Moving to İstanbul Türkiye 🇹🇷 (apartment tour & daily life in Istanbul)

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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Welcome home! (or should we say, Hoş geldiniz 😉) 🇹🇷
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    • @Dan-xx5jq
      @Dan-xx5jq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wait until your religion comes into play in this country. I will leave it at that! I have friends that have experienced horror only because of their Christian faith. I just would not be encouraging folks unless they know all the facts. It would be on my conscience, but that is just me. i also don't need to make my income from YT. Good luck!

    • @makaveli8175
      @makaveli8175 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Dan-xx5jq Onzin

    • @DikWhite
      @DikWhite 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​​@@Dan-xx5jql'm British and in all my 27 years living in lstanbul l've never encountered anything like this but that's probably because l don't have any religion to flaunt. I believe that
      religion is a personal matter which should never be foisted upon others.

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heres something you may find interesting. :)
      The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'......
      .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :)
      In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name, partially or fully.
      Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages,
      but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :)
      Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's.
      The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to',
      just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like
      Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc.
      Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like
      Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on.
      Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia).
      The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old.
      Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye'
      we got various spellings like;
      Turq-uía (in Spanish),
      Turch-ia (in Italian),
      Turq-uie (in French)
      Turk-ei (in German)
      Turk-ey (in English)
      Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey....
      ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'...
      ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc.
      In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German,
      but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years.
      Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas.
      Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : )
      So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : )
      Best wishes. ;)

    • @Ok....-
      @Ok....- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's great 👍🏻

  • @aussiebloke51
    @aussiebloke51 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +112

    I once travelled through Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria and ended up in Istanbul. I was so pleased that I added extra days in Istanbul as the place was simply amazing. If I were younger and had the money I would happily live there. The only problem I encountered were the hordes of tourists from the cruise ships! Matt and Julia enjoy your time in Istanbul!

    • @Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook
      @Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which hotel did you stay at please?

    • @aussiebloke51
      @aussiebloke51 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook Sorry,, I can't remember and I've changed email accounts since then. It was very near the Sultanahmet tram stop. It was a basic 3/4 star smallish hotel with breakfast included. It had a nice roof terrace cafe overlooking the city. Easy walking distance to the major places of interest and easy tram ride over to Taksim area.

    • @-Shadow__Rider-
      @-Shadow__Rider- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Living in Istanbul is tiring. There is too much traffic and it’s overcrowded.

    • @subetewomieru
      @subetewomieru หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used to live in Istanbul due to my profession and I am a Turk; however, I find Istanbul uncomfortable and very-crowded. The positive side is overall public transportation, subways, trams are very good compared to Ankara. I find Ankara centrum more comfortable, peaceful and cheaper than Istanbul. But a landlocked city after all. If I got a good job with a good and satisfying salary, I can find worthy to live in Istanbul.

    • @subetewomieru
      @subetewomieru หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook In Beşiktaş and Taksim, you can find good and safe hotels. Neighbourhood is important, because of refugees and the influx of unsafe people, neighbourhood and hotel safety are important. If you can afford, 4-5 star hotels are good choices depending on the length of your stay.

  • @RHC2024
    @RHC2024 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    Guys, Kadikoy is a good choice. I did 3 years in Istanbul over in Besiktas, just across on the ferry to the European side. Take the boat over to Bebek for your breakfast, you won't regret it. I had the best Gozleme I ever ate in Kadikoy, so I have good memories. When you are there on the ferry drinking salep and eating a simit, it's truly heaven.

    • @mikerubin7318
      @mikerubin7318 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Is Besakitas a good place/area to stay for a month? Not too touristy or over priced? Thanks Mike

    • @mikerubin7318
      @mikerubin7318 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Good input..thanks! I'm not looking for a place to live per se, as I will only be staying in Istanbul for 1 month (so not a long stay).Just want to be in a cool area/neighbourhood, good food options, nice scenery, well connected and not too touristy.🙂 12 years I ago visited Istanbul for only 3 days and stayed in touristy Sultanamet. It was fine, but not the experience or vibe I want this time around. Prefer a more local, authentic vibe

    • @ozanbp19
      @ozanbp19 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mikerubin7318 besiktas is a really good choice for staying. it is safe and very good place

    • @utku_baloglu
      @utku_baloglu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikerubin7318as a local, i suggest you Bebek on European side or kadıköy/moda on Anatolian side. Beşiktaş is also cool.

