Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz

Emre walks the Sevgi Yolu waterfront, buys fresh badem at the market, visits Ziraat Bank for residency updates, and eats dinner at Paprika Food & Drink while discussing Datça's protected landscape and seasonal rhythm. ☕ 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 42 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Datça, Turkey. Places in this episode: Eski Datça, İskele, Lumi Coffee Datça, Sevgi Yolu, Ilıca Lake, Atatürk Caddesi, Ziraat Bankası, KAVRUK DATÇA. Covered: Almond Harvest, Residency Logistics, Ancient Ruins, Local Dining Costs, Waterfront Life, Seasonal Tourism. Chapters:00:00 Eski Datça02:24 Sevgi Yolu05:22 Knidos07:46 Paprika Food & Drink A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DatçaTravel #TurkeyResidency #KnidosRuins #AegeanCoast #AlmondHarvest #SlowTravel #DatçaLife #EskiDatça #SevgiYolu #TurkishCoffee #MediterraneanSea #CulturalHeritage #PeninsulaLiving #ResidencePermit #LocalMarkets #HistoricSites #FoodieTurkey #AutumnInTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre explores the almond harvest at Eski Datça's Saturday market, visits the ancient ruins of Knidos, and plans his winter stay on the peninsula. ☕ 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 41 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Datça, Turkey. Places in this episode: Eski Datça, Cumartesi Pazarı, Can Yücel’s House, Knidos, Tekir Burnu, Reşadiye, Sevgi Yolu, Ilıca. Covered: Almond harvest, Knidos ruins, Cost of living, Residency paperwork, Local markets, Winter planning. Chapters:00:00 Eski Datça02:17 Knidos05:22 KAVRUK DATÇA07:55 Lumi Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DatçaLife #TurkeyTravelPodcast #KnidosRuins #AlmondHarvest #EskiDatça #ResidencyPermit #AegeanSea #SlowTravel #TurkishLira #DatçaFood #MuglaProvince #StoneHouses #PeninsulaLife #TravelTipsTurkey #DigitalNomadTurkey #AncientCities #OliveHarvest #CoastalLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre explores Eski Datça's protected stone lanes, visits the almond stalls at the Saturday market, and checks on his residency paperwork while navigating the quiet peninsula life. ☕ 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 40 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Datça, Turkey. Places in this episode: Eski Datça, İskele, Lumi Coffee Datça, Ziraat Bankası, Sevgi Yolu, Ilıca, KAVRUK DATÇA, Knidos. Covered: Eski Datça architecture, Saturday market shopping, Banking and ikamet logistics, Local food pricing, Knidos travel plans, Peninsula protection laws. Chapters:00:00 Eski Datça02:11 Ziraat Bankası04:17 Knidos06:34 Sevgi Yolu09:10 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DatçaLife #EskiDatça #TurkeyTravelPodcast #KnidosRuins #AlmondHarvest #ResidencyPermit #IkametTurkiye #SlowTravel #AegeanCoast #DatçaFood #StoneHouses #SevgiYolu #CanYücel #ZiraatBank #KavrukDatça #LumiCoffee #MuğlaProvince #SeptemberInTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre leaves Izmir behind for the Datça peninsula. This episode covers the long drive down the Aegean coast, settling into a new flat in Eski Datça, navigating the first days of residency paperwork, and tasting the local almond harvest at a neighborhood cafe. ☕ 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 39 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Datça, Turkey. Places in this episode: Eski Datça, Reşadiye, İskele, Lumi Coffee Datça, Ziraat Bankası, Sevgi Yolu, Ilıca, Metin Usta Restorant. Covered: Relocation logistics, Datça geography and districts, Banking for foreigners, Local food and markets, Residency paperwork status. Chapters:00:00 Datça01:30 Reşadiye02:57 Eski Datça04:55 Ziraat Bankası06:34 Metin Usta Restorant08:08 Can Yücel House09:05 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DatçaLife #TurkeyMove #AegeanCoast #EskiDatça #SlowTravel #ResidencyPermit #AlmondHarvest #KnidosRuins #TurkishCoffee #MuğlaTravel #DatçaFood #LivingInTurkey #PeninsulaLife #AutumnInTurkey #SeafoodDinner #BankAccountTurkey #StoneHouseLiving #CanYücel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his final full day in Izmir before moving on. He navigates the 95th International Fair at Kültürpark, checks on residency paperwork, eats lamb at Tavacı Recep Usta, crosses the bay to Karşıyaka for boyoz, and views the city from Kadifekale and the Asansör. ☕ 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 38 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Konak, Rare Coffee House, Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi, Kordon Promenade, Clock Tower, Kültürpark, Atlas Pavyonu, Tavacı Recep Usta. Covered: Izmir International Fair, Residency Permit Logistics, Kadifekale Viewpoint, Asansör History, Street Food Pricing, Ferry Travel Between Districts. Chapters:00:00 Konak01:55 Kültürpark03:47 Tavacı Recep Usta05:11 Karşıyaka07:55 Asansör09:53 Ferry A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyAegean #IzmirFair2026 #KadifekaleView #BoyozLover #IzmirFoodGuide #TravelTurkey #IzmirLife #AsansorIzmir #KulturparkEvents #IzmirResidency #AegeanSea #IzmirNightlife #IstanbulToIzmir #SlowTravelTurkey #IzmirCoffee #IzmirHistory #IzmirTram https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his final full day in Izmir before moving on. He navigates the opening of the 95th International Fair, checks the latest news from the Agora excavations, and reflects on the city’s rhythm as summer turns to autumn. ☕ 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 37 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kordon Promenade, Clock Tower, Rare Coffee House, Alsancak, Meyhane Madam Nûnu, Agora Open-Air Museum, Tavacı Recep Usta, Kemeraltı Bazaar. Covered: Izmir International Fair, Agora Excavations, Transit Disruptions, Street Food Pricing, Archaeological Discoveries, Evening Promenade Culture. Chapters:00:00 Kordon Promenade01:55 Tavacı Recep Usta04:18 Kemeraltı Bazaar06:20 Alsancak08:20 Tram A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyLife #AegeanSea #IzmirFair #AncientSmyrna #KemeraltiBazaar #AlsancakNightlife #EphesusDayTrip #IzmirFoodie #TravelTurkey #UrbanExploration #HistoryBuff #DigitalNomadTurkey #ResidencyPermit #CostOfLiving #SummerInTurkey #Wanderlust #PodcastTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre navigates the opening of the 95th İzmir International Fair, checks on his residency paperwork, and takes a late afternoon ferry across the bay to Karşıyaka as summer settles into autumn. ☕ 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 36 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Konak, Rare Coffee House, Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi, Kültürpark, Tavacı Recep Usta, Alsancak, Karşıyaka Ferry Terminal, Bostanlı Promenade. Covered: Izmir International Fair, Residency Permit Logistics, Ferry Travel Between Districts, Local Food Pricing, Kadifekale Viewpoint, Asansör History. Chapters:00:00 Konak00:50 Rare Coffee House03:18 Alsancak05:47 Kadifekale08:06 Asansör A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyLife #AegeanSea #DigitalNomadTurkey #IzmirFair #ResidencyInTurkey #KordonPromenade #BoyozAndTea #KarşıyakaFerry #KemeraltiBazaar #TurkishCuisine #IzmirFoodGuide #LivingInTurkey #EgeUniversity #KültürparkEvents #IzmirSunset #TravelBudgetTurkey #WanderlustTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his ninth day in Izmir navigating transit disruptions, visiting the newly discovered mosaics at the Agora, and reflecting on city life from the Kordon promenade and a local coffee shop. ☕ 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 35 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karşıyaka, Halkapınar station, Selçuk, Ephesus Archaeological Site, Library of Celsus, Curetes Street, Fountain of Hadrian, Konak. Covered: Ephesus day trip logistics, Izmir transit disruptions, Kemeraltı Bazaar shopping, Residency permit anxiety, Street food pricing, Kordon promenade culture. Chapters:00:00 Karşıyaka01:53 Selçuk03:42 Konak06:22 Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi07:35 Tavacı Recep Usta A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyVlog #EphesusAncientCity #KemeraltiBazaar #IzmirFoodScene #AegeanSea #ResidencyPermitTurkey #SlowTravel #IzmirLife #TurkishCulture #ArchaeologyDaily #ExpatInTurkey #KordonPromenade #IzmirInternationalFair #StreetFoodTour #RomanRuins #TravelBudgetTurkey #WesternTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day eight in Izmir means navigating the labyrinth of Kemeraltı Bazaar for breakfast, dealing with the city’s transit quirks, and feeling the electric hum of the upcoming International Fair. A look at street food prices, local politics, and the rhythm of a metropolis settling into autumn. ☕ 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 34 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kemeraltı Bazaar, Kızlarağası Hanı, Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak - İzmir, Rare Coffee House, Kordon Promenade, Karşıyaka Ferry Terminal, Kadifekale Castle. Covered: Bazaar shopping and street food pricing, Banking and residency logistics, Neighborhood walks: Konak to Alsancak, Izmir International Fair preview, Cost of living analysis. Chapters:00:00 Kemeraltı Bazaar03:07 Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak - İzmir06:00 Kordon Promenade08:22 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyLife #KemeraltiBazaar #AlsancakEats #IzmirFair2026 #AegeanLiving #StreetFoodTurkey #IzmirCityGuide #ExpatInTurkey #ResidencePermitTR #CoffeeCulture #TravelBudget #IzmirPhotography #SlowTravel #TurkeyFoodie #UrbanExploration #DigitalNomadTurkey #VisitIzmir https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Navigating Halkapınar station construction, walking the Kordon at dusk, and exploring the pre-fair buzz in Kültürpark. A look at Izmir's transit headaches and evening rhythm. ☕ 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 33 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karşıyaka, Halkapınar Station, Liman Caddesi, Konak Square, Clock Tower, Agora Open-Air Museum, Kadifekale, Asansör. Covered: Transit disruptions and detours, Archaeological