Konya, a city in Turkey that may not be on everyone’s radar, is the focus of the latest episode of the travel series, “This mega city is the soul of Turkey and NOT what I expected!” In this episode, the host explores the vibrant city known for being the final resting place of the famed poet Rumi, also known as Mevlana in Turkey.
One of the highlights of the episode is the visit to watch the Whirling Dervishes, devoted followers of Mevlana, as they perform their mesmerizing ceremonies. The host also takes viewers on a tour of the city, capturing the sights and sounds of Konya as they search for internet connectivity – a common struggle for frequent YouTube uploaders.
For those interested in learning more about the filming techniques used in the series, the host’s book is now available for pre-order and offers insights into using drones, GoPros, and 360 cameras for solo motorcycle adventures. The host also offers a detailed course on filming techniques through their website.
Overall, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the cultural richness and unexpected charm of Konya, making it a must-watch for adventure seekers and travel enthusiasts alike.
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Video “This mega city is the soul of Turkey and NOT what I expected! 🇹🇷 S8, EP08” was uploaded on 11/06/2024 to Youtube Channel Itchy Boots
Oohh no so sad.That is my cıty ı was there months a go:(
If ı know it you will visit
I didn't leave.I always would like you will ne my guests.
İt's that possible you can share with us in advance
Whre you will visit in weeks or 2 weeks time.
Wish you happy New year and .God bless you.
Can someone tell me the name of the place?8:40
Ülkemi tanıdığın ve tanıttığın için sevinçliyim. GÜVENLİ SÜRÜŞLER DİLİYORUM.
Rumi is Persian, he doesn't even have a single line of poetry in Turkish and Turkish can't even read his poetry. That tells something about illogic logic of Turks.
Moreover, the fact he lived and die in turkey is beacuse both turkey and Afghanistan were part of Iran not too long ago.
MASTER RUMI 100% PERSIAN. NOT TURKISH.
Mevlana iranlı değil türkdür. Sadece eserlerini farsca yamıştır. Görüldüğü gibi iranda, insanlar kendini kırbaçlayıp onun için hiç birşey yapmazken, türkiyenin bir din ve kültür temsilcisidir.
Turkey reminds of 70s Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. Culturally rich yet also liberal in lifestyle. But with the ever increasing extremism of Islam we can see what happened there, and we can see the same happening in Turkey. The liberal joviality they've retained from Europe would turn into middle eastern conservatism and strict way of life, especially for women.
Are you a Sunni Muslim ?
14:30 The reason why such a large Turkish flag is hung on the streets is because one of those houses served in the military or was martyred.
Girl that spinning around 😩 I was so dizzy on their behalf 😩 but overall beautiful experience 😍
Thank you for coming to my beautiful country and introducing it to the world.
That was the show bunch of men spinning around!!!??? Woopydoo!
Hi Noraly, my suggestion for the internet data would be to use a saily program, so you can have internet in all countries with the same e-sim.
The pink scarf suits you well ❤
Such a contrast between the old and the new! In the previous episode looking at your intended route I expected this to just be a large provincial town, TWO MILLION PEOPLE?!!!!!!!!!! And how well developed and maintained. The new being the state of the art trams in stark contrast to the poets tomb dating back centuries. In the back streets of the village after you had lunch the ongoing generational renewal was clearly in evidence with some of the old stone work / houses side by side with modern day apartments. I could very easily see myself living in a place such as this and is perhaps the worst part of traveling, always the need to push on to the next destination with little likelihood of ever returning😞 Story telling par excellence! Enjoyed.
Trams remind you of Holland 👌👌👌
You passed a Palestinian flag alongside the Turkish one 🇵🇸🇹🇷
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You should have visited Tropical Butterfly Park in Konya. It is gorgeous!
Truly Amazing! Love it. 10:24
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Konya isnt Turkiyes soul only large land city. Power Politics takes high rated votes from konya and they tell novels like that. Turkiye is a large mosaic with different cultures. Also stop saying turkey we arent a bird . We are the people live in this lands from past to now. Also vikings and american reds has dna that they are Turk.
your are a beautiful soul!
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Konya'lı bir motosiklet tutkunu olarak seyahatinizi çok beğendim. Şehrimizin samimi misafirperver insanları ve manevi havasını teneffüs etmiş olmanız çok güzel bir deneyim olsa gerek.
Seyahat hikayelerinizi ilgiyle takip ediyorum. Allah yolunuzu açık etsin.
03:03 you looking like Carrie Mathison of the serie Homeland 🙂 …. Lovely video again… 🙂
14:31 turkey
Sen Biyolok değil tarihçi olmalıymışsın. O kadar güzel anlatımın var ki.
minute 4:20 : the purified gold symbolizes the purified human soul, the hammering symbolizes the blows of the hand of God (destiny) painful but necessary to reflect the divine light on the polished gold (the soul)
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Been to Konya and Sille. Saw the Rumi site. Missed the Devrish dancers – they were not performing that day. Sille was a small cute town but it was off season so no restaurants were open.
You should spend more time in Turkey
'Yola çıkarsan ,yol sana görünür. ' mevlana
Mevlana= İslamic panteizm
Pink color is everywhere as you dear ❤❤
Çok güzel bir gezi ve ülkemiz için çok daha güzel yorumlar okudum. Yorumları okurken duygulandım. Herşey için teşekkür ederim. ❤😊
Well, at least we know the men can dance 😅😅
Hi Nor Aly!
nice att se u us country
wellcome nice Nor ALY!