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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @courtsandmeeks
    @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +2

    What did you think of Gaziantep guys? Worth the hype that everyone travelling Turkey gives it??
    Alsoooo, big apologies for any audio issues in this vlog guys (especially if you're watching with headphones!) We got a new mic and it's been a learning curve, let's just say! 🤣
    Look forward to chatting with you all in the comments down below 👇 🧡

  • @rvnomading6326
    @rvnomading6326 2 года назад +2

    Lead me to the baklava 😂 Yes Meeks we've all been working very hard on our gut. How can you not in Turkey!

  • @carlshirley
    @carlshirley 2 года назад +1

    Oh my, I’d be just like you two, like kids in a sweetie shop! The colours, the sights, the smells. The tastes, I’d wanna do the lot. Thanks guys, I love your conversational commentary. It really works.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Ah Carl thank you! Really glad the chatty nature of our vids comes across well. Sometimes we worry we're just waffling and nobody is interested 🤣

  • @beyzaxoxo
    @beyzaxoxo 2 года назад +2

    I am a Turkish girl living in the Netherlands and you guys gave me the worst homesickness 😩 it is just soo pretty I loove the aura of that country💚 (you guys' aura too👌🏼) my Ford Transit campervan is in Turkey and I'm gonna reunite with it after i got my paycheck here 😉💚 y'all made me impatient 😂

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      We feel that aura you talk about! It's a great place and we loved our trip to Gaziantep. Excited for you to be reunited with your van. Any plans to take it with you on a road trip to the Netherlands?

    • @beyzaxoxo
      @beyzaxoxo 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks Yes cars can only stay in Turkey for 2 years so before july 2023 I need to be gone (for at least 6 months) according to the rules 😂 But on my way back I am deffinitely going to travel the south of Europe 🌼👌🏼

  • @johneldard6673
    @johneldard6673 2 года назад +1

    Lived in Turkey. Loved this video

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Where abouts in Turkey did you live John? We absolutely love it here!

    • @johneldard6673
      @johneldard6673 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks a resort town on Asian side Bosporus = Bostanći.

    • @johneldard6673
      @johneldard6673 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks orange you glad you went to Turkey? 🤣

  • @FieldviewAdventures
    @FieldviewAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Omg guys think I’m a bit in love with turkey 😍😍 obviously not as much as you guys ❤️❤️ wow wow stunning vlog , you guys rock seriously 🙏🙏🙏 awesome vlog as always

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Ah cheers matey! 🧡🙌 Hope you're well! Glad you enjoyed it as we really loved that day in Gaziantep and initially the vid wasn't performing very well. It's picked up now which is good! Always hard when you love a video that's taken ages - always worry if others will like it too!!

  • @bryzeer3612
    @bryzeer3612 2 года назад +1

    I went to Gaziantep once in my life. It was incredible to go there from Zonguldak without a license and with alcohol :). I was lucky that I never ran into the police. And it was probably the greatest adventure of my life. In the center of the city was a bar with tables and chairs made of classic cars. When Gaziantep is mentioned, cheap and good cocktails came to my mind. :) Thank you for reminding me of that day. By the way, I love those blue glasses, they look great.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Sounds like a risky adventure. But one that was worth the risk for the memories! We didn't see this bar with the classic cars but maybe it's not there anymore? That would have been cool. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 года назад +1

    Hari OM
    All those artisanal places are mesmerising - as you say, a view into a more ancient lifestyle. I think if there had been an issue with Ramadan, you'd have found eating places were closed - that they were open and serving was a signal in itself that it was fine. But I love that you were thoughtful of this. I love that you are using at least the few words of Turkish you have and , Courts, I LOVE your style!!! YAM xx

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Aren't they?! Could sit and watch that guy singing and moulding copper plates all day!! Gaziantap is a very multi cultural area so not everyone is practicing Ramadan there, hence the restaurants being open which we were grateful for! Would have been gutted to miss that chickpea wrap! Hope you're having a great weekend!

  • @grahamwood9842
    @grahamwood9842 2 года назад

    What an amazing experience. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Enjoy.

  • @Scud_and_thesTig
    @Scud_and_thesTig 2 года назад +1

    That looked brilliant 👍💙❤️

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      A really great city and not to be missed on a trip to the area!

