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I went to one of the smallest provinces of Turkey:

I went to one of the smallest provinces of Turkey: Kilis. It is located in the south on the Syrian border. From the outside it seems just like a small place but when you look closer there are big things happening. I went there to find out more about the history of Kilis, the taste of its food and how people live together.

By looking at the map of Turkey you will notice that it does not only share its borders with Syria, but it’s also the longest border with a length of 909km. That’s longer than Germany from south to north.

There has been a war going on in Syria for over 10 years resulting in millions of Syrians to flee their homes and for most of them it was to Turkey.

There is no other country in the world that hosts more refugees than Turkey does and Kilis, right at the border, accepted more Syrian refugees than there are local residents living there.

So how does that work? How does life in such a small province change for the residents? Many things changed, two different cultures had to adopt to each other and started to transition into one.

People share their jobs, houses and social spaces with Syrian refugees, like sport facilities, spaces at the bazaar and educational institutions. and for that Kilis even got nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in the past.

Life is still far from easy for Syrians in Turkey, but Kilis has many human rights and refugee organizations that do their best to integrate Syrians into society, even tho hundreds of thousands still live in camps nearby.

Just a few kilometers from the Syrian border Kilis is for many people not only a new home, but a safe zone and one of the few good examples that Syrians and Turks can live together peacefully and even enrich each other's lives.

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Thinking about all the times I procrastinated and

Thinking about all the times I procrastinated and ooops just procrastinating again

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🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to fall in love with Turkey and number 31 is Hatay!

This has been one of my favorite days of my life. I still can’t believe how lucky I am to meet Jale and Yasemin. We met for the first time, and spoke only a few messages on instagram a few days earlier. We decided to go on a road trip together and explore Hatay. We started the day with breakfast in the old city of Antakya, went shopping at the long bazaar and ate a Lebanese dessert called Haytali at Affan Kahvesi.

With a full stomach we then visited the St. Pierre Church which is one of the oldest churches of the world. There is a very old mountain called Charonion of Hell which is very close and dates back to 200 BC. Harbiye Waterfall is so close to the city that we didn’t want to miss visiting this spot as well. After that we read each other’s futures at Sultan Cafe and brought enough snacks for the trip just before our car broke down :D It magically worked again and drove us all the way to Musa Tree where we taught each other some useful Turkish and German.

The end of the day was spent in Samandag at the beach. We watched the sunset and ate Hatay fish. I will never forget this trip and I am so glad that I went out of my comfort zone to meet these beautiful souls. Memories made together last forever 💛

#hatay #antakya #samandağ

🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to fall in love with

🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to fall in love with Turkey an number 38 is Kayseri!

I went to Kayseri without any expectations but what I found left me speechless. What a diverse province full of BEAUTIFUL nature. The food was amazing, unfortunately I can’t eat so much every single day 🤪 but Mantı and Pastırma won my heart.

Crazy to be in the mountains, under waterfalls and skiing in the snow all on the same day.

#kayseri #turkey #turkeytravel #travelcomic

63 Şanlıurfa 🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to f

63 Şanlıurfa

🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to fall in love with Turkey and number 63 is Şanlıurfa!

It does not only translate to glorious Urfa but it also truly is glorious because this province has so many stories to tell.

The city is located in south eastern Anatolia and the best time to come here is in spring or autum as this place gets extremely hot during the summer!

Sanliurfa is a place where different religions and cultures come together. Especially when you visit the historical sites you will find a close connection between Christianity and Islamic traditions.

Together with @tulintezel I explored different sides of Şanlıurfa, we tasted Ciğer kebabı, menengic kahvesi, sabut fish, çiğ köfte and so much more!

It was an u forgettable time.

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#Sanliurfa #turkey #urfa

🇹🇷 Turkey has 81 reasons to fall in love wit

🇹🇷 Turkey has 81 reasons to fall in love with Turkey and number 03 is Afyonkarahisar!

