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I've met people from Turkey in several countries, they're very elegant, well spoken, fine manners and very cool folks to talk too, great intelectual and puntual. Greetings from Colombia.
@@belstar1128 Exactly right, and me too from who I've met and let us not forget their Ottoman history which speaks for itself and the Armenian Genocide of early 1900's!!!
I met my first Turkish person in college, she was lovely, smart and knew more about some black jazz singers than I did. Very cultured, but she was upper class.
I am half Turkish and often visit the country. I feel terrible when I leave because wherever in the world I go to, I know I will never have service as good as in Türkiye. Some Asian countries come very close but they are robotic. Turkish hospitality is warm, homely but professional and very unique.
I am half German from my mother's side. I grew up in Istanbul in the 80s and 90s and my parents still live there. When I left high school I went to Vienna, a city that is routinely selected into the three most liveable city worldwide. There were and are issues with Istanbul for the ordinary citizen, but over the 24 years I have been away, there has been constant and massive development of infrastructure and building quality. Obviously one needs money to enjoy Istanbul, because life for the ordinary man with an ordinary salary is a horror. That's not new. It was bad, now it's a horror. In any case, I miss the good things of Istabul, the food, the Bosphorus, the familiarity, the colors of the environment... Despite all now, at 43, despite an horribly failed professional life, I seriously consider whether I made a mistake not coming back 10 or 15 years ago.
This series is a great idea, and I especially appreciate that you point out "living like a king" isn't about gaudiness, showing off excessive wealth, or being the loudest or most annoying person in the room. Your representation of both Istanbul and Bogata will prove to be advantageous to both cities, I think, as well as to those seeking out the places where they will be treated best. Well done.
is there a lot of job opportunities there? i would like to live like a king and have some good jobs opportunities but its hard to find and can you find job if you only speak english?
@@Zinzinnovich There are lots of job opportunities but the hidden point of the video is to have an external income outside the country. Our salaries are god awful, you wouldn't be able to experience Istanbul like he does by making turkish lira. If you do setup a system where you can work remotely with Western salaries, you will indeed live like a king.
I have an Aunt from Turkey. The love and attention she shows to us as visiting family and the elegance in the way she does things says so much about the culture she grew up in. Respect.
We stayed in the old city about 2 blocks from the Hagia Sophia and it was one of the best experiences that I've ever had. As an Australian staying in a Muslim country (that we tried to invade) we were a bit apprehensible at first, but the locals loved us. Such wonderful people who gave us lifelong memories of which we are forever grateful for the hospitality that they offered us. I can't wait to get back there for ANZAC Day in the next few years with the wife and kids when they get a bit older. We originally stayed for 9 days but I'll make sure we stay longer next time. So much to do. So much history to admire. Awesome place. Awesome people.
I appreciate that you experienced the world famous Turkish hospitality. Aussies are very welcomed in Turkey even though you guys tried to invade us 😂but still we have a connection in history upon which we can build our relationship. You should visit Çanakkale and Gelibolu peninsula for the historic places and taste Balıkesir olives, ezine cheese, and Kaz mountains where you can have an amazing view from the hills.
I would love to remind you The father of turks Atatürk's letter for ANZAK soldiers family 'Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives …You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”' So you and every world citizen are welcomed in my country.
We have nothing bad against Australians because we don't see you as the invaders. we think that you were the puppet of Uk at that time so you did what you are told to you. A lot of young people from both sides were just the victim of imperial forces. Anzac you should absolutely see! , Australians I met abroad were always great people. One small note: Turkey is not a Muslim country there is no official religion. Majority of Turks dont live like other muslims
Off course if you only stay for a week max in the best part of the historical center you would say that, im stuck in this city since 4 weeks ago and I can tell you I would like to never come back.
Turkish food is amazing, the people are great too. Such an underrated countr, I'm pretty picky on where I would want to live, but Turkey has the perfect blend of Middle Eastern with European that seems to take the best of both worlds
Totally disagree went to the US for six months to visit. My kids came back. I found everything upside down. Too much rules and regulations just applied overnight. I cannot trust to invest anymore because of that.
Nice one Andrew. I have been a Turkish expat for over 20 years working in and visiting many countries. I have came back with my family to Turkey after 15 years, now very recently recently left again. Cannot live without Turkey, Istanbul, the Aegean. The colour of life is there.
We lived there for year a little while back, and we would have stayed on if they had agreed to renew my visa... Turkey, its people and its cats, is truly and incredible country!!! What a fabulous experience. Priceless. We stayed in the Nişantaşı neighborhood for about a month before moving to Kurtuluş...Our first meal was at the very House Cafe you were meeting Erkan Yilidirim. 😊 We still miss it and its people so much from time to time, like right now while watching this video😅, but we are so grateful to have had this superb opportunity... What a gift!!! ☀
Çok şanslısın!!! Almanyada büyümüş Bir türk olarak en fazla türkiyede kaldığım süre 6 hafta😢ben de birgün kendi köklerimin olduğu güzel ülkemde yaşarım umarım
@@Shiggy32 Then this is my wish for you. May your past, future and present eventually meet in a place on earth where you feel the most yourself, and at home.🤗
@@hakikitosunpasabenim3088 and not necessary to overtip to get that excellent service? Or Would services guys not expecting tipping at all to have that good service? Americans Overtipping culture is Toxic.
Love the vibe of the video. Turkey was the first country I traveled to, and I was immediately amazed by Istanbul's stunning views, delicious food, and affordable prices.
I think Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At the moment it is like a pearl that has fallen into the mud. It will be much better with successful management.
I'm a big time cat lover and their culture cherishes cats. They all feed the cats and rather than home them as pets, they're treated as if they're community pets. I've seen many videos on this topic.
🐈 Kediler İstanbul'un simgesidir. Hatta kendi kendine metro seyahati yapan bazı köpekler vardır. Onlar bizim için çok değerlidir. Yorumlarınız çok nazikçe, teşekkür ederiz 🩷
I feel so blessed to be born and raised in Istanbul. I have visited many countries in the world. There are many nice places in those countries, too. However, Istanbul is different. You get mesmerized by its beauty and everythingelse it offers.
I was in Istanbul a couple years ago, investigating the city and Turkey in general. My main impression was: the city was hugely underappreciated, it was huge, it had an abundance of goods and services (some people praised the local healthcare for being decent and affordable, among things that I experienced for myself), it still had great potential, it was rather safe, it was international, yet real estate there was more than affordable. Since then, they had a surge of inflation, and their currency depreciated quite a bit. Yet, I still hold to my view: it was way underappreciated back then, and it still is now. On a whole range of parameters, Turkey is doing so much better than many, many other countries with more expensive real estate and more stable currencies. If its government doesn't run the country into the ground, I believe it has potential to really shine in the future. And, yes, it is a bit of a consumer heaven.
