TRAVEL WITH ME TO ISTANBUL 🇹🇷🕌 2 days in the city, what to do, rooftop restaurant, basilica cistern
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Jordan, a professional figure skater working on a cruise ship, documents a rare overnight port stay in Istanbul, Turkey. The vlog begins with the excitement of disembarking to explore the city for the first time. The creator and her companions visit local bakeries for snacks, browse for jewelry and vintage postcards, and sample various types of honey. They walk through Taksim Square to observe the local atmosphere and the Republic Monument before enjoying a happy hour at a local pub. The evening continues with a dinner at a rooftop restaurant featuring cocktails and various dishes like kebabs and fried meatballs. On the second day, the group focuses on sightseeing, which includes a visit to the Basilica Cistern and a stop for coffee and pastries. Although they are unable to enter the Hagia Sophia due to dress code requirements, they conclude their trip by purchasing a large variety of baklava to enjoy back on the ship. The creator reflects on the gratitude she feels for the ability to travel and immerse herself in new cultures through her profession.
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I've never been here. This contract is my first time ever visiting Turkey, so it's a new country for me, but Istanbul is a new city and I am just so excited for what's to come.
There is something so special about exploring a new city for the first time. And also because it's all three of our first time here, it's just h it's the best.
I'm always so grateful for the opportunities to see the world and travel and immerse myself in a culture, you know, wherever I am in the world because of this job.
We had a great time. I'm actually very tired now and I want to be horizontal in my bed for a little while.
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