I've been living in Turkey for the last two years. Never been happier. Before Turkey I lived in the US for 20 years. I am now in Europe and I cant wait to be back in Turkey-Turkish people are very nice.
well you didnt born in here if you were from turkey you would be suffering its only a paradise for those who are not turkish but a total hell for those who are turkish
The Young People of Turkey are some of the kindest, coolest, and some of the most potential filled people I have met in my travels (at least the folks in Istanbul). Despite the difficulties the youth face they were gracious, found joy where they could, and never acted cruelly. They deserve so much better than the situation they are in 💔
Most people complain that Turkey is a racist place , with hostility to foreigners if they don’t speak Turkish or look as foreigners , They are also violent towards foreigners , it’s hard to find English speakers , the country is beautiful but the people have ruined it as highlighted by the many negative reviews about how awful most people can be , from scams to hostility , turkeys economy needs tourism but such negativity makes many people say it’s not worth it people go to holiday to relx not to get abused , if you love turkey you need to be honest a true friend is honest friend .
@@Aorun7 Turks are hostile to Muslims and non Muslims although the best treated group are Europeans, a key reason is that Turkey was established by Ataturk a secular nationalist , he famously side if he could convert Turkey to Christianity to join the west he would , he prosecuted Muslims to appease Europeans, he created a Turkish nationalism that is too zealous that it became hatful to non Turks both Muslims and non Muslims but especially to Muslims ( to appease European ) this is why Turkish women wearing the hijab are constantly physically and verbally attacked by secular Turks which is the legacy of Ataturk, in fact the most discriminated upon group in Turkey are Syrian Sunni Muslims ( although they historically died defending Turkey and there graves are in Turkey). by contrast the best treated group in Turkey are Europeans .
Lack of International cuisine, crying cab drivers who really like not to use meter and charge more, inflation, things changing overnight, overpopulation and less greenery are all valid points. Wonderful hospitable people and beautiful Turkiye deserves better.
I grew up in Izmir and still would love in Turkiye if My health would permit. I love and live by the old ways but I respectfully understand how You feel ❤
Uluslararası Mutfak ne demek? Türk Mutfağı varken, başka ülke mutfaklarına ne gerek var. Türkiye’de Türk Yemekleri yenir. Bence Dünyanın 1 numaralı Mutfağı Türk Mutfağı. Number One ın the World. Türk Mutfağı 🇹🇷
Don't listen these inferiority complexed people. For foreigners, Türkiye is one of the best. And Türkiye is the best place to live for a Turkish individual. I dont prefer to live like a loser in another country. Pink floyd says: Did you exchange? A walk-on part in the war, For a lead role in a cage?
Since 2016 I have been going to Turkey every year to work and then on holiday. The most important thing I see is the lack of education. I was shocked when my colleague told me that 65% of the country is made up of primary school graduates or people who have never been to school. People's friendliness, helpfulness and compassion are the things that attract me to Turkey. The economic conditions are now beyond my comprehension. There is an incredible inflation. I really cannot believe how they do not rebel against these conditions. For now, my dream is to settle in Turkey in my retirement but let's see what time will show.
I think this is a fair list. I spend the winter in Istanbul with my partner, and for the rest of the year, I am a farmer in the UK, with some flying visits to come and see the sunshine. The only thing I would say about traffic and general chaos is that actually Istanbul is a very quiet city in the morning. I think people start and finish their day a bit later here than in cities in the UK. For this reason, I find my morning walks in Beşiktaş to be particularly dreamy when compared to home. The streets are so empty. Probably i see as many cats as people, and that is just the way i like it 😅 Great channel.
@constancer4495 usually between seven and nine. The apartment is near Akaretler on a main road. It gets absolutely crazy at night, especially on Friday and Saturday night. The mornings are great, though. Very few cars, very few people.
Canım Can! I loved your video! Who would be so honest in the US or China? I spent months travelling around Turkiye last year and will be coming back for the same time this year. I travelled all over İstanbul, Bursa, Konya, Kapadokia, Söğüt (Home to Ertuğrul Bey!), Ankara, Sille, and villages inbetween. I had taught myself a little Türkçe before arriving and this is what I found: Everywhere everyone was friendly and helpful. I got lost a couple of times, and people, including Syrian refugees, would walk with me as far as a kilometer to get me back on track. Twice I had taxi drivers give me a free ride or a discount -- one was just so happy I was learning Turkish and the other because I helped some Persian pilgrims find their way to Mevlana's Memorial in Konya. Turkish people are so warm! Farmers invited me into their homes, long distance bus drivers treated me to tea, the local hotel owners would help me set up my reservations in the next town, and the neighborhood restaurants and bakeries whenever I returned a second time would give me portions on the house or fix me special dishes when I had stomach problems -- and that includes İstanbul! And whenever I visited a Mosque, everyone made me feel so "at home" even though I was unfamiliar with praying Namaz. The kids again and again adopted me at their büyükanne or grandma. I have lived in Asia for 12 years and your country is like a garden of fresh air. The trains, long distance buses, and local dolmas all work. People helped me with trams, subways and ferries. The banks and ATMs work (not true for China outside the top cities). Doğrudur! Turkish food is fresh and the service splendid. Yes, I did miss Vietnamese and Mexican food, but I did find all kinds of Arabian places. I did not miss seeing the troubled drug addicts and mentally ill beggars that are sadly everywhere in the US. I felt safe and secure (and I've been to 20 countries). With now more than more than 250 universities, the young people of Turkiye do want to get educated. No place is perfect, but the country is moving in the right direction and doing it well. We Americans can learn so much from you -- hospitality, patience, taking care of family, good manners, respect for elders and kindness to strangers. Maşallah, you're country is wonderful!
Thank you so much for your kind words about our country! It's truly heartwarming to hear such positive thoughts. We appreciate your appreciation and are glad that our country has made a good impression on you.
Full agreed to all of that! I was born in Istanbul and have lived here all my life. And then I had a chance to make Erasmus in Spain. That's where i realized all of the things that you mentioned. The cities well designed, not packed, the traffic is considerably controlled. In addition to your words, after coming to my homeland, I realized the people here are extremly unhappy, anxios and impatient. I missed to say hello to a stranger or smile to her/him. Turkiye's president Erdoğan has words about this situation: "We betrayed to this city, we are still". I am also really really sad. I've been all of the European capitals and important cities. Istanbul is probably the most special. Now like you i am considering to leave this speacial city.
This is so sad, because Türkiye has so much to offer and potential, with the history, the East meets West, cuisine, music. The youth are far more ahead of their time. Having green spaces and less buildings does calm the mind. I am not sure how true it is, but the immense pressure on the male household of the family to bethe main breadwinner of the family is huge. That needs to change. My cousins came back from Istanbul in November, usually they love the place. This time the taxi driver like dropped than half an hour's walk from the hotel, even when there was another side road which was nearer the hotel. People were less 'smiley'. Maybe the hard economic times is just having impact. Also, in other small cities of interests like Trabzon and surrounding area, it would help if they could improve the hospitality industry, especially in hotels for visitors. Need to promote other smaller cities in Türkiye, not just tmmhe main touristy ones. Hopefully, the powers that be can see this and try and do something. Türkiye is still a very special and beautiful country with lovely people❤. If it is any consolation, we had a doctors strike in the UK and narrowly avoided a train and tube strike, UK is so expensive as well. We have a incompetent government and a squatting PM who is useless.
Nowadays, all politicians has became useless, more than before. They just there to deceive people to make them believe they control the countries while they are actually all in the hands of moeny power. I can even say, Turkey is one of the last countries where political leaders have some control on their state policy
Admitting a problem is the first step to fixing it! Thank you for this healthy critique. I have been living in Antalya for the latest 15 months and this video matches my experience. I am still enjoying many other aspects of this country though.
Thank you for being so honest! As someone who has visited several cities in Turkey, bc my fiancé is Turkish, I can affirm your critiques are correct. It’s an interesting mix of East and West and has an amazing cuisine! The gastronomic adventure is amazing!
I am originally from Pakistan and went to turkey as a tourist in 2013. It has a very special place in my heart that no other country can have. When living in Dubai, we used to get a lot of imported products from turkey, and I always told my wife to buy turkish products even if they're more expensive so we could support their economy. Turks are super hosts, and the respect I received from them when I told I was from Pakistan was unbelievable. Long live this beautiful country!