The current government is the one who brought this country to this point for the last 20 years. A huge difference from the 80s-90s previous government vs to 2024. Yes Erdoğan served well but he needs to be replaced by someone who is even better that will bring in more to this country.
@gurhangokalp8965 I don't agree with what you are saying. According to whom Erdoğan was the worst? He won all the elections, so this means people loved his work. He did a lot to turkiye to advance and catch up with the Western society. He served his time, and it's time to move on to a different president just as good or better.
Despite the severe depreciation of the Turkish Lira and the volatile economic performances of Turkey, Istanbul might still be an ideal place for investors due to its strategic location nestled between Europe and Asia. Capital inflows in Turkey have surged over the last decades regardless of upheavals.
One of the best sights of sounds of Istanbul.... Nice to see plain and simple coverage of Nomad Capital! Excellent place to start something where you connect Asia and Europe!
Andrew, I grew up in Istanbul and live in Italy now. You captured the spirit of Istanbul and the Turkish people perfectly, exactly as I see it. Thank you for the care you’ve put into this and it brings me a lot of joy to see folks from western countries seeing value in the less rule based and service oriented culture and the way of life that comes with it. I do think globally Istanbul is one of the best cities for living in, especially if you have the funds since there is literally no end to luxury there. It was also delightful to see so many of my favorite spots you ended up visiting. For everyone watching, everything you’re seeing in the video is maybe 5% of what Istanbul has to offer, it is incredibly big and dense. If we compared to new york, think of him having visited Soho & LES or something. There’s so much more! If you want to live like a king, Istanbul is truly the place to be. Coming from a well traveled freelancer. I left thinking there was better spots, but I’m finding out there may not be :)
Love Andrew even more seeing him interact with other people in these Anthony Bourdain esque interviews. Y’all should do more like this, he’s a charismatic and respectable guy
One of the best cities and country in the world! I was blown away by Instanbul when I visited. Even crazier than NYC so much diversity and busy streets loved it. And the food is ridiculously delicious
@@like2707 Gittim, hatta uzun bir süre orada dil eğitimi için yaşadım. NYC, farklı kültürlerden insanların bulunduğu bir yer. İstanbul ise, farklı insanların kültürlerinden oluşmuş bir şehir. Bir şehrin farklı olması için farklı kültürden insanların yaşaması mı önemli, yoksa farklı kültürlerin bir arada bulunması mı?
@@esraRehber-day kim demis? Referandmmu yapildi ? Bana kimse sormadi. Bir ulkenin Ingilizce adini nasil kaldirabilirsiniz? Herkes ben dahil halen Turkey diyoruz haberiniz olsun!
@@aydser6726 size sorulması gerekli görülmedi demekki.ayrıca turkey okunuşda hindi gibi telaffuz edildiği,ben böylesinin daha iyi olduğunu düşünüyorum.bazen itiraz etmek için itiraz edilmemeli.yorucu.
@@aydser6726 Rezil ediyorsun sadece bilgisizliğin yüzünden, dediği doğru. Uluslararası ismimiz diye bişey yok. Türkiye olarak değişti yani Turkey diye bişey yok artık
I have been to Türkiye one and the landscape of Istanbul is beautiful, but it’s a very crowded and busy city, especially on the European side, which may or may not be the energy you are looking for. I enjoyed the Asian side of Istanbul for being more orderly and less chaotic.
I moved from Mexico to Istanbul turkey the summer of 2022 for 3 months to escape the Mexico heat. I loved living there. I am a solo traveling Black female, and I traversed both sides, European and Asian, and I was very safe and felt very welcome. If you are considering Istanbul, GO! The only problem are the visas. They keep not renewing visas of those that moved there within the past 2 years. It’s very problematic. They did just introduce a digital nomad visa, but they could change that at any moment. Lastly, it is very difficult and expensive to secure short term housing in a Digital nomad situation, so be aware of that. I also want to say that Turkey has been dealing with CRIPPLING inflation and the devaluation of the Turkish lira. This has caused an increase in the anti-expat sentiment because the increasing prices are being blamed on the influx of foreigners vs the government, which is really behind it. Please do not go there and gloat about how far your dollars go. Please have empathy for the Turkish people because they are truly suffering. In watching this video, I truly miss Istanbul. If they would let me stay for longer than 90 days at a time, I would add it as my 2nd country I live in for half the year.
We spent the first 3 months of 2021 in Istanbul and we loved it. We have been slow traveling since 2015 and this is one of our favorite cities. It’s exotic yet felt safe and fairly easy to navigate. If the gov introduced a retirement visa, we would seriously consider making Türkiye our home base.
For 5-digit semi-nomadic entrepeneurs like myself: - 183 days in Georgia if you can qualify for a 1% tax on your business type. - 182 days in Turkey Alternatively, do Bulgaria with a de facto inverse progressive total tax rate: 7.5% if you make 1 million USD, but more like 15% if you make 60k USD. If you make 40k USD or less, you should not be going to Georgia nor Bulgaria. In that case, Turkey 365 days a year may be better for you.
My plan was to pick a tax free or low tax country to retire to. The problem is that most countries would tax your pension income, your investment income and interest on foreign bank accounts. I am only talking about £20k max PA. Turkey seems high tax when you convert to Lira whereas Georgia is tax free, yet the quality of the country is poor as is housing
@@voice.of.reason There is a setup i've seen few times where people open their business in Montenegro and live in Turkey, it might worth it to look at.
Another fascinating tour. Thanks for sharing. Nothing like I thought it was. You're certainly living life to it's fullest and helping to show others all these options. Looking forward to seeing more of these tours.
Istanbul is a treasure house of opulence and poverty, according to my former bosses who had to flee the UK due to sanctions and had their homes seized and bank accounts frozen.Yet they travel to Turkey for clothing,food,wine and still have jets serviced in adjoining countries and their children educated internationally and their dental work also carried out in Istanbul.They have houses and farms in the countryside looked after by wonderful people and even export their produce to the UK and the rest of Europe and the USA,amusing! They are easily turning over a lot of money per year per business and their boats still travel the seas to the USA and yet they are sanctioned. Amazing.
