Yabangee Feature

We all know how devastating moving to a new country can be. You wonder how you will settle in, what the people will be...

About six times a week, unaccompanied refugee minors from a boys dormitory and volunteers from Istanbul&I gather to partake in educational and social programs....

The Lycian Way is heaven for hikers. Its 540 kilometres following the ancient Lycian route between Antalya and Fethiye and provides plenty of chances...

Chinese Man dropped by Istanbul on Saturday as part of their international Shikantaza tour, which has included shows in Mexico, Canada, China, and Europe...

“Silence is the worst. Whenever a thick cloud of silence descends, the yapping voices inside me become all the more audible, rising to the...

If there’s one physical thing that travelers seek to bring or find along the journey, aside from books, it is board games. Even more...

Getting your residence permit can seem like a massive undertaking, especially if you're unclear of certain steps along the way or have your own...

Moving is a big deal. The whole process of packing your items and shifting from one place to another is tiring and time-consuming. Relocating...

Sami Hamid is a true international, born in Belgium and raised in Spain by an English mother and Iraqi father. After spending most of...

A few years ago, on a freezing, snowy day, my roommate and I climbed our way up one of Istanbul's steep hills and hopped...

Istanbul is not only a city of expats, but a city of expats to be. For many, Istanbul is a gateway to a wider...

Undoubtedly one of the most surprising qualities of Turkey's international community is how few foreigners have taken the time to learn Turkish despite choosing...

Among the most popular of neighborhoods in İstanbul is Nişantaşı: It is both a highly-coveted residential area and a cool place to hang out, catering...

Film festivals require planning and commitment, and these considerations obstructed me from participating in the Istanbul Film Festival in previous years. This year, however,...

A group of border agents are sitting on a beach in the southern Turkish seaside resort town of Antalya. It’s a working holiday –...

When searching for new exhibitions online I came across “Horizon of Things”, currently taking place at Sanatorium, and the title captured my attention instantly....

Once I got my tent set up in the park, the feeling of panic I had felt back in the hotel 36 hours earlier...

Every once in a while, you come across a place that feels like a home away from home. As an expat, this feeling can...

Do you recall the days when uncle Google was not only a click away? The days when most knowledge was hidden in those big,...

All about Firuze International Competition entry Beloved is about the life of Firuze who lives on the Alborz Mountains in Iran. The film, which tells...

As Yabangee continues to plan and diversify their event calendar for the months ahead, they're looking for DJs who are interested performing for parties...

This October, the Yabangee community enjoyed a wonderful basketball match-day with Darüşşafaka Tekfen - one of the top teams of the Turkish Basketball League....

A collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee - we proudly continue with an exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest,...

From the organizer: Join us in the fourth episode of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series taking place on September 25, at 5:00 PM (GMT +3). Register here. The...