    • @precursors
      @precursors 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mikerubin7318As a 48 year old Istanbulite I strongly recommend “Caddebostan” district if you want to live around a cool vibe with lots of restaurant and pub options.

  • @JJHernandez78
    @JJHernandez78 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Welcome guys! Turkiye has been home for me for 9 years! Looking forward to your watching your stay!

  • @andywclark
    @andywclark 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Visited Istanbul for the first time last fall and couldn’t stop going back to Kadikoy. One of our favorite neighborhoods in the world

    • @Psikotrexex
      @Psikotrexex 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yea chill and cool. Unfortunately most of people thinks Turkey is a only islamic country and people doesnt drink alcohol there but in reality probably you experience it there are alot of cool bars in Istanbul. Actually Istanbul is one of the most alcohol consumer in the world lol.

  • @rovvt1284
    @rovvt1284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    he gazes at her with such love so sweet

    • @yvonnebirch6026
      @yvonnebirch6026 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      They are such lovely adventurous people ! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Lara-bn5fp
    @Lara-bn5fp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    You guys have made the best choice moving to Istanbul ❤ Let alone Kadikoy. I've never been to Turkey, but my plan is to go explore this beautiful city (Istanbul) with its rich history and culture. I want to experience friendly encounters with the people. I love their language, which has a nice melody (I understand and speak Turkish a little). I assure you, it won't be easy for you guys to move out of that magical city 😍 There, every corner has a story to tell 😊 and the cats ❤❤❤ enjoy and keep safe 😊🙏

  • @Ellary_Rosewood
    @Ellary_Rosewood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    I'm going to be moving to Istanbul at the very end of this year! I'm so excited! I hope you enjoy your time there. Looking forward to your videos from Türkiye! ❤

    • @mustafaozlen3282
      @mustafaozlen3282 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You never get bored in İstanbul. Too many activities all year long.

    • @xxserenityxxolv9863
      @xxserenityxxolv9863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did you manage to get residence permits when the government stopped giving it?😊

    • @justforsake8625
      @justforsake8625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@xxserenityxxolv9863, maybe she has A partner in Istanbul or she is An expat who goes there for work. If the company applies for A residency for A foreigner its possible and very easy to get one.

    • @makaveli8175
      @makaveli8175 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Too many refugees and illegal immigrants, you hardly see any Turkish speaking people on the street anymore

    • @justforsake8625
      @justforsake8625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@makaveli8175 dont lie... Well, if thats A problem for you, DONT COME and go on holiday somewhere else.

  • @raelenesharp-rc2zw
    @raelenesharp-rc2zw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Thankyou for sharing! I was in Turkey in 1984 backpacking…would love to return someday. The people were so friendly and we felt very safe there. Please make a video of all the beautiful shops around your neighbourhood, I’d love to see as much as you can possibly can. Also, would you please show as much vegetarian cuisine that you can find? Being a non meat eater, I find nearly all vlogs show eating so much meat at every turn. Love listening to your travels…Thankyou ❤️from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺🦘

    • @uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543
      @uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Türkiye is a very wide cuisine for vegetarians. Dried beans and rice dish, Mücver, Kapuska, Türlü, Dolma, Cabbage Stuffed, Cauliflower dish. Stuffed artichokes, Menemen(have egg). You can find most of these in many restaurants. : )

    • @Hopetoberight
      @Hopetoberight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      As examples are provided above, plant based healthy choices are plenty in Turkish cuisine, which is very rich any aspects really. The pastries go so well with a sip of hot tea. Try in any chances you can get. We love visiting Turkiye, our home country, in summers! Hope you can get back to reminisce your past memories, cheers!

    • @zeki5771
      @zeki5771 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, İstanbul is my hometown and someday if you come to my city happy to show you around. We have a lot of vegeterian meals also but problem is many of them only cooking at home, only some in restaurants. I was student in Perth/WA in 1992-1994 . Back in 1984 is not possible because population quadrupled and city expanded almost its limits. Nothing compares to sleeping/relaxed Perth/WA over here. Take care.

