How to Get a HES Code and Link an Istanbulkart
As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...
Appealing a Residence Permit Rejection in Turkey
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...
Introducing: Spotted By Locals
Our friends at Spotted By Locals are continuing to do some seriously great work on an international level and we here at Yabangee wanted...
New Year Bibliotherapy: 10 Turkish Books to Read in 2021
Even though decades pass, some stories and books are ageless. Reading is more than just a hobby, as books also help us manage mental...
PCR (Covid-19) Testing in Istanbul: Laboratories, Prices, & Experiences
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed the way we travel... if we travel at all. Most yabangees live far away from their families and...
(PAST EVENT) Creative Programming by Nadas Istanbul: January 2021 Round-up
NADAS is a creative house located in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy that hosts a variety of programming focused on more sustainable living in the city. Their...
Scent of Istanbul in Poetry
Turkish poetry often tells us stories of love, anger, sorrow, longing, agony, happiness, and excitement... many with a scent of Istanbul. These poems were...
All I Want for Christmas: Festive Holiday Dinners Delivered to Your...
This year we need Christmas more than any other. With so many of us unable to travel home over the holidays we simply need...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Hande Işık Tosun, Human-Centered Designer
Design and innovation have always been at the forefront in addressing the challenges of our world. With the scope of design extending so broadly,...
Bir Başkadır, A Kaleidoscopic Gem of a Turkish TV Series
In an abnormal and downright weird 2020, healthcare workers have been the heroes that the world needed. In a more mundane fashion, the ones...
Join our Turkey in English Discord – Chat & Stay Connected
Yabangee is now on Discord - an easy way to chat and stay close with friends and communities in Turkey.
What is Discord? A free...
(PAST EVENT) Virtual International Women of Istanbul Winter Festival
International Women of Istanbul continue their annual Winter Fetival tradition, this year going virtual in an effort to respect the pandemic precautions taking place....
(PAST EVENT) Sustainable Living Film Festival 2020 Online
SLFF2020 official selection will meet its audience between 1-6 December with the online festival SYFFEVDE at Surdurulebiliryasam.net where all screenings are free of charge....
(PAST EVENT) Winter Drawing Series (Online) by Nadas Istanbul
Winter Drawing Series
Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22 December, 19.00 - 21.00
Language: English / Turkish
Led by Gabrielle Reeves
This series takes place online.
During this series, participants...
Turkish 101: Four More Turkish Idioms You Need to Know
Turkish idioms are easy to learn and fun to use in daily conversation to impress locals. If you loved our first part of the...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Mustafapaşa
In the midst of all the fairytale magic of Cappadocia, there lies an overlooked jewel embedded in the valley known as Mustafapaşa. Despite its...
ATÖLYE Journeys: Carla
ATÖLYE provides a dynamic environment where individuals and organizations can come together to thrive for the better. We are a Community of open-minded, curious,...
Rimuut: Borderless Freelancing Solution For Yabangees
In the era of digital nomads, Turkey has proven itself an idyllic destination for freelancers from all over the world. Whether settling in for...
(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...
Kem Kum Egyptian Vegan Restaurant: Moda’s Family-Owned Culinary Delight
For those happy with Turkish cuisine, finding a place to eat in Istanbul is easy enough with plenty of options in every neighborhood and...
(PAST EVENT) Free Coding Webinar with Le Wagon Istanbul & Yabangee
Have you ever wanted to experiment with coding to see if it's the right fit for you? You just need two hours to find...
In Conversation with Kemal Varol, Poet and Author: Celebrating His Novel,...
“Art is a lie that tells the truth.” This well-known phrase, attributed to Picasso in the early 1920s, takes up permanent residence in the...
Retrospective – Future Tense: A Conversation with Madeline Ashby
From the organizer:
Join us in the fourth episode of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series taking place on September 25, at 5:00 PM (GMT +3).
Register here.
The...
Madame Feronia: A Fresh Twist on the Meyhane Experience
There are few quintessential Turkish experiences quite like visiting a proper meyhane. Enjoyed in good company, communal dining over a wide array of mezeler...