discoveries, Evening promenade culture, Cost of living details, Residency paperwork anxiety. Chapters:00:00 Karşıyaka02:51 Agora Open-Air Museum05:57 Kordon Promenade08:42 Clock Tower A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #TurkeyLiving #AegeanCoast #DigitalNomadTurkey #IzmirFood #CulturalHeritage #TravelBudget #ResidencePermit #UrbanExploration #KordonPromenade #AncientSmyrna #CoffeeCulture #FerryLife #SeptemberInTurkey #SlowTravel #LocalInsights #TransitTips #MuseumVisits https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre takes a day trip to the Pergamon acropolis, navigates Izmir's construction detours, and settles into the September rhythm of the Kordon. ☕ 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 32 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karşıyaka, Bostanlı Ferry Terminal, Halkapınar Station, Selçuk, Bergama Acropolis, Temple of Trajan, Asclepieion, Tavacı Recep Usta. Covered: Bergama/Pergamon day trip, Transit disruptions and detours, Acropolis hiking experience, Residency permit anxiety, Street food pricing. Chapters:00:00 Karşıyaka01:31 Halkapınar Station04:30 Temple of Trajan07:59 Alsancak A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IzmirTravel #PergamonRuins #TurkeyLiving #AegeanCoast #AncientHistory #KarşıyakaLife #IZMIR #TravelBudget #DayTripIdeas #CulturalHeritage #ExpatInTurkey #Wanderlust #HistoricalSites #UrbanExploration #SlowTravel #TurkeyTourism #ArchaeologyLovers #CityLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

On day five in Izmir, Emre visits the newly discovered Roman mosaics at the ancient Agora, then turns to the living archaeology of Kemeraltı Bazaar and a sunset on the Kordon. He prices a big-city day and reflects on how a metropolis holds its history. ☕ 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 31 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Agora Open-Air Museum, Kemeraltı Bazaar, Kızlarağası Hanı, Gediz Delta, Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak, İzmir Historical Elevator Building, Bornova, Meyhane Madam Nûnu. Covered: Ancient Smyrna Agora, Gediz Delta birdwatching, Izmir street food, Kemeralti Bazaar culture, Meyhane dining, Izmir daily costs. Chapters:00:00 Agora Open-Air Museum01:09 Kemeraltı Bazaar02:43 Gediz Delta04:27 Bornova07:40 Meyhane Madam Nûnu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Izmir #Agora #GedizDelta #BirdWatching #TurkeyTravel #IzmirFood #KemeraltiBazaar #Kordon #Alsancak #IzmirKofte #Kumru #Meyhane #Aegean #TravelTurkey #TurkishMosaics #CityBreak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends Victory Day in Izmir, walking the Kordon, exploring the Kemeraltı Bazaar, and reflecting on what a major Turkish city feels like on a national holiday. He prices out a full day of big-city living, from boyoz breakfast to a late meze dinner. ☕ 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 30 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karşıyaka, Konak Square, Clock Tower, Cafe Fresco Coffee & Roastery, Kemeraltı Bazaar, Kızlarağası Hanı, Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak, Kordon. Covered: Victory Day atmosphere, Kemeraltı Bazaar, Izmir street food, International Fair and festival, Izmir daily costs and budget, Kordon and Alsancak life. Chapters:00:00 Kordon01:16 Kemeraltı Bazaar03:04 Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi04:10 Kültürpark05:06 Karşıyaka06:06 Quiet room interior06:58 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Izmir #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #VictoryDay #ZaferBayram #Kordon #KemeraltiBazaar #IzmirFood #TurkishDelicacies #TravelTurkey #SlowTravel #IzmirKostefte #StreetFood #InternationalFairIzmir #Manifestival #IzmirFerry #EphesusDayTrip #AegeanSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

On day three in Izmir, Emre takes the train south to Selçuk for a full morning at Ephesus — the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the terraced houses — then returns to the city for a slow evening on the Kordon. He prices the day trip, talks about beating the crowds, and reflects on what a two-thousand-year-old city feels like in late August. ☕ 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 29 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karsiyaka, Konak, Izban platform, Gediz Delta, Selcuk, Ephesus Archaeological Site, Curetes Street, Library of Celsus. Covered: Ephesus day trip logistics, Izmir to Selcuk train, Ancient city visit strategy, Kordon promenade evening, Victory Day eve atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Konak01:47 Train interior02:38 Curetes Street03:25 Slope Houses06:40 Alsancak07:37 Kordon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ephesus #Izmir #TurkeyTravel #EphesusDayTrip #Selcuk #Izban #Kordon #AegeanCoast #SlowTravel #AncientCity #LibraryOfCelsus #ZaferBayrami #TurkeyItinerary #AegeanTurkey #TravelTurkey #EphesusTickets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day two in Izmir: a morning at the Kızlarağası Hanı in Kemeraltı, a ferry across the bay, and an evening at