Five Years Later, A Yorgunluk Kahvesi

A feeling that was about to disappear in the chaos of life suddenly hit me so hard that I had to sit down and...

Dispatches from Cappadocia: From Türkiye to Brazil – The Scandal Surrounding...

Imagine this scenario: you are enjoying a trip to Thailand while ordering a coffee at a very simple place but to your surprise, the...

Introducing Turkish4 Children: Fun, Interactive Language Lessons for Kids

The experience of learning Turkish differs greatly from person to person, and there is perhaps no greater distinction than between children and adults. While...

Organic, Health Food, and Exotic Markets in Istanbul

When I first came to Turkey six years ago for a vacation, one of the first things that enamored me was the food. The...

In Conversation: Musician Hande Başaran

Hande Başaran is a Renaissance woman: musician, singer, mother, kindergarten teacher and all-round creator. When I first heard Hande perform, I was struck by the...

Izmir Chronicles: Izmir is Worth Visiting (Part I)

Having lived in Izmir for over a year, I can say that I truly love the expat life here. Many people ask what the city is...

Pilates with Pets! – In Conversation with PilatesChi

My dog, Barış loves my Pilates lessons. He races into the studio and demands a bowl of water (he likes to keep hydrated as...

Walk Across Turkey: The Motorcycle Man

Friday, 21 September I began my second full day in Çardak using the hotel’s slow internet connection to upload photos to my blog. Toward the...

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...

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...

(Past Event) Limp Bizkit @ Ataköy Marina

Nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit are officially set to bring their high-voltage energy to Istanbul for a one-night-only show on Saturday, August 17, at the...

#Reshape Your City – Istanbul’s Urban Thinkers Summit

After the success of the Social Impact Summit in December, Istanbul&I, a volunteer youth community dedicated to social impact is organizing another summit -- this time about...

Beyond the Bosphorus: Views of a Long-Term Yabancı

Having lived in Istanbul going on a decade, I have seen a lot of people come and go. It becomes almost like clockwork. Every...

Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...

Festival Talk with Lynne Ramsay The Festival is proud to host esteemed filmmaker Lynne Ramsay as the president of this year’s International Competition Jury. A...

In Conversation with Cognitive Scientist Lance G. Powell Jr. on Virtual...

If you asked me how many yabancı came to Turkey as students, I’d tell you “a lot”. But, if you asked me how many...

12 Cool Places to Study in Galata Neighborhood

Galata is a beautiful neighborhood in the apex of Beyoğlu district. It used to be a sanctuary for Turkey’s Greek, Armenian, Italian and Jewish...

Lost in Turkey: Datça Peninsula

Expanding westward into the sea, with the Aegean to the north and the Mediterranean to the south, the Datça peninsula is connected to mainland...

In Conversation With Abdulwahed Kabakibou, Co-founder of A Clean Start

During my three years in Istanbul, hiring A Clean Start has been a simple and inexpensive way to take care of my apartment. Let’s...

Exhibition: “Leonardo Da Vinci” Comes to UNIQ Istanbul

By the time this article is live, you will still have a good couple of months left to visit the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition...

Hiring: Events Host & Coordinator @ Yabangee

Yabangee is looking for a friendly, reliable, and organised Turkish and English speaker to join our team in a varied role combining event hosting...

Letter from Istanbul: Anlaşma (or ‘The Arrangement’)

When I first arrived in Istanbul, nearly ten years ago, I found a room for rent in Kadıköy. It was on a narrow street...

(Nov 19) “Ecosystem Strategies: The Making of the 21st Century” with...

ATÖLYE Academy hosts Boundaryless in a sensemaking session titled “Ecosystem Strategies: The Making of the 21st Century” on Thursday 19 November from 17:30 to...

Merlin Entertainments: Family Fun in Istanbul’s Magically Mysterious Worlds

Merlin Entertainments - Europe's number one entertainment venue - is a first choice for those who want to have fun with their family in Istanbul....

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,...