Many people complain from the racism and hostility and scams from Turks towards foreigners , it’s a sad phenomenon in Turkey , I am surprised you had a positive experience , although most reviews are negative , I asked many people about Turkey all of them stated it’s a bad place to visit because of the people although nature is good .
@FS-eh4dj Those who have commented on the video are not the only people who have been to turkiye. It's one of the most visited countries in the world. People won't be travelling if there's a lot of racism. My personal experience was amazing, and everyone I know who has been to Turkiye only had good things to say about the country.
You missed a big one - the fact that probably 90% of Turkish people smoke!! And it seems only worse with the younger generation. After spending most of my adult life in the US, and travelling throughout Europe, this is quite shocking to me. And it's also quite mysterious how the insane inflation over the past couple years seems to have not affected the price of cigarettes that much...hmm, I wonder why?
No, that’s actually a good point. People that smoke have amazing freedoms in Turkiye and aren’t shunned by everyone and everything around them forcing a constant state of anxiety in life! I had smoked for 49 years and loved to be in Turkiye because of this. I still will even though I no longer smoke, plus it’s cool to see Turkish people have freedoms like we had in Canada many years ago.
@@sandrainthesky1011 Yes. And I'd like to tell sheldonnelson1887 that we are on the other hand quite shocked by the level of freedom degradation in western countries the last decades, and that's ironic how in the other side we witness the reverse tendancy. It seems like agressive marketing leading to a preformatted way of thinking has taken over the west in the name of an infinite quest of perfection in health, comfort, security... this has always lead to a decadence state. Just don't forget that the USA are the ones who created the cigarettes industry and made it a global trend. And as everything coming from the US hits the world with a 10 to 20 years delay, you don't have to be surprised by the effect of the US marketing soft power. Thank Philip Morris and their competitors
Once on a plane, the Turk next to me lit a cigarette. - I told him it was bothering me. - Smoking is not allowed here. - But it bothers me.. He then put out his cigarette. (In parentheses: In Hungary, it is forbidden to light a cigarette in a common place, even in some restaurants a room is designated for this, if it is not designated, it is prohibited everywhere, including in the washroom.)
Smoking isn't a healthy thing to do anyway so it's not all that great to have as a privilege. Why be upset you can't publicly use something that's harmful to you anyways?? 🤷♀️😅😅
I love Turkey a lot, because I know that the things I love is much more than the things I dislike in Turkey. When ever I have been to Turkey I never get bored. I am happy in Turkey because there are a lot of interesting and exciting things there.
Nice video. I lived in turkey for six years until 2016 and agree on all the points. When i left though it was still relatively inexpensive for rent and food compared to Europe, but now that's not the case at all, and ive been shocked to see the price of regular food items like onions and potatoes rise to similar levels to the uk.
As a fellow Turk, born in Izmir, but grew up in the states, I must say you are a wonderful representative of Turkiye. If more of the people were like you , I would not worry about the direction Turkiye is going. You give me hope for our beautiful country. ♥ Long live the spirit of Ataturk!
I once met a Turkish woman on a duolingo event She said that 'Indians are our friends but Pakistanis are our Muslim brothers it is obvious that we will support our family over a friend' I replied ' what a coincidence we too consider Turks as friends but Armenians are our Aryan brothers' She never spoke to me again 🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a native Bulgarian spending lots of time in Istanbul due to my Istanbulian man, the lack of food variety annoys me. In the first few months to a year, I was enjoying it but soon after that when I started craving international food, it wasn's easily accessible. The other thing that I am still trying to figure out is where are the female cyclists or group gatherings, rooms for bouldering (climbing), the underground events, literature dirty readings, international comic standups, and stuff like that. And I guess the extreme polarisation between people, that's actually a dangerous bit, worse than the inflation.
Поляризацията между хората нарочно е създадена. Противопоставянето на различните слоеве в обществото дава възможност на политиците да правят каквото искат с народа. Принципът е много стар - разделяй и владей.
Yemek çeşitliğinin azlığından şikayet eden hanımefendi. İstanbul’da Başta Dünyanın en zengin Mutfağı olan Türk Mutfağı var. Arap, İtalyan,Fransız, Çin,Özbek vb.Restorantları İstanbul’da fazlasıyla mevcut. 7 milyon nüfuslu Bulgaristan, İstanbul’un yarısı bile etmiyor. Istanbul’da 16 milyon insan yaşıyor. Bulgaristan’da kaç tane yabancı restoran var.?
Every country have some bad or good thing in life. Maybe I fall in some problem but the biggest good thing is in Europe people are looking like introvert but in Turkey there is always people who help you. I like some of your word like Hallederiz😂 maybe it look unprofessional but it sometime boost our confidence and even help us to complete the work. But, The traffic it's actually terrible 😬
Yes, you were right on target. The introvert people in Europe is the most depressing thing there. Compared to Turkey, even Italy looks introvert. A bit less in Spain in Portugal.
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Oh, I just love your videos! So informative and enjoyable ☺
@@Sirius-Voyager Economy sucks everywhere. I'm quite amazed by the number of people who are not aware of that here. They think grass is greener on the other side, but those days are gone. From now on it seems like all non rich people all over the planet will suffer for a bit of time. That's why many politician leaders are begging for a war to avoid a global riot that will bring them down
I was shocked at the amount of smoking in Turkiye. I think it wouldn't have been so bad if there was more greenery or not a fondness for concrete as you pointed out 😂. I only visited Istanbul and the west coast however. Is smoking still prevalent across the rest of the country?
I think this video is so much more about Istanbul than Turkey. Yes 1/4 of our population lives there but you still need to account for the other %75. I live in Muğla and this place is actually pretty chill
Hi we are moving to turkey from the UK. Not right away but gradually. We just want our future generation to hear the azan 5 times a day. The only negative we have experienced and do worry about is being charged extra when eating out in local areas just becuse we are foreigners and i really do wish this changes becuse otherwise its a win win ❤
I lived in Turkiye in 1960 and absolutely loved it.Wonderful kind people fantastic food amazing scenery and ancient historical places to visitUnfortunately I could not stay permanently.Have visited several times since and now Erdogan has changed the forward thinking mentality and everywhere seems covered in concrete.
Your comments are mostly about İstanbul, and its life. Traffic jam, Taxi's problem, Crowds are all true. But Turkiye is not only İstanbul. Everyone should live where they are happy. Good Luck.
Thank you for posting such an interesting content. I believe most the countries in the region experiencing similar issues. I am Persian so I totally understand and agree with you. however after living in Canada for about 30 years, Turkyie would be my retirement destination. I love the location, weather, food culture so on so forth. the only major challenge that I can think of is that there aren't many ( including youth) English spoken people around except in Antalya which is an amazing vacation destination.
@@turcoboshnak our government also gived so much help to your country we have no problem with Turkish people but hate your AkP government , we love CHP party 🇮🇳🤝🇹🇷
This was a refreshing take on what is wrong with one's homeland. I understand that heavy traffic and such things can be a bummer. But. Crime in Turkey is 2.5 per 100,000 while in America it's 380.7 per 100,000. Turkey is also 46-70% cheaper than America, on the whole; although, this is a tough one because the North is far more expensive than the Deep South were I live. You have universal healthcare in Turkey, and you have a lower rate burden overall. This makes Turkey look very appealing, indeed. :)
My dad left in 1969 to go to USA. I would never live in Turkey during the Erdogan regime. I visited all the time as a child and teenager, but have not been since 2011. I miss my cousins but the political repression is awful.
Spot on. 24/7 traffic, ugly apartment buildings and lack of green space, poorly marked streets, lack of traffic lights, not following the rules are the obvious problems even a casual visitor can notice immediately. Cuisine is not a problem in my opinion. People go there to try Turkish cuisine. They are not likely to come to Turkey looking for Japanese or Mexican food 😅. If the locals liked international food, there would have been international restaurants. It is about supply and demand. Cheating taxi drivers are about average compared to other countries. Taxi drivers in my hometown New York is about as honest as the Istanbul taxi drivers. Then again, taxi drivers here are mostly recent immigrants from the Middle East, Pakistan/India, Turkey etc.
