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  • @oxford_phd
    @oxford_phd День тому +12

    Wow Aamna I literally shed tears at how beautifully you described the mosques, the spirituality of Turkey, the respect and love for animals, the importance of travel, this was not just a travel vlog but a heart-warming, poetic, and charming account on how to appreciate life and our world. Thank you and God bless you

  • @SjuniBe580
    @SjuniBe580 2 дні тому +21

    High five Aamna! You literally took words from my mouth. I always say this to people please travel it makes you tolerant and joke about this every Pakistani especially men should have a crash course of 6 months in a country out of their comfort zone where there is no relative help. Only then we can become more accepting and tolerant. Secondly, My resolution from last year, visit a new place at least once in a year. It also helped me to speed up the process of healing from the loss of my mom.

  • @nkhan8933
    @nkhan8933 2 дні тому +14

    Aamna, I agree with you about travelling and making memories as a family. I’m your age.My father was working in Africa. Those were the days when the companies used to give your family tickets to go visit back home. Air travel was so amazing that we used to look forward to our flights, the hostess were friendly, we could access the cockpits, take autographs of the pilots. We once distributed chocolates with the hostess on Swissair. Can you imagine once we invited a swissair hostess to our home for dinner and she accepted . Those were the days. Now everyone is just bitchy on the flights.
    From Africa to Pakistan we always had a day or two layover in Europe. My fav was when we traveled by KLM and stayed in Amsterdam. It’s my favourite city to this day because of the memories. We explored all of Europe because of my father. May Allah grant him the highest level in Jannah for giving us an amazing childhood.

  • @positivelyhappymom3238
    @positivelyhappymom3238 День тому +5

    Aamna when I hear you speak it feels like I’m listening to myself for the most part . :) I used to feel just like you about travel and experiences. But off late I don’t know if it’s age or just the times that we are in , I don’t feel that passionate anymore.
    I was fortunate to get opportunities to travel and live in different countries growing up because of the nature of my father’s job. But those were different times. There was lot more sense of adventure and mystery. People were more welcoming and warm. But now everything is so overexposed and it’s all so commercial. Doesn’t feel all that special anymore. Just the process of immigration, airport security etc etc is too tiring and exhausting.
    To me these days just walking on trails, short trip to the beach and being in nature throughout the year is more valuable.
    Just wanted to share my thoughts. Sorry if I sound negative. At the end of the day to each Their own.
    Glad you enjoyed your time with your boys in a beautiful city.

  • @arshiamalik4157
    @arshiamalik4157 3 години тому

    Im so happy you had a wonderful time! ❤ Thank you for sharing all the tips and locations! This is such a helpful resource.

  • @luzvez
    @luzvez 2 дні тому +3

    I visited Iraq for the very first time last year & it was my first international trip at 25 years old.
    And omg it was such an amazing place. Iraqis are so so hospitable. And the architecture there is simply beautiful.
    InshAllah, planning to visit Iran this year with my mother InshAllah. Fingers crossed praying everything works out & it stays peaceful in the Middle East.

  • @mahamnawaz3652
    @mahamnawaz3652 День тому +6

    Istanbul is not a city ,it's a therapy 🤍

  • @sanjanakapoor_Zagreb
    @sanjanakapoor_Zagreb День тому +3

    That’s what we do Aamnaji. I am in Europe but we go to new country every two year. So far we have seen almost 20 countries. It’s amazing to travel. I am very scared to go to Muslim countries so I have been avoiding it. But I would love to.

  • @uzmashaikh6425
    @uzmashaikh6425 День тому +5

    love this vlog

  • @avkhanna
    @avkhanna 15 годин тому

    Such a lovely video Aamna…❤.. we did a family holiday in turkey over summer this year… Istanbul Cappodocia and Antalya… and the county has our heart! Each city had its own high points. Cappodocia with its hot air balloons and caves showed us the best of natures beauty and man’s creations. We know we will go back to Turkey for more for sure… Thank you for doing you! You have become an inspiration to so many like me without even trying. Keep shinning! Stay blessed lovely lady x