Kültürpark as the International Fair and Manifestival take over the city. Emre also sorts out a SIM card, buys an İzmirim Kart, and prices what a big-city day in Turkey's third city actually runs. ☕ 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 28 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kemeraltı Bazaar, Kızlarağası Hanı, Karşıyaka, Kültürpark, Konak, Alsancak, Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi, Clock Tower of İzmir. Covered: Izmir international fair, Manifestival concert, SIM card and tax number logistics, Transit and ferry costs, Bazaar and street food, Rent and housing costs. Chapters:00:00 Karşıyaka01:27 Kızlarağası Hanı02:59 Hisar Mosque04:40 Kültürpark06:20 Konak07:54 Quiet room, balcony A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Izmir #IzmirTurkey #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #IzmirFair #Manifestival #Kemeralti #Karşıyaka #Kordon #TurkishRiviera #SlowTravel #TurkeyDigitalNomad #IzmirimKart #EphesusDayTrip #TurkishFood #AegeanSummer #WanderingTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre arrives in Izmir from Ayvalık, checks into a Karşıyaka flat, walks the Kordon at sunset, and eats his first boyoz and kumru of the season. He also gets a practical read on the city's post-summer energy, costs, and street life before the big fair. ☕ 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 27 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Izmir, Turkey. Places in this episode: Aivali, Konak Square, Clock Tower of İzmir, Karşıyaka, Alsancak, Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak - İzmir, Coffee Gallery, Agora Open-Air Museum. Covered: Big city arrival and practical transit, Izmir districts: Karşıyaka and Alsancak, Izmir history: Agora and Kadifekale, Kemeraltı Bazaar and street food, Seasonal events: İzmir Fair and Victory Day. Chapters:00:00 Izmir00:59 Konak Square02:29 Karşıyaka04:39 Coffee Gallery06:10 Kemeraltı Bazaar07:11 Kültürpark08:52 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Izmir #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #IzmirKordon #Alsancak #Karsiyaka #KemeraltiBazaar #TurkishFood #Kumru #IzmirKofte #EphesusDayTrip #TravelTurkey #SlowTravel #IzmirLife #AegeanSea #Turkiye https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

On his final day in Aivali, Emre savors the quiet morning streets, a last swim at Sarımsaklı, and a sunset from Şeytan Sofrası. He reflects on the month's rhythm, the practicalities of staying longer, and the open road south. ☕ 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 26 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Macaron, Adelfi Coffee Ayvalık Macaron, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum, Sarımsaklı Beach, Şeytan Sofrası, Cunda Island. Covered: Farewell to Ayvalık, Slow travel and reflection, Local food and costs, Practical logistics, Sunset viewpoint, Seasonal change. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü01:19 Macaron03:15 Sarımsaklı Beach05:18 Hilltop, wind, crowd murmur06:19 Aivali07:17 Harbor at night, water lapping08:09 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalık #Aivali #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #OliveHarvest #TurkishRiviera #AyvalikTostu #SarımsaklıBeach #ŞeytanSofrası #AyvalıkMusicFestival #SlowTravel #TurkeyItinerary #AegeanSea #TravelTurkey #TurkishFood #OliveOilTasting #CundaIsland #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

On his final day in Aivali, Emre visits the Kürşat Ayvalık mill-museum for an early pressing, returns to the Bağyüzü groves, and closes with a meyhane dinner in Macaron and a night at the AIMA festival. Practical notes on olive oil costs and long-stay living. ☕ 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 25 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Eolya Guest House, Oloa Coffee, Kürşat Ayvalık, Bağyüzü, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Şeytan Sofrası, Macaron meyhanesi, Cunda Island. Covered: Olive oil culture, Local food costs, Music festival, Long-stay practicalities, Day-trip planning, Seasonal change. Chapters:00:00 Eolya Guest House00:52 Şeytan Sofrası02:27 Bağyüzü04:07 Rahmi M. Koç Museum05:26 Macaron meyhanesi06:25 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalık #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #OliveOil #AIMA #MusicFestival #Macaron #Cunda #ŞeytanSofrası #TravelTurkey #SlowTravel #OliveHarvest #AyvalıkTostu #RahmiKocMuseum #SehimNecdetKent #TurkishRiviera https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day nine in Ayvalık: I slow down. A long breakfast in the Macaron neighbourhood, the Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum's cool marble, and the town's rhythm before the Victory Day crowds. Plus a worker's lunch, an afternoon swim, and what a local day actually costs. ☕ 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 24 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Macaron, Adelfi Coffee, Saatli Cami, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum, Tik Mustafa's Place, Cunda Island, Sevim & Necdet Kent Library. Covered: Slow day rhythm, Taksiyarhis Museum, Local food costs, Macaron neighbourhood, Sarımsaklı Beach, Victory Day anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü01:49 Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum02:55 Tik Mustafa's Place04:09 Sarımsaklı Beach05:10 Macaron06:16 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #SlowTravel #CundaIsland #TurkishFood #OliveCountry #AyvalikOldTown #Taksiyarhis #SarımsaklıBeach #MacaronDistrict #ResidencePermitTurkey #TravelTurkey #AegeanLife #LocalDay #Balıkesir https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his eighth day in Ayvalık exploring the quiet Bağyüzü hills, watching the olive groves settle after the harvest, and diving into the town's soul — from a simple worker's tost to the evening 'Mübadele' concert at the amphitheater. He reflects on what it means to live in a place, not just visit, and shares practical tips on local costs, the Ayvalık Kart, and why you should book that pre-arranged transfer. ☕ 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 23 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Macaron neighbourhood, Sarımsaklı Beach, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Cunda Island, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum. Covered: Olive oil culture, Ayvalık tostu, Sarımsaklı Beach, Long-stay practicalities, Town quiet vs tourist crowds. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü00:57 Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum01:53 Rahmi M. Koç Museum03:37 Cunda Island04:38 Harbour at night06:19 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #TurkeyTravel #OliveCoast #Aegean #AyvalikTostu #OliveHarvest #Cunda #MacaronNeighbourhood #Sarikli #ResidencePermitTurkey #TravelTurkey #SlowTravel #GreekArchitecture #MediterraneanBeach #TurkishFood #MusicalFestival #TurkeyLongStay #AyvalikGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day seven in Ayvalık: a final morning in the olive groves of Bağyüzü, a slow seafood lunch at a waterfront meyhane, and a quiet evening with a classical guitar concert as the summer festival season starts to fade. ☕ 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 22 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Macaron, İsmetpaşa, Rahmi Koç Museum, Sofia Ayvalık, Cunda Island, Aşıklar Tepesi, Sevim & Necdet Kent Library. Covered: Olive harvest, Local food and meze, Festival concert, Island visit, Old town architecture. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü01:39 İsmetpaşa02:41 Macaron03:55 Cunda Island06:18 Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #OliveHarvest #CundaIsland #Cunda #TurkishFood #AyvalikMusicFestival #AIMA #SlowTravel #Bağyüzü #Turkey #TravelTurkey #Aegean #OliveOil #Seaside #Meze #ClassicalGuitar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day six in Ayvalık: I join the olive harvest above Bağyüzü, learn about early pressing, and spend a hot afternoon at Sarımsaklı Beach. The evening brings a string sextet at the AIMA festival and a late-night meze spread, all while the town hums with that end-of-summer energy. ☕ 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 21 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Sarımsaklı Beach, Aşıklar Tepesi, Macaron, Saatli Cami, Alev-Halis Komili Evi. Covered: olive harvest, local food and meze, beach day, music festival, old town architecture, practical costs and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü00:52 Olive grove02:46 Sarımsaklı Beach05:06 Alev-Halis Komili Evi06:27 Saatli Cami A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #AyvalikTravel #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #OliveHarvest #AimaFestival #AyvalikTostu #SarımsaklıBeach #CundaIsland #SlowTravel #TravelTurkey #LocalExperience #OliveOilCulture #AegeanSea #TurkishFood #TurkeyItinerary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre joins the first olive harvest above Ayvalık, learns about early-season pressing, and enjoys a beach afternoon. The day ends with a string sextet at the AIMA festival and a late-night meze spread, all while the town hums with festival energy. ☕ 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 20 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Sarımsaklı Beach, Macaron neighbourhood, Saatli Cami, Macaron meyhanesi, Alev-Halis Komili Evi. Covered: Olive harvest and culture, Local cuisine and meze, Music festival events, Beach day, Practical costs and logistics, Old town architecture. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü03:17 Sarımsaklı Beach04:17 Alev-Halis Komili Evi05:46 Macaron neighbourhood A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalık #OliveHarvest #AIMA #MusicFestival #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #SlowTravel #TurkishFood #Meze #SarımsaklıBeach #Bağyüzü #CundaIsland #OliveOil #GreekArchitecture #Balıkesir #TravelTurkey #Summer2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre joins the first olive harvest of the season in the groves above Ayvalık, meets local producers, and learns why this year's crop is special. Plus practical notes on costs, the AIMA festival, and the road ahead. ☕ 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 19 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kürşat Ayvalık, Küçükköy, Başka Tost Evi, Sarımsaklı Beach, Macaron, Çınarlı Cami, Bağyüzü. Covered: olive harvest, local food, beach day, street performance, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Küçükköy03:08 Başka Tost Evi04:33 Macaron05:36 Çınarlı Cami A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalık #OliveHarvest #AyvalıkTostu #SarımsaklıBeach #AegeanCoast #TurkeyTravel #OliveOil #AyvalıkMusicFestival #Cunda #TravelTurkey #TurkishFood #Aegean #OliveGroves #SlowTravel #AyvalıkOldTown #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day three in Ayvalık. I explore the olive oil culture at the Kürşat Ayvalık mill-museum, walk the quiet hills of Bağyüzü as the harvest approaches, and spend the evening at the opening concert of the AIMA Music Festival. Plus practical notes on costs, from a worker's lunch to a festival ticket. ☕ 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 18 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kürşat Ayvalık, Sarımsaklı Beach, Macaron, Aşıklar Tepesi, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum, Ziraat Bankası, Ayvalık. Covered: Olive oil culture and production, Local food costs and specific dishes, Music festival attendance, Long-stay practicalities and costs, Neighbourhood exploration: Küçükköy, Bağyüzü. Chapters:00:00 Ayvalık00:39 Sarımsaklı Beach02:16 Aşıklar Tepesi03:17 Ziraat Bankası04:31 Village05:40 Taverna06:42 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #TurkeyTravel #AegeanCoast #OliveOil #AyvalikTostu #AIMAFestival #CundaIsland #Sarikamli #TurkeyResidence #DigitalNomadTurkey #TurkishFood #Balikesir #TravelTurkey #ClassicalMusic #SlowTravel #AyvalikGuide #MediterraneanDiet #KursatAyvalik https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his first full day in Ayvalık exploring the old town's Greek churches-turned-mosques, savoring an Ayvalık tostu, and watching the sunset from Şeytan Sofrası. He also sorts out SIM cards, transit cards, and the residence permit, and reflects on the olive oil culture that defines this corner of the Aegean. ☕ 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 17 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bağyüzü, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Macaron neighbourhood, Şeytan Sofrası, Küçükköy, Kürşat Ayvalık. Covered: Ayvalık old town and history, Greek-Turkish architectural heritage, Olive oil culture and cuisine, Sunset viewpoint and island views, Practical logistics and costs, Music festival events. Chapters:00:00 Bağyüzü00:51 Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum01:59 Macaron neighbourhood03:33 Şeytan Sofrası04:19 Cafe terrace, evening cicadas05:19 Kürşat Ayvalık A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #AegeanTravel #TurkeyTravel #OliveCoast #SeytanSofrasi #Taksiyarhis #AyvalikToast #GreekArchitecture #TravelTurkey #AegeanCoast #OliveHarvest #AyvalikIslands #CundaIsland #Turkiye #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre leaves Tenedos behind and drives down the olive coast to Ayvalık, settling into a restored Greek stone town as summer tips toward autumn. He takes in the old town's churches-turned-mosques, plans a first swim at Sarımsaklı, and walks the cobbled lanes of Cunda, all while keeping an eye on practicalities like SIM cards, residence permits, and the local transit card. ☕ 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 16 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Aivali, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bozcaada, Çanakkale, Edremit Bay, Ayvalık old town, İsmetpaşa and Sakarya districts, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum, Saatli Cami, Çınarlı Cami. Covered: Arrival and first impressions of Ayvalık, Olive oil culture and harvest season, History of Greek-Ottoman architecture, Practical logistics for long-term stays, Local food costs and experiences, Island-hopping between Tenedos and Cunda. Chapters:00:00 Bozcaada01:07 Saatli Cami02:52 Sevim & Necdet Kent Library04:35 Macaron district05:42 Bağyüzü A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ayvalik #AegeanCoast #TurkeyTravel #OliveCoast #CundaIsland #GreekArchitecture #TurkeyResidencePermit #TurkishSIM #AyvalikKart #SeytanSofrasi #SarikliBeach #TurkishFood #Meze #SlowTravel #TurkeyMoving #AIMAyvalik #Balikesir https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends his final day on Bozcaada before heading south, catching the grape harvest festival's first events, a last swim at Ayazma, and a sunset at Polente. Practical notes on island costs, the one bank, and the ferry rhythm that ties it all together. ☕ 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 15 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Kahve Arası Bozcaada, Geyikli ferry, Bozcaada Castle, Greek Quarter, Turkish Quarter, 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada, Ayazma Beach, Ayazma Monastery. Covered: Grape harvest festival events, Island practical costs, Beach and swim at Ayazma, Castle and museum visit, Wine tasting and endemic grapes, Residence permit update. Chapters:00:00 Kahve Arası Bozcaada01:10 Bozcaada Castle03:19 Sandal Restaurant05:01 Vahit'in Yeri06:57 Night street07:48 Boat horn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bozcaada #Tenedos #TurkeyTravel #AegeanIslands #GrapeHarvestFestival #BozcaadaCastle #Polente #AyazmaBeach #TurkishWine #FerryTravel #SlowTravel #IslandLife #TurkeyCoast #GreekQuarter #TurkishQuarter #LocalFood #TravelTips #Summer2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

