Turkey is a very large and populous country. A very limited number of black people live in our country. The country's population is 80 million. The number of living black people does not exceed 20 thousand. So people watch a black person in particular. This is because they only see black people on television. I mean, how many times can you see a very famous person on the street? This is exactly what Turkish people think. i'm also Turk :)
Hi. Thank you for stopping by, yes that became clear to me that some people have just never seen a black person in person. I'm looking forward to going back to a different city. I imagine Istanbul would be slightly different? But I want to do my research before I book this time round 😊
@@fabtrendsbymiya You're right. Istanbul is a huge city. It contains people from all over the world with different ethnicities. Istanbul is different from others. The only thing you might not like is the traffic. You'il be shocked to see life flowing through the streets. Life never stops there. In short, enjoy. :)
I was in Turkey a few years ago and can attest that it's uncomfortable being stared at. Like all the time. Turkish people are beautiful but like everywhere else, they are not always kind. The men are very flirtatious☺. I am an African American women with very long dreadlocs, so I get it. I must have had 40 people asking to take pictures. After about the 15th time I was totally uncomfortable. I would love to spend a few years working and learning the culture, but I must admit I know I would be so uncomfortable, especially since I will be a lone women who does not speak the language. Too bad.
@@kllmsftly the odd stare can be tolerable, but being stared at constantly is really something one can only understand having gone through it... experience is the best teacher! Good morning x
The most important point you made was that "you did not experience any racism. There are racists in every country, but Turks for the most part are not racist, they are welcoming, friendly and helpful..If in that region they are not used to seeing a lot of black people, at least they are not racist, they are just intrigued. And coming deeper with this conversation, when anyone stares at someone, you dont know what they were thinking..If you thought they were thinking" wow this is a beautiful woman" would you mind that..Turkey is like a second home for me, have been there many times, I have friends from different parts of west Africa who live in Istanbul, and they love the city, their experience Is good....I live in UK like you, and yes it has people from all over the world, you can find many languages, but growing up I faced a lot of racism in England, and that was the country I was born in.......
Hello Miya! Something Similar happened to me when I went to China around 7 years ago. Not as drastic as your experience but , people were touching my hair ( I have wavy curly natural hair) , asking if they could take a picture with me and my son, they would ask me If I could hold their babies for the picture, also they kept asking me if I were Russian It happened in Beijing and Inner Mongolia in touristic places. Our guide told me that some people had never seen anyone like me in their lives.
Oh my, I can only imagine. My cousin went to China and he'd similar experience, and because he's tall, everyone assumed he must be an American basketball player 😂😂. I can appreciate people seeing different races for the first time must be a big thing, but I would never go up to a stranger and start touching their hair or giving them my child to take pictures with, seriously it's so wrong on all levels 😕
I agree with you! I am Hispanic, mixed of native Central American and Spaniard so you can imagine my surprise when people asked me if I were Russian .... 😱🙄 I guess because Russia borders China ....
Im Greek and the Chinese tourists in Greece,were always asking me to photograph my baby daughter in her stroller...it happened 3 times within a month..and an arab couple wanted to hold my daughter to take a pic with her . 🙄..thankfully she didn't want, ,because you never know sometimes what would gonna happen...
One thing Is Interesting, Black people are so confident and courageous, they don't hesitate, don't feel shame to speak or ask to someone. While we Indian are so introvert.
@@fabtrendsbymiya Black people are superstars in Turkey! Turkish people mostly assume whoever is black is a singer or actor .😄 walk like a Hollywood star 😉 they aren't racist they are just amazed of Black people believe me.
Wow, that is so weird, it is my first time to hear this sort of thing. Thank You so much dear for sharing your experience. Your baby is so cute. She is so pretty.😘Awesome video , I really enjoyed ❤️
I've been to Turkey twice and I love it. The Turks are hospitable and caring. Me personally don't experience any racism there. They look but not stare. They do ask for pics but I didn't take it any way. I feel like they are more curious rather than racist or being disrespectful.
I'd happily take that but I think you must have had braids maybe? In Greece everyone that was selling something wanted me to buy their stuff 😂😂, they hear English, they see 💷💷 flashing in their eyes. Ps, in Slovakia I could hear someone on the phone saying, hurry up, there's a black woman here come and see😂😂😂😂. I smiled at her and said hello, have a lovely day in her language, you should have seen her face 😁.