  • @surbhisharma2602
    @surbhisharma2602 День тому +2

    The frame for today’s video is spectacular Aamna ! The beautiful amalgamation of colors of the sofa, books, teal door, your kurta and ofcourse the painting looks wonderful. That painting is a stellar piece 😊

  • @nadiakhan8759
    @nadiakhan8759 День тому +1

    Love Turkey. We were told by our Turkish guide that even stray dogs are vaccinated in the city. It was inspirational to see people put water and food outside of homes and shops. City is crowded, historic and old but super clean. Turkish national
    Pride is evident in their food and language. Other thing I noticed that mojority of people are not only well dressed but modestly dressed. One of few nations that still respect Pakistanis.

  • @avaw235
    @avaw235 8 годин тому +1

    Wonderful video!
    Please please start a book club on storygraph. Your videos are stress relivers during my study breaks!
    Thanks
    Please consider the book club...virtual one, storygraph has some nice options...
    Thanks!

  • @yasminaftab2075
    @yasminaftab2075 2 дні тому +3

    Aamna you are so right. Traveling with parents really widens the horizon and at the same time unite them as traveling also bring odd experiences and sufferings... Urdu word SUFFER is part of traveling.

  • @shank3553
    @shank3553 День тому +2

    Thanks for this I love travelling too .Have been 3 times to Istanbul at various times in life first before marriage. I feel it is one of my favorite spots ever love the culture food and history , going before kids and after kids is a very different experience. Planning with young kids is much harder but it was also fun seeing through their eyes they loved all the cats and enjoyed themselves 😅 Love the mix of east and west and all the mosques are so beautiful. Im glad you went with your boys and enjoyed yourselves❤️

  • @maryamawan5839
    @maryamawan5839 День тому +1

    I stopped in Istanbul for one night on my flight from Pakistan to Canada. It is absolutely my most favourite city in the world after my home towns of Peshawar and Ottawa. I find my visits to Istanbul spiritually invigorating❤️

  • @nutanjd3710
    @nutanjd3710 День тому +3

    In India, Mr Ratan Tata being an animal lover,has given standing instructions that during Summers doors are to be kept open for stray dogs to come and sleep in the shade in THE TAJ Hotels corridors. Also provide them water and food too.😊
    Aamna, that wasn't an EAGLE at your window of the hotel room in Istanbul but a WHITE HEAD SEA GULL.😂😂😂
    Is Vegetarian food easily available in Turkey?

    • @aamnaisani
      @aamnaisani  9 годин тому

      Mr Ratan Tata’s passing is indeed a huge loss.
      Yes I know it’s a sea gull 😅 that is what I said, no?

    • @nutanjd3710
      @nutanjd3710 8 годин тому

      @@aamnaisani when I posted the comment he was hospitalised.....never knew he wouldn't be returning. A noble soul and a large hearted philanthropist..... He would surely be in a better place now.... RIP.

  • @isajalil77
    @isajalil77 День тому

    Amazing Aamna such a wonderful narration of your holiday and your memories of traveling with your parents and later with your children back in the 60s my mother was executive member of the women's club and the president was an Iranian lady she took the group to Iran and Turkey she visited all these places you went to they also went on the ferry I remember when she came back the first thing she shared was that the Turks love us and how beautiful both the countries were the vibe , cleanliness the mood of the people and now when I see you looking so calm beautiful andhappy the fact that you visited a wonderful country with a serene ambiance.I think travels are ordained I travelled around Pakistan with my parents but later in life I travelled with my children or colleagues .

  • @masumasomji302
    @masumasomji302 День тому

    Salaams Aanena, it was wonderful to hear about your travel to Turkey. Your description was amazing. Turkey is so close to my heart, I haven’t been there but it’s on my bucket list.
    I learnt more about Turkey after I started watching Turkish drama serials, their serials are amazing some actors are gorgeous and very dramatic story lines, showing family ties and moral values and so much more.