I traveled for 7 months through India, Nepal, Turkey, Greece, Albania, other parts of the Balkans. Learned a lot and found it's a lot of places talked about on this channel. Spent a lot of time on this street
@ThiefKingofLegend awesome. I have been researching and learning more about Turkey as a travel destination and I am really fascinated by the land, the people, and the culture. Getting my first small taste of Istanbul when I fly through there with Turkish Airlines. They have a program where if you have a long layover of 20 hours or more the airline will give you a choice of a free night's stay at a 4 star hotel or a free tour around the city with lunch. I opted for the hotel but I'm sure I'll see some stuff in tge surrounding area of the hotel and get a proper introduction to the city and country. And then I'll return for a proper long visit.
indeed nisantasi is a high class place i came to Istanbul from a village for university as student as poor students we lived in the most run down places starving could not afford transport and remember walking to the university for hours some days
I dunno maybe you would have lots of fresh air because it has three times less pollution than dubai one of the most polluted cities in the world in many of these UA-camrs in Dubai you can literally see the pollution in the sky it's one of the most polluted cities in the gulf which is already a very polluted place, only oman has good air quality over there@tiyes94
The point you made about Dubai is SO important. Dubai technically can offer a lot of the liberalism mixed with authentic culture experience however it is cursed by geography. It's in a VERY unstable neighborhood and it's weather in general is pretty harsh for international people (though that isn't a huge deterrent for a lot of ppl tbh). The REAL issue is that Dubai (UAE) is surrounded by unstable nations, war and/or just nations that are wildcards in general. Turkey's neighborhood is mostly peaceful (at least the western and northern regions are definetly safe). It is approximate to the rest of Europe and other regions that are rather desirable and places you'd want to visit or even temporarily live in etc.. It's just perfectly placed and has that EXACT balance of authenticism, eastern culture and western elements.
Turkey is surrounded by unstable neighbors ,,, Poland is surrounded by unstable neighbor , by contrast Dubai is far from unstable neighbors , the only issue in Dubai is the weather particularly dust storms ( hopefully this can be stopped by targeting the source of the dust storms ) which comes from Iraq , Syria and the empty desert in Arabia , china managed to stop sand storms in large degree so its possible .
Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I wouldn't change it for anywhere. It is the only city that is a bridge between Asia and Europe.❤️💙💚
Watching videos like this reminds me of the saying, the world is your oyster. My plans are to travel the world as retirement is fast approaching and i've downsized and made my life more fluid to pursue the great unknown.
Istanbul is arguably the greatest city on the planet. Amazing food, welcoming people, charm, culture etc etc etc. However, the time to invest in property or move to Istanbul has passed. The property costs are way too high for what you get, especially in the districts and neighborhoods where most expats would want to live. Additionally, the visa process is not the most efficient or easy for some. It has gotten a lot worse over the years. This video is great for people who want to spend a limited amount of time in Istanbul each year but not live here full-time.
Andrew, this is especially fascinating to watch as right now, I’m around 2km away, also in Istanbul, living a more modest life but also loving being here. Inflation is rampant but I also believe the longer term outlook for Turkey is very strong financially as I feel a huge vibrancy and potential in the country more than I feel in the Western European country I am currently resident. Tough transition for local people living on a very tight budget. Istanbul is a great place to be for a few weeks and also I love the cats 🐈🐈⬛!!!
You are right about potential. When the government change and citizen believe in government. It can easily surpass China's growth rate.The youth are so eager to show their potential.
Regarding Türkiye’s potential a British diplomat once cheekily remarked “Turkey has great potential and it will always remain that way”. We will see if he will be proven false.
Andrew, you have to visit the Aegean as well. Aegean is a whole different experience unlike Istanbul's chaos. Some nice spots to visit; Izmir, Urla, Çeşme, Datça, Bodrum etc. I am Aegean, born and raised in Izmir, then I lived in multiple European countries but was never satisfied so I returned back to Izmir. Çeşme is a coastal town near Izmir and it's a paradise for people who work remotely. You have multiple crystal clear beaches on both sides of the peninsula, depending on the wind you can choose either flat water or waves. I can go for a swim session between my meetings. We also have some of the nicest windsurf spots here. There is no loss of time, no traffic, you can reach any cafe, shop etc within 15 mins max. Let me know if you are around.
That was a great show Andrew ! I felt like I was watching a PBS documentary here in the states and it really made me say “I think I would like to go there”
There was a time when Turkish government used to encourage foreigners invest and buy buy properties in istanbul they were even giving citezship and passports but opposition party was not happy , many rules have changed , now if you buy an apartment they would not allow electric and water supply be under your name unless if you rented out to a Turkish person and they would register elec and water under his name
Strange... So what would happen if you don't want to rent it out - you live in it yourself..? Who would they address your utilities bills to? Or are you saying that they just wouldn't let you be connected to the utilities supplies? Strange.
What a great video, Andrew! Every time I see your videos I feel like I’m living through you vicariously. You put a lot of work into that video. Great job!
Turkey is my choice from your list for retirement destinations. It offers so much more to any tastes, likes and interests than any other options. I would choose Antalya for combination of quiet and inexpensive life, ancient historical places around, abundance of high-quality restaurants, healthcare, security and a big city entertainment, if in the mood for it. Clear Mediterranean beaches and mountain skiing resorts in just 40 minutes' drive - all around. Add to that close and easy access to European capitals and Istanbul. A hidden gem, no less. It's inexpensive now but will appreciate greatly over time.
As the title says this is the luxury living style in Istanbul which majority of Turkish people are NOT living like this. The locals are suffering from many economic downsides like high inflation and high interest rates. the minimum wadges can not buy you a house or a car maybe in 100's years. The changing in laws and regulations also towards the Foreigners Residency Permits makes you near impossible to get a RP right now. Turkish citizenship by investment in real estate now is 400k $ which give many other alternatives elsewhere around the world. My advise to any foreigner is to consider traveling there for short term touristic reasons, and most importantly has to be careful from getting scammed in prices and dont get into arguments between locals as it might be not end well.
@@rohanofelvenpower5566 you do not understand this man correctly. People are suffering as same as your servants in Istanbul. You can be %1 of the top class in Istanbul but it won't change the service you take or the product quality you going to have because the whole country sinking with its people they do not give you any advantage in being luxury...
I loved the history of turkey but the 3 weeks I stayed I faced alot of scammers . But I came across very nice people too. I met people from other countries and when I got lost without phone or my purse which my family had and they got off the ferry without me ,thinking I had gotten off too a very nice turkish guide helped me reach my hotel. I want to visit again.
@@Hasanaljadida big one is expected in Istanbul in the near future. City is on the faultline and it's not nearly prepared. It's gonna be a total chaos.
There is a rapid urban renewal program happening in Istanbul to replace buildings with earthquake proof buildings. The only problem with this outside of dangerous demolition practices and no concept of environmental mitigation, is the lack of compliance with building codes. Many of the new buildings won’t be up to code and will collapse. You only need to watch Turkish TV for 5 minutes to see the constant news stories of new and old buildings collapsing and developers being frog marched off by the police to face the consequences of their dodgy practices. Most probably the biggest issue in Türkiye is the lack of compliance to any law and the lack of enforcement of the laws
02:39 I find it difficult to understand this prejudice against Islam. Honestly, it doesn't feel like prejudice to me, it feels like ignorance. I mean, it is as strange as the prejudices of people in Turkey who think that we are transported by camels. It is the human being himself who does evil, it has nothing to do with any religion, especially Islam. The cities you feel safe in are not safe just because they are inhabited by Christians or people of a religion other than Islam. Understand this and research more. Culture and religion are different things.