I took it! I had a pot belly and I was like wow athletic moi?? Really you heard that!? Jeeez How weird in 2019 and people haven’t seen black people in real life!!?? I am glad to live in this part of the world and I get to know so many nationalities!!
It's understandable that some would not have seen a person of colour, but touching someone's hair and taking pictures just takes it a notch further. Thank you for watching 🙏
Girl! I know what you mean. I cannot count how many times I got asked for selfies or got people taking photos of me while I was in Bursa. Even having women pull my hair in the bus. But generally I had the most amazing time with the most hospitable people.
Lived there for 5 years, the stares never stop. They’ll take your pictures, touch you, scream at you, call their friends to say they’ve seen a n word right in front of you. Smh they’re pretty shameless 🤦🏾♀️😂 I’m laughing today but I was pretty depressed when I lived there.
Oh my, I admire your grace, 5 years of the week I had, I'd go crazy, but then I'm thinking of going back to a different city and I'll be more prepared this time☺️
MélissaEnvy do you have any tips for a black person going to Istanbul for vacation? Are there any areas where black people typically hang out? I want to meet people that look like me too.
Mia Malia On Air sorry I don’t know Istanbul that well, I rarely went there as i hate crowded cities 😩😅 but i suppose you’re bound to run into some other tourists while you’re there, just don’t hold hour breath.
Hi. I feel ashamed. Im so sorry. We, Turks are not racist uctually. We are just curius and most of the time have no boundries. But i can see how this kind of behaviour would make you feel like. I hope you visit again and make new and better memories in Turkey.
I understand, it's just being on the receiving end can be so overwhelming. I definitely intend to visit again, to a different City 😊. Thank you for your kind words ♥️
I don't think u should be apologizing. Nothing I have heard her talking about seems to be any different to curiosity. I think she was uncomfortable as a woman, it's not easy to have people looking at u. I travel to Asia a lot in fact right now I am in Malaysia, people stare out of curiosity but when you consider complaints by Africans when they have visited countries like Portugal and Greece this sounds good. Turkey seems to have some of the most chilled people but I got more impressed by how the unarmed civilians took on the military when there was a coup, that's wats called courage
@@terryvarta9306 Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment. I especially liked that you know about the coup attempt. It was really a hard day for all of us. But we did managed and defeated the terrorists as a nation. Thank you again. Please come visit us again. We love all of you.
@@melissoysal4592 i have never visited Turkey it's my next stop after Dubai. But I want to drive all the way to Estonia and pass through all those countries. You can send me an email on Gmail if you don't mind, i would love to ask a few questions
@@melissoysal4592 if u can send me a message on Gmail, if I ever travel to turkey i would send u a message. My next stop is Dubai and Turkey coz i want to drive from there to Estonia. I would love to ask a few things about your country
I’m in Nigeria now, but I’m heading to Turkey. I’ve been there before I have a business deal with some friends and family. Turkey is a great place to make money.
Some, not all, can come across quite racist but they think they’re being funny, they don’t realise though if they came to UK they would be treated the same, ironically. There is a racist football chant about them. It is important to say most Turkish people are lovely, kind and helpful. It is just these few beach bums that spoil the reputation of this great nation.
I am so relieved that I'm not the only one going through that, I was wondering and my husband would say no relax they are just admiring, it was worse when it comes to the kids there wow😄and I'm planning to actually live here in Ankara.
Rather than racism, it's just curiosity and a little rudeness. Most Turks have never seen a black person in their lives, so they only look at you with curiosity, interest and even admiration. There is no such thing as being racist or belittling you. You can see the same thing in almost every Asian country. Even in Japan, which is a very developed country. The good thing about Turkish people is that they are very hospitable and helpful. If you treat them with some warmth and If they understand that you really need help, they will be happy to help, regardless of your skin color or nationality.
Babes you were the Nubian Queen in person. The staring aspect reminds me of what you had once said after your first trip to Slovakia ( 'walking museum'). Thanks for the heads up Babes. Hey Baby Sophie 💜💜.
