Kem Kum Egyptian Vegan Restaurant: Moda’s Family-Owned Culinary Delight

For those happy with Turkish cuisine, finding a place to eat in Istanbul is easy enough with plenty of options in every neighborhood and...

Dreaming the Future: The Russian Avant-Garde Exhibition

Visiting the Sakıp Sabancı museum has been on my mind since I got to Istanbul, more because of its aesthetics than anything else. The...

Hiring: International Sales Representative @ Reviveair

Reviveair is hiring for the position of International Sales Representative. Reviveair specializes in plastic surgery, dental services and hair transplants and is known for taking...

Reclaiming the Reel: Four Films That Stayed With Me at the...

When I first moved to Istanbul, movies were a familiar comfort in an unfamiliar city. As I got older, like most people, life became...

Take 5: Kuzguncuk

Housing some of Istanbul's oldest churches and synagogues, Kuzguncuk historically was a cosmopolitan mix of Ottoman Istanbul's many cultures. Today, although a little more homogeneous, it...

Madame Feronia: A Fresh Twist on the Meyhane Experience

There are few quintessential Turkish experiences quite like visiting a proper meyhane. Enjoyed in good company, communal dining over a wide array of mezeler...

(Past Event) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – Exploring Istanbul

We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a monthly series from Yabangee showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to...

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...

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...

Three Apps to Save Money While Enjoying Istanbul in 2019

If 'enjoy Istanbul more' is among your list of resolutions in 2019, you are not alone! Each year, we decide to be more active,...

Giving Birth in Turkey: Getting Prepared

In our previous piece we discussed choosing your obstetrician - this was the most difficult part. Now it is time for you to relax...

The Rush in Istanbul’s Chaos

Lifting those strained eyes from your smartphone for a few minutes can help you find a new hobby. A dive into 'the rush in...

Remembering Bowie: An Occidental Ode to the Original ‘Space Oddity’

My first memory involving David Bowie is from when my Aunt took me, at age 4, to a screening of “Labyrinth”. The details are...

(Past Event) Eurovision Spirit Returns to Istanbul Ft. Alexander Rybak and...

Get ready for an unforgettable night as we celebrate one of the world’s biggest and most beloved music events—The Eurovision Song Contest—right in the...

ATÖLYE Joins kyu to Establish International Creative Communities

The kyu Collective announced this month that it has acquired a majority stake in ATÖLYE, the Istanbul-based creative company. Headquartered in New York, kyu is...

A Soul Between Worlds in Istanbul: The Quiet Ache of Never...

"Home is where your heart is," they say, but what if your heart is divided across continents? Mine certainly feels that way. I belong...

Open Studio Days: A Non-Profit Art Organization

Open Studio Days is a yearly art event and the most comprehensive open studio activity in Turkey where artists open their studios for three...

Archaeology Spotlight: In Conversation with Professor/Dr. Mehmet Gürbüzer of Amos Ancient...

2021 marked the first official season of legal excavations in Amos Ancient City near Marmaris, Muğla. This ancient settlement dates back to roughly 3,000...

Turkish Films II: Classics, Skeleton Suits, and Lesbian Vampires

This piece is a follow-up to Turkish Films: Four Istanbuls and a Golden Fleece. “You Can’t Win Them All” (aka “Soldiers of Fortune”), starring Charles...

Hiring: Seeking Actors in Istanbul

An American IT startup in Istanbul is looking for people to take part in a commercial. To do this, you must be comfortable and confident...

In Conversation with Komşu Kafe Collective, A Community of Open Hearts...

Walking up the hill from the port of Kadıköy on the sleepy, predominately residential street of Uzun Hafız is a hole in the wall...

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,...
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Let the Child be Named Peace: E-refugee.com Review

You have no home. You have no address. You are a refugee. With those words we enter a dystopian universe, a black comedy in which the owner...

(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...