I once met a Turkish woman on a duolingo event She said that 'Indians are our friends but Pakistanis are our Muslim brothers it is obvious that we will support our family over a friend' I replied ' what a coincidence we too consider Turks as friends but Armenians are our Aryan brothers' She never spoke to me again 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What is going on with your postal service? I hate the fact I mailed a package FROM Turkey on Sep 27th, 2023 and still have not received it yet here in USA. I have contacted postal service in both countries to track package and the problem is in your country. Who or what organization should I report this to because I'm getting no assistance from your country. In line with your video, I hate that I can't get my package or that it's been lost or stolen ..😡
As an international student in turkey there's 5 things I dislike about living in turkey: 1. Language barrier and difficulties knowing the language and understanding people and speaking it decently, the structure of the language is very different and complex especially for a guy who's speaking a good English, and I study in an English university so I practice more English then turkish. 2. Lack of job opportunities and a lot of it seems very limited to non-turkish people, and the wages are very low. 3. Racism and rudeness from some turkish people towards foreigners (especially arabs and Pakistanis and afghans) unfortunately due to the large number of immigrants from those regions and the challenges that the country faces with those immigrants, there's a lot of prejudice and discrimination that could happen towards people from those countries despite a lot of them not causing any issues. 4. A large percentage of people Smoke excessively every day and that can be very annoying since I don't smoke. 5. There's a bit of Economical and political unstability, the prices are changing frequently, the laws and regulations regarding immigration or governmental stuff can be also changeable very frequently.
I agree with you. Honestly, life here can be a little depressing. There's definitely a lot of nice in Turkey, but as a student myself I've been taken advantage of more times than I can count and it lead to me being severely depressed. Funny thing I couldn't even find a depression related hotline in case someone decides to unaliving themselves.
Personally, I think Turkey is a great country. I've seen many countries in the world, and Turkey stands out as one of the better countries on the planet. I've heard you guys have some struggles there, not to be unsympathized with, but in all honesty, I was still very impressed during my visit. I feel Turks maintain their country better than many European countries. I can tell it has to do with your overall cultural attitude of not taking it for granted. Feels like a nice destination to unwind and soak in some of that similar to Southern Europe charm plus Mediterranean type vibes. 👍
Can, if you came to England you would appreciate Turkiye more, England is a nightmare...public transport, healthcare, groceries, tech, EVERYTHING is super expensive, moreso since Brexit.
The things you call expensive are more expensive for us, and you don't pay as much tax as a phone you buy in your country. The reason why our country looks cheap is because the TL is low and we earn TL. Look at iPhones and other items, even cars. You will most likely find that taxes exceed the price of phones and cars by 100% or more than 70%.
These are accurate reasons why I left my country back in 2022, I am not sure if I will come back for the near future but still missing my beautiful Istanbul very badly. Especially, the seafood, my mom's meals + my toxic but incredibly warm-blooded father.
a lot of what you said applies to puerto rico, even though it’s a territory of the united states. so many ppl have left for the mainland that the birth rate has decreased at an alarming rate.
Pressure really ruined me and my boyfriend’s relationship, we had bought a beautiful villa together, owned two cars, had started a business, but his family wanted him to get married or at least have a child I could not cope with that and we had to split and sell everything… 😢
I’m not Turkish but all I can say is that I love turkey so much I wish that I was living in Turkey I’m Pakistani and I live in the uk my father always says turkey is the best country in the world last year I went to Turkey 7. Times Alhamdulillah
It’s a fair list! I visited Istanbul in October for 7 days and transportation was a no we walked to most of our outings. We loved the food and being American people where curious about us as much as we were curious about them. We visited the European side one day and it seamed to be busier than the Asian side.
Hello there @turkishle I am loving your videos. I am learning Turkish. It started a couple of months ago. Getting into Turkish dramas. I am loving everything I am learning. What I wonder for myself. Is as a person with a physical disability. Is Turkey a realistic option for me at all for travel possibilties? I am Canadian and think the Turkish sounds warm and wonderful. I am sure like every place in the world there are the exceptions. Would be pleased to get an answer about the travel question for me.
After watching Turkish TV series, I really wanted to live in Turkey. I thought Turkey was a good country to live in. One day I would love to come to Turkey. But you say Turkey is not good, my heart was broken.
I used to live in Turkey for a long time of time and I dont like their tradional views and closed minded attitude. coming from a western country like I do, it is ery hard to get used to that. Only Izmir is the place to be when you come from a western country
As a Turk born and raised in the Netherlands, who moved to Istanbul 3 years ago, all bullet points are pretty spot on, BUT the younger generation is more internationally oriented and they're definitely about to bring a change to the country when the older generation falls back. I really do enjoy life here in Türkiye, but that's more to do with how I look at life and live it. Minor note: I feel like you're talking more about Istanbul than the rest of Türkiye.
Can, I disagree on these statements about Turkiye. But you know better because you live there and know how the world works there in Istanbul. When I was there in Taksim, Sisli , Ortakoy and other places I did not percieved any of the stuff that you just mentioned in this video. Again, you are well educated, you live there and you are well informed and how life in Turkiye really is. I guess I'm in love with your country and everything that defines Turkiye.
Merhaba. I was in Istanbul in November and so many of this stuff were accurate :) the traffic is nerve wrecking, I've been in huge metropoles like NY, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid, notorious for their traffic jams but Istanbul traffic was chaotic. Specially around Cihangir, never seen nothing like that in my life. Also the unfinished sidewalks are something funny
Love living in turkiye.the people are so caringand helpful. Safe place to live..but not istanbul. Istanbul is only good for holiday. Missing Turkiye so much
lived in turkey, turkish boyfriend for 11 years, we laughed as we could relate to so much of this! Specially the speaking on speaker ahahah :D He is guilty of that too lol- but not outside thank god
I think you are being a little bit harsh in this video. I find Istanbul and Antalya quite green, Taxis are the same in most countries, life is getting expensive all over the world. So I think you should wind down and take a holiday to relax and recharge, I love your vlogs ♥♥♥
Interesting! In US, one of the main things that I hated is the fact there is very little local restaurants and stores! The opposite of turkey haha. I love Turkey so much, it is my favorite country. But unfortunately in my last visit to Istanbul , i felt people and store clerks were very dry and not very friendly and I have had several bad experiences. Except for those of Syrian origin, they were really kind and knew how to smile to one’s face. Otherwise people on other parts of Turkey are much friendlier.
had exactly the same experience and impression regarding Turkish store clerks and shop owners/workers (reg dryness and unfriendliness) and the good experiences I had happened to be with the Syrian/Iraqi shops and restaurants. Very polite, smiley and friendly and didn’t try to cheat me at all (I know there’s good and bad everywhere just talking about my overall experience)
@@HayetA1 I saw your comment in another video about Turkey where you were complaining about Turks drinking alcohol lol. We are secular just like our beautiful country, and please go to Iraq and Syria if you liked their restaurants and weren't fan of our peoples’ attitude towards you. We Turks would appreciate if you don’t come back here again, dear Muslim lady.
Nuuuu, I just got back from Melbourne 4 days ago. I've always wanted to migrate to Turkey but Melbourne felt more homey to me and your youtube video just pop up on a timely manner 😭
Yes Melbourne would be perfect... but the politicians ruling that city OMG ... they showed their real face during the pandemic hysteria. Felt like a distopy. Worst than anywhere else in Australia
The urban “planning” was the worst thing about Türkiye for me. When you have a city of 20 million, you need to build cities like China or the US, with enormous 8 lane highways and as gridded a road system as possible with ample parking, taller buildings broken by some squares and open spaces, etc. The majority of Istanbul’s land mass is new development, yet there aren’t huge highways, open spaces, or a logical layout. It feels like 1,000 separate towns grew into eachother with almost no overarching system or organization whatsoever and can feel very claustrophobic unless you can see the Bosporus. And the buildings and streets can often be very drab and even ugly. No trees, and utterly dull and at times questionable looking concrete apartment buildings. Taxis are utterly unreliable and I’ve successfully used one at a fair price maybe 20% of the time, if I can find one. And Turkish food is wonderful, but if you want a break from it or if, god forbid, you’re vegetarian, you’re usually out of luck. All that said, I LOVE Turkey and Istanbul. The people are delightful, and the chaos is oddly navigable and kind of fun. It’s a goofy place with a big heart and a lot of interesting, talented, and resilient people. I learned so much living there and formed some of my deepest relationships and learned to be a better, more present friend and to enjoy life.
A majority of Turks would like to leave their country to live abroad. That is NOT the same as wanting to emigrate permanently. Big difference. Most Turks do NOT want to leave their country forever, they want to live abroad to broaden their perspective. Just like you did.
