time to investigate the local market and try to find a deal outside of Airbnb. It's a little more challenging for us when we're juggling two poodles but definitely worth thinking about if we're spending a few months in a location.
It was such a treat to see you all before we left Turkey! Hopefully you had a lovely lunch and an easy trip back to Antalya. Ephesus was amazing...I'm sure the 30 second spotlight in our upcoming video won't do it justice. 😂
Wow! What a deal! Even with the pricey Air BnB. That’s great. I love how coordinated Jasper & Huxley’s jackets are with Stephanie’s scarf. Your hair looks great Stephanie. Good job Gillian. 🙌🏻🤗 Can’t wait to see where you end up next week.
I am so impressed with your videos and the consistency you have established. I look forward to them! What neighborhood would you recommend in Antalya for staying in? What neighborhood is this Air BnB in? I am putting in very next on my list of new places to visit. ps. Sign me up for dog sitting.. So cute! xo
We really enjoyed our neighbourhood, which was right on the edge of the old town near Karaalioglu Park. It was a lively area with lots of food and shopping options near by. Love the dog sitting option although they can really be a handful! 😂
Are you Girls OK???? Looks like the Izmir video is still not out - totally upset my Sunday morning routine.... Hope it is just some bad internet in the apartment and nothing serious! Love your posts and wishing you all the best!
Thanks for checking in! We're having a good time discovering Izmir. We skipped this past week but are looking forward to sharing our next video on Sunday as usual.
@@OurFreedomYears Sooooo happy to hear you are well! I have asked this question before while binge-watching ALL your videos but then could not find the place where you might have answered that question...... When you rent a car do you get ALL the available insurance, just some, how do you handle that issue? Thanks and keep enjoying Turkey! Your posts have made us totally put that country on our soon to arrive 'freedom years' list!!!
@@ingridfranze2010 For short 1-2 day rentals we always pay for full insurance to have that peace of mind. When we have a rental for a few weeks or a month, we are willing to accept a collision damage waiver less then $1000. This means if something happens, we'd have to pay that amount as a deductible. It is a risk to take but full insurance can add up very quickly for longer rentals. We mainly use a site called Qeeq.com to find our rentals. Hope that helps!
Great question! Fethiye has the more enjoyable waterfront. The city has done an excellent job creating a lengthy, attractive pedestrian area. However Antalya is also very beautiful and is a much larger city, so generally has more to offer by way of restaurants, stores and attractions. Antalya is likely the one we would return to although I would never say no to a trip to Fethiye 😂
We flew in from Istanbul with our dogs in the cabin of the plane with us. Here's a cheat sheet with some tips on travel with dogs bit.ly/3oF4OMc Hope that helps!
Is Turkey safe for travel now regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine? I am planning to visit this summer with my 19 year old daughter so just 2 females.
We felt very safe on the coast of Turkey, which is far from the action. Based on news reports, it seems that many Russians are heading to Istanbul in protest. I would suggest keeping a close eye on the news and not booking anything that can't be refunded. Good luck with your plans!
$2000 for the airbnb is outrageous! Compared to the ludicrous cheapness of everything else. And the entrance vestibule on the ground floor is nothing to write home about (which is a pity as Mother looked forward to those letters). It actually turned what could have been a super budget month into a regular month. Everything else was fab though. Just that price tag. It's now on the visit list though,so thanks one again. And now it's time for me to wander into town for some churros and choc.
We couldn't agree more - and we even tried to negotiate! 😂 If we were staying in Turkey longer than a month, we would definitely look around for a place at a local price. But do put Antalya on your list...it's a beautiful city with a great lifestyle on offer.
Well 2000 dollars a month AirBnb may sound like a lot for the other cost of living in Turkey. But the rent prices have gone up significantly along the Turkish coast after the pandemic and Ukraine war with the rich Russians Ukrainians etc moving to Turkey. for a while and 800-2000 dollars a month rent (on a yearly contract, sometimes all paid upfront) is common in Konyaalti and Lara areas in Antalya, Bodrum, Alacati and other places and some parts of Istanbul. So 2000 is not that high considering the current long term rentals. Also prices in supermarkets and local markets are no longer that cheap by any standard.
