Chelsea Handler Embraces Local Culture During Visit to Istanbul During Ramadan: ‘What a City’

Chelsea Handler offered fans a glimpse into her latest jet-setting getaway as she documented a whirlwind stop in Istanbul, Turkey on Instagram on Monday, March 9.

The comedian and television host, 51, appeared right at home while exploring the historic city during Ramadan, sharing a series of snaps from the culture-filled trip with her 5.4 million followers.

“What a city,” Handler wrote. “If I retained 50% of what I learned about the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Arabian Empires, I am much more knowledgeable than when I left. What a gorgeous, history-filled trip with a nice injection of my signature nonsense.”

One image showed the blonde funnywoman smiling as she wrapped herself in a vibrant turquoise headscarf that draped over her head and shoulders. She paired the head covering with a black puffer jacket and tan crossbody bag, leaning casually beside a stone column and wooden bench while taking in the historic surroundings.

Another photo captured the former Chelsea Lately host posing beneath a richly decorated arched doorway adorned with intricate blue and gold tiles and ornate Arabic calligraphy. Handler kept her look effortless and travel-ready in a long black coat layered over blue jeans, completing the outfit with dark sunglasses as she stood framed by the elaborate architecture.

But the trip wasn’t all sightseeing.

In a more lighthearted snap, Handler appeared to try her hand at smoking from a hookah pipe inside a dimly lit lounge. Wearing a loose white blouse and fitted blue jeans, she stood beside a table piled with plates of food and drinks as colorful lights washed over the room.

Fans were quick to praise the star’s travel diary in the comments, with one follower writing “Istanbul is magical ✨,” while another added: “Love your travel and blog era.”