    • @kutayfrat1654
      @kutayfrat1654 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If you are a vegetarian, I recommend Anatolian Aegean cuisine to you.

  • @wherearewe-yt
    @wherearewe-yt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Good choice, guys! We stayed in Istanbul for about three months, and absolutely loved living there. We especially loved all of the cats.
    We had this one cat, who we named Marble, who used to show up outside of our apartment door. First the outside door to the main building..then someone, our ACTUAL apartment door. 😂
    She was so sweet! She used to make little floor biscuits. We gave her lots of love and treats. We miss her!
    We will be headed back to Istanbul again for a few weeks in the Fall. Can't wait.
    Looking forward to seeing your Istanbul adventures.

  • @tobymartin7707
    @tobymartin7707 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Merhaba Matt ve Julia,
    My wife and I have been following your adventures for many years now. If I recall correctly we started with one of your earlier visits to Istanbul.
    We have been touring Europe for a year now. Next month we will finally go to Türkiye: 5 weeks in Kas, and 5 weeks in Üsküdar, Istanbul.
    We hope to see you strolling the waterfront!
    Görüşürüz, Toby ve Joyce

  • @johnvsymons
    @johnvsymons 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    What an ideal location for so many reasons. Your joy at finally being "home" in Turkey shines through in this video. I am looking forward to enjoying your upcoming adventures from your new home base. Take care. 🫂❤️🙏🕊

  • @mysticwolf60
    @mysticwolf60 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thrilled to see that you've landed in Istanbul, perhaps my favorite city on the planet! and Kadikoy! Awesome. Our daughter spent a couple years on the Asian side before moving to the European side, and eventually to the suburbs (though still on the Sea of Marmara. Miss it so much, and really hope to return at some time.I don't know about cats everywhere, but I do no that around the Fahti Mosque there's quite a feline community too. I've never experienced the amount of cats we encountered in Cairo, particularly the Hussein District.

  • @mariabeardslee9754
    @mariabeardslee9754 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    How absolutely delightful that you have selected Türkiye as a home base for a few months - IMO, there is no better, more hospitable, colorful, magical country and culture! It captivated my childhood imagination and even now, as a (more "mature" ☺) adult, it continues to do so. I have never been disappointed there, and look forward to seeing more of it and other places through your eyes. ♥

  • @EGO0808
    @EGO0808 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Home is where your heart is and where you smile. And I see you both smiling a lot again, so it seems you’re at home in Istanbul.!❤

  • @doreenmoss882
    @doreenmoss882 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great to see your lovely videos again. Love Istanbul been twice. We had a holiday villa in Datca the happiest times 'ın our lives and loved the Turkish people, most were welcoming and kind. Really miss our holidays in Datça and Fethiye. Wishing you both every blessing and look forward to your video footage,

  • @johneldard6673
    @johneldard6673 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Best plain yogurt in the world. Best with sliced tomatoes and hot fresh ekmek. You are taking me back!

    • @atillakaragazi838
      @atillakaragazi838 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You definitely know what you are talking about. Simple food is the best food. If you add ezine cheese (beyaz peynir) and a warm cup of tea to "sliced tomatoes and hot fresh ekmek" duo, you will have a very simple, but a heavenly combo. All the best.

    • @johneldard6673
      @johneldard6673 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@atillakaragazi838 made sandwiches from them!

  • @icare6076
    @icare6076 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I hope you make some videos of Julia cooking, like you did in the past. It’s fun to get a sense of you both being cozy at home, as well as your travels. ❤

  • @SippyCupPr
    @SippyCupPr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    You guys look great and very happy... It's nice to see you enjoying your new surroundings. Thanks for sharing your new place and the lovely views outside.

  • @atillakaragazi838
    @atillakaragazi838 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    May is by far the best month to be in Istanbul. It is the month of erguvan (Judas tree) blossom. Whole coastline from Besiktas to Rumelikavagi, and from Uskudar to Anadolukavagi will be absolutely gorgeous. Since you are on the Anatolian side, at one point you should spare time to see Kuzguncuk, Cengelkoy, Kanlica, Beykoz, Anadoluhisari, Anadolukavagi and Anadolufeneri districts. All the best.

    • @vintage1900
      @vintage1900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They should also visit Princes' Islands as well. It's a beautiful day trip over by ferry boat.