Afyon? Afyon means opium? Yes, it means Opium, but don’t worry Afyon does not have a drug problem! Until the 60s there was so much opium produced here that it became part of its name. Now it’s more regulated and I got the chance to try some of the local opium in Afyon, as well as visiting the Phrygian Valley and walking up to the castle of Afyon.

But there is more to Afyon, because that’s just one part of the name. Afyonkarahisar translated means= Opium, Black, fortress.

➡️ 3 facts about the fortress:

There are 570 stairs to climb on 200m, which is very tiring.
The fortress is over 3000 years old, which is quite old.
Going up and visiting the place is free of charge and a good exercise
Don’t forget your water! For me this is the most fascinating place in Afyon because of its history and of course the view over the city

📍 THE LOCATION
Afyon is located in the western countryside of Turkey and if you like snow – they have a lot of that here in January and February :)

you know that Afyon is the Turkish capital of hot springs and thermal spas? It’s a great place to just lie back and relax. That’s why you can find many luxury hotels here and they are quite affordable as well. And talking about comfort – It’s nothing new- Afyon has been a thermal centre for quite some time and they say that the hot springs here can heal skin diseases and several other illnesses. It’s getting hot in here – the waters can reach a temperature up to 85 degrees.

⛰ PHRYGIAN VALLEY
If you go to Afyon, you should definitely check out the Phrygian Valley as well. It is known as the 2nd Cappadocia as it's just as impressive. The rocks there aren't only simple rocks. They are homes that are over 3000 years old. They have several chambers carved inside where people used to settle down. Some of them even have several floors and maybe that was the definition of a skyscraper in the ancient world!

🚌 GETTING THERE
To go to Afyon it takes around 6hours by bus from Istanbul and a ticket is around 90TL.

🍖 FOOD
Try Afyon sucuk, kaymak and also lokum.

#afyon #afyonkarahisar #tureky

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🇹🇷 There are 81 reasons to fall in love with Turkey and number 02 is Adiyaman!

You’ve probably seen the picture of mysterious statues on top of a mountain but did you know that these statues are right here in Turkey? And that’s exactly where I went – over 1000km away from Istanbul – to climb the mountain where this picture was taken and to find out what else the province of Adiyaman has to offer.

➡️ What you can find in Adiyaman is not only Mount Nemrut but also ancient cities and castles.

Adiyaman is such a fascinating place because you can go back in time and visit places that are as old as human history!

✈️ Adiyaman is located in southern central Turkey and the easiest way to get there from Istanbul is by plane.

Most people come to Adiyaman because they wanna see Mount Nemrut, but there is more than that!

📍Cendere Köprüsü for example is an ancient bridge on the road to Mount Nemrut. You can stop by, have a look, have tea next to the bridge or even camp and swim here in summer.

📍Another hidden gem is The ancient city of Arsemia which is right in the heart of nature. Some people say it’s even better than Mount Nemrut, so definitely don’t forget to check this out.

📍The Perre ruins are very close to downtown Adiyaman and they used to be one of the big citie’s of the kings of Mesopotomia. It’s a very large area so make sure to bring enough time. There are over 200 rock tombs which are connected and it’s just mind blowing how this site must have been looked during the Roman Empire.

📍Kahta Kalesi is one of the impressive castles in Adiyaman which lies on top of a mountain.

🆒 At the end of January temperatures are really low, it’s very cold and going up Mount Nemrut won’t be an easy game. Especially in the mountain area it’s getting extremely cold, up to -20 degrees during the night time.

So check with the hotels if the roads are free to go up the mountain :)

#nemrut #adıyaman #turkiye

01 ADANA Spending a weekend in Adana felt like tr

01 ADANA

Spending a weekend in Adana felt like traveling the world! @leaabroad and me experienced so many different emotions in such a short time 😅 from freezing to sweating, being energetic to scared. Really everything but the trip was a memory that we will never forget!

