Oya Safronova
Dreaming, traveling, shooting, wondering.
On Localie since November 2022
Istanbul
My story
I arrived in Istanbul in March 2022. While I was spending my winter in Egypt, I was thinking about where I would go next. I contacted with my homie and found out that she and her family had just moved to Istanbul. I shared my feelings that I don’t know where to go next. She replied: "Come to us" and threw off a few photos of the Bosphorus. In a place where there are extreme white marble boulders, in the area of Maltepe, there is a park and a authentic fish restaurant.
What do I do here?
For the last 3 years I have been teaching English online. Before that, I taught English in China for 2 years and explored Asian countries. Perhaps strange, but my education is not related to foreign languages. I have always enjoyed practicing English and being able to communicate fluently and make friends from different countries and cultures. After a few years, my English became good enough for teaching + I took a few teaching courses. So I got an offer in China and moved. I feel comfortable in any country and perceive moving with interest. So I was not afraid to go to Istanbul, here I began to devote more time to my creativity, development and enjoying my life.
What's the best of my city?
I love Istanbul because it is a huge metropolis with the conveniences of a big city. In fact, an authentic oriental flavor. And the elegant architecture of European capitals. 9 months after moving here, I feel more harmonious, relaxed. Like the magical vibe of this city. It all depends on what type of traveler you are.
My tours secret sauce
I'll show you the places that inspire me. They are on the European part, and on the Asian, and on the islands. These locations are not included in popular travel guides. I will select the most pleasant and photogenic locations, taking into account the time and weather. I will show you the places where the most delicious San Sebastian is in the city. I forgot to mention that I am an experimental photographer. And I take my Canon camera on walks. I love shooting landscapes and portraits. I will give a few frames in memory of our walk. Feel free to write me and together we will plan an unforgettable walk trip.
Interests
Places of Interest
Architecture
Art
Bars and Restaurants
Creative Spaces
Photo
Hiking
Nature and Parks
No matter who your localie is and where you're traveling to. The price is the same.
This flat fee is effective for up to 4 travellers, applied for every localie and destination you choose. 5+ is twice the standard rate.
Half a Day
Usually 3-4 hours
Whole Day
Usually 6-8 hours
Brisk Walk
Usually 1-2 hours
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Discover Istanbul with Oya Safronova
