(PAST EVENT) WOW – Women of the World Festival Istanbul
Aiming to make the challenges women face and the solutions they create for a more equal world visible by supporting women, WOW – Women...
In Conversation with Performance Artist Ekin Bernay on “Atlas” in London at...
International performance art platform Performistanbul’s represented artist Ekin Bernay's new 33-minute performance titled Atlas, commissioned by V&A Museum and actualized in partnership with Performistanbul,...
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Meyhane Nights: Experiencing Meyhane Culture – Session #2
Meyhane culture, while mostly reserved for special occasions these days, is still one of our favorite aspects of living in Turkey. The many shared...
Friendly Speed Dating: Finding Human Connection in Monthly Events
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...
My Turkish Neighbours Who Taught Me What ‘Korkma’ Means
In Turkish, the word ‘korkma’ means ‘don’t be scared.’ How I learned this makes for an interesting story—one which strengthened my belief that people,...
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...
Choosing a Housekeeper and/or Nanny in Istanbul
All of us - single or in relationships, with or without kids - need help at home from time to time. It can be...
Out Now: In The Void Compilation
We're a bit late to the party on this one, but In The Void has recently released a compilation of their own showcasing some...
Remembering Prince: A Purple Paisley Park in My Heart
'The girl on the seesaw is laughing
For love is the color this place imparts...
Admission is easy, just say you believe
And come to this place...
Weekend Getaway: Xanthi & Thessaloniki (Part 1)
Part 1 focuses on Xanthi, Greece. Part 2 focuses on Thessaloniki.
Our family loves travelling. Whenever we have such an opportunity we always use it. We’ve been to lots...
3, 2, 1, Let’s Run Istanbul!
I am one of those people who never liked running. When I was younger I hated even the thought of it. After I moved to...
The Balyan Family: Royal Architects of the Late Ottoman Empire
Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Sultans and their wives, princes, viziers and pashas loved to show their power and...
Seasonal Foods in Turkey: A Breakdown
Life is a collection of rhythms, reflecting humanity’s collective love of tradition and routine. Yet for many around the world, the rhythm of the...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Meltem Şahin, Illustrator, Animator and Educator
Meltem Şahin is an illustrator, animator, and educator with an extensive array of projects in her portfolio. A Fulbright scholar, her exhibition "Negative Pleasure" late last...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Bala Gürcan, Communications Associate & Medium...
Conveying the ethos behind a multidisciplinary project as ambitious and wide-ranging as ATÖLYE is not a simple endeavor. In her role as Communications Associate,...
Three Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Istanbul
Every year, with the arrival of the first day of February, we know what is ahead of us -Valentine’s Day! While some can’t wait...
Issues with Joint Bank Accounts in Turkey
If you have lived in Turkey for a while, you’ve probably got an account with a local bank. It is easy enough to open...
Delicately Sinister: Harry Potter Score Brought to Life by Istanbul Orchestra
This review is for the true Harry Potter fans. I am not here to decide who fits into that category; you know who you...
Ha Ha Hanımlar: All-Women Comedy Show
Even though Istanbul is a beautiful city most of us love living in; it can also be chaotic and stressful and tiring, leaving most...
Open Call: Yabangee International Student Scholarship Applications
Yabangee is honored to announce a new scholarship initiative focused on supporting foreign students currently enrolled in an Istanbul-based university. With an aim of...
Walk Across Turkey: Three Girls and A Wedding
In this better frame of mind, I continued walking through Denizli. My gait was slowed by the pain in my foot, and by mid-afternoon,...
Nadas Istanbul: A New Creative House in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy
NADAS Istanbul, a new creative house in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy, is open for workshops, classes, projects, and coworkers.
NADAS is a creative house dedicated to urban...
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...
ATÖLYE’s Creative Hub Director Atılım Şahin joins the European Creative Hubs...
ATÖLYE, a member of the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN), supports ECHN's mission to foster hubs to pave the way for a more collaborative...