So I spent a year in Bulgaria. Tax rate landed at about 15%, which was twice the rate I was initially promised. Not a big deal, but I don't know a single good company there for excellent tax advice and service. So, I left. Now, in Georgia, I am super-happy with the assistance I'm getting. And I've secured 1%, so that's a 15 times upgrade over Bulgaria. Bulgaria is nice for cheap beach vacations, but the main reason to live in the capital of Sofia would be if you happen to have a good job there. Georgia beats Bulgaria in digitalization, ease of doing business, and things like that. Bulgaria's bureaucracy felt really opaque. I was outsourcing everything and had no idea how to do things myself. They did not teach me how to be self-sufficient, and they were expensive. Legal advice in Georgia is costing me about 1/3 of what I was paying in Bulgaria. Nothing was truly bad in Bulgaria, and it's got some advantages, like the German Kaufland is a better hypermarked than Carrefour in some respects. I have nothing against Bulgaria and I would go again. But after moving to Georgia, I don't have any urgent reason to go there again. Istanbul is probably 10x better than Sofia, and I look forward to confirming so myself.
@nomadcapitalist I wonder how you would compare the fashion district of Tokyo, Ginza, to the fancy areas of Istanbul. To me, they look and feel quite similar, although that's probably true for 'Street Louis Vuitton' in any metropolis. This is just an idea, but it would be quite hilarious if you were to visit Tokyo and then contrast it with Istanbul, while emphasizing the things that seem better in Istanbul, although such a trip may not make much sense fiscally, but I think it would be a huge way to drive traffic. That said, I think maybe Tokyo-Istanbul-London-Paris would all seem excellent if we were to compare a small subset of those metropolises. My impression of Istanbul is really good and I look forward to visiting again.
By far the best video you have done in my opinion. This sells the country and the city in a way that makes it a must see. I hope this becomes the new format. Thank You And Congratulations!
Excellent video! Really high production values and very interesting content. Your linen suit looks really good - is this bespoke from your tailor in Bogota?
Cost of living in Istanbul is now higher than Tokyo in many items. +70% USD inflation in food prices and it doesn't look like it's gonna stop soon. It doesn't provide the value it used to. It's still good to explore. Staying there just a few weeks is still a great experience.
This!!! I was in the verge of saying the same. Prices have doubled/tripled in USD terms in the last few years. It isn't a good value for money destination anymore. But great city/country/ nevertheless.
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Which city do you want us to cover next?
You need to get Alex hormozi to chat and leave the U S. As well. 💪
Tbilisi, Kuala Lumpur, anywhere in Africa
Do you think guyana will be the next tax location since it is now oil rich like duabi?
❤ these vlog country tour videos please keep em coming❤
I've met people from Turkey in several countries, they're very elegant, well spoken, fine manners and very cool folks to talk too, great intelectual and puntual. Greetings from Colombia.
I think you met representatives of the old elite.
not what i have seen and my town is like 25% Turkish
Absolutely lovable people and very classy
@@belstar1128 Exactly right, and me too from who I've met and let us not forget their Ottoman history which speaks for itself and the Armenian Genocide of early 1900's!!!
I met my first Turkish person in college, she was lovely, smart and knew more about some black jazz singers than I did. Very cultured, but she was upper class.
I am half Turkish and often visit the country. I feel terrible when I leave because wherever in the world I go to, I know I will never have service as good as in Türkiye. Some Asian countries come very close but they are robotic. Turkish hospitality is warm, homely but professional and very unique.
I am half German from my mother's side. I grew up in Istanbul in the 80s and 90s and my parents still live there. When I left high school I went to Vienna, a city that is routinely selected into the three most liveable city worldwide. There were and are issues with Istanbul for the ordinary citizen, but over the 24 years I have been away, there has been constant and massive development of infrastructure and building quality. Obviously one needs money to enjoy Istanbul, because life for the ordinary man with an ordinary salary is a horror. That's not new. It was bad, now it's a horror. In any case, I miss the good things of Istabul, the food, the Bosphorus, the familiarity, the colors of the environment... Despite all now, at 43, despite an horribly failed professional life, I seriously consider whether I made a mistake not coming back 10 or 15 years ago.
This series is a great idea, and I especially appreciate that you point out "living like a king" isn't about gaudiness, showing off excessive wealth, or being the loudest or most annoying person in the room. Your representation of both Istanbul and Bogata will prove to be advantageous to both cities, I think, as well as to those seeking out the places where they will be treated best. Well done.
That's very kind of you; thank you.
is there a lot of job opportunities there? i would like to live like a king and have some good jobs opportunities but its hard to find and can you find job if you only speak english?
@@Zinzinnovich There are lots of job opportunities but the hidden point of the video is to have an external income outside the country. Our salaries are god awful, you wouldn't be able to experience Istanbul like he does by making turkish lira. If you do setup a system where you can work remotely with Western salaries, you will indeed live like a king.
I have an Aunt from Turkey. The love and attention she shows to us as visiting family and the elegance in the way she does things says so much about the culture she grew up in. Respect.
Glad it connected with you.
is there a lot of job opportunities there?
@@Zinzinnovichnope
@@ZinzinnovichDon't come to Turkey. We have already 12+ million foreigners and refugees in Turkey.
@@Zinzinnovichnope
We stayed in the old city about 2 blocks from the Hagia Sophia and it was one of the best experiences that I've ever had. As an Australian staying in a Muslim country (that we tried to invade) we were a bit apprehensible at first, but the locals loved us. Such wonderful people who gave us lifelong memories of which we are forever grateful for the hospitality that they offered us. I can't wait to get back there for ANZAC Day in the next few years with the wife and kids when they get a bit older. We originally stayed for 9 days but I'll make sure we stay longer next time. So much to do. So much history to admire. Awesome place. Awesome people.
I appreciate that you experienced the world famous Turkish hospitality. Aussies are very welcomed in Turkey even though you guys tried to invade us 😂but still we have a connection in history upon which we can build our relationship. You should visit Çanakkale and Gelibolu peninsula for the historic places and taste Balıkesir olives, ezine cheese, and Kaz mountains where you can have an amazing view from the hills.
Try to invade again😂
I would love to remind you The father of turks Atatürk's letter for ANZAK soldiers family
'Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives …You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”'
So you and every world citizen are welcomed in my country.
We have nothing bad against Australians because we don't see you as the invaders. we think that you were the puppet of Uk at that time so you did what you are told to you. A lot of young people from both sides were just the victim of imperial forces. Anzac you should absolutely see! , Australians I met abroad were always great people. One small note: Turkey is not a Muslim country there is no official religion. Majority of Turks dont live like other muslims
Off course if you only stay for a week max in the best part of the historical center you would say that, im stuck in this city since 4 weeks ago and I can tell you I would like to never come back.
I have never seen Istanbul in this way at all. How absolutely gorgeous
You may not realize it,but ıstanbul is the center of the world....🙂
Turkish food is amazing, the people are great too. Such an underrated countr, I'm pretty picky on where I would want to live, but Turkey has the perfect blend of Middle Eastern with European that seems to take the best of both worlds
Totally agree!