  • @oldandgrumpy6284
    @oldandgrumpy6284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Thank you so much for putting in nice words about turkey and Istanbul. You both are nice and very polite people. Thanks

  • @8789user
    @8789user 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Greetings from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 ! Turkey is beautiful!🇹🇷❤️

  • @atillakaragazi838
    @atillakaragazi838 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    The quality of the fresh produce is one of the things I miss and reminisce the most about Turkiye. I strongly recommend you go to district bazaars (semt pazari) for your grocery shopping and avoid grocery stores and manavs. You will get way better fruits and vegetables at significantly lower prices. Kadikoy has one of the biggest and most famous district bazaars in Istanbul. The bazaar is held on Tuesdays, and it is called Sali Pazari (Tuesday Bazaar). Also, you can find a bazaar almost every day of the week in other districts. For example, bazaars in Acibadem, Goztepe, Kosuyolu, and Kozayatagi districts can be good alternatives for you. Enjoy your stay in Istanbul and Turkiye. All the best.

    • @irinaanttila2112
      @irinaanttila2112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sali Pazari is the absolute best. Not only for fruit and veg but cheeses, olives, nuts, sweets. Plus all the rest that you can find there from clothes to match the season, used items (got a perfectly good hair drier from there for the damp and cold winter months) and even something to eat while you shop :)

    • @plonss
      @plonss หลายเดือนก่อน

      Frankly I'd liked to be of the same opinion, but as a long time resident of Turkey I saw the quality of the fresh produce declining over the years. It is nowadays difficult to find tomatoes with a taste by example.

    • @atillakaragazi838
      @atillakaragazi838 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@plonss You are absolutely right about tomatoes, especially in big cities. We used to have fantastic heirloom tomatoes all over Turkiye, but we have lost those good seeds in many parts of the country. That is why the taste of the tomatoes have been in a constant decline over the last three decades. Nowadays, what you find in bazaars in big cities is thick-skinned Italian tomatoes, which are only good for tomato paste. However, if you live in a small city/town, you can find really good tomatoes that small farmers and villagers sell. The things I miss the most are peaches from Bursa, apricots from Malatya, figs from Izmir, tangerines from Seferihisar and Hatay, oranges from Finike, seedless grapes, sour cherries, green plums, fresh hazelnuts, green almonds, small green peppers (sivri biber), and all the leafy vegetables. All the best.

  • @SandraButler-cy5qf
    @SandraButler-cy5qf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You two are everything wonderful about human beings. Keep shining your light, blessings.

  • @mynameispaul0530
    @mynameispaul0530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The cloudy skies make for beautiful scenes.

  • @witchy8578
    @witchy8578 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wowser! Istanbul! I'm so glad that you have chosen it as your base. Turkiye is wonderful and has sooo much to offer, it has absolutely everything! I have relatives in Izmir and have travelled a fair bit so I know that you will love it there 🤩

  • @aprilborrillo2482
    @aprilborrillo2482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🚪🤎Your new place is so very nice! Thank you for showing it to us! You guys are the best! 🤎

  • @drs7472
    @drs7472 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good luck , looking forward to your new adventures

  • @lindacox7109
    @lindacox7109 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You both look happy and content. I can’t wait to hear more about Turkey.

  • @Gmac.
    @Gmac. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Glad you guys found a new place, and hope manage to settle for a while. Thanks for all the uploads and all your hard work. 🙂👍

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you so much, really appreciate it!! ❤️🙏🏼

    • @Gmac.
      @Gmac. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@MattandJulia Thank you so much, I really appreciate all your uploads and the work you both put into them. Just dont move house again, at least for a while, it must be costing you a fortune lol. 😂

  • @nadinecampbell3676
    @nadinecampbell3676 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your content and commentary is always so inspiring. It’s beyond me why your channel doesn’t have more subscribers. I can never get enough of your channel. May Istanbul by a wonderful base for you.

  • @nixmor5333
    @nixmor5333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Istanbul is beautiful. So happy for you guys and the apartment is wonderful. Nice that you've resettled in a lovely city.

  • @susenjarvis8281
    @susenjarvis8281 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very lovely apartment. The cat that is your window is so beautiful. Love where you both live. Hope that you both have a wonderful day.

