Istanbul: One City, Two Continents | East Meets West

Istanbul, Turkey is known as the city where east meets west because it's spread across two continents: Europe and Asia. In this video, we're giving you an overview of the European and Asian sides to give you a better sense of what each is like. And if you're trying to decide where to stay during your visit to Istanbul, we have you covered! Most tourists only visit the European side - with very good reason! - as most of the main attractions are located there. It's exciting, walkable, and you'll love the energy and hustle bustle. But seriously, you don't want to miss out on visiting the Asian side as well, which is slower paced and has a more local feel. Whatever you do, a ferry ride is Istanbul's cheapest thrill, so make sure you get out on the water to catch the best views of this unique and fascinating city.

WHERE WE STAYED:

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0:00 Hello
1:35 European Apartment
2:23 Galata Neighbourhood
3:35 Kamondo Stairs
3:59 Galata Bridge
4:36 Ferry to Asia
7:06 Arrival in Kadiköy
7:31 Kadiköy-Moda
8:25 Food Market
9:16 Moda Neighbourhood
11:21 Asian Apartment
17:02 Çengelköy Neighbourhood
18:07 Bye bye

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[EileenAldis]

*Reminder that this video was filmed before COVID-19 - we are not travelling at this time* 👉 Do you get sea sick like Marc? 🤢Tell me YES OR NO...

[bilaltugrulugurlu]

Thank you for your sympathetic contribution to the promotion of my country and especially Istanbul. 🤗
I am very glad that you are satisfied with your trip 😊

[RottenRonnies]

Such a beautiful city. Thanks for bringing back some old sights and sounds and for sharing thing I know I missed. Love the video.

[ismailabdi]

I've fallen in love with Turkey and the Turkish ppl when I first visited there few years back. Such an amazing country!!

[llll-f]

I am greek i love istanbul and turkish culture.

[salmawael]

Honestly that’s just an incredible video I just feel like I am traveling with you guys and yeah I have been to Turkey with my family 3 times and it’s just an incredible dream city and probably we are being addicted we were planning to this year but we ended not going cause corona but it’s insane I am also starting to learn Turkish much love❤️❤️

[Geebee]

Loved every minute of living in Turkey ❤️ Loved the people the hospitality, and everything else about it. Can’t wait to be there again soon.

[stannisbaratheon]

Beautiful😍 city so clean great architecture. Loved the street art trum. Tourist friendly. Well Europe is Europe.

[YingYangTR]

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Paradise of Hospitable and Humanity, Paradise of Food, Paradise of Street animals, Paradise of Mixed Cultures.. Etc... Just like a dream country and city 🇹🇷

[toobydude]

Again, one thumbs up is not nearly enough. From your unbridled joy and enthusiasm alone, you make this world a better place..wherever you are, and whatever year it is..2020 or not. The sky and sun setting, behind the bridge, well.. cue the goosebumps! Magical! This whole video was just that. So calming too..especially with all the major anxiety going on this end. OMG those pigeons...I bet that guy on the boat with the seagulls would be busy with them! lol Thank you for this guys :)

[fatihsafaaktas]

As Napoleon said, if there were only one capital city in the world, it would be Istanbul...

[nancyjohnson]

What a helpful and useful guide to understanding the two continents which meet in Istanbul. Both are beautiful in their own special way. It's a dream to visit myself someday!

[nancyjohnson]

By the way those AirB&B's look fabulous. How lucky to find them. I'll be sure to stay there too when I visit Istanbul. The river view is out of this world!!

[Shaun_Garratt]

Great video, all those neighbourhoods looked really interesting. The views from the Asian side apartment were epic and the art in the Moda district looks well worth seeing. Definitely high on my list of places to visit. Staying on the Asian side and visiting the European side looks like the way to go.

[eggygenc]

Istanbul Europe’s Biggest/largest City and one of the biggest cities in the world, Megacity.

[citrinewilde]

I love how joyful you both are and what beautiful content you create and share. So wonderful to watch!

[markmccurdy]

just watched your Istanbul video GO LIVE !
I LOVED IT ! A fantastic description of what to expect in one of the world's most exotic
It was exciting to see the comments come in, in real time too! Loved the photography and music !

[NataliaD.Ś]

You are both so amazing! Watching your videos is giving so much joy. Thank you so much guys for being here and showing us the world. It reminds me of it's beauty and makes me miss traveling even more. Wow!

[atillathehun]

It is pleasing to see a youtuber showing Istanbul with its real face for the first time. Only Turkish people, Turkish streets, Turkish culture.

No effort to make Turks look like Arab or iran or
like other nations no arabic music. no iranian music. Good to see real turks. It's nice to see the most beautiful city in Europe with an objective eye

[juanramoshernandez]

Turkey really amazing country.
Very safe ❤👏👏