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...

Take 5: Cihangir (A Morning on Başkurt Sokak)

Istanbul arguably doesn’t really have one central district, like a downtown or a city center. It is a city of many centers, each with...

Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #26: Artisans

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

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...

University & Erasmus Student Open Call: Join the Yabangee Events &...

Every few months, Yabangee opens the door for university students who want to get involved in Istanbul’s social and cultural scene. Our volunteer roles...

Impressions of Galataport

The Galataport has finally opened – some of it anyway. This immense 1.7 billion-dollar project along the shores of Karaköy on the city’s European side...

Hiring: Native English Teachers at One Worldist

One Worldist is a language school offering private and group lessons in 8 languages (English, Russian, French, German, etc) to students of all ages...

Swipe & Skype: How to Social Distance Date in Istanbul

It’s Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the final day of lockdown in Istanbul. Some of you spent your days indoors working on your bodies. Many...

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...

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...

Hiring Istanbul: Native English Speaking Furniture Sales Representative @ Hudson Furniture...

Furniture Sales Representative Hudson Furniture New York Fenerbahce, Istanbul Liaison office Job Details High base salary to be paid in USD Commission pay Full time hours Primary role of the Sales...

The Struggles of a New Yabancı in Turkey

Moving to Istanbul was an exciting thought. I get to live in a new country, surrounded by people of a different culture. Oh, the...

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...

Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #25: Adventure and Travel

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

Five Essential Turkish Films

Contemporary Turkish cinema often oscillates between bland, commercial movies (that range from broad comedies to over-sugared romances) and magnificent under-performing films that demonstrate the concerns...

(Every Tuesday) Yabangee Trivia Nights: A Pub Quiz for Everyone

Join us every Tuesday for Yabangee Trivia Nights at various venues in the city. Doors open at 19:00 for each session, with the trivia...

In Conversation with Senem Selimi, Istanbul Party Guru

Editor's Note: Senem Selimi will host a special Spring Passion party this Friday 11 May at Tora Nisantaşı. More details can be found via...

UPTION: Fast and Easy Money Transfers Now in Your Pocket

Launched in 2010 as a subsidiary of Aktif Bank, Turkey's largest investment bank, UPT is Turkey's first domestic and international money transfer and payment...

Take 5: Ortaköy

Ortaköy is most famous for its “Kumpir Strip” – the potato version of the red light district, providing plentiful giant baked potatoes and the...

Living Abroad Blues: Coping with Loneliness

When I first moved to Istanbul in 2016, I too experienced loneliness. After all, I was a foreigner in a new country, who did...

Digging up Gems from their Grave – The Revival of “Anadolu...

Gökhan Yücel is the founder and curator of the “Anatolian Rock Revival Project”, an initiative which understands itself as a cultural heritage platform, bringing...

Join our Turkey in English Discord – Chat & Stay Connected

Yabangee is now on Discord - an easy way to chat and stay close with friends and communities in Turkey. What is Discord? A free...

ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with İpek Yeğinsü, Contemporary Art Professional

Istanbul's art scene is rich with possibility, but can also be as daunting as it is impressive. For more than a decade, İpek Yeğinsü...

Activities in Ayvalık for the Adventurous and Active

Ayvalık boasts beautiful blue water, lovely sunsets, and plenty of beaches to relax on, but its range of nature also provides no shortage of...