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I am a concert nerd. And the Zorlu Center Performing Arts Center has been a new paradise found. It has only had one season...

Istanbul Technical University, commonly known as ITU or Teknik Üniversite, is one of the best universities in Turkey, always ranking among the top three....

Located in the quiet northern suburb of Sarıyer, Tarabya is home to the modern, chic amenities of downtown life as well as the natural...

These last months have not been easy. Our hearts ache for the country that has been a welcoming home away from home for so many of us....

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

Breakfast was served in the courtyard beneath the citadel. Little plates of olives, tomatoes, peppers, white cheese, bread, butter, jam, as well as piping...

Since i love to learn new skills and to keep my hands busy doing and creating things, it wasn't so far to participate in...

Fun Fact: There are around 60 state-run brothels in Turkey. This may be surprising given Turkey’s reputation as a conservative, rather religious country. So,...

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

The residence permit application process in Turkey is an ever-changing and often complicated process. While we stand by the belief that a thoroughly compiled...

The first time I visited a Turkish home, I got perplexed upon hearing the phrase ''Don't walk barefoot, you'll get a stomach ache.'' Have...

From the organizer: The world’s largest Drama Academy, which already exist in 30 countries, opened it’s first İstanbul branch this September and is now accepting...

When you hear of Patara Plajı, the 20 km stretch of sand just west of Kalkan, your first thoughts may be of swimming, suntanning,...

Jutting out into the Aegean, the Bozburun Peninsula has managed to remain relatively secluded despite its proximity to the wild tourism of Marmaris. With...

Phoenix Ancient City near present day Taşlıca lies far from the touristic bustle of Marmaris. This semi-isolated site is a treasure trove of archaic...

It’s Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the final day of lockdown in Istanbul. Some of you spent your days indoors working on your bodies. Many...

We sometimes forget how hectic life in a cosmopolitan city like Istanbul can be (I know I do). Weekdays can feel mechanical, while weekends...

Istanbul has many museums and small galleries, the latter being mostly dedicated to contemporary art and dispersed all over the city. Have you ever...

My favorite season in Istanbul is fig season. Never having seen or eaten a fresh fig in my life, I was fascinated by this...

Miniatürk, situated on the North-Eastern shore of the Golden Horn, in a nutshell, is a display of the main monuments of Istanbul and Turkey...

Camel wrestling is, in a word, raucous. Smoke permeates every inch of the earthen amphitheater, so much so that it is difficult to make...

These days more and more imported items can be found somewhere here in Istanbul.  But finding these items often involves a wild goose chase...

Aligning oneself with an Istanbul football club is a right of passage when living in Turkey's most populous city. There are plenty of clubs...

Having lived in Izmir for over a year, I can say that I truly love the expat life here. Many people ask what the city is...