  • @derekwarner6898
    @derekwarner6898 2 года назад

    Wow, its just a mass of visual and sound delights, the food might be cheaper but just as well as you could spend a fortune on trinkets. Great vid, thanks.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      It was just a beautifully crazy place! So much to see, smell, hear and do! 🧡 Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @Linda-td8hj
    @Linda-td8hj 2 года назад

    Hi guys looked awesome and the food made me hungry ☆◇☆❤the same open air carved stones were kool ◇☆◇and the antique shop you got the ring from was so unique l could have spent hours looking in there ❤ great vlog guys so interesting and colourful 😀 looks like you had a wonderful time ♡♡♡♡♡

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Me too Linda! Hence why I left Meeks drinking his tea whilst I explored! We had a great day in Gaziantep and so glad that came across in the vlog x

  • @bryzeer3612
    @bryzeer3612 2 года назад +1

    Yes, finally the video I've been waiting for... I'm going to prepare my coffee and watch it tonight. :)

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Yay! Love that you're straight in there with the comment, really hope you enjoy that coffee and the vlog too. Let us know what you thought once you've watched it :)

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 2 года назад

    I really like the way the Restaurant salad menu has finally chopped salad with parsley pomegranate dressing think it's called Ezme .

  • @stevenkenny3454
    @stevenkenny3454 2 года назад

    Great video guys thank you
    Take care and stay safe

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 2 года назад

    Hi Courts Meeks, what a beautiful town the food looked delicious I liked how the guy roll you wrap if that is what you call it ,the shops are so interesting full of everything loved watching the people making different things so cleaver,got to say you two it’s so nice to see a happy smiling faces after the horrible experience you both have been through positive thoughts keep you going lots of love 💕 to both of you ,till next time take care keep yourself safe,John 🧸💴🏢🚚🎳🎖🥇🚣‍♀️🥂🧂🫖🍮🍦🍦🍡🍡

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Always trying to keep the smiles going over here John. We were so grateful for the waiter helping us tourists wrap our food 🤣 felt like children but we laughed it off. Glad you enjoyed coming along on the trip to Gaziantep with us! Have a good week and see you in the comments ok the next one! ✌️🧡

  • @murraymint8159
    @murraymint8159 2 года назад +1

    I NEED that chickpea wrap in my life x

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Omg honestly, it was INCREDIBLE. but sadly haven't found it anywhere else apart from Gaziantep!! So sad about that. I reckon it would be easy to make at home though? "Nohut Durum" recipes maybe?

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox 2 года назад +1

    Love these videos and views. It's so great to see all these adventures. Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed the vlog - Gaziantep was awesome!

  • @JJSof8
    @JJSof8 2 года назад

    Brilliant vlog, Courts & Meeks, but they always are! See you next week, lovelies xxx

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      N'aww Julie, you're so sweet! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 года назад

    Great video, the food looks amazing and so good to see you guys happy and having fun. 🙂

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Always try'na make those happy memories!! Hope you're ok!

    • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
      @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks There is always a silver lining. I'm ok thanks fir asking, will be better when I get my van back lol x

  • @kefegrafik
    @kefegrafik 2 года назад +1

    I think you can clone right audio channel to the left audio channel. That would somehow solve the one sided sound issue in the footage? The effects name should be "fill left with right" in effects section. I don't know if you are using Premiere Pro or not but might help?

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Thank you for this advice! We should have it fixed for the next video!

  • @Stevebayes66
    @Stevebayes66 2 года назад

    Yum yum! Food looks amazing! The people seem so friendly and welcoming, can’t wait to visit one day ♥️🚌👍

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Get it on the bucket list Steve, it's a great country with so much rich history, the friendliest people and beautiful nature!

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 2 года назад

    Looks good place to visit ,non tourists towns must be really cheap to eat out plus you get to try amazing quality food. Try the salad with pomegranate dressing 😋😋😋😋

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Ooo yes we've got some of that pomegranate dressing in the cupboard. Might have that for lunch, thanks for reminding me! Gaziantap is still quite a touristy place but with more of an authentic vibe than cities in the west - saying that we went out of the touristy area to find the food and so glad we did!

  • @steveannis622
    @steveannis622 2 года назад

    Excellent vlog cannot believe the £1.55 meal.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Tell us about it!! Absolute bargain and so delicious. You'd pay a tenner for a massive wrap like that back home!

  • @HeidiPriest
    @HeidiPriest 2 года назад

    Yea vlog time😘

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Always good to see you in the comments guys 🧡

  • @superioritity4888
    @superioritity4888 2 года назад

    well i born in gaziantep and still live in it. im glad you liked nohut dürümü usually people dont like idk why

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Fantastic place to call your hometown! What?! Who wouldn't like the spicy chickpeas?? It was delicious!!

