Chora Church, Balat Hills, and the Cost of Living

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Turkey: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Turkey guide → Some links are affiliate links. 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 Balat01:15 Kadıköy02:16 Golden Horn03:42 Museum echo05:25 Market hall06:39 CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel07:28 Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #Balat #Fener #ChoraChurch #KariyeMuseum #IstanbulTravel #TurkeyTravel #CostOfLiving #IstanbulFood #FerryRide #Bosphorus #BalıkEkmek #Simit #Istanbulkart #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #TurkeyVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/