Again a great Video and make me hungry )) but your AIRBNB was toooo expensive ..ok its modern but there are much better Flats and much more Modern for the Half price including with Pool and Sauna and Fitness Center in the Apartment komplexes ... sorry but Airbnb is not every time the Best option ;)
We agree 100%! We actually did look into other platforms for finding short-term rentals. Unfortunately, the expensive apartment was the only one that worked out. However, it did turn out to be a very pleasant place to stay for a month. 😅
I'm in the middle of my 6-month retirement trip around the world (currently in Thailand), and after watching your videos, I've put Antalya on my list of possibilities! I had no idea it was so beautiful and full of history. And besides history, food is my #2 enjoyment so that great, cheap food appeals to me.
And you might be pleasantly surprised to know that the food in Turkey is often cheaper than the food in Thailand! Of course, Turkey has so much to offer in the way history so I think you'll find it to be a very rewarding destination. 😊
LOVE your guys' content! One of my very, very favorite TH-cam channels!! I'm doing the digital nomad thing myself now and you've got me seriously thinking about Turkey... 😍
Thanks so much! That's so great to hear, especially from a fellow nomad. Definitely put Turkey on your list. It's a beautiful country with so much to offer.
Amazing video! I live in Holland and considering to buy a summer house in Antalya to escape from the horrible weather here and it was really nice to see the current prices, thank you! Maybe you guys could show us some properties for sale there just for fun :)
Antalya does seem like it would be a great spot for a summer home. As soon as we arrived, we agreed right away that it was a place we would come back to!
Thank you for sharing your Airbnb, cost living and your experience. I love to visit Turkey.
It's a great country to explore...we will definitely get back there again one day! 😊
Fantastic video - really enjoyed seeing all the sights and all the wonderful foods that you ate. I enjoy all your videos but these recap ones are the best!!!
Thanks! They're our favourite also! 😊
You girls are rocking this TH-cam thing. . Keep up the great work! We are very interested in your unique style of travel. Thanks!
So great to hear - thank you so much! We always appreciate a little encouragement 😊
Getting caught up with what you've been up to ❤️ great content as always! Antalya has been on my list forever (well since our trip to the area was canceled in April 2020...)
It's now our new favourite place in Turkey...definitely worth a trip. 😊
Fantastic video!!! again thank you so much!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 We had fun discovering our neighbourhood.
Thanks a lot for sharing! I am going there in a couple weeks with a friend and after watching your videos I am sure it's going to be lovely! liked, subscribed and all that jazz
Wonderful! Enjoy your time there. After three trips to Turkey, we would say that Antalya is our favourite spot so far.
Thanks for your willingness to share so much info, you are not only creating fun, dreamy content, but generous in answering so many questions in detail.
Our pleasure! We're happy that people enjoy our content. 😊
Another lovely video! We will definitely have to visit all the sites you showed in the video and that Turkish breakfast looked so good too. And how nice that you were able to meet up with the Geekstreamers as well.
It was such a treat to finally meet up with them! And we even got a cameo appearance in their Antalya adventure report. 😂
What a magic attraction in Turkish breakfast. Delicious and healthy breakfast in most favourite country for tourism of world. Beautiful country and beautiful people full package of tourism .
Such a beautiful country - we really enjoyed our time there.
Great video! The bazaar by our apartment (Fridays and Sundays) is great for fresh produce, cheese, olives, dried fruit, and more - its become our go-to for weekly marketing. For comparison's sake, we are staying in a 3-bedroom apartment in a residential area. Fully equipped kitchen, big corner sunroom overlooking the city, plus two other smaller terraces (!), though the decorating leaves a lot to be desired (in other words, its mostly non-existent, except for two quite large framed puzzles, one depicting half-nude mermaid-sirens creeping over the side of a boat manned by some rather alarmed sailors!). Most utilities included, though we're splitting the electric with our sweet landlords since that's sadly unpredictable given the runaway inflation plaguing Turkiye. Our rent is $850/month. Caveat: this is not an Airbnb property; we found it by making local connections our first week here. Also, our apartment isnt in the charming Old Town or coastal areas, but tucked back in the city with an expansive view of Eastern Bloc-style concrete apartment buildings (and a small park with fountains - its not all bleak). The coast is about a 20 minute walk.
Thanks for all the great content! Love your vlog!
That's impressive - both the price and the amenities! You did really well with your apartment. It really pays to take the time to investigate the local market and try to find a deal outside of Airbnb. It's a little more challenging for us when we're juggling two poodles but definitely worth thinking about if we're spending a few months in a location.
