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The Holy month of Ramadan aka Ramazan has started here in Turkey and over this thirty day period devout Muslims fast during daylight hours....

Do you have a social impact idea which you would like to present and maybe even get an opportunity to implement and carry out?...

Wow, I know, that was a controversial title wasn't it? Now that I've got your attention, can I just say that obviously this is...

"This is the story of a woman who manages to transform her life." Adapted from Christine Angot’s novel, An Impossible Love is about a love...

To the outside observer, Istanbul's arts and culture scene is a thriving, cosmopolitan blend of offerings for those willing to make the most of...

In all facets of daily, human life, the divide between what is expressed to others and what is in truth thought in one’s own,...

While there are many demographics represented in Istanbul, the city can be divided into three main tribes, based on loyalty to Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, or Beşiktaş. I am...

“Habitash! Habitash!” The unfamiliar deckhand appeared as a silhouette, repeatedly emphasizing this made-up word as though I would finally understand what it meant the sixth...

  Three years ago building of a new mosque began on one of the highest hills of the city, where roosters still crow and visitors...

There's something to be said for the universal affinity of stories and storytelling in our collective childhoods. While this connection may seemingly fade as...

In my most recent piece, I tried to give you some tips about shopping healthy ingredients in Istanbul based on my personal experiences and...

Anyone who’s lived here long enough has likely noticed a proliferation of high-quality music events around the city in the past several years generally...

If you are a lover of Southeast Asian foods, then this review has a worthy activity for your time. The Thailand & East/South Asian...

Turkish idioms are easy to learn and fun to use in daily conversation to impress locals. If you loved our first part of the...

What’s left behind becomes a faded memory, one that will be carried long distances no matter how tough it gets. Life becomes what’s packed...

Truly, we live in a golden age of tabletop gaming. A reactionary movement away from purely digital experiences and activities has combined with a...

One Love Festival has been a constant in Istanbul's summer festival scene for over 15 years - one of the key players in a...

People say that cities have a personality. I disagree. For me, a city has a genre. A category of literature or movies that jumps...

Have you heard Piri before? It is an audio walking tour app which urges explorers to discover amazing cities. With Piri, you can explore the...

Some people have an air that reserves them from the rest of us. When I first met performance artist Ayça Ceylan, she instantly gave...

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...

In Aksaray there is a bus station, and in that bus station there is a Georgian restaurant, and in that Georgian restaurant there is...

Do you love collecting old stuff, or even just love browsing and getting that nostalgic retro feeling? Do you love old music, vinyl records,...

TIYYD is seeking a new Istanbul Site Manager to guide the operations and programs team to better serve our community in line with our...