Yuri Gagarin: A One-Stop Destination for Nights Out in Beyoğlu
Nestled among the many charms of Cihangir and just a quick turn off of Beyoğlu's infamous Istiklal Caddesi is one of our favorite bars...
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...
Review: Hamdi Akatay & Tepecik Filarmoni Orkestrası @ Babylon Bomonti
A Thursday night spent in Babylon Bomonti never disappoints. Last week, I finally made it to see Hamdi Akatay & Tepecik Philharmonic Orchestra on stage....
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...
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...
In Conversation with Omar Berakdar of Arthere
Arthere is a gallery and artists’ workspace in the Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood of Kadıköy. After nine months of preparation, it opened in December of last...
Who Runs this City? – Daily Istanbul Running Activities
Who rules Istanbul? If you have been here for longer than a day, you already know the answer is obvious: CATS. They are everywhere...
Lost in Turkey: Bozburun Peninsula
Jutting out into the Aegean, the Bozburun Peninsula has managed to remain relatively secluded despite its proximity to the wild tourism of Marmaris. With...
An Alternative Saturday Activity: Memory Walks of Karakutu
As a person who has a deep interest in the contemporary history and the treatment against the minority groups, I tend to get super...
Retrospective – Future Tense: A Conversation with Andrés Colmenares
From the organizer:
Invitation for all curious minds, leaders, changemakers, and restless explorers: Join us at the third event of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series...
In Conversation with Sinem and Murat of The Hobbit House
I think as often as we get caught up in the never-ending hustle and bustle of Istanbul that we sometimes forget to break outside...
Through the Lens – Anatolian Side: Moda, Kadıkoy
There is an obvious sense of openness within the people on the Anatolian side- a welcoming trait that speaks volumes for those making the...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
The creation story of Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond
Edmond, which tells the creation story of Cyrano de Bergerac, probably the most popular play in French...
Retrospective – Open Call – Creative Catalyst Conference: A Role for...
Connect for Creativity’s second networking conference will take place in Kayseri, Turkey between 5 to 6 December 2019 at Abdullah Gül University.
The conference will...
From Boza to Bourbon: Street Juice
Do you remember your first memory of Istanbul? Maybe it was the first call to prayer coming from the nearest minaret. Maybe it was...
Scent of Istanbul in Poetry
Turkish poetry often tells us stories of love, anger, sorrow, longing, agony, happiness, and excitement... many with a scent of Istanbul. These poems were...
Istanbul’s Short-Term Bicycle Rental System: İSBIKE
İSBIKE System
Istanbul is one of several international cities offering increasingly diversified alternative transportation options, including its own short-term bike rental program. The İSBIKE system...
Introducing Helen O’Grady: Inspiring Development through Drama
From the sponsor:
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DRAMA! Fun & Inspiring English Drama classes for all abilities held in locations across Istanbul for children and adults.
There are...
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...
Christmas & New Year’s in Turkey: Mixing Celebrations
In Istanbul, when December arrives, you might observe a sudden change in the streets. Decorations hung up on the poles in the shape of...
Through the Lens: Four Corners of Istanbul
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As you walk here, you would feel that you are followed by a soul wherever you go. It...
I Wake Up Torn
“If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in...
Altın Günü: A Guide to Mastering the Five Elements
Altın günü is not just a get-together of women, it is a culture. So if you have no clue on how to behave properly,...
We Are With Istanbul
This week has been one of sadness and deep reflection for all of us in Turkey. These heinous, tragic attacks are all too frequent and...