As an American who wants to move to Türkiye, I gladly welcome these problems. When you compare it with the problems in USA ( violence, mass scale corruption, food costs, housing crisis, immorality, racial divide, ugly cities, pollution, lack of religion, Islamophobia) Türkiye seems like paradise.
This reminds me of all the things I went thru while growing up in India. Especially the "what will others say" and my mother would say "if you behave like that they will think your mother did not bring you up well and I will be disgraced"😕😕 Traffic, taxi drivers grumbling, rush hour, crossing wherever and whenever are all common.
I am frequently in Istanbul and love the city, agree on most points especially the love of concrete which makes me sad. When I say I love Istanbul, I do except for those districts on the outer parts of Istanbul. The food being 90% Turkish is understandable, it’s good food and it reminds me of Italy, basically everything is Italian. I do not know where to find Persian, Indian, Korean food in Italy ;)
The part on concrete was surprising for me. Just an example I gave in another comment, where I compare Istanbul to one of your big cities in Italy, Aka Florence. Which one is greener then in your opinion ? Come on, did you have walks in all Istanbul or just the old part ? did you visit the asian part ? the north part of the city ? If you stay in Levant, suleymenie, moda, around galata or in balat, and some areas to the west part of european side full of immigrants, of course it will look all overcrowded and full of concrete, but that's just a quarter of the city. Istanbul is full of parks, surrouned by forests and green hills that dive into Bosphorus.
@@ulysse21 it’s too difficult to compare a town with around 700,000 population with a city of 19 million. In the whole of Europe (the continent I know) there is a lot of concrete in newer areas. It would be beautiful if new developers put more emphasis on creating nice to live environments. Istanbul does have some new builds which are built in an attractive Turkish architectural style in central areas and hopefully it will continue this way.
You should try and live in New York. Same Traffic. ........Have you ever been to the U.S.A. New York, Los Angeles ,Boston, Houston... you know big cities.....,Do your best to find happiness where life planted. You.......All the Best.....
Traffic in Istanbul and the unsightly residential apartment buildings and crammed neighborhoods in every major cities are quite frankly depressing. Very little planning or consideration for the wellbeing of residents is involved in neighborhood developments. Streets do not have signs in many places. One thing I would like to add is lack of respect for the environment. People tend to throw their trash on the streets, and horrifyingly, into the waters of the beautiful Bosphorus strait and Marmara Sea.
Loved the food, the sights, the language...but sure, like every country, Turkey also has its issues. As a tourist, I have this list that irritated me : 1. Most people even in the cities don't speak in English. 2. Taxis don't have meters, so the drivers rip off tourists. 3. Everyone everywhere smokes. 4. Drinking water is very expensive.
As a canadian, ive lived here for 5 years and absolutely love it, but i cant keep excusing the unprofessional and rude beahviour by a lot of plaes andpeople to guests who come visit me lol, also your command of the english language is incredible i wish more turks would learn other languages with the passion you have!
I agree, except taxis are really a huge problem in İstanbul. I haven't had a bad experience in any other city. 😅 I also find the rules thing more endearing than annoying, most of the time!😂
The issue of not having much international food and dishes wouldnt bother me! If i want to eat a variety of food i would cook it myself ha ha. If im in Türkiye i would enjoy all local dishes and regional ones 👌👌👌😁
Merhaba Can! I'm from Hungary! If you want to live here just let me know and I can help you! Our country isn't perfect either but it has its own charm and comfort! Have a nice day! Peter
I don’t think traffic is worse than big cities everywhere. What I dislike that you didn’t include is the lack of English proficiency even in Istanbul. It’s kinda embarrassing. Yes lack of professionalism etc is annoying (but it’s common in the Mediterranean and Middle East). All in all to foreigners, Turkey is still one of the best places to visit and even live in.
Turkish people are beautiful my best Freant is turkeys from hi school in New York City . The problem is the government like my government turkey is a great place and the people are awesome . By the way I’m Greek
I agree on the price stuff. I'm from Shanghai, probably the most expensive city in China (maybe also in the world), and I surprisedly find that an Iskander Kebab costs much more in Istanbul than in my hometown. As a Chinese guy currently travelling in Turkey, I like this beautiful country, its cuisine, its unique culture and its hospitality. However I've got called Chingchong (a very offensive racist word against Chinese people) twice in Bursa by elderly people. Some people here like to talk in an offensive way, which is the thing I hate most about Turkey.
Merhaba Can, Türkiye'ye göç etmiş bir Alman olarak Listenizde en az 6 şey var neden Türkiye'ye geldim ve Almanya'dan ayrıldım sahip olmak. Özellikle birçok gencin tam bir bilgiye sahip olduğunu düşünüyorum. Belki Almanya hakkında yanlış bir fikrin var Bir zamanlar olumluydu ama şimdi politik, ekonomik ve sosyal olarak tersine döndü...
I have been to 28 countries till now but i believe Türkiye is the BEST country among them. I love their culture, their food, and the people everything is awesome. I don't know why you were mentioning it lacks greenery while it's full of nature. And if i talk about the quality of food then i will give 10/10 to Türkish cuisine. And you are saying it lacks international food chains but tell me why anyone will pay too much extra for a brand like Starbucks barista etc. If he will get the equivalent or even better in the local shops...!?
Twice I stayed alone for a month each time. I never had any problem.. in fact the cab drivers are extra nice so are the dolmas and other people near/around me. I guess it’s one’s own attitude or whatever which makes u meet negative people.
Agree with you 💯 I have been living here for the past 2 years. I live in esenyurt and I am a yabangee. Everything you say is 100 correct about turkey. Originally I am from Pakistan. Kolay gelsin abi
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I've been living in Turkey for the last two years. Never been happier. Before Turkey I lived in the US for 20 years. I am now in Europe and I cant wait to be back in Turkey-Turkish people are very nice.
Oh so nice to hear!
you’re white; thats why they are nice to you
and they are very beautiful!
well you didnt born in here if you were from turkey you would be suffering its only a paradise for those who are not turkish but a total hell for those who are turkish
@@chathuperera906they are racist
The Young People of Turkey are some of the kindest, coolest, and some of the most potential filled people I have met in my travels (at least the folks in Istanbul). Despite the difficulties the youth face they were gracious, found joy where they could, and never acted cruelly. They deserve so much better than the situation they are in 💔
This is nice to hear!
Thanks bro 👍
Most people complain that Turkey is a racist place , with hostility to foreigners if they don’t speak Turkish or look as foreigners , They are also violent towards foreigners , it’s hard to find English speakers , the country is beautiful but the people have ruined it as highlighted by the many negative reviews about how awful most people can be , from scams to hostility , turkeys economy needs tourism but such negativity makes many people say it’s not worth it people go to holiday to relx not to get abused , if you love turkey you need to be honest a true friend is honest friend .
@@FS-eh4dj our country actually disrespectful and racist towards non muslims.
@@Aorun7 Turks are hostile to Muslims and non Muslims although the best treated group are Europeans, a key reason is that Turkey was established by Ataturk a secular nationalist , he famously side if he could convert Turkey to Christianity to join the west he would , he prosecuted Muslims to appease Europeans, he created a Turkish nationalism that is too zealous that it became hatful to non Turks both Muslims and non Muslims but especially to Muslims ( to appease European ) this is why Turkish women wearing the hijab are constantly physically and verbally attacked by secular Turks which is the legacy of Ataturk, in fact the most discriminated upon group in Turkey are Syrian Sunni Muslims ( although they historically died defending Turkey and there graves are in Turkey). by contrast the best treated group in Turkey are Europeans .
Lack of International cuisine, crying cab drivers who really like not to use meter and charge more, inflation, things changing overnight, overpopulation and less greenery are all valid points. Wonderful hospitable people and beautiful Turkiye deserves better.
Yeah you are right!!
I grew up in Izmir and still would love in Turkiye if My health would permit. I love and live by the old ways but I respectfully understand how You feel ❤
Turkiye has a great variety of International Cuisine. I was raised there❤
Uluslararası Mutfak ne demek? Türk Mutfağı varken, başka ülke mutfaklarına ne gerek var. Türkiye’de Türk Yemekleri yenir. Bence Dünyanın 1 numaralı Mutfağı Türk Mutfağı. Number One ın the World. Türk Mutfağı 🇹🇷
Don't listen these inferiority complexed people. For foreigners, Türkiye is one of the best. And Türkiye is the best place to live for a Turkish individual. I dont prefer to live like a loser in another country. Pink floyd says: Did you exchange? A walk-on part in the war, For a lead role in a cage?