It was such a treat to see you all before we left Turkey! Hopefully you had a lovely lunch and an easy trip back to Antalya. Ephesus was amazing...I'm sure the 30 second spotlight in our upcoming video won't do it justice. 😂
@@OurFreedomYears I’m looking forward to it. Safe travels!
Wow! What a deal! Even with the pricey Air BnB. That’s great.
I love how coordinated Jasper & Huxley’s jackets are with Stephanie’s scarf. Your hair looks great Stephanie. Good job Gillian. 🙌🏻🤗
Can’t wait to see where you end up next week.
Thanks on all counts! The next video will be coming to you from Izmir, Turkey. 😊
Thank you Those stuffed mussels look amazing.
They really are amazing! 😊
I am so impressed with your videos and the consistency you have established. I look forward to them! What neighborhood would you recommend in Antalya for staying in? What neighborhood is this Air BnB in? I am putting in very next on my list of new places to visit. ps. Sign me up for dog sitting.. So cute! xo
If you come back stateside you can visit on my floating home in Portland Oregon. :)
We really enjoyed our neighbourhood, which was right on the edge of the old town near Karaalioglu Park. It was a lively area with lots of food and shopping options near by. Love the dog sitting option although they can really be a handful! 😂
Fresh pomegranate juice, a breakfast feast, a beach with a waterfall, mountain-top ruins - everything looks amazing.
Antalya really is amazing! This is a place we could definitely come back to.
I audibly gasped when you said the stuffed muscles were about $1.😆
The prices for food are just unbelievable in Turkey! We ate out as much as we wanted and still came in way below budget.
And what a wrap! Great stay, congrats on the budget 👌👍🏼😀
Thank you! 😁 As always, we seem to spend big on the Airbnb and most other things are pretty cheap.
That clip of Gillian at 0:55 is hilarious.
I actually felt bad that I sent her out to the rainy balcony...but worth it for the shot! 😂
Great video, we are going next year and doing the logistics. How did you get from Anatalya back to Istanbul?
We actually flew from Antalya to Izmir, stayed a month, and then on to Istanbul. Lots of low cost flights available in Turkey.
$2,000?!!! Outrageously priced. How can u get a nice studio or 1 bedroom for $300 or less per month?
Of course. We always end up overpaying because we rent short term from Airbnb. It's much higher than the local price.
Lovely video. Super helpful! :)
My partner and I are visiting in January. Would you recommend any decent budget air bnbs that we could get?
Glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately we don't know of any budget Airbnbs to recommend. But there should be a good selection available during low season.
I've never eaten it but Turkish food appears delicious and very affordable in Antalya.
It really is! Hopefully you'll get to try it one day.
HI. GOOD VIDEO. did u guys stay till April if so how was weather then?
We were in Antalya in February. Certainly by April the weather would be very warm and sunny.
Great review as usual!
Glad you liked it! 😊
Are you Girls OK???? Looks like the Izmir video is still not out - totally upset my Sunday morning routine.... Hope it is just some bad internet in the apartment and nothing serious! Love your posts and wishing you all the best!
Thanks for checking in! We're having a good time discovering Izmir. We skipped this past week but are looking forward to sharing our next video on Sunday as usual.
@@OurFreedomYears Sooooo happy to hear you are well! I have asked this question before while binge-watching ALL your videos but then could not find the place where you might have answered that question...... When you rent a car do you get ALL the available insurance, just some, how do you handle that issue? Thanks and keep enjoying Turkey! Your posts have made us totally put that country on our soon to arrive 'freedom years' list!!!
@@ingridfranze2010 For short 1-2 day rentals we always pay for full insurance to have that peace of mind. When we have a rental for a few weeks or a month, we are willing to accept a collision damage waiver less then $1000. This means if something happens, we'd have to pay that amount as a deductible. It is a risk to take but full insurance can add up very quickly for longer rentals. We mainly use a site called Qeeq.com to find our rentals. Hope that helps!
2k !!! Holy Smokes!!!
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Lovely place- worth it! What were the differences for you two between Fethiye and Antalya? Which one would you go back to? Was there a preference?
