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Being a foreigner studying or residing in a different country and a different culture makes one tend to seek for psychological help for various...

Finding out that I was pregnant came as a complete surprise, my husband actually found out before I did, but that's a whole other...

So you’ve come to Turkey and plan to stay for a while, or you already live here and have decided to save up some...

Whether it leads to a lasting romance or a cool new friendship, we all get excited about the synergy we might feel on a...

Learning Turkish while living in Istanbul can be an experience both painstaking and profoundly exciting. There is an undefinable moment in this adventure -...

Looking for an affordable, easily explored, and architecture-filled weekend trip from Istanbul? Edirne is the place to be! While not as glamourous as other...

The work permit process in Turkey is unclear or confusing for many people because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent manner in which information and...

“At no other time (than autumn) does the earth let itself be inhaled in one smell, the ripe earth; in a smell that is...

With so many rapid changes happening in Turkey and the world, along with all the changes in our personal lives, the LGBT community needs...

Many will be quick to share the story of how prophet Mohammed cut his robe as to not disturb the slumber of a cat...

Undoubtedly one of the most surprising qualities of Turkey's international community is how few foreigners have taken the time to learn Turkish despite choosing...

The Lycian Way has been mentioned on Yabangee a number of times for good reason, as this hiking trail really deserves all the praise...

Well, hello there. Chances are you are leaving Turkey with your pet, and you’ve stumbled upon this page looking for advice. Don’t worry, we're...

With its own attraction and magic this game seems to appear everywhere, may it be in the çay evi or at home, tavla is...

Despite Istanbul’s beauty, sometimes a break from its busy buzz and hassle is needed! A quick weekend gateway to one of Turkey’s less-frequented towns...

There's nothing like a great concert, especially when life is stressful. The catharsis of listening to a live band and perhaps even dancing has...

When you traverse the streets of Turkey you can see it all around. Everyone is sitting around consuming it. It’s red, it’s hot and...

After moving from Istanbul to the small village of Turunç in southwest Turkey’s Muğla region, I finally had the time and energy to explore...

With Eurovision being a week away, selected artists are already making their way to Kiev, Ukraine, where this year’s song contest will be held....

Life is a collection of rhythms, reflecting humanity’s collective love of tradition and routine. Yet for many around the world, the rhythm of the...

Honestly, Warsaw had never been at the top of my travel bucket list. I would have enjoyed seeing it one day, but it just...

It is not as though we've all been spoiled by the weather in recent months. Noses hidden and protected by thick scarves as well...

Unpredictable Spring showers can put a real dampener (pun intended) on one's social calendar. But even if you have exhausted the city’s museums and...

What comes to your mind, when you hear the word Istanbul? After living here for almost four years, there are many words and associations which...