  • @kzn2412
    @kzn2412 День тому

    Hey Aamna! Love your content, you have taught me so many things through your experiences and advice and just way of thinking ❤
    Being a cat lover myself, I love the fact that one of the reasons why Turkey is famous is also because of it's love for cats. Living in Bombay even though we're a third world nation, the love for cats on the streets is just so endearing.. somehow people here , be it in a rich neighborhood or poor, you'll find the cats well fed and taken care of. It's an unspoken rule that everyone jus lives by! Even the cats and dogs live in harmony which I haven't found anywhere else.

  • @tessebrahim1399
    @tessebrahim1399 День тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Amna! Am off to Turkey in 10 days and looking even more forward to it post your clip. Also, my sister and I enjoy your reviews a ton! You and Hassan are absolutely adorable and often I laugh out loud listening to your chit chat. Keep up the good work and may you thrive and shine always

  • @komaltasawwar3619
    @komaltasawwar3619 7 годин тому

    thank you for sharing all the details of your trip! so inspirational! do you think you would ever go to a destination for a second trip because you know the way around and would be able to explore deeper once you've done all the touristy bits, like go to the food places and shopping where the locals go and explore neighborhoods which are gems but not touristy? i think a second trip is always a food idea but then i get fomo of choosing a new place or revisiting the same one. what's your take on it?

  • @nitashetty2214
    @nitashetty2214 День тому +2

    Aamna thank you for sharing your personal trip deets & all the other tips on travel. You know the way you speak makes me feel like a friend telling us about their trip

  • @sqkakakhel9967
    @sqkakakhel9967 День тому +1

    Thanks for the lovely vlog Amna !

  • @fh30111
    @fh30111 День тому

    This was such an enjoyable watch! Thanks Aamna.

  • @fatimaabid5824
    @fatimaabid5824 День тому +3

    Loved the video Aamna. Istanbul is one of my favourite cities and we had an amazing girls trip last year . I wish you had seen Domabache palace instead of Bacillica Cistern though . I’m so glad you opted to stay in Beyoglu instead of Sultanahmet because it is much more lively..even we stayed in Shishane which is the same area just walking distance from Istiklalstreet and Galata. Oh and did you try the San Sebastián Cheesecake??

  • @sadiasiddique3202
    @sadiasiddique3202 2 дні тому +1

    "Strange calm in Istanbul". You r so right Aamna! What a beautiful place. And Bursa is magical too.

  • @rabiajahandad2149
    @rabiajahandad2149 День тому +1

    beautiful magical place

  • @rukhsarjaved9728
    @rukhsarjaved9728 День тому +1

    I love travel videos 😮

  • @DeepikaAgarwall
    @DeepikaAgarwall 2 дні тому +1

    Turkey has always fascinated me! Hope to travel there some day. I am glad you had a good time there with your children and friends.

  • @Gkwrites789
    @Gkwrites789 День тому

    Superb!! Was fun listening to.

  • @thenoshartstudio1238
    @thenoshartstudio1238 День тому

    Always love your views on different aspects of a place. Thanks! for another interesting vlog 👍🏽

  • @janhitmedisclaimerjaari
    @janhitmedisclaimerjaari День тому +1

    The closing few minutes were golden Aamna ❤ I took my parents to a few European cities this summer, our first time ever as a family out of India. It was magic!! They're both ardent cat lovers. So, my next destination with maa papa (as you might have guessed by now) inspired by your video, is Istanbul ❤❤

  • @alishbarahim9271
    @alishbarahim9271 День тому

    Uff Amna i just loved it.i planned my turkey trip with my friends in 2018 but it couldnt happen due to some reasons.. after that covid happened.. i got married , lived in dubai… this year it was my 1st trip with my husband and a toddle to turkey…and i can totally relate to your each and every word… i can listen to your turkey stories for hours. I wish we both could sit down and talk about it ❤️

  • @farihafawad8109
    @farihafawad8109 День тому

    Hi Amma it was so nicely described as I have been to Turkey twice once to Istanbul secondly to Antalya ohhh such a wonderful place and I would love to go again as it’s so welcoming country you feel apnaiyat you can eat halal every where as being living in Europe it’s not easy to choose where to eat and find of course halaal place.
    Thank you Amna for rewinding my memories 😢 it’s wonderful country highly recommended

  • @SimplyRuchi
    @SimplyRuchi День тому +1

    Hello mam amazing 👍information about 🇹🇷pls share your vacation dresses also with us ❤

  • @zoq8384
    @zoq8384 3 години тому

    The spiritual highlight of my Istanbul visit was the evening with Darvesh/ Hoja Pasha Darvesh dance.

