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Turkey travel diary | 4 day family visit in Istanbul

11/10/2024 | Reageer

Hi everyone! In July I visited my youngest aunt in Istanbul for about 4 days. As some of you may not know, I am 75% Dutch and 25% Turkish from my father’s side. Unfortunately I don’t speak the language, but we always try to find our way with some German or Google Translate. A large part of my family (my father’s side) is Turkish (originally from the Trabzon – Black Sea region, back in the bloodline probably Russian descendants which is quite visible in the appearance within our family) and live in Turkey and Germany. During the trip I didn’t spend a lot of time creating content, and anyway I have always been very conscious in creating content. Sometimes I see friends/others who are so obsessed with creating content or deeply forcing certain photos/content that the entire trip passes them by, it takes up hours and also removes all attention from being in the now. Everyone has their own thing of course, but I think it is a shame when so much time and consciousness is lost in this way. That’s why I only posted everything from this trip afterwards.
Hi allemaal! In Juli ben ik op bezoek geweest bij mijn jongste tante in Istanbul voor zo’n 4 daagjes. Zoals sommigen wellicht niet weten, ben ik 75% Nederlands en 25% Turks van mijn vaders kant. Helaas spreek ik de taal niet, maar we proberen altijd onze weg te vinden met wat Duits of Google Translate. Een groot deel van mijn familie (mijn vaders kant) is Turks (oorspronkelijk uit de regio Trabzon – Zwarte Zee, terug in de bloedlijn waarschijnlijk Russische descendanten wat vrij zichtbaar is in het uiterlijk binnen onze familie) en wonen in Turkije en Duitsland.  Tijdens de reis heb ik niet heel veel tijd besteed aan het maken van content, en sowieso ben ik altijd al heel erg bewust in het maken van content. Soms zie ik vrienden/anderen die zo geobsedeerd zijn met content maken of het diep forceren van bepaalde foto’s/content dat de hele reis langs ze heen gaat, het uren opneemt en bovendien de hele aandacht van het in het nu zijn verwijderd. Iedereen zijn eigen ding natuurlijk, maar ik vind het erg zonde als op die manier zo veel tijd en bewustzijn verloren gaat. Daarom heb ik alles van deze reis pas achteraf gepost.

Day 1 – Amsterdam & Istanbul – 18-07-2024

Today started with crew tickets from Amsterdam to the new airport of Istanbul, well, at first once again the Dutch train network did not run, so I postponed leaving to a flight 3 hours after a super long wait at the station and in between I went home. I got a ticket quickly once I got to Amsterdam, so that was a great bonus. After a nice flight with the Turkish Airlines crew, from whom I got a super sweet card, my aunt was already waiting at the airport with a balloon and her car, to pick me up.

We started the evening with a walk through Fişekhane – a super nice and luxurious district that I had never visited before. Because almost everything was already closed, we went to eat Lahmacun and Cigköfte somewhere nearby.

Vandaag begon IPB vanaf Amsterdam naar de nieuwe luchthaven van Istanbul, althans, wederom reed NS niet, dus heb ik de vlucht 3 uur verlaat na super lang wachten op het station en ben ik tussendoor nog naar huis gegaan. Ik kreeg in Amsterdam al snel een ticket, dus dat was super mooi meegenomen. Na een leuke vlucht met de Turkish Airlines crew waar ik een super lieve kaart van kreeg, stond mijn tante al op de airport klaar met een ballon en haar auto, om me op te halen.