  • @keyup2626
    @keyup2626 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You both always know where to land on your feet, it looks beautiful there to boot.
    I think the weather is a lot more what you’re used to, the heat would have melted me in Thailand.
    Can’t wait to see all the super new videos you’ll make.

  • @ericmiddleton8367
    @ericmiddleton8367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The best food, coffee and cats! ❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes, yes, and yesss 😍❤️

    • @oldandbankrupt
      @oldandbankrupt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@MattandJulia
      Please feed the owner of that flat.
      He sleeps outside on his window so you guys can have privacy.
      The least you could do is feed him!
      😻🤗

  • @annecaunce
    @annecaunce 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The apartment is lovely and the area you're in looks vibrant and exciting. Great choice guys and i wish you good luck. 👍

  • @margaretwalsh1456
    @margaretwalsh1456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So delighted for you both and looking forward to following on with your travels....so lovely to see you so happy..😊

  • @trinewestbyejrgensen4838
    @trinewestbyejrgensen4838 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your vlog. Your'e a very thankful people who doesn't take anything for granted. That's endearing especially because your'e young.

  • @fezabaydur2821
    @fezabaydur2821 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Welcome to Türkiye. We are happy to have you here

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Matt and Julia Thanks for posting this video

  • @carokind9538
    @carokind9538 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I‘m impressed. Great to accompany you in searching and finding your path in life. İyi şanlar 🍀

  • @kaiwt2133
    @kaiwt2133 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a lovely apartment! We’ll be visiting Istanbul in 2 weeks and I can’t wait to explore the beautiful city.

  • @bengubastug8444
    @bengubastug8444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi guys, I am from Istanbul, couple of months ago I watched your videos about Siberia and really enjoyed them. Now I learned that you have moved to Istanbul, I hope you'll have fun here :)

  • @orhancelik1
    @orhancelik1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    welcome back to Turkey. good luck on your new adventures

  • @rodlaurin2571
    @rodlaurin2571 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We were waiting for this upload! Congrats on your new digs.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Rod! Love to you both ❤️🙌🏼

  • @sheerazhenderson572
    @sheerazhenderson572 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great vlog, totally understand the food situation you described in Thailand. When I last was in Colombo, felt the same about having the confidence and know how to cook local produce. Good luck in Turkey, looking forward to seeing your onward travels and voyages.

  • @mrsplumbridge4888
    @mrsplumbridge4888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovely I'm so pleased you've found a new place to settle. Even if you travel a lot home is still such important place. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more vlogs when you've settled 😊 x

  • @jenniferodonnell4394
    @jenniferodonnell4394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hos geldiniz from Adana! I can't wait to see your adventures in Istanbul 🥰 Türkçe öğrenmede iyi şanslar!

  • @kizz3951
    @kizz3951 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best of luck. Ye are so cute the way ye look at each other speaking ❤

  • @karenpacholek1643
    @karenpacholek1643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congratulations on your new home.

  • @Slykkpkins
    @Slykkpkins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I look forward to seeing more of your adventures, stay safe n safe travels.

  • @marcandres5427
    @marcandres5427 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Istanbul is beautiful, one of my favorite cities. good choice. awesome connectivity through Turkish Airlines

  • @Ms-Tan
    @Ms-Tan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You both made a great choice to live in Turkey. I absolutely love Turkey as well and have visited Istanbul before. I know what you mean when you say it feels like home, that’s exactly the feeling I got when I was there. Hopefully one day I can move to Istanbul as well. Wishing you both an enjoyable stay in Turkey 🙌🏼

  • @thirdrockjul2224
    @thirdrockjul2224 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Journeying through Istanbul with you. ❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Can’t wait to share it ❤️🙏🏼

  • @ahmetskart
    @ahmetskart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to İstanbul Matt and Julia, enjoy the travelling around Turkiye🇹🇷😀

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoşgeldiniz. I was watching your Siberia videos and suprised your Istanbul move!

  • @agneswatson9592
    @agneswatson9592 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very cool, looking forward to seeing all that's to come. Just talking about visiting Turkey today, hoping to get some good info, on my list to travel to. ❤❤

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Happiness to you both always . Love your vloggs ❤❤❤❤

  • @osmaneroglu1144
    @osmaneroglu1144 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    welcome back!

