Getting Married in Turkey: Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Giving Birth in Turkey: Choosing the Right Obstetrician
You are pregnant, congratulations! This is most probably the happiest moment of your life, enjoy it for a second! But not too long, because...
Lost in Turkey: Nemrut Volcano
For those unfamiliar, this isn’t the Mount Nemrut of stone headed statue fame in the province of Adıyaman. I’m talking about the caldera-topped Nemrut...
Exhibition: “Leonardo Da Vinci” Comes to UNIQ Istanbul
By the time this article is live, you will still have a good couple of months left to visit the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition...
Awkward Tales from the ‘Bul #6: On the Power of ‘Lütfen’
‘Musait bir yerde inebilir miyim?’ (Turkish for, ‘may I get off in the next available place?) doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. In fact,...
YeatUp: A Unique Way to Dine Locally
Massaging a golden retriever's paw while chatting with new friends and digesting a wonderfully home-cooked meal is probably the most comfortable experience I can...
Lost in Turkey: Bozburun Peninsula
Jutting out into the Aegean, the Bozburun Peninsula has managed to remain relatively secluded despite its proximity to the wild tourism of Marmaris. With...
Turkey’s Hidden Paradise: Maden Deresi
To anyone who begins reading this, I would like you to be absorbed by the magnificence of a serene song or melody that is...
Take 5: Vefa
When most people think of the "Old City" of Istanbul, Sultanahmet usually springs to mind. Yet perhaps one of the most interesting areas historically,...
University & Erasmus Student Open Call: Join the Yabangee Events &...
Every semester, Yabangee looks to connect with university students to collaborate on their event calendar. These volunteer positions are largely flexible and depend on...
Walk Across Turkey: Dinar
Sunday, 23 September
The next day I walked into the town of Dinar feeling lonely, uncomfortable, and out of place. I knew I needed some...
Through the Lens: Four Corners of Istanbul
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As you walk here, you would feel that you are followed by a soul wherever you go. It...
Beyond the Bosphorus: Views of a Long-Term Yabancı
Having lived in Istanbul going on a decade, I have seen a lot of people come and go. It becomes almost like clockwork. Every...
Discover Colife: Istanbul’s Leading Smart-Rental Startup
Colife is an Istanbul-based international smart-rental startup that operates as a full-cycle property management company. From the start, Colife has been revolutionizing the rental...
Şahsiyet: A Must-See Turkish Cult Classic in the Making
If you watch Turkish TV to learn Turkish, you may feel that you've sacrificed part of your life for this language. The episodes usually...
“Longing for Istanbul”: An Expat’s Love Letter to the City of...
Longing for Istanbul doubles as a sociological reflection on modernization processes in Turkish culture and a personal memoir that articulates what it means to...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Emilie Kleding Rasmussen, Freelance Journalist
The allure of freelance journalism is one based on notions of freedom, travel, excitement, new experiences, and perhaps even danger... anything to get that...
Earthquake Donations, Volunteering, Needs, and Resources: Help Those Impacted in Turkey...
On Monday 06 February, 2023 two massive earthquakes (7.5 and 7.8 in magnitude) devastated Turkey and Syria, with aftershocks being felt hundreds of miles...
On Being Happy in Istanbul
Being an expat living in Istanbul over the past few years, I often get asked this question: Are you happy in Istanbul? This query...
John Freely: A Tribute – The Imaginary Interview
Disclaimer: This interview is a work of fiction. Several months ago I had the idea to try and contact the legendary John Freely, about...
How to Get a HES Code and Link an Istanbulkart
As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Aphrodisias
In a vast, seemingly endless field near the village of Geyre, west of Denizli, the white marble structures of Aphrodisias seemed to glow hauntingly...
In Conversation with Anne Solhaug Tutar, founder of Natura by Anne
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in Istanbul isn't actually all that easy. While you might stay active trekking about the city or visiting the gym, there...
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