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...
Guide to Registering Utilities in Istanbul
So you’ve found somewhere to live in the urban jungle of Istanbul – congratulations! Opening utility accounts is not that difficult but can be...
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...
The Ultimate List of Asian Restaurants in Istanbul
You might not believe your ears but there are far more Asian restaurants in Istanbul than you think there are. Shocking isn't it? For...
(PAST EVENT) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – Global Issues,...
We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the...
My Thoughts on Turkish Society as a Young Turk
As a young Turkish woman who hasn’t lived abroad yet, the scope of my writing is largely about living in Turkey. In my essays,...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Çiçek Kahraman, Co-Founder of UKA Film
UKA Film is the multifaceted collaborative effort of co-founders Çiçek Kahraman and Can Kılcıoğlu. With a scope that compliments their skill sets and covers various...
Leaving Turkey with Pets 101
Well, hello there. Chances are you are leaving Turkey with your pet, and you’ve stumbled upon this page looking for advice. Don’t worry, we're...
Q & A: Pelin Turgut – Co-Founder & Co-Director of !f
In anticipation of the 15th !f Independent Istanbul Film Festival we reached out to co-founder and co-director of !f, Pelin Turgut. She took the time...
Chromophobia: A Face-Off with One’s Dark Side
I was told this is how it goes... “Politics in a corporate world is as important as the work you do. Simply performing well...
(Sort of) Quiet Spots in Istanbul
I love cities. The clamor; the noise; the busyness; the relentless excitement! But one of the things I enjoy the most is finding a...
Touring Turkey with Kids in a Camper Van
We are an English-Turkish family and we travel around in an old Mercedes bus that we converted ourselves to a camper van. A year...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Emilie Kleding Rasmussen, Freelance Journalist
The allure of freelance journalism is one based on notions of freedom, travel, excitement, new experiences, and perhaps even danger... anything to get that...
Coffee For the Brave Ones: Haha Kafe in Nişantaşı
In the heart of Nişantaşı, a brief stroll from the much-frequented City's Mall, there's a charming corner establishment for coffee connoisseurs known as Haha...
Walk Across Turkey: Where am I?
I wake with a start. Where am I? Through the parting fog of sleep I remember that I am in İstanbul. A hot sun...
Notting Hill College Turkey: Learn Turkish & English to Find Valuable...
Start the new year by learning and practicing the Turkish language with Notting Hill College Turkey, while easily becoming integrated in the Turkish community...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Zeynep Şen, Writer, Translator and Literary...
Juggling an excess of professional responsibility while still finding the time for your own creative pursuits can be especially daunting. By any measure, Zeynep Şen has taken...
Renter’s Rights in Turkey: How Much Can a Landlord Raise the...
Rent increases are an unpleasant but inevitable part of adult life. However, as rent prices have spiked by an unprecedented degree over the past...
Walk Across Turkey: Luxury in Nazilli
It was lunchtime when I arrived in Nazilli, population about 120,000. I walked up to the first restaurant I saw and ordered a lunch...
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...
Hiring: English Speaking Performers @ Happy Days Theatre
From the organizer:
Happy Days Theatre is looking for motivated actors to join our theatre for our upcoming 2023-2024 season. Casting will be in the...
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...
The 12th Istanbul Tulip Festival in Full Bloom
The tulip is a flower long rooted into Istanbul’s history and life. It can be found in Ottoman era paintings, clothing, mentioned in poetry...
(PAST EVENT) [ELEKTROİZOLASYON]: Unknown Parameter Extro-Record @ Arter
Emre Hüner’s solo exhibition : Unknown Parameter Extro-Record brings together new works created around a semi-fictional script. Hüner releases the script from its function...