Yes babes, you are right. But this was on another level, taking pictures, touching my hair...that I found really extreme tbh. But you me, wasn't going to be locked up in my room, went out and explored 😁. Thanks for watching babes❤️❤️❤️
Iam in the same situation .Am in Turkey for 3months now working but the town where am in kas .Am the only black woman .And it's holific it's really a Nice country but being black makes it the worst
Hi.i had the same problem start at the airport passing my passport around, they said they had never heard of my Island.And walking around everyone and even take pictures 🤦, and I sometimes got frustrated because they will just stare. But they are super nice😁 and I really and enjoy my holiday Antalya
İn turkish culture no racism, we see all people equal, but but but some people can be annoying although they do not mean... we do not have black people so when they see you guys they will be exicited and make jokes like serena williams, michael jordan etc. But in fact it is not racism... they just see you different that’s all.
Im going in august in a few weeks for a month born and bred in england and my husband born in london he is turkish cypriot lol this is gonna be funny my husband speaks turkish so he will put them in their place
Enjoy, Turkey as a country is beautiful, having to understand their language is a big plus. Please come and let me know your experience. Have you been before? I would still go back to another city😊. Have a great time❤️
Avusturalia is worst racist u joking Turkish people no racist just haven’t sen that much color people and want to be friend with her but she didint get to point looks like
Lmao same exact experience they stared at me whenever I'm walking down the street but they never wanted to take pictures with me but my son idk why 😂 also had an experience where this lady kept referring to me as chocolate.
Merhaba Benim adim Saide. I am African in America born and raised. I have been to Turkiye myself and didn't experience what you experienced. A few comments about your video. You look like any other African person in America. Your accent may be that of the UK but you look just like some of my friends and family. It's not just TV as Izmir has a population of Afro-Turks who have been there for more than 200 years. If you have only been to countries in which it is very diverse, going to Turkiye or any other country where the majority is one type of people your gonna get all the comments, gestures, stares etc. It's like people here in the US, in some places there is one type of people in certain communities and they are just as curious as our Turkish Brothers and sisters, no different. People are people. You honestly made it seem like it bothered you to be noticed. Did you try and learn some small phrases to get around or did you just go as an adventure as a normal turist, not understanding the language or the customs. This makes a big difference in anyone's travels. Please don't say anything that will make people think the Turkish people are of low class, as they have had the most honorable history which spanned over 600 years of history. And this is not discounting anyone's culture I'm just saying.
Hi. Thank you for stopping by. Clearly some things in some places will never change 😏. I guess it could have been worse. I think a nicer time could be had without everyone staring at me😊
Fab Trends by Miya And I think Turks in general stare quite a bit at the opposite sex. My own sister experienced it on her short stint there. And Your youngest is adorable.
@@thefragkenstein5505 I think it's just rude to stare at someone especially when you see that they can see that you are staring at them...but then again it could be the lack of exposure for a majority of them, also a lot of them were Russians especially at the hotel... Oh and this year it's expected that 5million Russians will visit Turkey this year, that's the same population as the country Slovak Republic to put it Into perspective 🙂
Hii dear i m planning tp settle in antalya with family. Please suggest me is it safe to live there as I have also heard about seismic activities going around in turkey. Please help me with some of your experience
Hi. If you watch the video I do state what you should expect as a person of colour. I was glad to just be there for vacation, I wouldn't want to settle there to be honest. I hope that helps. Please do research before you commit.
antalya is safe and I've seen and met several africans who live here. Some for 9 years and others recent arrivals. We go on trips and no no stares. People stare with any newcomer who looks different and does not have to be african in phenotype to stare.
I think you are paranoid ...there are 1 million african live in istanbul no1 care what color they are...by the way antalya is famous by russian tourists i mean next time check your hotel about your confortable..and you are not english you are african
Yes I think she is paranoid, Back in the 1980s when i was living in Germany I used to get a lot of stare and it never made me nervous, as a matter of fact it made me feel very special, they were very quick to help me with my luggage at the train station and with just about anything....I am now living back in my homeland {Jamaica} I am now 63 years old and thinking of coming to Turkey Izmir and i want people to stare that will bring back some of those fun memories in Germany.
I'm Turkish and black people is my favorite people they are the most beautiful people in the world. I wish I could marry black girl.
Am black I wish I marry a turk.