Great question! Fethiye has the more enjoyable waterfront. The city has done an excellent job creating a lengthy, attractive pedestrian area. However Antalya is also very beautiful and is a much larger city, so generally has more to offer by way of restaurants, stores and attractions. Antalya is likely the one we would return to although I would never say no to a trip to Fethiye 😂
@@OurFreedomYears Helpful to know! Turkey is one of the top on our travel list so its nice to hear some your perceptions of the differences! Thanks
Thank you for sharing
I live in Alanya but I can't find a rental cars for $20
There is nothing under 50 euro ?
We used the car rental search engine Qeeq to find good deals.
How do you take your dogs there? We have 1 small dog we would like to bring
We flew in from Istanbul with our dogs in the cabin of the plane with us. Here's a cheat sheet with some tips on travel with dogs bit.ly/3oF4OMc Hope that helps!
Food prices there make Thailand look very expensive 😫. Great video....
Amazing! But I'm sure you're having some great meals anyway. 😊
Do you know what the metal strips are in the middle of the streets you’re walking down? Just curious. Great video!
those are all over Turkey. It is for blind people to navigate with their sticks or to just feel their path with their feet...
@@ccaacolonia1173 that’s cool to know! Thank you. 😁
Thanks for sharing!
Name of the restaurant where you had your Ali Nasik (8:15), please?
It's called Pasa Bey and it was our favourite spot for lunch or dinner. You can find all our recommends in our Antalya cheat sheet bit.ly/3H3jX1s
OMG kunafe is DELICIOUS. Now I am going for sure!
We even went to a kunafe restaurant! They had an entire menu devoted to different types of kunafe. So good!
My most fav dish alinazik
Nice video 👍
Thanks! Much appreciated. 😊
Is Turkey safe for travel now regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine? I am planning to visit this summer with my 19 year old daughter so just 2 females.
We felt very safe on the coast of Turkey, which is far from the action. Based on news reports, it seems that many Russians are heading to Istanbul in protest. I would suggest keeping a close eye on the news and not booking anything that can't be refunded. Good luck with your plans!
This war isn't really related to Turkey at all as regard of safety.
Could you post link for car rental company?
The company is called Aytu Car. We rented a car from them three times and found them to be quite reliable.
@@OurFreedomYears Thank you.
$2000 for the airbnb is outrageous! Compared to the ludicrous cheapness of everything else. And the entrance vestibule on the ground floor is nothing to write home about (which is a pity as Mother looked forward to those letters). It actually turned what could have been a super budget month into a regular month. Everything else was fab though. Just that price tag. It's now on the visit list though,so thanks one again. And now it's time for me to wander into town for some churros and choc.
We couldn't agree more - and we even tried to negotiate! 😂 If we were staying in Turkey longer than a month, we would definitely look around for a place at a local price. But do put Antalya on your list...it's a beautiful city with a great lifestyle on offer.
Well 2000 dollars a month AirBnb may sound like a lot for the other cost of living in Turkey. But the rent prices have gone up significantly along the Turkish coast after the pandemic and Ukraine war with the rich Russians Ukrainians etc moving to Turkey. for a while and 800-2000 dollars a month rent (on a yearly contract, sometimes all paid upfront) is common in Konyaalti and Lara areas in Antalya, Bodrum, Alacati and other places and some parts of Istanbul. So 2000 is not that high considering the current long term rentals. Also prices in supermarkets and local markets are no longer that cheap by any standard.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
Mmm! I miss Künefe!
So delicious! I'll admit we had it a few times while in Antalya. 😂
Again a great Video and make me hungry )) but your AIRBNB was toooo expensive ..ok its modern but there are much better Flats and much more Modern for the Half price including with Pool and Sauna and Fitness Center in the Apartment komplexes ... sorry but Airbnb is not every time the Best option ;)
We agree 100%! We actually did look into other platforms for finding short-term rentals. Unfortunately, the expensive apartment was the only one that worked out. However, it did turn out to be a very pleasant place to stay for a month. 😅
Was this in 2022?
Yes, in February 2022. 😊
Lol, looks like you paid 5% of the purchasing price of that airbnb, stay another month and you can get a the mortgage deposit paid for them.
Hilarious and so true! Gillian felt real pain when we decided to go ahead with the rental. 😂
@@OurFreedomYears I hope there are some entrepreneurs out there to see the opportunity. Heck, should I buy an apt in central Antalya? 😂