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So, you’ve been in Turkey for a while and decided that it might make sense to buy a home or maybe you have your...

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

Among the most popular of neighborhoods in İstanbul is Nişantaşı: It is both a highly-coveted residential area and a cool place to hang out, catering...

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 -...

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

It can be revealing, if moot, to compare an original series to an adaption, especially in terms of culture. But what stands out immediately upon...

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

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...

I wanted to send a friend living in the U.S. a letter, so duly went to find my nearest PTT branch. This seemingly simple process...

It was 4 A.M. and the little taxi we were in was flying down the coastal road. That's where things started to get a little...

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...

“If you want to be a psychological novelist and write about human beings, the best thing you can do is keep a pair of...

So you’re thinking about getting married in Turkey. If you’re a foreigner, you probably have quite a few questions about the process. I’m a...

Podcasts are often an excellent way to learn a language, offering insight into the culture and everyday lives of the people behind the stories...

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...

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...