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The Tulip Pilgrimage: 12 Reasons to Visit Emirgan Park ASAP

The spring air has awoken the residents of Istanbul out of the drudgery of rainy winter cold. With great gusto, the masses emerge from...

Through the Lens: The Çapa-Şehremini Above (Black & White)

As someone who lives in the Çapa-Şehremini area, an old neighborhood of Fatih, I spend a lot of time on the complexly interwoven, narrow...

Escaping the Rain as Com Truise Returns to Salon IKSV

On a rainy Wednesday night in Şişhane, Istanbul, I walked into Salon IKSV for the second time in my life. It was for the...

A Surprising Way to Improve Your Turkish: Bureaucracy (Part II)

Read the first part of ''A Surprising Way to Improve Your Turkish: Bureaucracy'' here. Buoyed by your success on the phone to the bank you walk for...

Survival Guide: Living Gluten-Free in Istanbul

Gluten is made up of two proteins, Gliadin that gives the baked good the ability to rise during baking and Glutenin which makes the...

Walk Across Turkey: Two Polish Guys

Sunday, 2 September At 5:15 a.m. the wail of the muezzin’s call to prayer from the loudspeakers of the minaret rising over me stirred me...

The Iron Church: Bulgarian Heritage in Istanbul

I’ve often passed in front of this church and wondered at its brilliance because it does actually look like a source of light. Maybe...

(Sort of) Quiet Spots in Istanbul

I love cities. The clamor; the noise; the busyness; the relentless excitement! But one of the things I enjoy the most is finding a...

Five Awesome Turkish TV Shows From the 90s

The 90s was a unique period all over the world and the same goes for Turkey. In Turkey, alongside its distinctive music genres and...

Istanbul Productivity: Six Cafes to Head with Your Laptop Near Taksim

Taksim Square is a place that is planned into almost every trip to Istanbul, one way or another. The name “Taksim” means “division”, from...

Getting Closer to the Cistern Memories of Its Storied Past in...

For devoted electronic music fans everywhere, nothing compares to the thrill of stepping into a big room event to embark on an experience guided...

Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #25: Adventure and Travel

A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...

A List and Map of Consulates and Embassies in Turkey

Turkey maintains strong foreign relations with most countries around the world, and many have dedicated missions to foster diplomatic relationships and provide services to...

Fairy Tales of Turkish Names: Common Names & Their Meanings

Many believe that the choice of a child's name has an impact on the child's personality and perceptions of attitudes towards them in the...

(PAST EVENT) [ELEKTROİZOLASYON]: Unknown Parameter Extro-Record @ Arter

Emre Hüner’s solo exhibition : Unknown Parameter Extro-Record brings together new works created around a semi-fictional script. Hüner releases the script from its function...

(PAST EVENT) “New Year Tree Forest” @ Maçka Art Gallery

From the organizer: The Traditional New Year's Gathering, initiated by Maçka Art Gallery with the gallery's architect Mehmet Konuralp in order to meet architecture and...

Hiring: Native English Speaking University & Study Abroad Counselor @ One...

One World Ist – specializing in education, language, and consultancy – is currently hiring for a native English speaking full-time position focused on university...

Assos: Turkey’s Best Kept Aegean Secret and Once Home to Aristotle

Aristotle, roasted almond mezes, and a tortured history… Of all Turkey’s hidden treasures, Assos (Behramkale in Turkish) is an insiders’ favorite, conveniently located between...

Cibali’s Tobacco Factory Turned Learning Facility

Türkiye is known for its sigara (cigarette) smoking culture. And while many events have shaped this practice, there is an intriguing tobacco history that...

(May 16-19) Into the Wild Festival @ Kabak Bay, Fethiye

Set against the natural landscape of Kabak Valley, Into the Wild returns from 16 to 19 May for a multi-day gathering that brings together...

An Evening with Washed Out @ Salon IKSV

For someone who created a musical project whose aesthetic has been adopted by hipsters around the world, Washed Out's Ernest Greene has about as...

Through the Lens: The Beşiktaş – Kadıköy Ferry

The Şehir Hatları ferry boat line, offering service across the Bosphorus to the Princes Islands and up to the Black Sea, has been operating...

Yabangee Recommends: “Where can I go for a non-chocolate dessert?”

“Where can I go for a non-chocolate dessert?” Sometimes chocolate is not the sweet you crave. Maybe you fancy something made with honey, fruit and...

From Boza to Bourbon: Vefa Bozacısı

A few weeks ago I was talking with friends after dinner in the warmth of my apartment. We were buying our time before we...