  • @saminaafzal150
    @saminaafzal150 День тому

    Hearing your story of childhood travelling gave me a feel of nostalgia as we also travelled a lot. Be it local or abroad we have amazing family memories.❤

  • @nailas999
    @nailas999 8 годин тому

    Just a little observation, galata port and the area around galata tower are two different areas. Galata port is a mall with a very beautiful side by the bosphorus, however the area that you mentioned around the galata tower with small local arts and crafts shops is called 'karakoy'. And yes the names are extremely difficult 😅 even after 9 years lving here I still struggle

  • @rl12186
    @rl12186 День тому

    Your talk took me back to my trip about a decade ago. One of my favorite memories is white beautiful Husky outside the Blue Mosque

  • @1970nair
    @1970nair День тому

    Thank you for such a fun, beautiful and educational vlog! Definitely a place I'd like to go visit someday. Thank you for all the tips, will surely keep in mind. And loved listening about your experience with cats there, and the respect, love and space they get there! I'm a cat mom too❤❤

  • @Gkwrites789
    @Gkwrites789 День тому

    Yayy! Was waiting for your travel experience.

  • @madiaimran1931
    @madiaimran1931 23 години тому

    Its lovely to hear u

  • @lalaydiya
    @lalaydiya 2 дні тому

    Love your travel vlogs ❤ and the tips and tricks you share ❤.

  • @hellostranger2012
    @hellostranger2012 День тому

    Aamna you are an amazing woman & amazing mother❤. Your upbringing reflect s shows in your children. God bless your family

  • @naheedizhar9113
    @naheedizhar9113 День тому

    I have watched your video same with me my husband never traveled with me and my two boys just like your boys age I have done all as a single mom, but we never forced each other to be a part of traveling plan that was his choice so it’s called understanding I al says support u girl I see myself in you haha keep it up I really appreciate those they make life easier and better!!!!👍🙏❤️

  • @jeeli786
    @jeeli786 День тому

    I share your views about travel, we made our priority to give our children gift of world travel. It was mostly the reason why our younger daughter decided to serve PeaceCorp for two years in Mali. We visited Turkey several years ago, through your show I felt like retracing my footsteps. I loved Turkey!! Among all the Muslim countries, Turkey & Morocco were my favorite. I wanted to ask you, did you visit palaces of Ottoman Empire? If you did, how did you feel about chambers of palace concubines who were selected by the queen to serve her son. I knew about their system through books but seeing in person, especially in front of my teenager kids, made me feel ashamed.

  • @preetidas9097
    @preetidas9097 День тому

    My husband too doesn't accompany us for holidays....but it doesn't stop me and my kid in visiting new places every year

  • @shameemahussain8144
    @shameemahussain8144 День тому

    I went in May this year had same experience Every thing was very clean People r beautiful and nicely dressed

  • @AsadSiddiq-vh3xf
    @AsadSiddiq-vh3xf День тому

    I Can relate to Amna because I have been to a these places in Turkey & felt the same way so spritiual, so beautiful there is magic in the air in instanbul. You just love the food & shopping there.

  • @saimaiftikhar4473
    @saimaiftikhar4473 День тому

    I traveled on Turkish Airlines 12 -13 years ago . At that time they used to give Turkish delight on start of flight and Hazelnuts after 2-3 hrs . Food was so good and many choices . Sadly now the seats are tight , no nuts / delight and food choices are limited .

  • @semabgillani7605
    @semabgillani7605 День тому

    These 101s are best!! ❤

  • @saminaafzal150
    @saminaafzal150 День тому

    Thank you so much Aamna❤

  • @munirashalwani4865
    @munirashalwani4865 День тому

    Glad you stayed at Conrad. Love the brand…

  • @FariAbb
    @FariAbb День тому

    Was so lovely to meet you in Istanbul, I've been raving about it ever since 😊❤

  • @gaurikadhupar9486
    @gaurikadhupar9486 2 дні тому +1

    Aamna we want to see your childhood travel pictures from Egypt and Dubai!

