Ma dernière semaine en Belgique avant le grand voyage (et 1ers pas à Istanbul) - EP 01

It's finally here. After months of preparation, doubts, and anticipation, my backpacking trip around the world is finally beginning. In this episode, I'm sharing my last week in Belgium before leaving my job and setting off with my backpack, my final moments with loved ones, my farewell party, and my very first steps in Istanbul, a city I've dreamed of discovering for years. This trip around the world is a 7- to 8-month backpacking adventure through Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China, Japan, and Thailand. A road trip in Asia that starts here in Istanbul and will take you much further. If you're looking for travel tips to plan your own trip to Istanbul, your Asian tour, or your backpacking trip around the world, you've come to the right place. 📍 On the agenda: quitting my job to travel, last moments in Belgium, arrival in Istanbul, and first steps in Kadıköy. CROSSING ASIA — EP 01 🔗 USEFUL LINKS 📱 INTERNET WHILE TRAVELING — SAILY eSIM: To stay connected during your trip abroad, I use Saily eSIM. Installation in 5 minutes, no physical SIM card required, and plans to suit all budgets. → Promo code: Special5 → Link: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=... 🛡️ TRAVEL INSURANCE — CHAPKA: For peace of mind while traveling, I trust Chapka Insurance. Comprehensive coverage, including repatriation, ideal for long trips. → Affiliate link: https://www.chapkadirect.fr/index.php... ———————————————————————————————— 🌏 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:40 Last moments in Belgium and France 06:28 The big departure for the trip to Asia 10:48 First steps in Istanbul —————————————————————————————————— 🌏 MY SOCIAL MEDIA & BLOG 🔹 My travel blog: https://www.lelephant-voyageur.com/ 🔹 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_vo... 🔹 My TikTok:   / elephant.voyageur   ————————————————————————————————— 🌏 WHO AM I? Hello, I'm Romane! A passionate backpacker for 11 years, I travel the world in search of cultural, culinary, and historical discoveries. I share all these wonderful experiences with you on this YouTube channel, as well as on my blog. See you soon for new vlogs 🐘 ————————————————————————————————— #istanbul #turkey #istanbulvlog #turkeytravel #tourasia #travelasia #centralasia This video is not sponsored. This video contains affiliate links, which doesn't change anything for you. This helps support my work through a small commission :)