Istanbul (Turkey): City of Everyday MAGIC

Finding everyday beauty in Istanbul, Turkey — Turkish food, cafe culture, call to prayer, & more. Istanbul is a city of incredibly rich history. It’s been home to many civilizations over the centuries — all of which have left a lasting mark. And its sights continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Yet, Istanbul’s everyday moments are what truly mesmerize. The ferries carrying millions each day from continent to continent. Long conversations over a slow, indulgent meal. A cat joining you for a cup of tea or coffee. These are the things that stay with you long after you leave. Here’s a list of what we did and where we visited in this video: • The Velvet Cafe in Balat for Turkish breakfast • Taking the ferry from Europe to Asia • Petting the cats of Istanbul in Cihangir • Taksim Square and the backstreets of Taksim • Blue Mosque • Mundo Novo Cafe in Cihangir • Demeti Meyhanesi for meze and raki