I can give you black girl
Turkey is a very large and populous country. A very limited number of black people live in our country. The country's population is 80 million. The number of living black people does not exceed 20 thousand. So people watch a black person in particular. This is because they only see black people on television. I mean, how many times can you see a very famous person on the street? This is exactly what Turkish people think.
i'm also Turk :)
Hi. Thank you for stopping by, yes that became clear to me that some people have just never seen a black person in person. I'm looking forward to going back to a different city. I imagine Istanbul would be slightly different? But I want to do my research before I book this time round 😊
@@fabtrendsbymiya You're right. Istanbul is a huge city. It contains people from all over the world with different ethnicities. Istanbul is different from others. The only thing you might not like is the traffic. You'il be shocked to see life flowing through the streets. Life never stops there.
In short, enjoy. :)
I may have to look to Dalaman or Izmir then😁not keen on that traffic.
I was in Turkey a few years ago and can attest that it's uncomfortable being stared at. Like all the time. Turkish people are beautiful but like everywhere else, they are not always kind. The men are very flirtatious☺. I am an African American women with very long dreadlocs, so I get it. I must have had 40 people asking to take pictures. After about the 15th time I was totally uncomfortable. I would love to spend a few years working and learning the culture, but I must admit I know I would be so uncomfortable, especially since I will be a lone women who does not speak the language. Too bad.
@@kllmsftly the odd stare can be tolerable, but being stared at constantly is really something one can only understand having gone through it... experience is the best teacher! Good morning x
The most important point you made was that "you did not experience any racism. There are racists in every country, but Turks for the most part are not racist, they are welcoming, friendly and helpful..If in that region they are not used to seeing a lot of black people, at least they are not racist, they are just intrigued. And coming deeper with this conversation, when anyone stares at someone, you dont know what they were thinking..If you thought they were thinking" wow this is a beautiful woman" would you mind that..Turkey is like a second home for me, have been there many times, I have friends from different parts of west Africa who live in Istanbul, and they love the city, their experience Is good....I live in UK like you, and yes it has people from all over the world, you can find many languages, but growing up I faced a lot of racism in England, and that was the country I was born in.......
Hello Miya! Something Similar happened to me when I went to China around 7 years ago. Not as drastic as your experience but , people were touching my hair ( I have wavy curly natural hair) , asking if they could take a picture with me and my son, they would ask me If I could hold their babies for the picture, also they kept asking me if I were Russian It happened in Beijing and Inner Mongolia in touristic places. Our guide told me that some people had never seen anyone like me in their lives.
Oh my, I can only imagine. My cousin went to China and he'd similar experience, and because he's tall, everyone assumed he must be an American basketball player 😂😂. I can appreciate people seeing different races for the first time must be a big thing, but I would never go up to a stranger and start touching their hair or giving them my child to take pictures with, seriously it's so wrong on all levels 😕
I agree with you! I am Hispanic, mixed of native Central American and Spaniard so you can imagine my surprise when people asked me if I were Russian .... 😱🙄 I guess because Russia borders China ....
Im Greek and the Chinese tourists in Greece,were always asking me to photograph my baby daughter in her stroller...it happened 3 times within a month..and an arab couple wanted to hold my daughter to take a pic with her . 🙄..thankfully she didn't want, ,because you never know sometimes what would gonna happen...
One thing Is Interesting, Black people are so confident and courageous, they don't hesitate, don't feel shame to speak or ask to someone.
While we Indian are so introvert.
Go to Izmir Turkey. You'll see our people.
It would be nice to go anywhere without feeling like a walking museum 😊
I lived in Izmir for 4 years and in Ankara. They still stare and the Afro-Turks are not that visible.
They were starting because probably they have never seen a black person before.
I did realise that. It's just weird to have everyone staring at you, like constantly everywhere you go😊
I want married a black girl
@@fabtrendsbymiya Black people are superstars in Turkey! Turkish people mostly assume whoever is black is a singer or actor .😄 walk like a Hollywood star 😉 they aren't racist they are just amazed of Black people believe me.
Wow, that is so weird, it is my first time to hear this sort of thing. Thank You so much dear for sharing your experience. Your baby is so cute. She is so pretty.😘Awesome video , I really enjoyed ❤️
TFW, I know right, honestly I wasn't expecting, nor was I prepared for what happened. It's 2019, It's not like I went to Mars 😂😂
I've been to Turkey twice and I love it. The Turks are hospitable and caring. Me personally don't experience any racism there. They look but not stare. They do ask for pics but I didn't take it any way. I feel like they are more curious rather than racist or being disrespectful.