We begonnen de avond met een wandeling door Fişekhane – een super leuke en luxe wijk die ik nog nooit had bezocht. Omdat zo goed als alles al dicht ging, zijn we ergens in de buurt nog Lahmacun en Cigköfte gaan eten


Day 2 – Istanbul – 19-07-2024

Today was the day with the most activities. We went to a rooftop bar together for dinner – which was quite expensive, where we had delicious Pide with cheese (Definitely a tip in Turkey) We also took some pictures together. Even though Sonya and my father have different mothers – my father has a Dutch (my grandmother) mother and Sonya is Turkish, she definitely does not look or feel like my half aunt. To us in the family we see each other as full-fledged. My aunts and I definitely look alike, even though my aunts are fully Turkish and I am only a quarter. Can you believe we are 11 years apart?! Then we went to the colorful district of Balat – which was at the top of my list of places to visit in Istanbul. Balat is known for its many colors. In this area you can find cute shops, places to eat, cafes and photogenic places – if you want to take nice pictures, I definitely recommend that too. We also had some tea nearby. In the evening we had Mexican food in Fişekhane.
Vandaag was de dag met de meeste activiteiten. We zijn samen gaan eten bij een rooftopbar – die behoorlijk prijzig was, waar we heerlijke Pide met kaas zijn gaan eten (Zeker een tip in Turkije) We hebben ook wat foto’s gemaakt samen. Ondanks Sonya en mijn vader een andere moeder hebben – mijn vader een Nederlandse (mijn oma) moeder en Sonya een Turkse, lijkt en voelt ze absoluut niet als mijn half tante. Voor ons in de familie zien we elkaar als vol aan. Mijn tantes en ik lijken ook zeker op elkaar, ondanks mijn tantes volledig Turks zijn en ik maar kwart. Kun je geloven dat wij 11 jaar schelen?! Vervolgens zijn we naar de kleurrijke wijk Balat gegaan – wat ik bovenaan mijn lijstje van een Istanbul bezoek had staan. Balat staat bekend om zijn vele kleuren. Op deze plek kun je schattige winkeltjes vinden, eetplekjes, café’s en fotogenieke plekken – als je leuke foto’s wil maken, raad ik je dat ook zeker aan. Hier in de buurt hebben we ook nog even thee gedronken. In de avond aten we Mexicaans in Fişekhane.
Day 3 – Istanbul – 20-07-2024

We took it easy today. We had a big breakfast at my aunt’s apartment, and then headed out to Ortaköy. We took some pictures at this beautiful spot – because it’s a very famous and busy photo spot. Istanbul has become 250% more expensive (!) in some ways compared to when I was there in 2019, so keep in mind that it’s not as cheap as it used to be. Our iced coffee cost 7.80 per person! In this area we also ate a very large baked and stuffed potato – something you see a lot in Turkey. We ended the day with a girls night, where we ordered pizza and watched a movie at Sonya’s place.
Deze dag deden we het rustig aan. We ontbeten uitgebreid in het appartement van mijn tante, om daarna op pad te gaan naar Ortaköy. Op deze mooie plek hebben we wat foto’s gemaakt – omdat het een erg bekende en druk bezochte fotoplek is. Istanbul is in sommige opzichten 250% duurder geworden (!) vergeleken met toen ik er in 2019 was, dus houd er rekening mee dat het niet meer zo goedkoop is als het was. Onze ijs koffie kostte dan ook 7,80 per persoon! In deze wijk aten we ook nog een hele grote gepofte en gevulde aardappel – wat je veel ziet in Turkije. De dag sloten we af met een girls night, in waar we Pizza bestelde en film keken bij Sonya thuis.
Day 4 – Istanbul & Amsterdam – 21-07-2024

This was the last day of my short trip to Istanbul. Today we were too tired to really do anything, so we went for an extensive breakfast at The Vagonn Café in Ataköy for a delicious Turkish breakfast – this is also where the cover photo of this post was taken. I definitely recommend this nice place! Not long after our brunch, I took the bus to the airport – this went very smoothly and quickly. At the airport, I got a seat right away at the IPB check-in, and I was also really pampered on the Turkish Airlines flight.

Thank you for reading my mini travel diary! Below are some tips from both my trip in 2019 and 2024.