  • @MaryamKhan-xq8gp
    @MaryamKhan-xq8gp День тому +1

    Its always better to take direct flights..that's more convenient and feasible..I always do that..plus Istanbul is one of my favorite places❤from the historical places, to the food, to the shopping to the most good looking people😍uff..totally to drool over😅

  • @ambermumtaz6294
    @ambermumtaz6294 2 дні тому

    Loved hearing your experience

  • @mariamtariq1708
    @mariamtariq1708 День тому

    Hey Conrad’s breakfast is a must Amna next time book with
    I just love the hotel and Istanbul in general !

  • @maheenrashid2154
    @maheenrashid2154 День тому

    Interesting video

  • @farheenazam1717
    @farheenazam1717 День тому

    I really enjoyed the trip at Turkey. 7 days in Turkey ,I visited so many places like hagia Sophia, blue mosque ,galata tower, sulimanye mosque ,princess island, bosphorus night cruise trip.

  • @ghazalaakhter7853
    @ghazalaakhter7853 День тому

    Nice vlog mashallah

  • @GrowthMindSet-Hun
    @GrowthMindSet-Hun 18 годин тому

    Dear Amna, your parents wouldn't have had limited resources if you traveled internationally as a child. You MashAllah are blessed that for family could do it and now MashAllah you are doing it with your kids! Its beautiful how you emphasized about your beautiful memories so much so that you traveled alone with your kids as toddlers.
    Loved your review ❤

    • @aamnaisani
      @aamnaisani  9 годин тому

      Thank you, but believe me, they did. My parents are completely self made but worked hard, saved well and spent wisely on priorities. When there’s a will there’s a way :)

  • @NasirRKhan-Wanderer
    @NasirRKhan-Wanderer День тому

    Where are the names of streets for shopping other than grand and spice bazar. And names of good restaurants?

  • @hellostranger2012
    @hellostranger2012 День тому

    I want to know how they treat dogs & other people in turkey? Do other animals get equally treated as well?

  • @OptimisticPanda
    @OptimisticPanda День тому

    So happy for you Aamna for your holiday and Musa making it being with you. Acha this is so strange when I went to Turkey I didn’t feel any racism. When my sister went she said it was a bit racist. Her visit was recent (last year) while mine was in 2018. But whats even more strange is that neither of us paid to visit any mosque we went namaz time no namaz time but we never paid. Also anyone who is planning to visit please save yourself and don’t visit Nusret (Salt bae) its over rated. Food is just average is se behter get something from the local restaurants and street vendors. However do go to Hafiz Mustafa if you are dessert fan. If you are a seafood fan go to Galata bridge and get yourself some fresh fish sandwich. I have heard from my father and sister both of whom are seafood people that its really good. I not being a seafood fan can’t say anything about it.

    • @salmatalib33
      @salmatalib33 День тому

      I think they are a lot of issues of with refugees from Syria and many Turks are getting very nationalistic.

  • @amaraaslamahmed
    @amaraaslamahmed День тому

    Lover your travel vlog 🥰If you visit Bodrum you can see lots of super healthy dogs like cats in Istanbul 💕

  • @SabihaNiaz-f3c
    @SabihaNiaz-f3c День тому

    When I was in Turkey before Covid, there was no ticket for entry for tourists, for Blue Mosque … only non muslims were not allowed entry during prayer timings.

  • @farheenazam1717
    @farheenazam1717 День тому +1

    I went to Turkey last September

  • @tjmaxx4739
    @tjmaxx4739 День тому

    What you said Amana, very important point, gives your children world views about different cultural, religions, and infrastructures ! Pakistan is a very closed society, where our political parties have divided Pakistani, they do not even travel in their own country! Please show in your travel how other Muslim cultural like turkey, build up their progressive culture !

  • @soofiaakhtar6545
    @soofiaakhtar6545 День тому

    Would you mind sharing where did you stay? Which hotel?