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 2 года назад

    That was so interesting and it’s great to see what’s off the beaten track! The wrap looked amazing. We’re just back from a trip to Northumberland in our van, kippers in a bun for us 😂😂. Thanks for sharing another great video.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Ah fab! We love Northumberland - where did you visit? Happy to hear the vlog was worth the week wait !

    • @sylviapage8572
      @sylviapage8572 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks We stayed at Beadnell Bay for a couple of nights because the sun came out 😎 We walked along the beach to Seahouses on Saturday and we drove to Bamburgh to walk on the beach and wander round the village on Sunday before we headed home. We only live in Sunderland so we’re there in an hour. I’m sure you know it’s amazing there 😀

  • @El-Tel63-Terry.
    @El-Tel63-Terry. 2 года назад

    Great vlog again, a very interesting city 👍🏻 ... it was a tortoise not a turtle ! 😉

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Really nice city, would highly recommend! Oh yes, we always get confused beyween tortoise and turtle!

  • @basonjillett1
    @basonjillett1 2 года назад

    Just wondering what to watch with my tea.....sorted perfect timing 😀

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      We've got you sorted! ✌️ Enjoy your tea. What you having? We've got serious English food cravings right now and seeing as you said "tea", I'm guessing you're English 🤣

    • @basonjillett1
      @basonjillett1 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks yes tea is a very English thing to say especially when your not just having a drink.....Just had a nice burger and chips and enjoyed the video very much.
      Although I have been craving Turkish food lately and I've not visited yet 😄

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      @@basonjillett1 snap! we had a burger and chips tonight too. Glad to hear you enjoyed the vlog ✌️ have a nice evening!

    • @basonjillett1
      @basonjillett1 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks always enjoy your vlogs you have a nice evening too.

  • @murattahan2391
    @murattahan2391 2 года назад

    👍

  • @Cazemms02
    @Cazemms02 2 года назад

    🖤

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Always so quick to comment Caroline - we love it! 🧡

  • @umutseker5358
    @umutseker5358 2 года назад

    muhtesem🌹🌹

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      teşekkürler umut. hepinizi özledik

    • @umutseker5358
      @umutseker5358 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks bizde suzi ozledik ben pinar😍

  • @astragalusson
    @astragalusson 2 года назад

    It's basicly true that eastern Turkey is mostly a little bit quiter than the west but they say it gets even more quiter in Ramadan in the cities. I'm not sure but I guess people tend to save energy during the day, if they can of course.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Yes I think you're right! It makes sense that people want to conserve their energy.

  • @kenkyukai100
    @kenkyukai100 2 года назад

    its not a turtle ! its tortoise ! LOL

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Wooooooops!! We will get it right at some point 🤣🐢

    • @kenkyukai100
      @kenkyukai100 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks Ha ha yeh i think you called a few made me laugh , love the videos on Turkey. i was there last week on Hol around Dalyan area

  • @flipflopsdreams6647
    @flipflopsdreams6647 2 года назад

    hi guys loving your vids ,could you tell me what you use to edit im old,and technically challenged.... i have been trying to learn but im preety crap any tips.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Hey! We use Adobe Premier Pro but Final Cut Pro is also a popular program. iMovie is a good starting place. Just try to think ahead of time what story you want to tell, what's the point of the video and then then editing is easier once you have that defined!

  • @valpatch7249
    @valpatch7249 2 года назад

    As usual warm fuzzies and it’s great to think all these years later you love Turkey as much as I do. However, watching you feed your faces brings back the gastro problem I had in Iskenderun after gut-sing out on very cheap shish kebabs. So sick, bad memory. Stay safe waiting for the next vlog xox

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Oh dear, that's not good that we reminded you of being sick 🤣 but glad we also gave you warm fuzzies. Always good to have a balance I guess! Hope you're well Val 🧡

  • @anlamdas9619
    @anlamdas9619 2 года назад +1

    Vejetaryan olmanız gerçekten üzücü Gaziantepin gerçek lezzetleri et yemekleridir

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад

      Yes we do miss out on a lot of local food but thankful that there are lots of local foods and flavours we can try that are vegetarian.

  • @joshua7466
    @joshua7466 2 года назад

    Hey Guys I thought you had come back to the UK

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Nope, not back in the UK until end of July!

    • @joshua7466
      @joshua7466 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks Great I was going to ask you about the garage where you had your van painted as we are in Antalya mid May on route to see Noahs Ark

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      @@joshua7466 of course. The place is called umitcan karavan. They are on Google maps but also respond quickly on Instagram. I'd drop them a message there first and they use Google translate well so language barrier isn't too much of an issue! Let us know how you get on!

