Izmir: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 60Mostly enthusiastic viewers praise Izmir's affordability, beauty and laid-back pace, but the thin, largely outsider-driven feedback and warnings about summer heat keep it cautiously mixed.
- low cost of living
- beautiful scenery and coast
- chill, relaxed lifestyle
- good value for slow travel
- road trip access along the coast
- summer heat
- few resident accounts
- unclear school affordability
- comparisons to Antalya unconvincing
- Izmir works well for slow, budget-conscious travelers rather than tourists
- Summer heat is the main practical drawback people mention
- Most feedback comes from viewers planning trips, not long-term residents
- Urla is being promoted as a remote-worker hub but evidence is thin
- Viewers are drawn by cost and atmosphere more than specific amenities
Read from 8 videos, 19 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
IZMIR Turkiye - Slow Travel GEM! Costs & Time Travel!
2GoRoam · 6K views · 2022
What viewers said
“We have thought of spending some time in Turkey, but had really only considered Istanbul. Hadn't heard of Izmir before, but your video has definitely moved it up near the top of the list. Thanks so much for making us so much smarter lol :)”
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“Hey you two, I'm just finishing up editing our Izmir costs video which goes live this Sun and realized I didn't see yours yet. Great job - loved this fun video and can't wait to see more of your adventures in Turkey! 😊”
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“32% under spend... Nice! It looks beautiful there. You are really making us wish we were there with you having a beer. That road trip looks pretty exciting. Looking forward to the adventure.”
“Excellent video this week! Thanks for the trip report and laughs!”
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“Another great video - I think you’ve got the perfect cost of living format! You are going to love your road trip! Consider stopping at Demre and check out the Lycean necropolis nearby and as an additional piece learn about St. Nicholas. Als”
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“Y'all are so much fun, I always chuckle watching your videos. You're also a great resource for local recommendations in the areas you visit. We recently took your advice to try a restaurant named Norteño Style in Queretaro, MX. It was delic”
“Great overview of Izmir. Love the hat!”
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“Ahh… now you’re on our style of trip. We love a roadtrip! Can’t wait to watch the random stops and roadside stops throughout the coastal drive! Have fun!”
“Great video, you might like to add Dalyan to your driving list. Our friend lives there part of each year and we’re heading there this Sept/Oct so she can show us her little piece of paradise. Would have been great to cross paths but our tim”
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“The tin foil cat made me spit out my coffee!! 🤣 you two are a riot and thank you for putting a country I had never considered on my radar. humor and great content as usual. cannot wait for the road trip videos. be well and safe travels! 😺”
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