Letter from Istanbul: My Own Private Venice … In Sultangazi
For those of you who haven’t been there, Sultangazi sits on the furthermost outskirts of Istanbul, out near the highway that heads up to...
Introducing: Turkish Language House – Learn & Master Turkish Online
Turkish Language House is a new platform for foreigners to finally master Turkish and be confident in their language skills.
About the program:
The Turkish Language...
Insider Trading: Ilkay Boz Hair Studio
One of the hardest things to find is an affordable hairdresser that you can really put your faith in. Dealing with a language barrier...
Walk Across Turkey: Peace
Wednesday, 26 September
The next morning, about forty-five minutes into that day’s walk, I pulled off at a gas station for a morning break. I...
Walk Across Turkey: Kaplanlı
Monday, 24 September
The next morning, safe in the knowledge that my two key indicators were on track, I hopped on the bus and went...
Poetry Slam Istanbul: Paving the way for Poets & Performers on...
Poetry Slam Istanbul, the first open mic poetry slam event in Istanbul will bring poetry performers and an audience to Kaset Kadıköy on March...
In Conversation with Lisa Morrow, Freelance Writer and Blogger of “Inside...
I met Lisa Morrow for the first time at Story Café, a modern coffee shop in Kadıköy popular among both Turks and foreigners where...
Tiger Lillies: The Crack of Doom Comes Again to Istanbul
Of all the bands to have a dedicated and rowdy following in Istanbul, the Tiger Lillies would be among the least likely. At least...
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...
Visiting a Tailor in Istanbul 101
Istanbul has developed in so many ways over the years, including shops of all kinds which have seen shifts in terms of services, logistics,...
Walk Across Turkey: Bozan
Saturday, 22 September
In the morning, early, before anyone was stirring in Çardak, I walked out to the main road and began that day’s walk...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Dani Benreytan, Co-Founder of Sparkus
Since 2011, Sparkus has been dedicated to helping companies offer self-coaching opportunities for employees to reach their full potential and achieve personal goals. Thousands...
Pearson Turkey: Personal & Professional Development Courses in English
The year is 2019 and everything surrounding us is changing in a heartbeat. I often ask myself where the industry is going with these...
The Stories Behind reflect’s ‘Collection Zero’
Well over a year has passed since we first sat down at ATÖLYE with reflect co-founders Ece Altunmaral and Edipcan Yıldız to discuss their...
Walk Across Turkey: The Motorcycle Man
Friday, 21 September
I began my second full day in Çardak using the hotel’s slow internet connection to upload photos to my blog. Toward the...
Socially Conscious Fun: A Review of HEY! Imaginable Guidelines Istanbul
Truly, we live in a golden age of tabletop gaming. A reactionary movement away from purely digital experiences and activities has combined with a...
Get the Hell out of Dodge: Valentine’s Day for Singles
Christmas is famous for causing a spike in suicides for the depressed; this long-term single would be curious to see the stats on the...
Walk Across Turkey: Greater Middle East Project
Thursday, 20 September
The next morning when I woke up, I went back out onto the square and found Eren and Özgür at the büfe....
Dreaming the Future: The Russian Avant-Garde Exhibition
Visiting the Sakıp Sabancı museum has been on my mind since I got to Istanbul, more because of its aesthetics than anything else. The...
16th Istanbul Biennial: The Seventh Continent
IKSV has announced the title and conceptual framework of its 16th Istanbul Biennial. The Biennial will be taking place between September 14th and November...
Turkish Films: Four Istanbuls and a Golden Fleece
Way back in December of last year, I commented on a Yabangee article about films shot in Istanbul/Turkey and complained about the obviousness of...
You May Just Be An Istanbullu When…
OK, I’ll admit it: I hate these lists. They’re usually a shortcut to thinking. Besides, I’ve always fancied myself more an impressionist than medievalist,...
Walk Across Turkey: Bozkurt to Çardak
Wednesday, 19 September
When I woke up the next morning my right foot was hurting something fierce, the anxiety was back, and I still wanted...
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...