We Accidentally Found the Last Stop of the Orient Express

What started as a simple walk to a tech event in Istanbul…
quickly unraveled into one of the most unexpected nights of our lives.

We were in the city for business—Jonathon was emceeing one of the stages—but what unfolded was not what we planned. From spontaneous VIP invites to a surreal dinner in a historic hotel that felt frozen in time, this day turned into something straight out of a movie.

We toured the event venue (a stunning hotel itself), hopped into a blacked-out shuttle, and ended up somewhere we’ll never forget: the first and last stop of the original Orient Express.

This wasn’t just another conference day. It was a night of old-world magic, chance encounters, and a reminder that Istanbul has layers you can’t predict—no matter how well you plan.

🎥 Inside this video:
• Behind-the-scenes at a major tech event in Istanbul
• A wild twist we didn’t see coming
• VIP access to an unforgettable dinner
• The iconic historical site that once welcomed the Orient Express
• One of our favorite nights in Turkey—ever

🚆 Stick around to see how this unexpected adventure unfolds.
Trust us… you’re not gonna believe where this day takes us.

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