Ps. I was told several times I liked like Serena Williams when I was in Greece lol can you imagine???
I'd happily take that but I think you must have had braids maybe? In Greece everyone that was selling something wanted me to buy their stuff 😂😂, they hear English, they see 💷💷 flashing in their eyes. Ps, in Slovakia I could hear someone on the phone saying, hurry up, there's a black woman here come and see😂😂😂😂. I smiled at her and said hello, have a lovely day in her language, you should have seen her face 😁.
I took it! I had a pot belly and I was like wow athletic moi?? Really you heard that!? Jeeez How weird in 2019 and people haven’t seen black people in real life!!?? I am glad to live in this part of the world and I get to know so many nationalities!!
Oh my 😂😂😂. Honestly it's like which cave have you been hiding in 🤗? Jokes! Some people need to get out more🤗.
i am turkish ... most of turks dont see black people in his life.... this is why they look at u :D..
It's understandable that some would not have seen a person of colour, but touching someone's hair and taking pictures just takes it a notch further. Thank you for watching 🙏
AskerVR that is what I think probably they wanna become friends and know about her but she didint get it bz different culter
Girl! I know what you mean. I cannot count how many times I got asked for selfies or got people taking photos of me while I was in Bursa. Even having women pull my hair in the bus. But generally I had the most amazing time with the most hospitable people.
Lived there for 5 years, the stares never stop. They’ll take your pictures, touch you, scream at you, call their friends to say they’ve seen a n word right in front of you. Smh they’re pretty shameless 🤦🏾♀️😂 I’m laughing today but I was pretty depressed when I lived there.
Oh my, I admire your grace, 5 years of the week I had, I'd go crazy, but then I'm thinking of going back to a different city and I'll be more prepared this time☺️
MélissaEnvy do you have any tips for a black person going to Istanbul for vacation? Are there any areas where black people typically hang out? I want to meet people that look like me too.
I want married a black girl
Mia Malia On Air sorry I don’t know Istanbul that well, I rarely went there as i hate crowded cities 😩😅 but i suppose you’re bound to run into some other tourists while you’re there, just don’t hold hour breath.
N word? Are you sure madam most turks even don't even know the n word exist.
Hi. I feel ashamed. Im so sorry. We, Turks are not racist uctually. We are just curius and most of the time have no boundries. But i can see how this kind of behaviour would make you feel like. I hope you visit again and make new and better memories in Turkey.
I understand, it's just being on the receiving end can be so overwhelming. I definitely intend to visit again, to a different City 😊. Thank you for your kind words ♥️
I don't think u should be apologizing. Nothing I have heard her talking about seems to be any different to curiosity. I think she was uncomfortable as a woman, it's not easy to have people looking at u. I travel to Asia a lot in fact right now I am in Malaysia, people stare out of curiosity but when you consider complaints by Africans when they have visited countries like Portugal and Greece this sounds good. Turkey seems to have some of the most chilled people but I got more impressed by how the unarmed civilians took on the military when there was a coup, that's wats called courage
@@terryvarta9306 Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment. I especially liked that you know about the coup attempt. It was really a hard day for all of us. But we did managed and defeated the terrorists as a nation. Thank you again. Please come visit us again. We love all of you.
@@melissoysal4592 i have never visited Turkey it's my next stop after Dubai. But I want to drive all the way to Estonia and pass through all those countries. You can send me an email on Gmail if you don't mind, i would love to ask a few questions
@@melissoysal4592 if u can send me a message on Gmail, if I ever travel to turkey i would send u a message. My next stop is Dubai and Turkey coz i want to drive from there to Estonia. I would love to ask a few things about your country
When they said you were lovely I believe them. You are beautiful.
Here people when see black watch, not only black when see white west people watch to, but turkish people love black and asia people.
I’m in Nigeria now, but I’m heading to Turkey. I’ve been there before I have a business deal with some friends and family. Turkey is a great place to make money.
Some, not all, can come across quite racist but they think they’re being funny, they don’t realise though if they came to UK they would be treated the same, ironically. There is a racist football chant about them.
It is important to say most Turkish people are lovely, kind and helpful.
