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Jan 10th, 2009

A Walk Around Istanbul (not Constantinople)

I am in Istanbul and I love it.  Enchanting. Charming. Seductive?  Awesome, at least, and chocked full of delicious in the food department.

I’m looking for an apartment and have lots of pictures and stories, but let’s start with a video, shall we?

This is footage shot on the trusty Canon Powershot from a day of walking around in Istanbul (and a bit in the plane from Bucharest).  After a bit of fighting against it, I finally crumbled and picked the song.  Feels almost obligatory. Enjoy!


A Walk Around Istanbul (not Constantinople) from Nathan Shipley on Vimeo.

14 Responses to “A Walk Around Istanbul (not Constantinople)”

  1. # Gillianon 10 Jan 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Love it!!!

  2. # stileson 10 Jan 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Sometimes the classics are the best. You make me yearn for my family’s homeland. Okay fine, they’re my in-laws, but still . . .

  3. # nathanon 11 Jan 2009 at 6:19 am

    Thanks, Gillian!

    And you should totally swing by for a weekend, Steve. Right? Right. :)

  4. # Sueon 11 Jan 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Wonderful! Thanks!

  5. # gordoon 11 Jan 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Nathan,
    I’m glad you are following your dream to travel the world. There are very few people who will ever have the same opportunity to experience the world like you have throughout the past few months!
    Good luck and keep posting. I enjoy reading your updates.
    Gordo

  6. # Em-doggon 11 Jan 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I’m jealous that you’ve gotten to see the Hagia Sophia…I learned a crapload about it in art history during the ol’ IU days, and my professor always made a huge deal about how awesome it is. Looks like you’re having a great time!

  7. # schwabieon 12 Jan 2009 at 8:02 am

    good video Nathan. and good song

  8. # benjion 12 Jan 2009 at 9:07 am

    the drum build-up at the end with the people walking was sweet. nicely edited, my friend.

    I’m now ready for some close-up shots of your dinner plates. tell me about the hot delicious!

  9. # nanfanon 12 Jan 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Amazing video – impressive editing – perfect, upbeat song choice. Can’t wait to read and see more!
    Miss you and love you!!

  10. # Danon 13 Jan 2009 at 11:22 pm

    They Might Be Dorks

  11. # VeachEon 14 Jan 2009 at 8:55 am

    Vid made me smile, thanks! Very cool.
    Have fun, Mr. Shipley.

  12. # Gillianon 14 Jan 2009 at 11:10 am

    I have a question but can’t find an email contact anywhere…

    You’re using a EEE PC are you not? When it fried in Peru (I think that’s where you were) was it b/c of uneven power supply? What are you doing about that now?

    We are using a EEE PC and are thinking about a surge protector but haven’t found one that will work everywhere. Advice?

  13. # Granton 15 Jan 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Hey there.. great site! Sounds like you are having some pretty amazing experiences… I was hoping you’d like to share a story on my site. Check me out and let me know.

    Happy travel Nathan!

    Grant

    http://www.vagabondstory.com

  14. # peteon 15 Jun 2009 at 11:34 am

    Cool blog. BTW, I checked out vagabondstory and it is pretty good. You should check it out.

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