1️⃣ Exploring the Kapıkaya Canyon and losing my drone while shooting a video
2️⃣3️⃣ Camping at Varda Viaduct and not knowing that this wouldn't be the best idea
4️⃣ After we heard a pack of wolves howling around us we decided to run back to the car and stay the night in the car
5️⃣6️⃣ Probably the best and cheapest döner Dürüm I ever had in my life! It was so delicious. Chicken with lots of greens and garlic sauce
7️⃣ Renting a boat on the Seyhan River and feeling like being on a vacation
8️⃣ Of course we had to try Adana Kebab and I must say that it was a good decision 😁
9️⃣ @leaabroad looked for a magnet of Adana but couldn't find one. So the shop owner at the airport called his wife and ordered her to bring the magnet from their fridge. 30 min later @leaabroad had a magnet and we will never forget this kindness of the shop owner and extra effort he put in just for a random stranger like @leaabroad 😂

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Why is creativity so important? I personally beli

Why is creativity so important?

I personally believe that creativity is the most important skill in the world. Why?

It allows us to look at things from different perspectives.

Today we are all programmed to follow a certain path. Everything that we learn in school, in our job, even from our parents... is predetermined.

If you decide to follow a creative path people will tell you it's risky and uncertain. No money unless you are really talented.

I think our minds are a chaotic place and creativity helps us release the thoughts in our mind without any restrictions.

Freedom of expression is so important to a person's well being and creativity is the key to escape from this world full of restrictions.

Creativity comes in many forms and shapes. Whatever you chose.. it's worth exploring 💛

Waiting for a lift in the 2nd largest desert of t

Waiting for a lift in the 2nd largest desert of the world. Took this picture in October last year in China's Taklamakan Desert along the old silk route.

The name Taklamakan comes from the Uyghur language and basically means 'you can get in, but you can't get out'.

I came out alive but I'm telling you it was an adventure.

It will be part of my film "Visa World" which is in the finish line.

#coronasucks

During Corona I had a lot of time to reflect on my

During Corona I had a lot of time to reflect on my life, to work on new projects, edit my film (yes still working on it hehe) and settle down in my favorite city - Istanbul.

One of the reasons why I'm so in love with filmmaking and publishing videos is because it makes me feel alive and relive old memories.

When I was younger I've written lots of diaries, because I didn't want to become old and forget about the life that I was living.

Now it's not my diary anymore, but my YouTube channel, my instagram and all the secret offline videos (hehe) that I have.

It feels good to look back and remember all these moments, days, years and reflect on them. Think about the past and how to create the future.

2020 was decent! Hehe hope you're all doing well despite these crazy days.

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Pic was taken moments before I met @veri_worldwide on a train trip through Iran.

I spent almost a week in #AlUla and for me it is t

I spent almost a week in #AlUla and for me it is the most beautiful place in Saudi Arabia. So much nature, so much quietness and many many stars in the sky. I'll never forget the bonfires and the great people I met there 💛

ADVENTURE What does it even mean in today's world

ADVENTURE

What does it even mean in today's world? I think it's the feeling of leaving your comfort zone. The feeling to do something risky compared to our daily life. Sleeping outside, traveling, talking to strangers, going on a trip. I think an adventure is something so unusual and exciting that it makes us feel alive again. And that's why it's so addicting to so many of us. When I look back at the last 6 months I realize that I had the biggest adventure of my life. And I'm super grateful that I did it, that I live in the circumstances to do it and that I'm healthy enough to "risk" a great adventure like that one. And now that I'm back to my daily life I realize that one doesn't have to be far to adventure 💛

Look at this ice cone as it would be an opportunit

Look at this ice cone as it would be an opportunity. It looks sweet and delicious but if you don't stop looking at it, it will melt away. Go for it and take a big big bite.

That's how my last 6 months felt like. Every day was another opportunity. Starting this trip was the biggest opportunity I ever created for myself and I'm glad that I did not only look at it but took a big big bite.