  • @ruksb9344
    @ruksb9344 День тому

    Love this video 🤍🤍. Nothing beats being able to travel with loved ones and creating memories

  • @27himani
    @27himani 2 дні тому +4

    Aamna , according to “The Guardian” Turkey approves massacre law to remove millions of street dogs. There was a protest in the capital, Ankara against this law.

  • @zanmar6764
    @zanmar6764 День тому +1

    Nice. I plan to visit Turkey sometime soon InshaAllah

  • @sushmitajaiswal5634
    @sushmitajaiswal5634 2 дні тому

    Hi aamna .I felt lyk U r my bff living in a different country.Our lyks and dyslyks r so similar.I our 50 th b'day I also went to Paris.I also went to Istanbul last year and felt the same feeling about animals.Dogs.and cats kitney sukoon se rehtey wahan .Blue mosque nahin dekh payi thi uska renovation ho raha tha.Kabhie aap.India aaogey toh aap batana.I'll definitely come to meet U.

  • @kumudchadha6683
    @kumudchadha6683 День тому

    What about the good looking Turkish men ❤ you didn't mention. Enjoyed your video and have the same thoughts abt religion n travel.

  • @gaurikadhupar9486
    @gaurikadhupar9486 2 дні тому

    Wow! Even I wish to travel to Turkey, but solo. What are you wearing Aamna? Love that orange on you.

  • @maysajhumi4180
    @maysajhumi4180 День тому

    Hello Aamna,
    It’s nice watching your vlogs but I think you said you were gonna mention the steak house in the video or was it the other restaurant? Do you remember what you ate? Tc!

  • @farheenazam1717
    @farheenazam1717 День тому

    Bacillus castern ,topkapi palace,dohambalace palace, grand bazaar.

  • @user2010-z8q
    @user2010-z8q День тому

    The vibrant colour really suits you!

  • @001watchit
    @001watchit День тому

    Can you please tell us the address for Salahuddin Ayyubi set

  • @asimraza1850
    @asimraza1850 День тому

    Amna sis can you help me to introduce me with Madam Sultana siddiqui or better person for my drama project.

  • @summayyaawais6668
    @summayyaawais6668 День тому

    I want to ask if we go Turkey we should know their language it is important

  • @Aliya860
    @Aliya860 День тому

    Which hotel do you stay !!

  • @Uzma-art
    @Uzma-art День тому

    Wonderful travel experience except the part where you said you book emirates for going Turkey 😂.. how could you amna ..

    • @salmatalib33
      @salmatalib33 День тому

      I thought that too....who would take Emirates... especially when you have direct flights via the national carrier!

  • @lalaydiya
    @lalaydiya 2 дні тому

    Amna i am hearing very nice travel stories about Croatia 🇭🇷 from some pakistanis, you must consider it.

  • @saiqakhurram
    @saiqakhurram День тому

    they put their (cats) food and water on roads. my daughters got crazy about cats there. cats were everywhere in Istanbul

  • @asifaameen6776
    @asifaameen6776 6 годин тому

  • @lalaydiya
    @lalaydiya 2 дні тому

    Next should be your childhood Egypt memories 😊

  • @shamimmardani5433
    @shamimmardani5433 День тому

    U should have gone to Konya Maulana Rumis mazar u will get the same feeling

  • @summayyaawais6668
    @summayyaawais6668 День тому

    Wow

  • @farheenazam1717
    @farheenazam1717 День тому

    It is better to travel with Eithad flight. I live in abudhabi

  • @sehbasareen6669
    @sehbasareen6669 День тому

    Marzi not majboori wow aamna rightly said

  • @silentnature2744
    @silentnature2744 День тому

    Hotel name plzz

  • @ssm4891
    @ssm4891 День тому

    Dying to have house tour

  • @Sehr.abbasi
    @Sehr.abbasi День тому

    Mera again mood ho raha janay ka.... ufff...

  • @lalaydiya
    @lalaydiya 2 дні тому

    Love your red shirt ❤

  • @preetidas9097
    @preetidas9097 День тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Umme202
    @Umme202 День тому

    😍

  • @farazhussainarain7963
    @farazhussainarain7963 День тому

    You are so cutie pie❤❤❤❤❤❤