Dit was de laatste dag van mijn korte trip naar Istanbul. Vandaag waren we te moe om echt dingen te ondernemen, dus gingen we uitgebreid ontbijten bij The Vagonn Café in Ataköy voor een heerlijk Turks ontbijt – op deze plek is de omslagfoto van deze post ook genomen. Ik raad je deze leuke plek dan ook zeker aan! Niet lang na onze brunch, nam ik de bus naar de airport – dit is overigens heel soepel gegaan en snel. Op de airport kreeg ik bij de IPB check-in al direct een stoel, en ben de vlucht van Turkish airlines ook ontzettend in de watten gelegd.

Dank je wel voor het lezen van mijn mini reisdagboek! Onderstaand wat tips van zowel mijn reis in 2019 als 2024.



Istanbul tips

Food

– Börek
– Pide
– Cigköfte (Vegan)
– Köfte
– Dolma
– Lahmacun
– Pişmaniye
– Baklava

Area’s and sightseeing

– Balat
– Fişekhane
– Ortaköy
– Mask beach
– Galata (tower)
– Sultan Ahmed mosque
– Hagia Sopia

Restaurant’s/Cafe’s

– Mendell’s Chocolate
– The Vagonn Cafe
– Ranchero Fişekhane

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Categorie: The Middle East, Travel, Turkey Tags: family visit, istanbul, travel, turkey, turkey travel

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	1.	🕯️ Many laugh because they’re scared attention will shift.
It’s rarely about me, and always about their own insecurity.
	2.	💎 You can fully be in your feminine energy with a provider masculine man — 50/50 is not my standard.
I won’t settle just because society normalizes it. Had it before, won’t lower the bar.
	3.	❤️‍🔥 I’d rather be happy alone than with someone who can’t meet my emotional and mental needs
Peace is worth more than forced company.
	4.	🎮 Nobody knows I’m an adventurous gamer girl who balances ultra-femininity with wild adventures
I can be playful and daring while staying deeply feminine.
	5.	🌍 I’ve faced travel situations where I could have died or been seriously harmed
Each time I came out stronger, smarter, and more alive.
	6.	🚫 Society pushes women to settle “before we lose our value” — that’s a trap
My worth doesn’t expire with age.
	7.	💍 Not wanting marriage is a dealbreaker for me
I won’t compromise on core life choices.
	8.	🏠 I still live with my parents because my country fails to make housing affordable
It’s not a lack of ambition, it’s reality.
	9.	🗣️ It’s okay to call out toxic colleagues — you don’t have to people-please
Protecting your dignity is more important than keeping the peace.
	10.	💔 In hookup culture, I’m proud I’m nothing like it. I don’t get touching bodies without meaning
Physical intimacy should hold value.
	11.	🙅‍♀️ I’ve never had a long relationship because many men fear commitment or play 50/50
I’d rather wait for depth than accept half-effort.
	12.	✈️ Every country has taught me more than any classroom ever could
Travel built my resilience and self-trust.
	13.	🚪 I can walk away from anyone, no matter how much I love them, if they cross my boundaries
Self-respect comes first, always.