  • @ecebibercioglu8258
    @ecebibercioglu8258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Türkiye guys! I hope you have a lovely time here. Lookin forward to your adventures

  • @ashleyupshall7641
    @ashleyupshall7641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Istanbul is a wonderful city great fresh food and friendly people. Enjoy your new base.

  • @adriwthomas
    @adriwthomas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Frankenstein is hilarious! There’s a definite learning curve to knitting/crocheting, but it looks like you’re making progress. The more you do, the easier it will get.
    Congratulations on your move! Your flat looks amazing!

  • @northern_soul
    @northern_soul 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Omg I am so happy for you!!! I spent a lot of time in Istanbul and it was February this year last time I visited Istanbul and I know the streets of Kadikoy so well. Have a lovely time there!!! 🥰🌸🥰🌸🥰

  • @mikehejazi8101
    @mikehejazi8101 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Istanbul is such a lovely city. Specifically at this point in time which is going through a sort of renaissance. Wish you all the best ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @graceverssen5651
    @graceverssen5651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so happy for you plural. You are glowing! Also, I am interested in Turkey soooo... it's a win-win situation. I loved this video, loved what you showed us of the city, and loved your apartment. It all really warms my heart, guy and gal. 🥳🥳🥳

  • @videophile222
    @videophile222 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed watching this video. Well done!

  • @gokcemusul757
    @gokcemusul757 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as a born and grown up istanbuller, i subscribed your channel. looking forward to watch your lifetime experiences in istanbul. Hope you will enjoy in this amazing city!

  • @thetriotravelfamily
    @thetriotravelfamily 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there...
    Love how you guys are always laughing and giggling and be happy
    And In Istanbul ,love it❤

  • @teresapavoldi3535
    @teresapavoldi3535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Oh my gosh, I was hoping you would go to Turkey. Enjoy your time there!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Teresa! ❤️🙏🏼

  • @lindauhrig1513
    @lindauhrig1513 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How exciting! That’s a great flat and I can just feel your excitement! I’ve finally gotten back to traveling outside the US. Italy for the first time and loving it.Good luck, you two! ❤

  • @donovandavidsonAlton
    @donovandavidsonAlton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats amazing turn of events why Turkiye good luck will watch with great interest. Sound like fun lots of learning to do.

  • @trinewestbyejrgensen4838
    @trinewestbyejrgensen4838 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely adore the two of you. Such gentle people, 😊

  • @phyllaughton8412
    @phyllaughton8412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely to see you both at the wedding. The flat looks great. Hope you are happy in your new home and enjoy yourselves. Sounds wonderful. Xx

  • @muratmurat624
    @muratmurat624 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dear Matt and Julia, I came across your videos by chance and found them very cute. As an Istanbulite, I welcome you. I hope it will be a nice trip. Greetings and love.❤ Hoşgeldiniz !🙂

  • @benandhaley
    @benandhaley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Istanbul is such a great choice!🎉 We love it there too!

  • @NeoTemplar
    @NeoTemplar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Ah Mi6 relocated you? :) I have to do my spy joke. Istanbul is a fascinating city. I can't wait to see future videos. Great video as always.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Haha, yeaaah, what can you do, employers are all the same 😉 Thank you! ❤️

    • @TheAlbaymauser
      @TheAlbaymauser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      mi5,5 =)

    • @NeoTemplar
      @NeoTemplar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheAlbaymauser my bad :)

    • @TheAlbaymauser
      @TheAlbaymauser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NeoTemplar no problem . .. =)))))

  • @cathiecollins7320
    @cathiecollins7320 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Oh my, I LOVED Kadikoy!!

  • @ng3501
    @ng3501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello and welcome , you are lucky to catch up Erguvan Trees. İt is just two weeks sometimes on March or April. Next will be Magnolia, Plum and Mullbery. We are very lucky every month we have differante gorgeous Trees and flowers.

  • @Gezmekx
    @Gezmekx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome matt and julia

  • @4152kenan
    @4152kenan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hoş geldiniz güzel insanlar. Umarım her şey gönlünüzce olur.