Since 2016 I have been going to Turkey every year to work and then on holiday. The most important thing I see is the lack of education. I was shocked when my colleague told me that 65% of the country is made up of primary school graduates or people who have never been to school. People's friendliness, helpfulness and compassion are the things that attract me to Turkey. The economic conditions are now beyond my comprehension. There is an incredible inflation. I really cannot believe how they do not rebel against these conditions. For now, my dream is to settle in Turkey in my retirement but let's see what time will show.
I think this is a fair list. I spend the winter in Istanbul with my partner, and for the rest of the year, I am a farmer in the UK, with some flying visits to come and see the sunshine. The only thing I would say about traffic and general chaos is that actually Istanbul is a very quiet city in the morning. I think people start and finish their day a bit later here than in cities in the UK. For this reason, I find my morning walks in Beşiktaş to be particularly dreamy when compared to home. The streets are so empty. Probably i see as many cats as people, and that is just the way i like it 😅 Great channel.
Thanks for sharing!!
How early do you go out? What are the quiet morning hours?
@constancer4495 usually between seven and nine. The apartment is near Akaretler on a main road. It gets absolutely crazy at night, especially on Friday and Saturday night. The mornings are great, though. Very few cars, very few people.
@@marcuscosgrove9431 haha as a farmer, morning for you means dawn 😁. That's normal if you find only few people at that time, as in many cities
@ulysse21 I may be a farmer, but I lived in London for a very long time. I am really comparing it to there.
Canım Can! I loved your video! Who would be so honest in the US or China?
I spent months travelling around Turkiye last year and will be coming back for the same time this year. I travelled all over İstanbul, Bursa, Konya, Kapadokia, Söğüt (Home to Ertuğrul Bey!), Ankara, Sille, and villages inbetween. I had taught myself a little Türkçe before arriving and this is what I found:
Everywhere everyone was friendly and helpful. I got lost a couple of times, and people, including Syrian refugees, would walk with me as far as a kilometer to get me back on track. Twice I had taxi drivers give me a free ride or a discount -- one was just so happy I was learning Turkish and the other because I helped some Persian pilgrims find their way to Mevlana's Memorial in Konya.
Turkish people are so warm! Farmers invited me into their homes, long distance bus drivers treated me to tea, the local hotel owners would help me set up my reservations in the next town, and the neighborhood restaurants and bakeries whenever I returned a second time would give me portions on the house or fix me special dishes when I had stomach problems -- and that includes İstanbul!
And whenever I visited a Mosque, everyone made me feel so "at home" even though I was unfamiliar with praying Namaz. The kids again and again adopted me at their büyükanne or grandma.
I have lived in Asia for 12 years and your country is like a garden of fresh air. The trains, long distance buses, and local dolmas all work. People helped me with trams, subways and ferries. The banks and ATMs work (not true for China outside the top cities).
Doğrudur! Turkish food is fresh and the service splendid. Yes, I did miss Vietnamese and Mexican food, but I did find all kinds of Arabian places. I did not miss seeing the troubled drug addicts and mentally ill beggars that are sadly everywhere in the US. I felt safe and secure (and I've been to 20 countries). With now more than more than 250 universities, the young people of Turkiye do want to get educated.
No place is perfect, but the country is moving in the right direction and doing it well. We Americans can learn so much from you -- hospitality, patience, taking care of family, good manners, respect for elders and kindness to strangers. Maşallah, you're country is wonderful!
Thank you so much for your kind words about our country! It's truly heartwarming to hear such positive thoughts. We appreciate your appreciation and are glad that our country has made a good impression on you.
Thanks bro ❤
Thanks.
Wow, this was great to read :)
Full agreed to all of that! I was born in Istanbul and have lived here all my life. And then I had a chance to make Erasmus in Spain. That's where i realized all of the things that you mentioned. The cities well designed, not packed, the traffic is considerably controlled. In addition to your words, after coming to my homeland, I realized the people here are extremly unhappy, anxios and impatient. I missed to say hello to a stranger or smile to her/him. Turkiye's president Erdoğan has words about this situation:
"We betrayed to this city, we are still". I am also really really sad. I've been all of the European capitals and important cities. Istanbul is probably the most special. Now like you i am considering to leave this speacial city.
Sorry to hear all this :(
This is so sad, because Türkiye has so much to offer and potential, with the history, the East meets West, cuisine, music. The youth are far more ahead of their time. Having green spaces and less buildings does calm the mind.
I am not sure how true it is, but the immense pressure on the male household of the family to bethe main breadwinner of the family is huge. That needs to change.
My cousins came back from Istanbul in November, usually they love the place. This time the taxi driver like dropped than half an hour's walk from the hotel, even when there was another side road which was nearer the hotel. People were less 'smiley'. Maybe the hard economic times is just having impact.
Also, in other small cities of interests like Trabzon and surrounding area, it would help if they could improve the hospitality industry, especially in hotels for visitors. Need to promote other smaller cities in Türkiye, not just tmmhe main touristy ones.
Hopefully, the powers that be can see this and try and do something.
Türkiye is still a very special and beautiful country with lovely people❤.
If it is any consolation, we had a doctors strike in the UK and narrowly avoided a train and tube strike, UK is so expensive as well. We have a incompetent government and a squatting PM who is useless.
It is true..
Nowadays, all politicians has became useless, more than before. They just there to deceive people to make them believe they control the countries while they are actually all in the hands of moeny power. I can even say, Turkey is one of the last countries where political leaders have some control on their state policy
Admitting a problem is the first step to fixing it! Thank you for this healthy critique. I have been living in Antalya for the latest 15 months and this video matches my experience. I am still enjoying many other aspects of this country though.
That is nice to hear!
Thank you for being so honest! As someone who has visited several cities in Turkey, bc my fiancé is Turkish, I can affirm your critiques are correct. It’s an interesting mix of East and West and has an amazing cuisine! The gastronomic adventure is amazing!
Thanks for sharing!
I am originally from Pakistan and went to turkey as a tourist in 2013. It has a very special place in my heart that no other country can have. When living in Dubai, we used to get a lot of imported products from turkey, and I always told my wife to buy turkish products even if they're more expensive so we could support their economy. Turks are super hosts, and the respect I received from them when I told I was from Pakistan was unbelievable. Long live this beautiful country!
Many people complain from the racism and hostility and scams from Turks towards foreigners , it’s a sad phenomenon in Turkey , I am surprised you had a positive experience , although most reviews are negative , I asked many people about Turkey all of them stated it’s a bad place to visit because of the people although nature is good .
@FS-eh4dj Those who have commented on the video are not the only people who have been to turkiye. It's one of the most visited countries in the world. People won't be travelling if there's a lot of racism. My personal experience was amazing, and everyone I know who has been to Turkiye only had good things to say about the country.
You missed a big one - the fact that probably 90% of Turkish people smoke!! And it seems only worse with the younger generation. After spending most of my adult life in the US, and travelling throughout Europe, this is quite shocking to me. And it's also quite mysterious how the insane inflation over the past couple years seems to have not affected the price of cigarettes that much...hmm, I wonder why?
True :((
No, that’s actually a good point. People that smoke have amazing freedoms in Turkiye and aren’t shunned by everyone and everything around them forcing a constant state of anxiety in life! I had smoked for 49 years and loved to be in Turkiye because of this. I still will even though I no longer smoke, plus it’s cool to see Turkish people have freedoms like we had in Canada many years ago.
@@sandrainthesky1011 Yes. And I'd like to tell sheldonnelson1887 that we are on the other hand quite shocked by the level of freedom degradation in western countries the last decades, and that's ironic how in the other side we witness the reverse tendancy. It seems like agressive marketing leading to a preformatted way of thinking has taken over the west in the name of an infinite quest of perfection in health, comfort, security... this has always lead to a decadence state.
Just don't forget that the USA are the ones who created the cigarettes industry and made it a global trend. And as everything coming from the US hits the world with a 10 to 20 years delay, you don't have to be surprised by the effect of the US marketing soft power. Thank Philip Morris and their competitors
Once on a plane, the Turk next to me lit a cigarette.
- I told him it was bothering me.
