Tails of Istanbul: Despair to Hope for Stray Cats and Dogs
It was a bright, sunny Saturday, during my very first trip to Istanbul, when I went where very few tourists would dare – Yedikule...
Mystical Tinklings: Flower Room
Authentically exotic, psychedelic folk music group Flower Room’s art is digged!
“Along with timbers arising within us against commotion, society and time, we reflect our...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Claire Guillon, Digital Strategy Consultant
The life of digital nomad is as exciting as it is daunting, a delicate balancing act of enterprise and responsibility in lands unknown. Like...
14 Vegetarian Friendly Cafes in Istanbul
People often ask me how I manage as a vegetarian in Istanbul, and are shocked when I tell them it's not really that difficult....
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Meditopia is excited to be looking for Business Development Representatives for its B2B Business Unit - “Meditopia for Work”.
Today, we are serving 30M+ members...
Lost in Turkey: Lake Bafa
This little pocket of salty sea water trapped inland by ancient sediment accumulation has managed to retain all of its Aegean culture, with a...
Reflections on Contemporary Istanbul 2018
In Julia Cameron's classic book on creativity The Artist's Way, she recommends a tool called an "artist date," which she describes as "a block of...
Retrospective: Art and Technology Residency Athens, Belgrade, Istanbul
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,...
Christmas for Expats in Istanbul: Celebrate with a Taste of Home
Bring the magic of Christmas to your Istanbul table with our special holiday catering! Enjoy a traditional feast featuring Christmas Ham, festive sides, and...
Exhibition: “Horizon of Things” by Yunus Emre Erdoğan
When searching for new exhibitions online I came across “Horizon of Things”, currently taking place at Sanatorium, and the title captured my attention instantly....
Take 5: Balat
Since I moved to Izmir for work, my visits to Istanbul have become more dedicated, more concentrated. Now, every time I return I feel...
The Away Days Return Home @ Salon IKSV
The Away Days don’t sound like your average Istanbul band, but then again, how does an “average Istanbul band” even sound? With a city...
26 Yabancı Stereotypes You’ll Encounter Living in Istanbul
Stereotypes are inherently oversimplified, but can also hold some truth to them and be a fun(ny) opportunity for self-reflection. The international community living in...
Tale from Istanbul’s New Normal
Friday night. A few minutes before midnight. April 20th, 2020. Kaan is in the CCTV room of the luxurious hotel where he works as...
Underneath Istanbul
The timeless column feels cold and rough to the touch. I like to visit things that are a lot older than I am. It...
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...
Electric Playground Istanbul: Nine Reasons to Check Out Marshmello
Marshmello has come a long way since first jumping into the music scene in 2015, by immediately turning heads as an anonymous producer with...
Looking For Freelance Corporate English Language Trainers @ Affina
Affina Training & Consultancy is seeking experienced and motivated native-speaker English language trainers to join our team as freelance trainers.
As a Freelance Corporate English...
The Turkish Fez, Hats & Atatürk
I’m Australian, so coming from a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, wearing a hat in summer,...
People Upon the Lips of the Sea: A Look Back at...
“How should one enter the sea? In our country, men use breechcloths and pants for sea bathing. If we are to choose one of...
Hiring: Fluent English Speaking Corporate Sales Manager @ Wellbees
About Wellbees
Wellbees is a digital corporate wellbeing platform that increases personal wellbeing by using the power of social interactions within companies. 82% of...
BU Paws: Boğaziçi University’s Dog Sanctuary
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...
Introducing: Spotted By Locals
Our friends at Spotted By Locals are continuing to do some seriously great work on an international level and we here at Yabangee wanted...
PCR (Covid-19) Testing in Istanbul: Laboratories, Prices, & Experiences
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed the way we travel... if we travel at all. Most yabangees live far away from their families and...