Totally disagree went to the US for six months to visit. My kids came back. I found everything upside down. Too much rules and regulations just applied overnight. I cannot trust to invest anymore because of that.
To put this straight, Türkiye is definetely not Middle Eastern. It is a perfect blend of Europe and Asia. A melting pot of these.
Amazing city, amazing people and great cultures. The turks are the best hosts.
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
Loved exploring Istanbul with you!
I'm married to a Turk and I love the country, people, food, amazing, by the way I'm from Colombia.. :)
@@barbarosa1158burda bari rezil etmeyin bizi! Görücü usulü mü var talep ettiğin ülkede?
@@Shiggy32sakin ol pisiko saka yaptik herhalde
@@barbarosa1158 tabi tabi. Gurbetçilere sayın sövün ilk fırsatta gidecek birini arayın gurbete😂çok komiksiniz
Dogma buyume Hollandaliyim ama neyse
@@barbarosa1158 peki 😂 hollanda da colombialı mı kalmadı neysee
This series just keeps getting better! Hope to see it continue plus grow your audience and business! Thanks.
Much appreciated; thank you.
Nice one Andrew. I have been a Turkish expat for over 20 years working in and visiting many countries. I have came back with my family to Turkey after 15 years, now very recently recently left again. Cannot live without Turkey, Istanbul, the Aegean. The colour of life is there.
Lovely; thanks for sharing!
We lived there for year a little while back, and we would have stayed on if they had agreed to renew my visa... Turkey, its people and its cats, is truly and incredible country!!! What a fabulous experience. Priceless.
We stayed in the Nişantaşı neighborhood for about a month before moving to Kurtuluş...Our first meal was at the very House Cafe you were meeting Erkan Yilidirim. 😊
We still miss it and its people so much from time to time, like right now while watching this video😅, but we are so grateful to have had this superb opportunity... What a gift!!!
☀
Çok şanslısın!!! Almanyada büyümüş Bir türk olarak en fazla türkiyede kaldığım süre 6 hafta😢ben de birgün kendi köklerimin olduğu güzel ülkemde yaşarım umarım
@@Shiggy32 Then this is my wish for you. May your past, future and present eventually meet in a place on earth where you feel the most yourself, and at home.🤗
@@SiyouPikup thank you for the wishes🌺i wish the same things for you🙂😊
@@Shiggy32 🌺
“Turkey is a service culture” - perfectly said. Never had a bad experience in Istanbul with service.
Great Marketing buddy!
I’m Turkish living in the US and can confirm this. Service is the best in the world. Merchants go above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
Is it tip reliant service?
@@RavarsenBlogspotNo
@@hakikitosunpasabenim3088 and not necessary to overtip to get that excellent service? Or Would services guys not expecting tipping at all to have that good service?
Americans Overtipping culture is Toxic.
Love the vibe of the video. Turkey was the first country I traveled to, and I was immediately amazed by Istanbul's stunning views, delicious food, and affordable prices.
Now no affordable prices if you're not rich. Thanks to biggest thief
I will never stop falling in love with Istanbul! Insanely beautiful city that vigorously attacks all of your senses.
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@@nomadcapitalist Hey Andrew, where's all the women?
There's nothing but dudes here for some reason!
I think Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At the moment it is like a pearl that has fallen into the mud. It will be much better with successful management.
I'm a big time cat lover and their culture cherishes cats. They all feed the cats and rather than home them as pets, they're treated as if they're community pets. I've seen many videos on this topic.
Yes, they do!
They have both beloved house cats and beloved street cats
There’s even a movie called “Kedi” about it
that came out in theaters couple of years ago.
🐈 Kediler İstanbul'un simgesidir. Hatta kendi kendine metro seyahati yapan bazı köpekler vardır. Onlar bizim için çok değerlidir. Yorumlarınız çok nazikçe, teşekkür ederiz 🩷
I feel so blessed to be born and raised in Istanbul. I have visited many countries in the world. There are many nice places in those countries, too. However, Istanbul is different. You get mesmerized by its beauty and everythingelse it offers.
Well said!
I was in Istanbul a couple years ago, investigating the city and Turkey in general. My main impression was: the city was hugely underappreciated, it was huge, it had an abundance of goods and services (some people praised the local healthcare for being decent and affordable, among things that I experienced for myself), it still had great potential, it was rather safe, it was international, yet real estate there was more than affordable.
Since then, they had a surge of inflation, and their currency depreciated quite a bit. Yet, I still hold to my view: it was way underappreciated back then, and it still is now. On a whole range of parameters, Turkey is doing so much better than many, many other countries with more expensive real estate and more stable currencies.
If its government doesn't run the country into the ground, I believe it has potential to really shine in the future. And, yes, it is a bit of a consumer heaven.
Very accurate observations.
The current government is the one who brought this country to this point for the last 20 years. A huge difference from the 80s-90s previous government vs to 2024. Yes Erdoğan served well but he needs to be replaced by someone who is even better that will bring in more to this country.
@@NotTooExtreme Erdoğan server well ??? He is the worst minister that they had in theire all history....
@gurhangokalp8965 I don't agree with what you are saying. According to whom Erdoğan was the worst? He won all the elections, so this means people loved his work. He did a lot to turkiye to advance and catch up with the Western society. He served his time, and it's time to move on to a different president just as good or better.
@@gurhangokalp8965 rn he is not good. But when he came to power and the following years he advanced and improved turkey a lot..
Despite the severe depreciation of the Turkish Lira and the volatile economic performances of Turkey, Istanbul might still be an ideal place for investors due to its strategic location nestled between Europe and Asia. Capital inflows in Turkey have surged over the last decades regardless of upheavals.
I love Istanbul! This new series knocks it out of the park, Andrew! Kudos
Thank you!
One of the best sights of sounds of Istanbul.... Nice to see plain and simple coverage of Nomad Capital! Excellent place to start something where you connect Asia and Europe!
Andrew,
I grew up in Istanbul and live in Italy now. You captured the spirit of Istanbul and the Turkish people perfectly, exactly as I see it. Thank you for the care you’ve put into this and it brings me a lot of joy to see folks from western countries seeing value in the less rule based and service oriented culture and the way of life that comes with it.
I do think globally Istanbul is one of the best cities for living in, especially if you have the funds since there is literally no end to luxury there.
It was also delightful to see so many of my favorite spots you ended up visiting.
For everyone watching, everything you’re seeing in the video is maybe 5% of what Istanbul has to offer, it is incredibly big and dense.
If we compared to new york, think of him having visited Soho & LES or something. There’s so much more!
If you want to live like a king, Istanbul is truly the place to be. Coming from a well traveled freelancer. I left thinking there was better spots, but I’m finding out there may not be :)
Thank you for sharing!
