The Shops and Backstreets of Kadiköy, Istanbul’s coolest neighbourhood.

We take a walk around the markets and shops of Kadiköy, Istanbul, truly one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Turkey. Located on the Marmara Sea coast on the Asian Side of town, the Kadıköy district and its Moda neighbourhood in particular have soared in popularity over the past few years, leading it to be namedContinue reading “The Shops and Backstreets of Kadiköy, Istanbul’s coolest neighbourhood.”

Visit Istanbul’s most Beautiful Starbucks is in an Old Soviet Prison

A first person perspective walk around a new Istanbul Starbucks located in the recently renovated Narmanlı Han. These recently renovated courtyard is located in the famous pedestrianized İstiklal Caddesi Street in Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Today I went walking around the wonderfully social Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul’s busiest shopping street. The courtyard and surrounding buildings wereContinue reading “Visit Istanbul’s most Beautiful Starbucks is in an Old Soviet Prison”

Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula

As with many metropolis around the world, Istanbul has a rich street culture full of activities, sounds and more. Today we wander from Fatih main street, up through the counterfeit market and then the backstreets where fake Nike and Adidas shoes are made. Bustling vendors and workers move thousands of products around the small shopsContinue reading “Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula”

Stroll through Süleymaniye Mosque and Gardens

A first person perspective walk around the Süleymaniye Mosque. Experience all the architectural spaces and wonderful views, courtyards, and gardens of Istanbuls Suleymaniye mosque. The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the grandest Ottoman imperial mosques and is located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designedContinue reading “Stroll through Süleymaniye Mosque and Gardens”

Walking Istanbul | Counterfeit Market at The Grand Bazaar | 4K 60FPS

Istanbuls Grand Bazaar has been a market destination for centuries. Experience all the hustle and bustle as I walk past counterfeit Nike shoes, Prada Bags, Gucci Belts and so much more. Let me know in the comments how many counterfeit brands you can spot. From the start, we see the historic entrance of the GrandContinue reading “Walking Istanbul | Counterfeit Market at The Grand Bazaar | 4K 60FPS”

The Church of St Anthony of Padua Basilica, Istanbuls Largest Catholic Church.

St. Anthony of Padua Church, alternatively known as the Sent Antuan Bazilikası, is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey. The magnificent church is located on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district. St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most important Catholic churches in Istanbul, and amongContinue reading “The Church of St Anthony of Padua Basilica, Istanbuls Largest Catholic Church.”

We visit the Historic Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey

A visitors guide to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. The Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı) is an expansive museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. We start our tour at the Gate of Salutation, the grand entrance to the Second courtyard of the fortress. A walk through the sultans gate andContinue reading “We visit the Historic Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey”