Take 5: Nişantaşı (Glitz Edition)
Nişantaşı is known for its glitz. Jewelry shops, coyly revealing their sparkling displays, are spaced sporadically along broad avenues as the trendily dressed stroll...
Zorlu’s Mix Festival 2017: A Diverse Musical Journey
We all saw the posters advertising Mix Festival at Zorlu Center this past weekend, and while Fatboy Slim was originally featured on some of...
Take 5: Vefa
When most people think of the "Old City" of Istanbul, Sultanahmet usually springs to mind. Yet perhaps one of the most interesting areas historically,...
Awkward Tales from the ‘Bul #4: On Taxi Drivers
It was 4 A.M. and the little taxi we were in was flying down the coastal road. That's where things started to get a little...
The World is a Square: A Briefing on the History and...
With its own attraction and magic this game seems to appear everywhere, may it be in the çay evi or at home, tavla is...
Retrospective – Yabangee Exhibition: Our Photography Community
Yabangee has been sitting on the idea of a photography exhibition for far too long and we're happy to announce that the time is...
Expat Life: Struggles of My New Turkish Home
I arrived in Istanbul with little knowledge of the country, its culture or language. Straight from the vacation in Japan with my boyfriend and...
A Surprising Way to Improve Your Turkish: Bureaucracy (Part II)
Read the first part of ''A Surprising Way to Improve Your Turkish: Bureaucracy'' here.
Buoyed by your success on the phone to the bank you walk for...
Survival Guide: Living Gluten-Free in Istanbul
Gluten is made up of two proteins, Gliadin that gives the baked good the ability to rise during baking and Glutenin which makes the...
Walk Across Turkey: Two Polish Guys
Sunday, 2 September
At 5:15 a.m. the wail of the muezzin’s call to prayer from the loudspeakers of the minaret rising over me stirred me...
The Iron Church: Bulgarian Heritage in Istanbul
I’ve often passed in front of this church and wondered at its brilliance because it does actually look like a source of light. Maybe...
(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...
Five Awesome Turkish TV Shows From the 90s
The 90s was a unique period all over the world and the same goes for Turkey. In Turkey, alongside its distinctive music genres and...
Istanbul Productivity: Six Cafes to Head with Your Laptop Near Taksim
Taksim Square is a place that is planned into almost every trip to Istanbul, one way or another. The name “Taksim” means “division”, from...
Getting Closer to the Cistern Memories of Its Storied Past in...
For devoted electronic music fans everywhere, nothing compares to the thrill of stepping into a big room event to embark on an experience guided...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #25: Adventure and Travel
A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...
A List and Map of Consulates and Embassies in Turkey
Turkey maintains strong foreign relations with most countries around the world, and many have dedicated missions to foster diplomatic relationships and provide services to...
Fairy Tales of Turkish Names: Common Names & Their Meanings
Many believe that the choice of a child's name has an impact on the child's personality and perceptions of attitudes towards them in the...
(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...
(PAST EVENT) “New Year Tree Forest” @ Maçka Art Gallery
From the organizer:
The Traditional New Year's Gathering, initiated by Maçka Art Gallery with the gallery's architect Mehmet Konuralp in order to meet architecture and...
Hiring: Native English Speaking University & Study Abroad Counselor @ One...
One World Ist – specializing in education, language, and consultancy – is currently hiring for a native English speaking full-time position focused on university...
Assos: Turkey’s Best Kept Aegean Secret and Once Home to Aristotle
Aristotle, roasted almond mezes, and a tortured history… Of all Turkey’s hidden treasures, Assos (Behramkale in Turkish) is an insiders’ favorite, conveniently located between...
Bringing Joy to Your New Home in Türkiye with Flowwow
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure filled with new experiences, friendships, and cultural discoveries. Whether you’re in Türkiye for work, study,...
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...


























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