ISTANBUL - A Present from the Past

Explore Istanbul's enchanting beauty and rich history in this captivating travel documentary. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing tales of Hagia Sophia and the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque. Wander the bustling lanes of the Grand Bazaar, savoring the aroma of delectable Turkish cuisine. From the scenic Bosphorus Cruise to uncovering hidden gems and experiencing Istanbul like a local, this documentary invites you to explore Istanbul's vibrant culture, intricate history, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us on a journey to discover the essence of Istanbul: its top attractions, neighborhoods, nightlife, and local experiences. Get ready to be captivated by Istanbul's allure!

ABOUT US -
Hi! We are Pooja & Shravan, an illustrator-engineer duo from Bangalore brought together by the love of travel and adventure.

We have traveled together since the winter of 2016. On one such trip, we started documenting these travels on a humble phone camera. We soon realised that we really enjoy capturing these experiences. We are entirely self taught (students of the internet) and have learnt from binging on brilliant creators over the years.

In our videos you might find glimpses of places that are not spoken about enough. We always vouch for spots that are somewhat the underdogs. Our vlogs are sometimes vlog-ish and sometimes a documentation of the place as we see it. We hope that watching these videos will bring a little dose of joy to your day.

We love reading your comments and hearing your thoughts.
They motivate us and help us steer our creative path.

With love,
Pooja & Shravan

FOLLOW US -
We are mostly shy and introverted but secretly love it when people push us out of our bubble. So feel free to DM us on Instagram or drop a friendly comment on YouTube
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MORE FROM US -
In descending order of pride we take for each series 😅

Japan -    • JAPAN : A Story of a Spring  
Kerala -    • Kerala  
Bali & Beyond -    • BALI & BEYOND  
Iceland by Ring Road -    • Drifting Through Time : ICELAND  

GEAR -
We love our camera and the primary lens. Slowly falling in love with the telephoto. Love hate relationship with our drone. :-)

Camera : Sony Alpha A7III
Primary Lens: Tamron 28–75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Telephoto Lens: Sigma 150-400 F/5.3-6.5
Drone: DJI Mavic Air 2s

CHAPTERS -

0:00 Teaser
1:10 Good Morning Istanbul
1:45 Hagia Sophia
4:01 Istanbul is HOT !!
5:00 The Lokantasi
6:58 The Grand Bazaar
9:21 Fener & Balat
11:07 Cats Cats Cats
12:21 Cafes Cafes Cafes
15:15 We’re going to Asia
16:41 Farmers markets
17:28 The Gozleme
19:00 Street Art in Kadikoy
21:10 The Tea Gardens of Moda
21:45 Ciya Sofrası
23:30 Karakoy
27:30 The Galata Tower
28:40 Süleymaniye Mosque
30:35 Kuru Fasulye
31:46 Galata Bridge
32:20 The Dervishes & Outro

STUFF TO PLEASE THE ALGORITHM -
We hate this part. So please ignore.

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