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Videos from Istanbul
Best Street Food in Türkiye — 49 Turkish Meals, Istanbul to Gaziantep
A full-length Turkish food documentary in which Mark Wiens eats 49 meals, starting with street food in Istanbul and travelling on to Gaziantep.
Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans
Rick Steves' Europe TV episode tracing Istanbul's heritage from Christian Byzantium through Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city.
Spending $100 in Istanbul in 24 Hours (Crazy Cheap!)
Drew Binsky spends 24 hours in Istanbul on a $100 budget to see how far it stretches in the city.
We're in Turkey! Modern Turkish Breakfast in Kadikoy | Istanbul Food & Travel Vlog
Dane and Stacey arrive in Turkey and try a modern Turkish breakfast in Kadikoy on Istanbul's Asian side.
Creators who've covered Istanbul
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Rick Steves
European travel guide legend with PBS TV show, guidebooks, and tours. Decades of practical, culture-focused travel advice for American and international audiences.
Mark Wiens
Street food and travel vlog legend with 11M+ YouTube subscribers. Based in Bangkok, exploring food culture worldwide with infectious enthusiasm.
Drew Binsky
Visited all 197 countries. Creates travel documentaries and cultural stories that celebrate diversity. 4M+ YouTube subscribers.
TravelComic (Franziska Niehus)
German expat living in Turkey. Entertaining YouTube channel with dozens of travel videos on Turkish destinations, especially Antalya and Istanbul.
Dane and Stacey
New Zealand couple traveling to every country. Known for highlighting less-touristed areas and authentic local experiences in major cities.
The Blonde Abroad (Kiersten Rich)
Solo female travel pioneer. Luxury and adventure travel, running TBA Escapes tour company. One of the most influential female travel voices.
Travel Babbo
Family travel creator sharing first-hand guides to visiting destinations with kids.
Waypoint of View (Jess & Myles)
Travel creator covering Istanbul, Bodrum and more. Known for Blog content.
Creator tips for Istanbul
If you love food, don't miss the Spice Bazaar — also called the Egyptian Bazaar. It's well worth a stop.
Follow standard mosque etiquette: remove your shoes at the entrance, and women should cover their hair. Forgot a scarf? You can borrow one at the door.
Travelers watching their budget will find plenty of solid hostels and affordable hotels to choose from. If you'd rather splurge, the city's upscale hotels tend to be worth what they charge.
Make time for Moda: near the Moda pier there's a calm waterside path that hugs the shoreline, with views over a quieter, less-touristed side of the city.
Istanbul in photos
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