I Left NYC For Istanbul — Now I Bring In $164K A Year

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Doug Barnard, 29, settled in Istanbul after spending years on the road as a travel YouTuber. Despite rising costs in Turkey, he believes his combined income of $83,808 from his channel and tourism business offers him a more comfortable lifestyle than it would in New York, where he moved from in January 2021. Produced and Edited by: Kaan Oğuz Sr. Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Camera: Berkay Tunalı Animator: Alisa Stern Reporter: Celia Fernandez Additional Footage: Doug Barnard, Getty Images Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How to Build a Standout Personal Brand: Online, In Person, and At Work. Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax). Offer valid through September 2, 2025: https://cnb.cx/4nZtNrX About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #Relocated I Left NYC For Istanbul — Now I Bring In $164K A Year