Didn't want this video to end. Great series!!
Thank you!
Love Andrew even more seeing him interact with other people in these Anthony Bourdain esque interviews. Y’all should do more like this, he’s a charismatic and respectable guy
They're even built the same. 😁
I was thinking likewise this video reminds me of Anthony bourdain vids . I hope he does similar videos showing other cities .
Yes, but Bourdain would ALSO explore the nightlife of the city, which is always missing here. Gogo Andrew : Let’s see Istanbul after sunset !
Without a doubt, one of my favorite cities! The video was simply fantastic. ❤
I love Istanbul. Taking an evening yacht tour on the Bosporous is an unforgetable experience... ❤
I love Istanbul. There are so many incredible and luxurious places to experience that you might never expect.
One of the best cities and country in the world! I was blown away by Instanbul when I visited. Even crazier than NYC so much diversity and busy streets loved it. And the food is ridiculously delicious
NYC is more diverse tho.
@@like2707 İstanbulu bilmiyor olmalısınız
@@Bladusedith Hayır biliyorum, Bilmiyorum New York'a gittin mi ama alakasız kültürlerin hepsi bir arada.
@@like2707 Gittim, hatta uzun bir süre orada dil eğitimi için yaşadım. NYC, farklı kültürlerden insanların bulunduğu bir yer. İstanbul ise, farklı insanların kültürlerinden oluşmuş bir şehir. Bir şehrin farklı olması için farklı kültürden insanların yaşaması mı önemli, yoksa farklı kültürlerin bir arada bulunması mı?
Fun video! I love Istanbul; it’s one of my favourite cities in the world. So vibrant, and lovely people.
One of your BEST videos! More like this please!
Stay tuned!
Loved this exploratory video of Istanbul, the history and business aspects!
Thank you, Mr. Mansfield!
Best Hotel service, I was in 75 country but Turkey 🇹🇷 is the Best !!!!
Türkiye.Turkey kaldırıldı 2021 de
@@esraRehber-day kim demis? Referandmmu yapildi ? Bana kimse sormadi. Bir ulkenin Ingilizce adini nasil kaldirabilirsiniz? Herkes ben dahil halen Turkey diyoruz haberiniz olsun!
@@aydser6726 size sorulması gerekli görülmedi demekki.ayrıca turkey okunuşda hindi gibi telaffuz edildiği,ben böylesinin daha iyi olduğunu düşünüyorum.bazen itiraz etmek için itiraz edilmemeli.yorucu.
@@aydser6726 Rezil ediyorsun sadece bilgisizliğin yüzünden, dediği doğru. Uluslararası ismimiz diye bişey yok. Türkiye olarak değişti yani Turkey diye bişey yok artık
Love this new content addition. It's so nice to not only hear about the countries but also have a glimpse.
We were in Kusadasi and Ephesus in 2018!! Loved it!!
This is something everybody should experience at least once in their lives.
OMG that Hammam is gorgeous! He needs to get investors or work with others to bring folks in.
Nowadays Turkey got super expensive for middle class people, crazy inflation every week.
This was incredible Andrew.
I have been to Türkiye one and the landscape of Istanbul is beautiful, but it’s a very crowded and busy city, especially on the European side, which may or may not be the energy you are looking for.
I enjoyed the Asian side of Istanbul for being more orderly and less chaotic.
I have traveled to Turkey before and absolutely loved it. This video has definitely given me a greater perspective of Istanbul can’t wait to go back!!
Great to hear!
Great video. I love Istanbul
Great series. Loved the Bogota one, but loved this even more !
And there is more to come! 😊😊
Great production, loving the 'Live like a King' series. Kindly do more.
More to come!
I moved from Mexico to Istanbul turkey the summer of 2022 for 3 months to escape the Mexico heat. I loved living there.
I am a solo traveling Black female, and I traversed both sides, European and Asian, and I was very safe and felt very welcome.
If you are considering Istanbul, GO!
The only problem are the visas. They keep not renewing visas of those that moved there within the past 2 years. It’s very problematic.
They did just introduce a digital nomad visa, but they could change that at any moment.
Lastly, it is very difficult and expensive to secure short term housing in a Digital nomad situation, so be aware of that.
I also want to say that Turkey has been dealing with CRIPPLING inflation and the devaluation of the Turkish lira.
This has caused an increase in the anti-expat sentiment because the increasing prices are being blamed on the influx of foreigners vs the government, which is really behind it.
Please do not go there and gloat about how far your dollars go. Please have empathy for the Turkish people because they are truly suffering.
In watching this video, I truly miss Istanbul. If they would let me stay for longer than 90 days at a time, I would add it as my 2nd country I live in for half the year.
Thank you very much for this update. 90 days is more than enough me to explore turkey. It's on my list for next year.
Thanks for this interesting post Shelia, so where did you go instead?
We spent the first 3 months of 2021 in Istanbul and we loved it. We have been slow traveling since 2015 and this is one of our favorite cities. It’s exotic yet felt safe and fairly easy to navigate. If the gov introduced a retirement visa, we would seriously consider making Türkiye our home base.
I tutored a Turkish woman online and she shared how BAD IT WAS economically for them- professionals. This was maybe 3 years ago.
Great share out! I felt as if I had this expat conversation live at a cafe there! Thank you!
For 5-digit semi-nomadic entrepeneurs like myself:
- 183 days in Georgia if you can qualify for a 1% tax on your business type.
- 182 days in Turkey
Alternatively, do Bulgaria with a de facto inverse progressive total tax rate: 7.5% if you make 1 million USD, but more like 15% if you make 60k USD. If you make 40k USD or less, you should not be going to Georgia nor Bulgaria. In that case, Turkey 365 days a year may be better for you.
My plan was to pick a tax free or low tax country to retire to. The problem is that most countries would tax your pension income, your investment income and interest on foreign bank accounts. I am only talking about £20k max PA. Turkey seems high tax when you convert to Lira whereas Georgia is tax free, yet the quality of the country is poor as is housing
Do Georgia have any DTA with normal westen countys?
@@voice.of.reason There is a setup i've seen few times where people open their business in Montenegro and live in Turkey, it might worth it to look at.
Wonderful People are everywhere in Turkey.
Another fascinating tour. Thanks for sharing. Nothing like I thought it was. You're certainly living life to it's fullest and helping to show others all these options. Looking forward to seeing more of these tours.
Istanbul is a treasure house of opulence and poverty, according to my former bosses who had to flee the UK due to sanctions and had their homes seized and bank accounts frozen.Yet they travel to Turkey for clothing,food,wine and still have jets serviced in adjoining countries and their children educated internationally and their dental work also carried out in Istanbul.They have houses and farms in the countryside looked after by wonderful people and even export their produce to the UK and the rest of Europe and the USA,amusing! They are easily turning over a lot of money per year per business and their boats still travel the seas to the USA and yet they are sanctioned. Amazing.