- Smoking is not allowed here.
- But it bothers me..
He then put out his cigarette.
(In parentheses: In Hungary, it is forbidden to light a cigarette in a common place, even in some restaurants a room is designated for this, if it is not designated, it is prohibited everywhere, including in the washroom.)
Smoking isn't a healthy thing to do anyway so it's not all that great to have as a privilege. Why be upset you can't publicly use something that's harmful to you anyways?? 🤷♀️😅😅
I love Turkey a lot, because I know that the things I love is much more than the things I dislike in Turkey. When ever I have been to Turkey I never get bored. I am happy in Turkey because there are a lot of interesting and exciting things there.
That is great!!
The grass is not greener on the other side ,It is greener where you water it.
Nice video. I lived in turkey for six years until 2016 and agree on all the points. When i left though it was still relatively inexpensive for rent and food compared to Europe, but now that's not the case at all, and ive been shocked to see the price of regular food items like onions and potatoes rise to similar levels to the uk.
glad you liked it!
Ah no, Can!!! You've burst my happy bubble about Turkiye! 😉🥺😝
As a fellow Turk, born in Izmir, but grew up in the states, I must say you are a wonderful representative of Turkiye. If more of the people were like you , I would not worry about the direction Turkiye is going. You give me hope for our beautiful country. ♥ Long live the spirit of Ataturk!
Thanks a lot!
I once met a Turkish woman on a duolingo event
She said that 'Indians are our friends but Pakistanis are our Muslim brothers it is obvious that we will support our family over a friend'
I replied
' what a coincidence we too consider Turks as friends but Armenians are our Aryan brothers'
She never spoke to me again
🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a native Bulgarian spending lots of time in Istanbul due to my Istanbulian man, the lack of food variety annoys me. In the first few months to a year, I was enjoying it but soon after that when I started craving international food, it wasn's easily accessible. The other thing that I am still trying to figure out is where are the female cyclists or group gatherings, rooms for bouldering (climbing), the underground events, literature dirty readings, international comic standups, and stuff like that. And I guess the extreme polarisation between people, that's actually a dangerous bit, worse than the inflation.
Поляризацията между хората нарочно е създадена. Противопоставянето на различните слоеве в обществото дава възможност на политиците да правят каквото искат с народа. Принципът е много стар - разделяй и владей.
you are right :(
You should follow Yabangee, they post many international stand ups and other events like English quiz nights etc
Dirty readings !! smh
Yemek çeşitliğinin azlığından şikayet eden hanımefendi. İstanbul’da Başta Dünyanın en zengin Mutfağı olan Türk Mutfağı var. Arap, İtalyan,Fransız, Çin,Özbek vb.Restorantları İstanbul’da fazlasıyla mevcut. 7 milyon nüfuslu Bulgaristan, İstanbul’un yarısı bile etmiyor. Istanbul’da 16 milyon insan yaşıyor. Bulgaristan’da kaç tane yabancı restoran var.?
Every country have some bad or good thing in life. Maybe I fall in some problem but the biggest good thing is in Europe people are looking like introvert but in Turkey there is always people who help you. I like some of your word like Hallederiz😂 maybe it look unprofessional but it sometime boost our confidence and even help us to complete the work. But, The traffic it's actually terrible 😬
you are right!
Yes, you were right on target. The introvert people in Europe is the most depressing thing there. Compared to Turkey, even Italy looks introvert. A bit less in Spain in Portugal.
Oh, I just love your videos! So informative and enjoyable ☺
Glad you like them!
Despite these points Türkiye is still the best country in the world, bence.
geographicly and historicaly yes.Also foods.But economy sucks.And nowadays Law system is worst.
Thanks!!
No it’s not 😂😂
@@Sirius-Voyager Economy sucks everywhere. I'm quite amazed by the number of people who are not aware of that here. They think grass is greener on the other side, but those days are gone. From now on it seems like all non rich people all over the planet will suffer for a bit of time. That's why many politician leaders are begging for a war to avoid a global riot that will bring them down
I was shocked at the amount of smoking in Turkiye. I think it wouldn't have been so bad if there was more greenery or not a fondness for concrete as you pointed out 😂. I only visited Istanbul and the west coast however. Is smoking still prevalent across the rest of the country?
oh 100%. it's absolutely terrible
I think this video is so much more about Istanbul than Turkey. Yes 1/4 of our population lives there but you still need to account for the other %75. I live in Muğla and this place is actually pretty chill
No place is 100% perfect that’s for sure lol. I still want to visit Istanbul after this video!
You should!
This list really only applies if you live there, if visiting you might not notice any of what was discussed here.
Hi we are moving to turkey from the UK. Not right away but gradually. We just want our future generation to hear the azan 5 times a day. The only negative we have experienced and do worry about is being charged extra when eating out in local areas just becuse we are foreigners and i really do wish this changes becuse otherwise its a win win ❤
I lived in Turkiye in 1960 and absolutely loved it.Wonderful kind people fantastic food amazing scenery and ancient historical places to visitUnfortunately I could not stay permanently.Have visited several times since and now Erdogan has changed the forward thinking mentality and everywhere seems covered in concrete.
Your comments are mostly about İstanbul, and its life. Traffic jam, Taxi's problem, Crowds are all true. But Turkiye is not only İstanbul. Everyone should live where they are happy. Good Luck.
You are right!!
Thank you for posting such an interesting content. I believe most the countries in the region experiencing similar issues. I am Persian so I totally understand and agree with you.
however after living in Canada for about 30 years, Turkyie would be my retirement destination. I love the location, weather, food culture so on so forth.
the only major challenge that I can think of is that there aren't many ( including youth) English spoken people around except in Antalya which is an amazing vacation destination.
Glad you think so!
Prices rising quicker than inflation - for a foreigner coming here often every time it’s an unpleasant surprise
Yeah unfortunately.. :(
India love Turkish people ❤ but Indian hate turkey government mainly Erdoğan 💔
Why would you hate someone that gave so much to our country and people?
@@turcoboshnak our government also gived so much help to your country we have no problem with Turkish people but hate your AkP government , we love CHP party 🇮🇳🤝🇹🇷
@@RohitSinghtheprogrammer I am sorry but CHP didn't do shit for my country and full of idiots.
@@RohitSinghtheprogrammer Why do you know so much about Turkey's politics, even parties' names ?
@@utku_baloglu cause India is preety well in geopolitics, we are playing like a chess game 😅
This was a refreshing take on what is wrong with one's homeland. I understand that heavy traffic and such things can be a bummer. But. Crime in Turkey is 2.5 per 100,000 while in America it's 380.7 per 100,000. Turkey is also 46-70% cheaper than America, on the whole; although, this is a tough one because the North is far more expensive than the Deep South were I live. You have universal healthcare in Turkey, and you have a lower rate burden overall. This makes Turkey look very appealing, indeed. :)
My dad left in 1969 to go to USA. I would never live in Turkey during the Erdogan regime. I visited all the time as a child and teenager, but have not been since 2011. I miss my cousins but the political repression is awful.
Sorry to hear that!
Your videos are very informative and useful My new year resolution is to learn Turkish from your videos. Thanks so much for all your efforts put in.
Spot on. 24/7 traffic, ugly apartment buildings and lack of green space, poorly marked streets, lack of traffic lights, not following the rules are the obvious problems even a casual visitor can notice immediately. Cuisine is not a problem in my opinion. People go there to try Turkish cuisine. They are not likely to come to Turkey looking for Japanese or Mexican food 😅. If the locals liked international food, there would have been international restaurants. It is about supply and demand. Cheating taxi drivers are about average compared to other countries. Taxi drivers in my hometown New York is about as honest as the Istanbul taxi drivers. Then again, taxi drivers here are mostly recent immigrants from the Middle East, Pakistan/India, Turkey etc.
I once met a Turkish woman on a duolingo event
She said that 'Indians are our friends but Pakistanis are our Muslim brothers it is obvious that we will support our family over a friend'
I replied
' what a coincidence we too consider Turks as friends but Armenians are our Aryan brothers'
She never spoke to me again
🤣🤣🤣🤣
What is going on with your postal service? I hate the fact I mailed a package FROM Turkey on Sep 27th, 2023 and still have not received it yet here in USA. I have contacted postal service in both countries to track package and the problem is in your country. Who or what organization should I report this to because I'm getting no assistance from your country. In line with your video, I hate that I can't get my package or that it's been lost or stolen ..😡
you are right unfortunately!