It is just these few beach bums that spoil the reputation of this great nation.
I want to move to Turkey as a black woman
Hi. Can I ask where about? I'd look to a place where there are more people of colour.
Good luck x
@@fabtrendsbymiya thanks sweetie
@@fabtrendsbymiya I'm a American i need to move of this country Instanbul Turkey
@@labonniecarter6568 I think that's a great place to start. Find me on IG if you are on there. I maybe returning in the new year 😊
I am so relieved that I'm not the only one going through that, I was wondering and my husband would say no relax they are just admiring, it was worse when it comes to the kids there wow😄and I'm planning to actually live here in Ankara.
Rather than racism, it's just curiosity and a little rudeness. Most Turks have never seen a black person in their lives, so they only look at you with curiosity, interest and even admiration. There is no such thing as being racist or belittling you. You can see the same thing in almost every Asian country. Even in Japan, which is a very developed country. The good thing about Turkish people is that they are very hospitable and helpful. If you treat them with some warmth and
If they understand that you really need help, they will be happy to help, regardless of your skin color or nationality.
Babes you were the Nubian Queen in person. The staring aspect reminds me of what you had once said after your first trip to Slovakia ( 'walking museum'). Thanks for the heads up Babes. Hey Baby Sophie 💜💜.
Yes babes, you are right. But this was on another level, taking pictures, touching my hair...that I found really extreme tbh. But you me, wasn't going to be locked up in my room, went out and explored 😁. Thanks for watching babes❤️❤️❤️
Babes you sound Zambian natively... which country are you from? I’m Zambian. Going to turkey this month end for a few years. I can’t wait.
Hi. Awww, yes I'm Zambian born. Which part of Turkey are you going to? Take care 😍
Iam in the same situation .Am in Turkey for 3months now working but the town where am in kas .Am the only black woman .And it's holific it's really a Nice country but being black makes it the worst
How much longer do you have to be there? I wish I knew what advice or tips to give you. All the best xx
@@tt1-1 Don't forget, you was the ride BITCH! YOU fuck off.
Try to be closer to people I don’t think in turkey no racist thing maybe u feel alone and only color person try to become friend with them
Hi.i had the same problem start at the airport passing my passport around, they said they had never heard of my Island.And walking around everyone and even take pictures 🤦, and I sometimes got frustrated because they will just stare. But they are super nice😁 and I really and enjoy my holiday Antalya
Have you seen ur beautiful skin??? I would take a picture of you too!! lol
Awwww thank you 🤗
İn turkish culture no racism, we see all people equal, but but but some people can be annoying although they do not mean... we do not have black people so when they see you guys they will be exicited and make jokes like serena williams, michael jordan etc. But in fact it is not racism... they just see you different that’s all.
Gürkan Gür this is what I think
Im going in august in a few weeks for a month born and bred in england and my husband born in london he is turkish cypriot lol this is gonna be funny my husband speaks turkish so he will put them in their place
Enjoy, Turkey as a country is beautiful, having to understand their language is a big plus. Please come and let me know your experience. Have you been before? I would still go back to another city😊. Have a great time❤️
They like u honey the thing is u look different and they wanna be closer to you. Not racist don’t worry 😀😀😀
Pls my question is that did they teach the kids in school with English
What a shame you had this experience. Next time come to Australia. We are a diverse bunch. Love your channel ❤️😘🌈
Australia is on my bucket once kids are a little older. Thank you for watching, appreciate your support ❤️❤️
Avusturalia is worst racist u joking Turkish people no racist just haven’t sen that much color people and want to be friend with her but she didint get to point looks like
Look at the bright side,... You got attention like a movie star.
Lmao same exact experience they stared at me whenever I'm walking down the street but they never wanted to take pictures with me but my son idk why 😂 also had an experience where this lady kept referring to me as chocolate.
I can imagine, it's crazy!
miya which african country are you from . you sound ugandan
I'm from Zambia 😊
All in one ! No any different ! Have the different . Where ? Man and women , that's all ! ! !
Am African and am dating a Turkish guy... In bursa what type of visa should I apply for?