I traveled for 7 months through India, Nepal, Turkey, Greece, Albania, other parts of the Balkans. Learned a lot and found it's a lot of places talked about on this channel. Spent a lot of time on this street
Favorite place?
@@cfpzona well I would say Turkey overall but probably because I spent the longest of time there (3 months). All those places have strong pros.
@ThiefKingofLegend awesome. I have been researching and learning more about Turkey as a travel destination and I am really fascinated by the land, the people, and the culture. Getting my first small taste of Istanbul when I fly through there with Turkish Airlines. They have a program where if you have a long layover of 20 hours or more the airline will give you a choice of a free night's stay at a 4 star hotel or a free tour around the city with lunch. I opted for the hotel but I'm sure I'll see some stuff in tge surrounding area of the hotel and get a proper introduction to the city and country. And then I'll return for a proper long visit.
I love this Andrew, more videos like this if you could please, and thank you.
More to come!
You are welcomed everyday to your hometown Istanbul!
What an incredible content editing. May Be a masterpiece. Everything is top-level, even Andrew's presentation.
indeed nisantasi is a high class place i came to Istanbul from a village for university as student as poor students we lived in the most run down places starving could not afford transport and remember walking to the university for hours some days
Istanbul is great better than dubai
Why better than Dubai?
@@tiyes94 Dubai is so plastic and fake. Concerete and glass. All is that Dubai can offer.
@@tiyes94History,Culture
I dunno maybe you would have lots of fresh air
because it has three times less pollution than dubai one of the most polluted cities in the world
in many of these UA-camrs in Dubai you can literally see the pollution in the sky it's one of the most polluted cities in the gulf which is already a very polluted place,
only oman has good air quality over there@tiyes94
istanbl is a lie!
Great video, thanks Andrew, .. I feel like a king just watching the video. Thankyou.!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The point you made about Dubai is SO important. Dubai technically can offer a lot of the liberalism mixed with authentic culture experience however it is cursed by geography. It's in a VERY unstable neighborhood and it's weather in general is pretty harsh for international people (though that isn't a huge deterrent for a lot of ppl tbh). The REAL issue is that Dubai (UAE) is surrounded by unstable nations, war and/or just nations that are wildcards in general. Turkey's neighborhood is mostly peaceful (at least the western and northern regions are definetly safe). It is approximate to the rest of Europe and other regions that are rather desirable and places you'd want to visit or even temporarily live in etc.. It's just perfectly placed and has that EXACT balance of authenticism, eastern culture and western elements.
Turkey is surrounded by unstable neighbors ,,, Poland is surrounded by unstable neighbor , by contrast Dubai is far from unstable neighbors , the only issue in Dubai is the weather particularly dust storms ( hopefully this can be stopped by targeting the source of the dust storms ) which comes from Iraq , Syria and the empty desert in Arabia , china managed to stop sand storms in large degree so its possible .
I'm just jealous of all that food he gets to eat. i was born in Australia to a Turkish family, but I have never been Turkey.
Very happy to have filmed and edited this video in Istanbul, a great experience seeing the city!
Well done, sir!
This could have gone above the 30 minute mark, no doubt. Very educational and entertaining.
My Mom's favorite place and time, she lived there in the 60s. Wish she was around to be able to go back.
Man this video was just too short. We need more information. I'm a German-Turkish guy and making serious plans to move to Türkiye until 2030.
Türkiye perfect amazing, Rice culture
I visited Istanbul briefly in 2015 and it definitely has changed for the better from a NC perspective. Going to have to return in the near future.
Welcome to İstanbul. I hope you’re enjoying your time here:)
Thank you! 😃 We did.
Istanbul has the best of Europe and Asia! Wonderful place and would be very livable ❤
👍❤️
I’m Turkish living in Mexico and that’s right ,the quality of the living in my country is very good
Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I wouldn't change it for anywhere. It is the only city that is a bridge between Asia and Europe.❤️💙💚
Watching videos like this reminds me of the saying, the world is your oyster. My plans are to travel the world as retirement is fast approaching and i've downsized and made my life more fluid to pursue the great unknown.
Istanbul is arguably the greatest city on the planet. Amazing food, welcoming people, charm, culture etc etc etc. However, the time to invest in property or move to Istanbul has passed. The property costs are way too high for what you get, especially in the districts and neighborhoods where most expats would want to live. Additionally, the visa process is not the most efficient or easy for some. It has gotten a lot worse over the years. This video is great for people who want to spend a limited amount of time in Istanbul each year but not live here full-time.
Türkiyeyi işgal ettikten sonra oradan vize istemeniz çok manidar 😃 peace ✌🏼
Love this and the Bogota episode. They're very Bourdain like.
Thank you!
Andrew, this is especially fascinating to watch as right now, I’m around 2km away, also in Istanbul, living a more modest life but also loving being here. Inflation is rampant but I also believe the longer term outlook for Turkey is very strong financially as I feel a huge vibrancy and potential in the country more than I feel in the Western European country I am currently resident. Tough transition for local people living on a very tight budget. Istanbul is a great place to be for a few weeks and also I love the cats 🐈🐈⬛!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
You are right about potential. When the government change and citizen believe in government. It can easily surpass China's growth rate.The youth are so eager to show their potential.
Regarding Türkiye’s potential a British diplomat once cheekily remarked
“Turkey has great potential and it will always remain that way”.
We will see if he will be proven false.
Incredible work from Andrew and team, keep up the greatness 👏🏻🙌🏻
Andrew, you have to visit the Aegean as well. Aegean is a whole different experience unlike Istanbul's chaos. Some nice spots to visit; Izmir, Urla, Çeşme, Datça, Bodrum etc. I am Aegean, born and raised in Izmir, then I lived in multiple European countries but was never satisfied so I returned back to Izmir. Çeşme is a coastal town near Izmir and it's a paradise for people who work remotely. You have multiple crystal clear beaches on both sides of the peninsula, depending on the wind you can choose either flat water or waves. I can go for a swim session between my meetings. We also have some of the nicest windsurf spots here. There is no loss of time, no traffic, you can reach any cafe, shop etc within 15 mins max. Let me know if you are around.
Antalya
We are currently visiting our holiday home in Kusadasi , the Aegean coastline is stunning. We’re from London , and hope to retire to Turkey one day.
Sounds idyllic 🎉
That was a great show Andrew ! I felt like I was watching a PBS documentary here in the states and it really made me say “I think I would like to go there”
Wow, thank you!
Your female viewers would love to know what the personal safety situation is like.
mate every time this guy tastes new food the hungrier i get.
This is a great series idea. It shows how the rest of the world is and the life that can be had there
Glad to have you.
I have heard the food is amazing there.
There was a time when Turkish government used to encourage foreigners invest and buy buy properties in istanbul they were even giving citezship and passports but opposition party was not happy , many rules have changed , now if you buy an apartment they would not allow electric and water supply be under your name unless if you rented out to a Turkish person and they would register elec and water under his name
That's a bummer.