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I’m 29 and not scared to admit that 1. 🕯️ Many laugh because they’re scared attention will shift. It’s rarely about me, and always about their own insecurity. 2. 💎 You can fully be in your feminine energy with a provider masculine man — 50/50 is not my standard. I won’t settle just because society normalizes it. Had it before, won’t lower the bar. 3. ❤️‍🔥 I’d rather be happy alone than with someone who can’t meet my emotional and mental needs Peace is worth more than forced company. 4. 🎮 Nobody knows I’m an adventurous gamer girl who balances ultra-femininity with wild adventures I can be playful and daring while staying deeply feminine. 5. 🌍 I’ve faced travel situations where I could have died or been seriously harmed Each time I came out stronger, smarter, and more alive. 6. 🚫 Society pushes women to settle “before we lose our value” — that’s a trap My worth doesn’t expire with age. 7. 💍 Not wanting marriage is a dealbreaker for me I won’t compromise on core life choices. 8. 🏠 I still live with my parents because my country fails to make housing affordable It’s not a lack of ambition, it’s reality. 9. 🗣️ It’s okay to call out toxic colleagues — you don’t have to people-please Protecting your dignity is more important than keeping the peace. 10. 💔 In hookup culture, I’m proud I’m nothing like it. I don’t get touching bodies without meaning Physical intimacy should hold value. 11. 🙅‍♀️ I’ve never had a long relationship because many men fear commitment or play 50/50 I’d rather wait for depth than accept half-effort. 12. ✈️ Every country has taught me more than any classroom ever could Travel built my resilience and self-trust. 13. 🚪 I can walk away from anyone, no matter how much I love them, if they cross my boundaries Self-respect comes first, always. Which one reasonates with you the most? Let me know in the comments ✨💕 #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
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With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️
Pictures of the past. (Story time)

With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️
Pictures of the past. (Story time)

With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️
Pictures of the past. (Story time)

With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️
Pictures of the past. (Story time)

With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️
Pictures of the past. (Story time)

With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am.
The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her.

But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me.
They built me.

They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength.

And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
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20-something 🎂 It’s my birthday! ♌️ Pictures of the past. (Story time) With every birthday, I reflect on the roads I’ve walked — the battles I’ve fought, and the moments I’ve had to stand tall in places where I was never fully accepted for who I am. The past years have not been light. The girl I once was has been tested in ways she never imagined, facing storms that could have broken her. But here’s the truth — they didn’t break me. They built me. They turned the young dreamer into the woman I am today: someone who stands firmly in her values, who refuses to shrink to fit, and who carries her scars not as shame, but as proof of her strength. And perhaps my greatest victory is this: what once made me feel out of place, I now wear as my crown — to show others like me that you can be both different and unstoppable.”** ✨👑 . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
3 weken ago
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Always dressing up like an ancient goddess whenever the opportunity arrises 🪽Missing my second home 🇲🇽🧡🐅 See you again in a few months. #throwback

(Can’t be the only one that thinks this look gives Winx vibes 😂🧚🏻‍♀️)
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #missworldnetherlands #kovna #denbosch #shertogenbosch 
#missworldnederland #missworld #transavia #missworldfinalist #beautypageant
Always dressing up like an ancient goddess whenever the opportunity arrises 🪽Missing my second home 🇲🇽🧡🐅 See you again in a few months. #throwback (Can’t be the only one that thinks this look gives Winx vibes 😂🧚🏻‍♀️) . . . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #missworldnetherlands #kovna #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missworldnederland #missworld #transavia #missworldfinalist #beautypageant
Always dressing up like an ancient goddess whenever the opportunity arrises 🪽Missing my second home 🇲🇽🧡🐅 See you again in a few months. #throwback

(Can’t be the only one that thinks this look gives Winx vibes 😂🧚🏻‍♀️)
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #missworldnetherlands #kovna #denbosch #shertogenbosch 
#missworldnederland #missworld #transavia #missworldfinalist #beautypageant
Always dressing up like an ancient goddess whenever the opportunity arrises 🪽Missing my second home 🇲🇽🧡🐅 See you again in a few months. #throwback (Can’t be the only one that thinks this look gives Winx vibes 😂🧚🏻‍♀️) . . . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #missworldnetherlands #kovna #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missworldnederland #missworld #transavia #missworldfinalist #beautypageant
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Always dressing up like an ancient goddess whenever the opportunity arrises 🪽Missing my second home 🇲🇽🧡🐅 See you again in a few months. #throwback (Can’t be the only one that thinks this look gives Winx vibes 😂🧚🏻‍♀️) . . . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #missworldnetherlands #kovna #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missworldnederland #missworld #transavia #missworldfinalist #beautypageant
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5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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