It's finally here. After months of preparation, doubts, and anticipation, my backpacking trip around the world is finally beginning.

🏨 WHERE TO STAY IN ISTANBUL
Solomon's Mansion Hotel (Fatih): https://booking.stay22.com/elephanttr...

In this episode, I'm sharing my last week in Belgium before leaving my job and setting off on my backpacking adventure, the final moments with my 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 takes 5 minutes, no physical SIM card is needed, and there are plans to suit all budgets.

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🛡️ TRAVEL INSURANCE — CHAPKA: For worry-free travel, I trust Chapka Insurance. Comprehensive coverage, including repatriation, ideal for long trips.

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🌏 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
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🌏 MY SOCIAL MEDIA & BLOG
🔹 My travel blog: https://www.lelephant-voyageur.com/
🔹 My Instagram:
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🔹 My TikTok:
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🌏 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 🐘
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