I think tourist visa
Merhaba Benim adim Saide. I am African in America born and raised. I have been to Turkiye myself and didn't experience what you experienced. A few comments about your video. You look like any other African person in America. Your accent may be that of the UK but you look just like some of my friends and family. It's not just TV as Izmir has a population of Afro-Turks who have been there for more than 200 years. If you have only been to countries in which it is very diverse, going to Turkiye or any other country where the majority is one type of people your gonna get all the comments, gestures, stares etc. It's like people here in the US, in some places there is one type of people in certain communities and they are just as curious as our Turkish Brothers and sisters, no different. People are people. You honestly made it seem like it bothered you to be noticed. Did you try and learn some small phrases to get around or did you just go as an adventure as a normal turist, not understanding the language or the customs. This makes a big difference in anyone's travels. Please don't say anything that will make people think the Turkish people are of low class, as they have had the most honorable history which spanned over 600 years of history. And this is not discounting anyone's culture I'm just saying.
Thank you for stopping by, feed back is always appreciated, thank you for the insight. Have a great Sunday xx
S Wills love u sister this lady I think she didint get to point. People just want to be friend with her that is all
I'm from Russia, and I was in the same situation when I was in China and Indonesia...😊
I can only imagine, feeling like a walking museum 😊
@@fabtrendsbymiya yes indeed!😄
@@ОльгаПанина-э7г would you still want to go back to those places?
@@fabtrendsbymiya yes... I was confused at first, but then I was ok with that. It was very unusual experience!
My husband turkish 💗
Beautiful couple hook me up I love middle eastern men im a black woman
Why do i see ure comment in every video?
@@cmrnais9492 hello how are u are u talking to me with a, in every video
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@@cmrnais9492 question are u from turkey
I am sorry to hear your experience. I am actually planning to go to Turkey. It’s sad really even in 21st century racial prejudice still persists.
Hi. Thank you for stopping by. Clearly some things in some places will never change 😏. I guess it could have been worse. I think a nicer time could be had without everyone staring at me😊
Fab Trends by Miya I hope I don’t get the stick since I am brown.
No, you'll blend in 😂.
Fab Trends by Miya And I think Turks in general stare quite a bit at the opposite sex. My own sister experienced it on her short stint there. And Your youngest is adorable.
@@thefragkenstein5505 I think it's just rude to stare at someone especially when you see that they can see that you are staring at them...but then again it could be the lack of exposure for a majority of them, also a lot of them were Russians especially at the hotel... Oh and this year it's expected that 5million Russians will visit Turkey this year, that's the same population as the country Slovak Republic to put it Into perspective 🙂
Even me l have one in turkey but he is telling me to send her 100dollar to came Kenya
Hii dear i m planning tp settle in antalya with family. Please suggest me is it safe to live there as I have also heard about seismic activities going around in turkey. Please help me with some of your experience
Hi. If you watch the video I do state what you should expect as a person of colour. I was glad to just be there for vacation, I wouldn't want to settle there to be honest. I hope that helps. Please do research before you commit.
antalya is safe and I've seen and met several africans who live here. Some for 9 years and others recent arrivals. We go on trips and no no stares. People stare with any newcomer who looks different and does not have to be african in phenotype to stare.
Your beautiful and hi from Turkey ❤️👍🏻☺️
istanbul is more accepting of BIPOC
Wow nice country I won't to come there oo
you're very Beautiful dear....but if I would like to talk to you much about that how can I talk to you coz I want to go to Turkey thus year
Thank you. I'm over on Instagram @fabtrends_miya. Thank you for stopping by xx
For people calling it racism it’s not it’s curiosity
Hopefully the were enlightened x
It is hoped babe, thanks for watching ❤️❤️
Really ! in 2020? im desappointed. hope things changed🙂
lol at you calling yourself a POC.
Beautiful lady and beautiful baby xxxx
Hello dear fined me a man the
I think you are paranoid ...there are 1 million african live in istanbul no1 care what color they are...by the way antalya is famous by russian tourists i mean next time check your hotel about your confortable..and you are not english you are african
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Lol
Yes I think she is paranoid, Back in the 1980s when i was living in Germany I used to get a lot of stare and it never made me nervous, as a matter of fact it made me feel very special, they were very quick to help me with my luggage at the train station and with just about anything....I am now living back in my homeland {Jamaica} I am now 63 years old and thinking of coming to Turkey Izmir and i want people to stare that will bring back some of those fun memories in Germany.
You are an asshole.
Go and check your knowledge
Idiot.