Paperwork, Ferries, and a Festival Night

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. ☕ 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 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 Management01:53 The Rabbit Hole Coffee Sultanahmet03:33 Kadıköy Çarşısı05:16 Festival crowd06:22 City night08:11 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #ResidencePermit #Ikamet #IstanbulKart #Kadikoy #Karakoy #BalikEkmek #CiyaSofrasi #IstanbulFestivali #Yenikapi #TurkishFood #FerryRide #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #Turkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/