Emre settles into Tenedos on day two, exploring the working rhythm of the island—from a slow breakfast in the Greek Quarter to the vineyards ahead of the grape harvest. He navigates the practicalities of island life, from the single bank to the summer dolmuş, and reflects on the layered history of this Aegean outpost.

Episode 9 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Ege Han Butik Otel, Kahve Arası Bozcaada, Ayazma Monastery, Sandal Restaurant, Alaybey Mahallesi, Bozcaada Museum, Cape Polente, Ferry dock.

Covered: Island slow travel, Vineyard and wine culture, Greek-Turkish heritage, Practical island logistics, Sunset and coastal scenery.

Chapters:
00:00 Ege Han Butik Otel
02:57 Ayazma Monastery
04:45 Alaybey Mahallesi
06:03 Cape Polente

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#Tenedos #Bozcaada #AegeanIsland #TurkeyTravel #IslandLife #SlowTravel #TurkishWine #GrapeHarvest #RumMahallesi #GreekQuarter #Polente #AyazmaBeach #TravelTurkey #AegeanSea #BozcaadaFestival #FerryLife #IslandHopping #TravelPodcast

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Emre leaves Istanbul behind and takes the road to Geyikli, then the car ferry across to Bozcaada (Tenedos) on the first leg of his Aegean crawl. He lands in the island's single town, wanders the Greek and Turkish quarters, and gets the lay of the land for the grape harvest ahead.

Episode 8 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Geyikli, Yükyeri, Bozcaada, Chora, Greek Quarter, Turkish Quarter, Church of the Dormition, Alaybey Mosque.

Covered: arrival logistics, island exploration, greek-turkish history, local food and wine, seasonal events, practical costs.

Chapters:
00:00 Geyikli
00:58 Yükyeri
04:41 Vahit'in Yeri
06:53 Cape Polente
07:52 Madam Antula
09:07 Bozcaada

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#Bozcaada #Tenedos #TurkeyTravel #AegeanIslands #GrapeHarvest #BozcaadaCastle #PolenteLighthouse #AyazmaBeach #Kopanisti #CavusWine #TurkishCoast #IslandLife #SlowTravel #RoadTripTurkey #Ferry crossing #SummerInTurkey

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Emre spends his final day in Istanbul tying up loose ends — a last visit to the bank, a long lunch in Beşiktaş, and an evening ferry ride as the city lights come up. Plus what a day of paperwork and pleasure actually costs before the road trip begins.

Episode 7 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Cağaloğlu, Türkiye İş Bankası Cağaloğlu/İstanbul Şubesi, Beşiktaş, Beşiktaş Balık Pazarı, Dolmabahçe Palace, Queb Rooftop Restaurant, Karaköy.

Covered: banking errand, besiktas food and fish market, transit costs, bosphorus evening ferry, closing reflections on istanbul.

Chapters:
00:00 Cağaloğlu
03:22 Beşiktaş
05:49 Karaköy
06:50 Ferry deck

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#Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #IstanbulKart #Besiktas #Bosphorus #IstanbulFood #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #TurkeyResidencePermit #IstanbulFerry #TurkishFood #CostOfLiving #TravelTurkey #BalikPazari #TaxNumberTurkey #IstanbulBanking

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Emre spends his final day in Istanbul before heading to the Aegean. He takes a ferry to Kadıköy for a last meal at Çiya Sofrası, explores the Süleymaniye district, and reflects on the city's rhythm and costs. Plus practical tips on transit and budgeting.

Episode 6 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Karaköy, Kadıköy, Çiya Sofrası, Galata Bridge, Süleymaniye Mosque, Karaköy Güllüoğlu, Moda, Yenikapı.

Covered: Ferry travel, Kadıköy meal, Süleymaniye walk, Festival evening, Cost analysis.

Chapters:
00:00 Karaköy
02:25 Kadıköy
03:40 Süleymaniye Mosque
04:56 Karaköy Güllüoğlu
06:52 Moda
07:45 Waterfront

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#EmreYilmazTravel #TurkeyTravel #IstanbulGuide #Kadikoy #CiyaSofrasi #Istanbulkart #Suleymaniye #BalikEkmek #Karakoy #IstanbulFerry #YenikapiFestivali #TurkishFood #CostOfLivingTurkey #ExpatTurkey #IstanbulSummer #TravelPodcast

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Emre navigates a day of waiting for his residence permit, escapes the bureaucratic heat with a ferry ride, and climbs the Galata Tower for a panoramic view of the city he's slowly getting to know. He also visits a hidden garden cafe and reflects on the cost of a simple day out in Istanbul.

