Yabangee Feature

Turkey is one of the few countries in the world where the rate of HIV/AIDS cases has been increasing in the past decade. Despite...

There's a maxim of which every new parent should be reminded, and it's something about how nobody else is as interested in your baby...

In my previous article, I wrote about the more difficult side of navigating Turkish family dynamics as a foreign partner. The constant phone calls,...

Expat Spotlight, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, is our monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the city’s...

Disclaimer: This interview is a work of fiction. Several months ago I had the idea to try and contact the legendary John Freely, about...

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...

The word “devrim” means revolution. Does Devrim Erbil consider himself a revolutionary? “Of course,” he says, without hesitation. “Every day. Every night. I work constantly.” Indeed, at...

Writing about the allure of ayran has been on my agenda for over a year now. Every time an expat informs me that they...

I think as often as we get caught up in the never-ending hustle and bustle of Istanbul that we sometimes forget to break outside...

From the organizer: We created Friendly Speed Dating because we believe in the power of human connection. We understand that dating can be difficult and...

Istanbul is a city more than a little renowned among those in the know as a city of cats. Less well-known is the ancient...

Connect for Creativity announces an open call for established and emerging artists from the following disciplines: Architecture, Visual Art, Performing Arts, Design, Literature, Music/Sound,...

Yabangee is an English resource for foreigners and locals living in Turkey. With a renewed energy upon us, we are continuing to grow as...

At first glance, Ataşehir seems to embody everything you hate about modern Istanbul. At second glance, it doesn’t get much better. You can insert here...

Georgia – the land of the Caucasus Mountains, hospitality, wine, Stalin and dumplings. I love all kinds of dumplings. However, no dumpling that I...

Earlier this year, Yabangee visited Boğaziçi University's dog sanctuary. In addition to sharing the kinds of cute doggy pictures that one writes home to...

As Scorp, a local popular social media start-up, we are looking for new team members in our marketing department as Digital Marketing Leads who...

From the organizer: After 40 years of exhibitions with more than 200 local and international artists, Maçka Art Gallery (MAG) bid farewell to art...

One of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern music, Kanye West will perform in Istanbul on Saturday 30 May at Atatürk Olympic...

As any socially-inclined Istanbullu might agree, one of the greatest aspects of living in this city is the dynamism in the entertainment scene. Despite...

How does an offhand comment from a fellow cyclist spark a fire that becomes a worldwide phenomenon? To find out, I talked with Sema...

Monday, 17 September - Denizli Monday morning, the third week of the walk, I packed up my stuff and said goodbye to Metin and the...

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

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...