  • @SeldaSGunay
    @SeldaSGunay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoş geldiniz 🌷🌷🌷

  • @justjordiano
    @justjordiano 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No surprise you’ve chosen Istanbul as it’s only a direct flight away from home 😉🇷🇺🇬🇧
    I spent a month there last year with the gf while working remotely - it’s quite the place!

  • @bryannjones9016
    @bryannjones9016 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your new place and the cats!

  • @georgemacdonald8899
    @georgemacdonald8899 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, cool move, so nice to have waterfront, mountains , soccer, bazaars and all that culture!

  • @minime7375
    @minime7375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    It makes so much more sense for you to settle in Istanbul, good connection to both your contries from there. And you look a lot happier❤

  • @ronnysanjaya6823
    @ronnysanjaya6823 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see you.Thanks for the story.

  • @stankormy5717
    @stankormy5717 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lots of things to see and do in Istanbul!

  • @jimbobbluegrass
    @jimbobbluegrass 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good going. Hope all works out for you.

  • @katrinlausch3078
    @katrinlausch3078 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am happy for you 💖

  • @direnius
    @direnius 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The reason there are so many construction sites around is that Istanbul is preparing itself for a giant earthquake. Old buildings are being teared down one by one and new, stronger ones are being built in their places. It's a race against time as the earthquake has been expected for the last 10 years and can happen any time now. Especially old neighborhoods like Kadiköy/Moda are full of these older buildings. Be sure to live in a post-2000s building as the building code was revamped and made much more stricter after 2002 (I believe). Newer buildings can normally withstand a 7+ magnitude earthquake whereas buildings made with the older code can be risky.

    • @meralozdemir551
      @meralozdemir551 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @atnk68 Türkiye Cumhuriyeti tarihinde hic bir zaman emekli ve memur maaşlarını ödeyememe durumu yasanmadi. Devlet her zaman maaslari ödedi. Politik propaganda palavrasindan öte bir sey degil bu "ödeyemedi" yalani.

    • @trevorhoward7169
      @trevorhoward7169 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @atnk68😊

    • @fatihdemir5565
      @fatihdemir5565 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Siyaset yaptın nasıl başın göğe erdimi TR ayyibi suclayacana kalın lafalı laftan sözden anlamaz muhalefetin başını çeken parti yöneticisi kuklaya Tayyip bey kaç kere söyledi binalar sorunlu heran deprem olur binlerce insan ölur yeniden yapılsın dedi tayyip bazı gitti şehirlerdeki insanlar karsı xıkti en basit Beykoz semtine kaç senedir söyleniyor inatla karsı cıktılar halada karsı cıkanlar var depremde 50 bin kisi ölünce insanların aklı başına geldi laf olsun torba dolsun diye konuşma anladık Kadıköy mugalwfetin başkenti ama biraz makul olmayı dene sırf Tayyibi sevmiyorum diye kötüleme herkezin suçu var

  • @Halis505
    @Halis505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Türkiye'ye hoş geldiniz 🧿❤️❤️👏👏

  • @pacecarlyle
    @pacecarlyle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    omg no way JULIAAAA

  • @palmacate
    @palmacate 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a lovely video, Istanbul is def on my to-see list ☺

  • @ritorenello
    @ritorenello 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome.to Istanbul guys! I am from Istanbul.originally but live in London!. Glad to hear you are enjoying Kadikoy, it is a great neighbourhood! Enjoy!

  • @mariederviche2644
    @mariederviche2644 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best of luck guys,keep up with streaming ok😄

  • @MickB3k
    @MickB3k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WOOHOO!!! Congrats on the new place it looks amazing! The "fairy lights" suggestion still applies to indoor decor btw. Can you guys talk about your experience with moving from Thailand to Turkey? Meaning, how difficult would you rate it? Glad to see you guys enjoying your homebase! Thanks for posting.

  • @LarryMassey
    @LarryMassey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats on your new abode.

  • @leilagomulka5690
    @leilagomulka5690 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was in Antalya . Lovely country. Keep posting !

  • @neslihanfazloglu1497
    @neslihanfazloglu1497 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoş geldiniz ülkeme ☺️

  • @KanalYD
    @KanalYD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    İkiniz de çok tatlısınız. Umarım her zaman iyi insanlarla karşılaşırsınız.