Episode 5 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Galata Tower, Çiya Sofrası, The Rabbit Hole Coffee, Moda, Karaköy.

Covered: Galata Tower, Kadıköy, Moda, Ciya Sofrası, Residence permit status, Day trip itinerary.

Chapters:
00:00 City morning
01:07 Çiya Sofrası
02:37 Moda
04:05 Cafe terrace
04:50 Karaköy
06:22 City evening
07:09 City night

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#Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #GalataTower #Kadikoy #IstanbulFerry #CiyaSofrasi #TurkishFood #ModaIstanbul #TravelDiaries #ResidencePermitTurkey #IkametTurkey #Bosphorus #SlowTravel #IstanbulGuide #TravelTurkey #SummerInIstanbul #CityBreak

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Emre navigates a day of paperwork waiting in Istanbul, exploring the city's ferry routes, a monastery on an island, and the price of a simple meal. He reflects on the rhythm of the city and the quiet moments between the big sights.

Episode 4 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, Büyükada, Aya Yorgi Church, Eminönü, Karaköy, Galata Tower, Beşiktaş Balık Pazarı, Coffee No.4.

Covered: Princes' Islands day trip, Büyükada and Aya Yorgi, Ferry travel and Bosphorus wildlife, Street food prices (balık ekmek, simit), Karaköy and Beşiktaş evening atmosphere, Cost of coffee and meze.

Chapters:
00:00 City street
00:47 Büyükada
02:16 Aya Yorgi Church
04:24 Karaköy
05:23 City street
06:21 Beşiktaş Balık Pazarı
07:17 City night

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#Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #Buyukada #PrincesIslands #IstanbulFerry #BalikEkmek #TurkishFood #StreetFood #TravelTurkey #IstanbulGuide #AyaYorgi #Karakoy #Besiktas #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #IstanbulLife

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Emre takes a day to explore Balat and Fener, checks the restoration at the Chora Church, and breaks down what it really costs to live in Istanbul right now — rent, food, transit, and the pressure of inflation.

Episode 3 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Kadıköy, Balat, Fener, Chora Museum (Kariye), Golden Horn, Eminönü, Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel.

Covered: Balat and Fener neighbourhood, Chora Church (Kariye) restoration, Cost of living and inflation, Istanbul street food prices, Practical transit info, Upcoming festival and events.

Chapters:
00:00 Balat
01:15 Kadıköy
02:16 Golden Horn
03:42 Museum echo
05:25 Market hall
06:39 CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel
07:28 Harbour

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#Istanbul #Balat #Fener #ChoraChurch #KariyeMuseum #IstanbulTravel #TurkeyTravel #CostOfLiving #IstanbulFood #FerryRide #Bosphorus #BalıkEkmek #Simit #Istanbulkart #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #TurkeyVisa

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Emre navigates Istanbul's bureaucracy, from residence permit forms to tax numbers, then unwinds with a Bosphorus ferry ride and a night at the Istanbul Festivali. Practical tips on SIM cards, transit, and costs, plus a taste of local life in Kadıköy and Karaköy.

Episode 2 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Places in this episode: Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, The Rabbit Hole Coffee Sultanahmet, Kadıköy Çarşısı, Çiya Sofrası, Karaköy, Galata Tower, Festival Park Yenikapı, Eminönü.

Covered: Residence permit process, Kadıköy market and food, Bosphorus ferry ride, Istanbul Festivali, Transit (İstanbulkart, metro), Cost of living.

Chapters:
00:00 Provincial Directorate of Migration Management
01:53 The Rabbit Hole Coffee Sultanahmet
03:33 Kadıköy Çarşısı
06:22 City night
08:11 Quiet room

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#Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #ResidencePermit #Ikamet #IstanbulKart #Kadikoy #Karakoy #BalikEkmek #CiyaSofrasi #IstanbulFestivali #Yenikapi #TurkishFood #FerryRide #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #Turkey

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