On the last full day in Tenedos, Emre watches the grape harvest festival kick off, enjoys a final swim at Ayazma, and reflects on the island's rhythm, costs, and practicalities before moving on. ☕ 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 14 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bozcaada, Ayazma Beach, Ayazma Monastery, Talay Winery, Aya Yorgi Restaurant, Nevreste Bozcaada, Alaybey Mahallesi, Rum Mahallesi. Covered: Grape harvest festival, Winery tasting, Island history, Practical costs, Beach day. Chapters:00:00 Bozcaada01:35 Market02:54 Ayazma Monastery04:38 Alaybey Mahallesi07:24 Nevreste Bozcaada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bozcaada #GrapeHarvestFestival #Tenedos #TurkishAegean #IslandLife #WineTasting #KuntraGrapes #AyazmaBeach #AegeanCoast #TurkeyTravel #SlowTravel #HarvestSeason #BozcaadaCastle #PolenteLighthouse #GreekQuarter #RumMahallesi #TurkishWine #SummerInTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day six on Tenedos. I catch the early ferry to the mainland for a change of pace, watch the island's final preparations for the Bağbozumu Grape Harvest Festival, and find a quiet corner as the crowds arrive. Practical notes on ferry timings, festival costs, and island logistics. ☕ 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 13 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Geyikli Pier, Kahve Arası Bozcaada, Bozcaada Castle, Madam Antula, Akvaryum Koyu, 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Alaybey Mahallesi. Covered: Ferry logistics and costs, Residence permit progress, Bağbozumu festival preparation, Local cuisine and seafood, Island economy and seasonal crowds, Quiet moments vs festival energy. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:26 Greek Quarter03:26 Alaybey Mahallesi05:31 Akvaryum Koyu07:20 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada08:14 Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenedos #Bozcaada #GrapeHarvestFestival #Bagbozumu #AegeanIslands #TurkeyTravel #Çanakkale #TurkishWine #IslandLife #FerryCrossing #AegeanCoast #SmallIslandTravel #HarvestFestival #EndemicGrapes #Windsurfing #SlowTravel #TurkeyCoast #SummerInTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre spends the day before the Bozcaada Grape Harvest Festival — a quiet morning swim at Ayazma, a look at the island's only bank, an evening wind-down at Polente, and the first tastes of the vintage. Practical notes on island costs and the festival's opening events. ☕ 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 12 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bozcaada Castle, Greek Quarter (Rum Mahallesi), 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada, Ziraat Bankası, Aya Yorgi Restaurant, Ayazma Beach, Ayazma Monastery, Çamlıbağ winery. Covered: Grape harvest festival preparation, Castle history and views, Island banking practicalities, Winery visit and endemic grapes, Quiet beach day at Ayazma, Sunset at Polente. Chapters:00:47 Bozcaada Castle02:11 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada04:10 Aya Yorgi Restaurant07:30 Cumhuriyet Meydanı A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bozcaada #Tenedos #BozcaadaHarvestFestival #TurkishAegean #AegeanIslands #TurkeyTravel #TurkishWine #KuntraWine #IslandLife #SlowTravel #PolenteLighthouse #AyazmaBeach #TurkishMeze #RakiCulture #BozcaadaCastle #HarvestFestival #SummerInTurkey #WineTasting https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Emre navigates the pre-festival crowd on Tenedos, finds quiet at Akvaryum Koyu, and checks in on the preparations for the Bağbozumu Grape Harvest Festival. A practical look at island costs, the rhythm of the season, and the simple pleasure of a late-summer swim. ☕ 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 11 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bozcaada, Greek Quarter, Rum Mahallesi, 9okuz. Coffee Bozcaada, Bozcaada Castle, Akvaryum Koyu, Aya Yorgi Restaurant, Ziraat Bankası Bozcaada/Çanakkale Şubesi. Covered: Festival preparation, Quiet beach day, Local cuisine and meze, Island costs and practicalities, Vineyard landscape, Sunset at Polente. Chapters:00:00 Tenedos00:25 Greek Quarter03:39 Bozcaada06:37 Kahve Arası Bozcaada07:57 Cafe interior, quiet evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bozcaada #Tenedos #TurkeyTravel #AegeanIslands #GrapeHarvestFestival #SlowTravel #TurkishAegean #IslandLife #WineTourism #AkvaryumKoyu #PolenteLighthouse #TurkishFood #Meze #SummerInTurkey #TravelTurkey #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