Strange... So what would happen if you don't want to rent it out - you live in it yourself..? Who would they address your utilities bills to? Or are you saying that they just wouldn't let you be connected to the utilities supplies? Strange.
You dont have to physically rent it out just a formality ( paper only ) could be any Turkish friend you trust
What a great video, Andrew! Every time I see your videos I feel like I’m living through you vicariously. You put a lot of work into that video. Great job!
Wow, thank you!
Having Turkey as your backdrop is so beautiful
Turkey is my choice from your list for retirement destinations. It offers so much more to any tastes, likes and interests than any other options. I would choose Antalya for combination of quiet and inexpensive life, ancient historical places around, abundance of high-quality restaurants, healthcare, security and a big city entertainment, if in the mood for it. Clear Mediterranean beaches and mountain skiing resorts in just 40 minutes' drive - all around. Add to that close and easy access to European capitals and Istanbul. A hidden gem, no less. It's inexpensive now but will appreciate greatly over time.
As the title says this is the luxury living style in Istanbul which majority of Turkish people are NOT living like this. The locals are suffering from many economic downsides like high inflation and high interest rates. the minimum wadges can not buy you a house or a car maybe in 100's years.
The changing in laws and regulations also towards the Foreigners Residency Permits makes you near impossible to get a RP right now. Turkish citizenship by investment in real estate now is 400k $ which give many other alternatives elsewhere around the world. My advise to any foreigner is to consider traveling there for short term touristic reasons, and most importantly has to be careful from getting scammed in prices and dont get into arguments between locals as it might be not end well.
Majority of Turks ?! This channel is NOT aimed at the majority if the world. Its aimed at rich people who already live in luxury.
@@rohanofelvenpower5566 you do not understand this man correctly. People are suffering as same as your servants in Istanbul. You can be %1 of the top class in Istanbul but it won't change the service you take or the product quality you going to have because the whole country sinking with its people they do not give you any advantage in being luxury...
The locals are there to serve wealthy immigrants and expats.
@Neilharry who gives a fu@ck😂
@@JohnnyTog354 💯 Thanks for the explanation
I loved the history of turkey but the 3 weeks I stayed I faced alot of scammers . But I came across very nice people too. I met people from other countries and when I got lost without phone or my purse which my family had and they got off the ferry without me ,thinking I had gotten off too a very nice turkish guide helped me reach my hotel. I want to visit again.
Earthquake
Not in Istanbul
@@Hasanaljadida big one is expected in Istanbul in the near future. City is on the faultline and it's not nearly prepared. It's gonna be a total chaos.
There is a rapid urban renewal program happening in Istanbul to replace buildings with earthquake proof buildings. The only problem with this outside of dangerous demolition practices and no concept of environmental mitigation, is the lack of compliance with building codes. Many of the new buildings won’t be up to code and will collapse. You only need to watch Turkish TV for 5 minutes to see the constant news stories of new and old buildings collapsing and developers being frog marched off by the police to face the consequences of their dodgy practices.
Most probably the biggest issue in Türkiye is the lack of compliance to any law and the lack of enforcement of the laws
Istambul is beautiful and friendly country,Smir is the same ❤️❤️
The most beautiful city in the world , full of energy & surprises .
02:39 I find it difficult to understand this prejudice against Islam. Honestly, it doesn't feel like prejudice to me, it feels like ignorance. I mean, it is as strange as the prejudices of people in Turkey who think that we are transported by camels. It is the human being himself who does evil, it has nothing to do with any religion, especially Islam. The cities you feel safe in are not safe just because they are inhabited by Christians or people of a religion other than Islam. Understand this and research more. Culture and religion are different things.
So I spent a year in Bulgaria. Tax rate landed at about 15%, which was twice the rate I was initially promised.
Not a big deal, but I don't know a single good company there for excellent tax advice and service.
So, I left. Now, in Georgia, I am super-happy with the assistance I'm getting.
And I've secured 1%, so that's a 15 times upgrade over Bulgaria.
Bulgaria is nice for cheap beach vacations, but the main reason to live in the capital of Sofia
would be if you happen to have a good job there.
Georgia beats Bulgaria in digitalization, ease of doing business, and things like that.
Bulgaria's bureaucracy felt really opaque. I was outsourcing everything and had no idea how to do things myself.
They did not teach me how to be self-sufficient, and they were expensive.
Legal advice in Georgia is costing me about 1/3 of what I was paying in Bulgaria.
Nothing was truly bad in Bulgaria, and it's got some advantages, like the German Kaufland is a better hypermarked than Carrefour in some respects.
I have nothing against Bulgaria and I would go again. But after moving to Georgia, I don't have any urgent reason to go there again.
Istanbul is probably 10x better than Sofia, and I look forward to confirming so myself.
I read recently the US and NATO are trying to instigate civil unrest in Georgia. Is this true or have I been lied to again
You seem to be interested in women with beautiful mustaches in Bulgaria and Georgia. Do you like them?
@nomadcapitalist I wonder how you would compare the fashion district of Tokyo, Ginza, to the fancy areas of Istanbul. To me, they look and feel quite similar, although that's probably true for 'Street Louis Vuitton' in any metropolis.
This is just an idea, but it would be quite hilarious if you were to visit Tokyo and then contrast it with Istanbul, while emphasizing the things that seem better in Istanbul, although such a trip may not make much sense fiscally, but I think it would be a huge way to drive traffic.
That said, I think maybe Tokyo-Istanbul-London-Paris would all seem excellent if we were to compare a small subset of those metropolises.
My impression of Istanbul is really good and I look forward to visiting again.
Interesting idea!
By far the best video you have done in my opinion. This sells the country and the city in a way that makes it a must see. I hope this becomes the new format.
Thank You And Congratulations!
Thank you! You can also see our Bogota episode: ua-cam.com/video/2T_LFhCYsDc/v-deo.html
Love this series, I was in Istanbul many years ago, can't wait to go back.
"İstanbul"
Thanks for the great video! 👏 I absolutely love Istanbul, especially for its service, which makes it a great place to live!
Excellent video! Really high production values and very interesting content. Your linen suit looks really good - is this bespoke from your tailor in Bogota?
Yes.
Cost of living in Istanbul is now higher than Tokyo in many items. +70% USD inflation in food prices and it doesn't look like it's gonna stop soon. It doesn't provide the value it used to. It's still good to explore. Staying there just a few weeks is still a great experience.
This!!! I was in the verge of saying the same. Prices have doubled/tripled in USD terms in the last few years. It isn't a good value for money destination anymore. But great city/country/ nevertheless.
Hit the nail on the head 🤝
Yok ananın .....,bu kadar yalan söylenmez.utannnn
Turkish Hospitality is a trademark.
Love Istanbul. Rich in culture and history
I can't wait for a Malaysian episode, if it's on the list!
Stay tuned! 👀