Taxis in Ankara or Antalya are fine. The taxi problem is confined to Istanbul.
True!
@@Turkishle great! now, go over your video, get rid of the false statements and then republish it..
As an international student in turkey there's 5 things I dislike about living in turkey:
1. Language barrier and difficulties knowing the language and understanding people and speaking it decently, the structure of the language is very different and complex especially for a guy who's speaking a good English, and I study in an English university so I practice more English then turkish.
2. Lack of job opportunities and a lot of it seems very limited to non-turkish people, and the wages are very low.
3. Racism and rudeness from some turkish people towards foreigners (especially arabs and Pakistanis and afghans) unfortunately due to the large number of immigrants from those regions and the challenges that the country faces with those immigrants, there's a lot of prejudice and discrimination that could happen towards people from those countries despite a lot of them not causing any issues.
4. A large percentage of people Smoke excessively every day and that can be very annoying since I don't smoke.
5. There's a bit of Economical and political unstability, the prices are changing frequently, the laws and regulations regarding immigration or governmental stuff can be also changeable very frequently.
I agree with you. Honestly, life here can be a little depressing. There's definitely a lot of nice in Turkey, but as a student myself I've been taken advantage of more times than I can count and it lead to me being severely depressed. Funny thing I couldn't even find a depression related hotline in case someone decides to unaliving themselves.
Personally, I think Turkey is a great country. I've seen many countries in the world, and Turkey stands out as one of the better countries on the planet. I've heard you guys have some struggles there, not to be unsympathized with, but in all honesty, I was still very impressed during my visit. I feel Turks maintain their country better than many European countries. I can tell it has to do with your overall cultural attitude of not taking it for granted.
Feels like a nice destination to unwind and soak in some of that similar to Southern Europe charm plus Mediterranean type vibes.
👍
Can, if you came to England you would appreciate Turkiye more, England is a nightmare...public transport, healthcare, groceries, tech, EVERYTHING is super expensive, moreso since Brexit.
The things you call expensive are more expensive for us, and you don't pay as much tax as a phone you buy in your country.
The reason why our country looks cheap is because the TL is low and we earn TL. Look at iPhones and other items, even cars. You will most likely find that taxes exceed the price of phones and cars by 100% or more than 70%.
@sunshine848 You're probably right. But I'd still rather live in Turkiye than England! 😆
These are accurate reasons why I left my country back in 2022, I am not sure if I will come back for the near future but still missing my beautiful Istanbul very badly. Especially, the seafood, my mom's meals + my toxic but incredibly warm-blooded father.
gitmek bu kadar kolay mı
a lot of what you said applies to puerto rico, even though it’s a territory of the united states. so many ppl have left for the mainland that the birth rate has decreased at an alarming rate.
really sad to hear :(
A must watch! There are plenty of places in Turkey so don't judge the country by one super large city!
Pressure really ruined me and my boyfriend’s relationship, we had bought a beautiful villa together, owned two cars, had started a business, but his family wanted him to get married or at least have a child I could not cope with that and we had to split and sell everything… 😢
I’m not Turkish but all I can say is that I love turkey so much I wish that I was living in Turkey I’m Pakistani and I live in the uk my father always says turkey is the best country in the world last year I went to Turkey 7. Times Alhamdulillah
ne güzel ingilizce konuşuyorsun
It’s a fair list! I visited Istanbul in October for 7 days and transportation was a no we walked to most of our outings. We loved the food and being American people where curious about us as much as we were curious about them. We visited the European side one day and it seamed to be busier than the Asian side.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello there @turkishle I am loving your videos. I am learning Turkish. It started a couple of months ago. Getting into Turkish dramas. I am loving everything I am learning. What I wonder for myself. Is as a person with a physical disability. Is Turkey a realistic option for me at all for travel possibilties? I am Canadian and think the Turkish sounds warm and wonderful. I am sure like every place in the world there are the exceptions. Would be pleased to get an answer about the travel question for me.
Thanks for sharing! Unfortunately Turkey is not the best option to move for a person with a physical disability.
Her zamanki gibi harikaydin kardesim...
Thanks❤
You're welcome 😊
May Allah SWT bless Turkey and it's beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍.
Thank you!
After watching Turkish TV series, I really wanted to live in Turkey. I thought Turkey was a good country to live in. One day I would love to come to Turkey. But you say Turkey is not good, my heart was broken.
I hope you can one day!
I used to live in Turkey for a long time of time and I dont like their tradional views and closed minded attitude. coming from a western country like I do, it is ery hard to get used to that. Only Izmir is the place to be when you come from a western country
Maybe you're right, Cam, but I love your country and I love your people.
unfortunately you're right about what you say in the video, i hope they will change in the future
really hope so!
As a Turk born and raised in the Netherlands, who moved to Istanbul 3 years ago, all bullet points are pretty spot on, BUT the younger generation is more internationally oriented and they're definitely about to bring a change to the country when the older generation falls back. I really do enjoy life here in Türkiye, but that's more to do with how I look at life and live it.
Minor note: I feel like you're talking more about Istanbul than the rest of Türkiye.
Can, I disagree on these statements about Turkiye. But you know better because you live there and know how the world works there in Istanbul. When I was there in Taksim, Sisli , Ortakoy and other places I did not percieved any of the stuff that you just mentioned in this video. Again, you are well educated, you live there and you are well informed and how life in Turkiye really is. I guess I'm in love with your country and everything that defines Turkiye.
That is sweet!
Merhaba. I was in Istanbul in November and so many of this stuff were accurate :) the traffic is nerve wrecking, I've been in huge metropoles like NY, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid, notorious for their traffic jams but Istanbul traffic was chaotic. Specially around Cihangir, never seen nothing like that in my life. Also the unfinished sidewalks are something funny
Thanks for sharing!
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Love living in turkiye.the people are so caringand helpful. Safe place to live..but not istanbul. Istanbul is only good for holiday. Missing Turkiye so much
I totally agree!
Istanbul is like NYC !! especially European side not very interested in places like nyc😂😂but the rest of Türkiye !! Yes
Exactly the same problems and mentality in Greece, brother!
I visited Istanbul and loved it..
glad you think so!
lived in turkey, turkish boyfriend for 11 years, we laughed as we could relate to so much of this! Specially the speaking on speaker ahahah :D He is guilty of that too lol- but not outside thank god
being half turkish i can see it has lots of etiquette and respect in some ways but has absolutely none in other ways
Thanks for sharing!!
Kardesim, you are handsome like an actor of Hollywood movie.
I will come to Turkiye inshAllah and take your autograph
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thank you haha!
I think you are being a little bit harsh in this video. I find Istanbul and Antalya quite green, Taxis are the same in most countries, life is getting expensive all over the world. So I think you should wind down and take a holiday to relax and recharge, I love your vlogs ♥♥♥
Interesting! In US, one of the main things that I hated is the fact there is very little local restaurants and stores! The opposite of turkey haha. I love Turkey so much, it is my favorite country. But unfortunately in my last visit to Istanbul , i felt people and store clerks were very dry and not very friendly and I have had several bad experiences. Except for those of Syrian origin, they were really kind and knew how to smile to one’s face. Otherwise people on other parts of Turkey are much friendlier.
Bizde suriyelileri pek sevmeyiz :D
Yeah we are not happy with Syrian/Arab refugees either
Oh so nice to hear!
had exactly the same experience and impression regarding Turkish store clerks and shop owners/workers (reg dryness and unfriendliness) and the good experiences I had happened to be with the Syrian/Iraqi shops and restaurants. Very polite, smiley and friendly and didn’t try to cheat me at all (I know there’s good and bad everywhere just talking about my overall experience)
@@HayetA1 I saw your comment in another video about Turkey where you were complaining about Turks drinking alcohol lol. We are secular just like our beautiful country, and please go to Iraq and Syria if you liked their restaurants and weren't fan of our peoples’ attitude towards you. We Turks would appreciate if you don’t come back here again, dear Muslim lady.
Nuuuu, I just got back from Melbourne 4 days ago. I've always wanted to migrate to Turkey but Melbourne felt more homey to me and your youtube video just pop up on a timely manner 😭
Oh interesting!
