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On the road to Gebze, where I teach twice a week, I have a lot of time to contemplate the passing landscape. Out on the...

We're having a party, you're in for a scare! It's a Halloween Bash, so dress up if you dare! Saturday 26 October we're returning...

Back at the mosque, I pulled my sleeping bag and tent out of my pack, feeling like an imposter, marveling as I set up...

“Where can I go for a non-chocolate dessert?” Sometimes chocolate is not the sweet you crave. Maybe you fancy something made with honey, fruit and...

Into The Wild Festival is taking place in Kabak Bay, Fethiye from May 16th to 19th! For four days, Into The Wild will offer...

Photography is heralded as the most effective medium in sharing stories from around the world, especially true in the current state of fast-paced news...

I started going to Ayaküstü Masaj (literally, “massage on the run”) for foot reflexology after being diagnosed with a foot deformity earlier this year....

The residence permit application process in Turkey is an ever-changing and often complicated process. While we stand by the belief that a thoroughly compiled...

On the morning of February 6th 2023, the citizens of Turkey woke up to the tragic news of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake affecting major...

This post is sponsored by MDFV. When you think of a blue cruise, fitness is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. But...

As an animal lover, one of my favorite aspects of life in Turkey can also be one of the most challenging: seeing cats and...

During my first few days in Istanbul, I happened to pass Müz Botanik Kafe by chance. I was in a hurry, but the little...

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

In a vast, seemingly endless field near the village of Geyre, west of Denizli, the white marble structures of Aphrodisias seemed to glow hauntingly...

In an abnormal and downright weird 2020, healthcare workers have been the heroes that the world needed. In a more mundane fashion, the ones...

The 47th Istanbul Music Festival, organized by IKSV, has come to an end (and now starts the Jazz Festival). This year, the festival really...

#What: St. Patrick's Istanbul Party #When: Sunday 19 March #Where: Beat #Address: Yeşilçam Sk. no:9/A, 34435 Beyoğlu #Doors open: 22:00 #Ticket Status: Discounted Early Bird Tickets Available #Note: 18+ only. Gender...

NADAS is a creative house located in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy that hosts a variety of programming focused on more sustainable living in the city. Their...

My wife and I visited Konya, May 2023. Never having been to Konya before, we decided to hire a guide for an all-day walking...

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...

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...

We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series from Yabangee/Settle Turkey and ATÖLYE showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s...

Back in 1990 when I first visited Turkey, toilets, whether squat or what we think of as ‘normal’ but the Turks call Ala Franga,...

Turkey has often been described as a “magical” country with its amazing scenery, vast history, and seemingly endless curiosities that can be found in...