  • @bulutcuhadar3191
    @bulutcuhadar3191 2 года назад

    Are you currently in Akçakoca?I seem to have seen your caravan in the Black Sea region.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Hello! Yes we are! Our videos are a bit behind and we've done a lot of driving recently! We are parked up near a park now ready for work tomorrow. So lovely that you saw us and commented! Hope you are well! ❤

    • @bulutcuhadar3191
      @bulutcuhadar3191 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks Thank you so much i am fine.When you came to the picnic area in the forest, I saw the trailer.I didn't want to disturb you since you are in the vehicle.I thought you might be resting.I hope all is well in Turkey.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      @@bulutcuhadar3191 that is very kind, we were relaxing inside the van but you could have come over to say hello 🤗 we wouldn't have minded! This area is very beautiful 🧡

    • @bulutcuhadar3191
      @bulutcuhadar3191 2 года назад

      I wish I'd come and say hello.I missed the opportunity to meet😔Black Sea Region is really beautiful. Wonder of nature.winter has been long this year.But don't worry, it will warm up soon.Currently Ramadan Feast in Turkey.5 days holiday for people.today is day 4.The picnic area was crowded as the weather was a bit nice yesterday.summer season is coming, there are many places to visit in turkey, it must be seen.However, as there is plenty of precipitation in the Black Sea region at the moment, flood events may occur.park your van in safe places.Beware of floods and landslides.we are here for vacation.we normally live in Ankara.

  • @alessia0064
    @alessia0064 2 года назад

    I've only tried baclava once, it tasted awful, it was the mass produced plastic wrapped type that was out of date I found out after I discovered mould on it. I would like to try it again though. Great vlog guys, can't wait for the next. Take care and have fun 😊👍.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +2

      Well that's not what you want for your first experience of Baklava!! Mouldy? That's terrible. Would highly recommend trying it again from a proper bakery here if you ever get the chance. We thought we wouldn't like it because we imagined it so sweet but it's not overpowering at all! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @wheelhouseadventures8176
    @wheelhouseadventures8176 2 года назад

    Hi gays, south and south east Turkey is originally Kurdish people.
    But Türkiş stizenship.
    Totally much more humanity.
    Olso who was helped you Çanakkale, was Kurdish person and his family was Kurdish.

    • @courtsandmeeks
      @courtsandmeeks  2 года назад +1

      Hello! It's been amazing to explore this part of the country where so many cultures come together. Do you know Engin from Canakkale? Or how do you know he is/isn't Kurdish?

    • @wheelhouseadventures8176
      @wheelhouseadventures8176 2 года назад

      @@courtsandmeeks hi, again.
      Olso on Turkey ower 20 nasyonalty leaving.
      Big population is Kurdish.
      Kurd's has 4 religion (zerudustion, Alewi, Cristian and Muslim.)
      On Turkey 50/50 alawi and Muslim.
      But gaverment cast sport muslüms. They build everywhere mosques. Alewies not going to go to mosque.
      Bu they day by day building mosques.
      I am Kurdish and Alewi religion.
      Alewies for all nasyonalty is same.
      They can invite you to theirs home and all family members sitting eating tolking together.
      Yes Kurd's all invite to home.
      But about Islam, women by women can seet and eating together. And Man by man can meet and talk.
      And has Turkish alawi this people can invite visitors to theirs home .
      Other Turk and others never invite visitors to theirs home.
      Regards

    • @simirna4582
      @simirna4582 2 года назад

      @@wheelhouseadventures8176 Bunu da nerden çıkardın ? Çok şaçma .Nerden uyduruyorsunuz böyle şeyleri?

    • @wheelhouseadventures8176
      @wheelhouseadventures8176 2 года назад

      @@simirna4582 ne ve neresi uydurma, lütfen açıklarmısın?

    • @simirna4582
      @simirna4582 2 года назад

      ​@@wheelhouseadventures8176 Türkler evlerine misafir davet etmezler. Kadın ve erkekler ayrı ayrı yemek yerler hikayesi. Sen hangi çağdan geliyorsun ? Anladım Kürt Alevisisin. Alevileri çok severim. Kürtleri de.. ama yalan yanlış bilgilerle ne yapmaya çalışıyorsun?

  • @trevorpat-lifeontherun
    @trevorpat-lifeontherun 2 года назад

    👍