Istanbul Basics & Guides

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

In a heavily built-up city such as Istanbul, green space is at a premium. When I first came here to live, I remember looking...

The end of this semester is approaching quickly. Along with it, come final projects, papers, tests, presentations, and a number of other things, which...

As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...

Expat life can get dull, eating the same kind of food every single day. The lack of foreign food in a cosmopolite city like...

“Metrobüs” is a word whispered in dark corners of the yabangee community in İstanbul. So what is this so called Metrobüs? How does it...

Editor's Note: This piece was first published in 2015, and was most recently updated in May of 2022. Important Note: The Covid-19 pandemic had a...

As an animal lover, one of my favorite aspects of life in Turkey can also be one of the most challenging: seeing cats and...

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...

What is a keto diet? What is a low-carb diet? A keto (ketogenic) diet is where you are restricted to consuming a maximum of (typically)...

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...

İSBIKE System Istanbul is one of several international cities offering increasingly diversified alternative transportation options, including its own short-term bike rental program. The İSBIKE system...

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...