Why I’m Leaving Istanbul! Honest Thoughts of Travelling Turkey…

Hey, it's Alex Again. After an unforgettable time in Istanbul, it’s time to say goodbye - but not without one last unexpected adventure. In this video, I take you along on my journey back home. I cross over to the Asian side of the city, expecting a long, uneventful bus ride... but Istanbul had other plans.

From surprising sights along the way to some real talk about travel, safety and everything in between. I’m sharing my honest thoughts on my time in Turkey and what it’s really been like traveling here.

And of course, I’m teasing a little bit of what’s coming next…

00:00 Welcome to Istanbul
00:43 First Impression of Business area
01:11 Mecidiyeköy Metrobus Station
01:38 Views from the Bus
01:56 Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)
02:32 Çamlıca Mosque
03:05 Çamlıca TV Tower
03:17 Skyline of Üsküdar
03:34 In a different Istanbul
04:36 Ünalan Metro
05:05 M4 to Airport
06:01 Transport & Cash
06:58 Quick Refresh
07:40 Departure
08:41 Recap of the Trip
09:38 Honest Thoughts
11:00 Is it safe?
12:16 Final Review
13:40 Future Plans...
16:00 Outtakes