Day three on Tenedos: Emre trades the beach for the vineyards as the grape harvest approaches, tastes the island's endemic wines at a local bağ, and navigates the practicalities of island banking and SIM cards. A look at the working heart of Bozcaada before the festival crowds arrive. ☕ 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 10 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Tenedos, Turkey. Places in this episode: Bozcaada Castle, Bozcaada Museum, Kahve Arası Bozcaada, Sandal Restaurant, Vahit'in Yeri, Rum Mahallesi, Alaybey Mahallesi, Ziraat Bankası Bozcaada. Covered: Vineyard and wine culture, Island practical logistics, Greek-Turkish heritage, Local seafood, Grape harvest festival. Chapters:00:00 Island morning with cicadas01:19 Vineyard rows, rustling leaves02:22 Winery terrace, glass clink04:16 Rum Mahallesi06:03 Castle ramparts, wind gust06:57 Bozcaada Castle08:08 Vahit'in Yeri A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenedos #Bozcaada #TurkeyTravel #AegeanIslands #WineTasting #GrapeHarvest #SlowTravel #TurkishRiviera #IslandVibes #CastleViews #TravelPodcast #LocalFood #Meze #TurkishWine #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 Otel02:57 Ayazma Monastery04:45 Alaybey Mahallesi06:03 Cape Polente A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenedos #Bozcaada #AegeanIsland #TurkeyTravel #IslandLife #SlowTravel #TurkishWine #GrapeHarvest #RumMahallesi #GreekQuarter #Polente #AyazmaBeach #TravelTurkey #AegeanSea #BozcaadaFestival #FerryLife #IslandHopping #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 Geyikli00:58 Yükyeri04:41 Vahit'in Yeri06:53 Cape Polente07:52 Madam Antula09:07 Bozcaada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bozcaada #Tenedos #TurkeyTravel #AegeanIslands #GrapeHarvest #BozcaadaCastle #PolenteLighthouse #AyazmaBeach #Kopanisti #CavusWine #TurkishCoast #IslandLife #SlowTravel #RoadTripTurkey #Ferry crossing #SummerInTurkey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 Cağaloğlu03:22 Beşiktaş05:49 Karaköy06:50 Ferry deck A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #IstanbulKart #Besiktas #Bosphorus #IstanbulFood #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #TurkeyResidencePermit #IstanbulFerry #TurkishFood #CostOfLiving #TravelTurkey #BalikPazari #TaxNumberTurkey #IstanbulBanking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 Karaköy02:25 Kadıköy03:40 Süleymaniye Mosque04:56 Karaköy Güllüoğlu06:52 Moda07:45 Waterfront A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EmreYilmazTravel #TurkeyTravel #IstanbulGuide #Kadikoy #CiyaSofrasi #Istanbulkart #Suleymaniye #BalikEkmek #Karakoy #IstanbulFerry #YenikapiFestivali #TurkishFood #CostOfLivingTurkey #ExpatTurkey #IstanbulSummer #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 morning01:07 Çiya Sofrası02:37 Moda04:05 Cafe terrace04:50 Karaköy06:22 City evening07:09 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #GalataTower #Kadikoy #IstanbulFerry #CiyaSofrasi #TurkishFood #ModaIstanbul #TravelDiaries #ResidencePermitTurkey #IkametTurkey #Bosphorus #SlowTravel #IstanbulGuide #TravelTurkey #SummerInIstanbul #CityBreak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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. ☕ 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 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 street00:47 Büyükada02:16 Aya Yorgi Church04:24 Karaköy05:23 City street06:21 Beşiktaş Balık Pazarı07:17 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #Buyukada #PrincesIslands #IstanbulFerry #BalikEkmek #TurkishFood #StreetFood #TravelTurkey #IstanbulGuide #AyaYorgi #Karakoy #Besiktas #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #IstanbulLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/

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/

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/

Emre Yilmaz lands in Istanbul for the first episode of the Turkey Travel Podcast. He tackles the essential arrival logistics — SIM card, tax number, bank account, and residence permit application — while soaking up the city's summer rhythm, from ferry crossings to street food. ☕ 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 1 of Turkey Travel Podcast with Emre Yilmaz. Emre Yilmaz is in Istanbul, Turkey. Places in this episode: Karaköy, Taksim, Cağaloğlu, Kadıköy, Moda, Kadıköy Çarşısı, Çiya Sofrası, Balat. Covered: Arrival logistics, Residence permit process, Banking and tax number, SIM card, Neighbourhood scouting, Street food, Bosphorus ferries, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Karaköy01:06 Taksim02:28 Bank interior03:57 Kadıköy05:06 Balat06:26 Beşiktaş07:49 Balık Pazarı A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #ResidencePermit #Ikamet #IstanbulKart #Bosphorus #Kadikoy #Balat #StreetFoodTurkey #TravelLogistics #SlowTravel #AegeanCoast #TurkeyEssentials #FirstEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/turkey/