Yes Melbourne would be perfect... but the politicians ruling that city OMG ... they showed their real face during the pandemic hysteria. Felt like a distopy. Worst than anywhere else in Australia
The urban “planning” was the worst thing about Türkiye for me. When you have a city of 20 million, you need to build cities like China or the US, with enormous 8 lane highways and as gridded a road system as possible with ample parking, taller buildings broken by some squares and open spaces, etc. The majority of Istanbul’s land mass is new development, yet there aren’t huge highways, open spaces, or a logical layout. It feels like 1,000 separate towns grew into eachother with almost no overarching system or organization whatsoever and can feel very claustrophobic unless you can see the Bosporus. And the buildings and streets can often be very drab and even ugly. No trees, and utterly dull and at times questionable looking concrete apartment buildings.
Taxis are utterly unreliable and I’ve successfully used one at a fair price maybe 20% of the time, if I can find one. And Turkish food is wonderful, but if you want a break from it or if, god forbid, you’re vegetarian, you’re usually out of luck.
All that said, I LOVE Turkey and Istanbul. The people are delightful, and the chaos is oddly navigable and kind of fun. It’s a goofy place with a big heart and a lot of interesting, talented, and resilient people. I learned so much living there and formed some of my deepest relationships and learned to be a better, more present friend and to enjoy life.
A majority of Turks would like to leave their country to live abroad. That is NOT the same as wanting to emigrate permanently. Big difference. Most Turks do NOT want to leave their country forever, they want to live abroad to broaden their perspective. Just like you did.
As an American who wants to move to Türkiye, I gladly welcome these problems. When you compare it with the problems in USA ( violence, mass scale corruption, food costs, housing crisis, immorality, racial divide, ugly cities, pollution, lack of religion, Islamophobia) Türkiye seems like paradise.
The best leader ever Erdogan, Turkey is the best food, and best series, best place in the world 🇹🇷❤🇹🇷❤🇹🇷❤🇹🇷❤🇹🇷❤
This reminds me of all the things I went thru while growing up in India. Especially the "what will others say" and my mother would say "if you behave like that they will think your mother did not bring you up well and I will be disgraced"😕😕
Traffic, taxi drivers grumbling, rush hour, crossing wherever and whenever are all common.
Oh sorry to hear that!
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I am frequently in Istanbul and love the city, agree on most points especially the love of concrete which makes me sad. When I say I love Istanbul, I do except for those districts on the outer parts of Istanbul. The food being 90% Turkish is understandable, it’s good food and it reminds me of Italy, basically everything is Italian. I do not know where to find Persian, Indian, Korean food in Italy ;)
That is a valid point! Thanks for sharing!
The part on concrete was surprising for me. Just an example I gave in another comment, where I compare Istanbul to one of your big cities in Italy, Aka Florence. Which one is greener then in your opinion ?
Come on, did you have walks in all Istanbul or just the old part ? did you visit the asian part ? the north part of the city ? If you stay in Levant, suleymenie, moda, around galata or in balat, and some areas to the west part of european side full of immigrants, of course it will look all overcrowded and full of concrete, but that's just a quarter of the city. Istanbul is full of parks, surrouned by forests and green hills that dive into Bosphorus.
@@ulysse21 it’s too difficult to compare a town with around 700,000 population with a city of 19 million. In the whole of Europe (the continent I know) there is a lot of concrete in newer areas. It would be beautiful if new developers put more emphasis on creating nice to live environments. Istanbul does have some new builds which are built in an attractive Turkish architectural style in central areas and hopefully it will continue this way.
You should try and live in New York. Same Traffic. ........Have you ever been to the U.S.A. New York, Los Angeles ,Boston, Houston... you know big cities.....,Do your best to find happiness where life planted. You.......All the Best.....
oh yeah you are right!
Bravo dostum
Traffic in Istanbul and the unsightly residential apartment buildings and crammed neighborhoods in every major cities are quite frankly depressing. Very little planning or consideration for the wellbeing of residents is involved in neighborhood developments. Streets do not have signs in many places. One thing I would like to add is lack of respect for the environment. People tend to throw their trash on the streets, and horrifyingly, into the waters of the beautiful Bosphorus strait and Marmara Sea.
True :(
Loved the food, the sights, the language...but sure, like every country, Turkey also has its issues. As a tourist, I have this list that irritated me :
1. Most people even in the cities don't speak in English.
2. Taxis don't have meters, so the drivers rip off tourists.
3. Everyone everywhere smokes.
4. Drinking water is very expensive.
You are right!
Where are these stairs from 2:40 exactly?
As a canadian, ive lived here for 5 years and absolutely love it, but i cant keep excusing the unprofessional and rude beahviour by a lot of plaes andpeople to guests who come visit me lol, also your command of the english language is incredible i wish more turks would learn other languages with the passion you have!
Thanks for sharing!!
I agree, except taxis are really a huge problem in İstanbul. I haven't had a bad experience in any other city. 😅 I also find the rules thing more endearing than annoying, most of the time!😂
Taxi drivers are most disliked men in Türkiye.
Sorry to hear that!
I honestly love Türkiey. And i wanna go there so bad to meet my best friend
Since Turkish people loves animals other things doesn't matter to me at all!
You should change your title to "10 things I hate about Istanbul"
Oh I see :(((
The issue of not having much international food and dishes wouldnt bother me! If i want to eat a variety of food i would cook it myself ha ha. If im in Türkiye i would enjoy all local dishes and regional ones 👌👌👌😁
I totally agree!
Merhaba Can! I'm from Hungary! If you want to live here just let me know and I can help you! Our country isn't perfect either but it has its own charm and comfort! Have a nice day! Peter
You are very kind!
I don’t think traffic is worse than big cities everywhere. What I dislike that you didn’t include is the lack of English proficiency even in Istanbul. It’s kinda embarrassing. Yes lack of professionalism etc is annoying (but it’s common in the Mediterranean and Middle East). All in all to foreigners, Turkey is still one of the best places to visit and even live in.
You are totally right!
The second one is only about Istanbul. (Come to Ankara u will find out what is being nice to the tourists)
bad experienced in turkiye some taxi driver are rude they charge over rated‼️
no country is perfect. Love Turkiye.
Finally a american man Said "Türkiye"
WE DID IT YAYY
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Turkish people are beautiful my best Freant is turkeys from hi school in New York City . The problem is the government like my government turkey is a great place and the people are awesome . By the way I’m Greek
I agree on the price stuff. I'm from Shanghai, probably the most expensive city in China (maybe also in the world), and I surprisedly find that an Iskander Kebab costs much more in Istanbul than in my hometown.
As a Chinese guy currently travelling in Turkey, I like this beautiful country, its cuisine, its unique culture and its hospitality. However I've got called Chingchong (a very offensive racist word against Chinese people) twice in Bursa by elderly people. Some people here like to talk in an offensive way, which is the thing I hate most about Turkey.
You can never hate the weather
Truee!
Merhaba Can,
Türkiye'ye göç etmiş bir Alman olarak
Listenizde en az 6 şey var neden
Türkiye'ye geldim ve Almanya'dan ayrıldım
sahip olmak.
Özellikle birçok gencin tam bir bilgiye sahip olduğunu düşünüyorum.
Belki Almanya hakkında yanlış bir fikrin var
Bir zamanlar olumluydu ama şimdi politik, ekonomik ve sosyal olarak tersine döndü...
I have been to 28 countries till now but i believe Türkiye is the BEST country among them. I love their culture, their food, and the people everything is awesome.
I don't know why you were mentioning it lacks greenery while it's full of nature.
And if i talk about the quality of food then i will give 10/10 to Türkish cuisine.
And you are saying it lacks international food chains but tell me why anyone will pay too much extra for a brand like Starbucks barista etc. If he will get the equivalent or even better in the local shops...!?
Thanks for sharing! You are right!!
Why did this video come up 1 hour to my Turkish exam?😑
Good luck!!
@@Turkishle Thank you, it went very well
Türkiye is great, but I am not a fan of the amount of smokers that exist in the country with little respect toward those who don't smoke.
Twice I stayed alone for a month each time. I never had any problem.. in fact the cab drivers are extra nice so are the dolmas and other people near/around me. I guess it’s one’s own attitude or whatever which makes u meet negative people.
Thanks for sharing!
Agree with you 💯 I have been living here for the past 2 years. I live in esenyurt and I am a yabangee. Everything you say is 100 correct about turkey. Originally I am from Pakistan. Kolay gelsin abi
Thanks for sharing!