I swear I remember my first day like it was yesterday. I was stressed, tired and didnt want to leave my comfort zone (I even postponed my trip 2 weeks). But after I jumped into the first stranger's car who gave me a lift all of my negative feelings vanished.
And now it's my last day before I return back to home and start a new beginning in my favorite city.. Istanbul. This trip is the best thing that ever happened to me.

I grew with every step and most importantly: I fulfilled my dream to do something to help children on the Philippines. And now going back with another challenge: creating my first movie. 🧁

Sometimes we forget how to scream 💛 @veri_worl

Sometimes we forget how to scream 💛

@veri_worldwide
Drone shots by @marwatsanaullah

📍Saudi Arabia There is no country in this worl

📍Saudi Arabia

There is no country in this world that peaked my curiosity like the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It's not only the fact that the culture, the mindset and the landscapes are so different than in any other country. It's more the fact that KSA was so closed to tourism and didn't allow travelers like me to explore this mystical land. And there wasn't much known about the travel experience in KSA.
Since KSA introduced its new visa policy and an easy way to enter the country I knew that it wouldn't take long for me to come here. And oh my god.. Was I surprised when I entered the country.

Forget your stereotypes about Saudi Arabians and delete that image you have in your head when you think of the kingdom. It's everything else than that. I never got invited into a Sheikh's house before, I never had a sip of this yellow deliciousness of Arabic coffee, I've never seen man with flowers in their hair and I never had an insight into a women's mind which is hidden under the Niqab. The country might have been closed for some time but the people's hearts are more than open and welcoming.
KSA introduced me to all these new experiences without asking for it. The life here is different. It's different and interesting. Many things here work differently and so is traveling here. Infrastructure is poor and public transportation is not made for the ordinary backpacker.

Do I like it here? Yes. It's not the cheapest place to visit and it takes a while to figure out how things are here but once you get in touch with the locals - your view on Saudi Arabia will change. For good.

#ksa #saudiarabia

WE DID IT! . 2019 ended with an amazing mission ac

WE DID IT!
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2019 ended with an amazing mission accomplished: We raised 125,216.59 Philippine Pesos (2,466.35 USD) for the NGO KAUGMAON for Children's Rights and Social Development.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for every single donation and for believing in the impact this project has. When I started my journey on August 11th, 2019 I never believed that we could raise so much money, but I knew one thing for sure: If I didn't try, I would never know. And that was the greatest lesson I learned in 2019. Chase your dreams, go for it and dont look back, just forward
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During my time on the Philippines we conducted several children’s activities and feeding programs in Mindanao, specifically the areas around Davao City (SPS, Muslim Village, Maputi, Sarog, Davao City and Boringot). We went to remote villages up the mountains, to places where indigenous people live, we crossed 4 rivers by motorcycle, and slept in the slums of Davao City while others had their christmas celebrations. It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it. We did everything to reach the right children. We used the donations to buy food for the feeding program, school supplies, hygiene products, gifts and toys and to cover transportation costs to the areas.
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During the activities we spent 85,909.20 Philippine Pesos. More than 600 children (+ many more parents and family members) benefitted from the activities. The remaining money was fully and 100% given to KAUGMAON to continue their fight against child labor on the Philippines.
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It was a very emotional time for me. I've seen many children again (from 3 years ago) and it was heart breaking to see their smiles. They smiled because we gave them food and basic necessities! They were so happy about some crayons, paper, soap, towels etc. and I hope everyone can experience this joy about basic needs at least once in their life.
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"And in a world where we can be everything. Chose to be kind". It's the greatest gift.
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Thank you for joining me on this crazy journey. I will be back home in a few weeks and I will work on the movie about this project.
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Happy new year 💛

Make sure to check out the dragon tunnel when in #

Make sure to check out the dragon tunnel when in #Kaohsiung

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