Obtaining a Work Permit in Turkey
The work permit process in Turkey is unclear or confusing for many people because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent manner in which information and...
In Conversation with Jessica Sim and Gabrielle Reeves, Circuit Istanbul
On Tuesday evenings, people from all backgrounds and all over the city gather at a space called Circuit Istanbul in Kadıköy to enhance their creative...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Melis Abacıoğlu, Founder of Actifit, Kızlar...
In the midst of our professional lives, understanding the need for a moment of self-reflection and reevaluation can help set us on the right...
The Underground Sancaklar Mosque in Istanbul
It took us around two and a half hours to reach Sancaklar neighborhood, which lies on the outskirts of Istanbul Metropolitan City, to check out...
In Conversation with Omar Johmani, Future Game Designer at Bahçeşehir University
Turkey’s economic and infrastructural growth over the past decades has made it an attractive place for people all over the region, which from the...
Walk Across Turkey: The Wedding
The next day, Saturday, Metin and I took a car to his village for the wedding. Our first stop was in another village to...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ece Erel, Founder of TeapoTea
There is no debating that tea is central to the very fabric of life in Turkey. A quick meander through any bustling neighborhood will...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Dani Benreytan, Co-Founder of Sparkus
Since 2011, Sparkus has been dedicated to helping companies offer self-coaching opportunities for employees to reach their full potential and achieve personal goals. Thousands...
Retrospective – Creative Backlash Conference (EU-Turkey Funded via Connect for Creativity)
EU-Turkey funded Connect for Creativity announces its first international conference Creative Backlash!
Connect for Creativity aims to form a network of creative hubs across Europe...
Open Call: Nadas’a Bırak Fall Art Residency Programme (Deadline: 21 September)
Editor's Note: The application window has been extended through Saturday 21 September.
NADAS Istanbul is excited to announce its upcoming art residency programme, Nadas’a Bırak,...
(PAST EVENT) Pub Quiz Trivia Tournament: Holiday Edition @ Barock 42
Our trivia nights have been consistent fun for two years now, and while we certainly will continue them, we also wanted to try something...
Retrospective – Virtual CreativeMornings: Aral Balkan
ATÖLYE and CreativeMornings Istanbul will host 'Virtual CreativeMornings: Aral Balkan" on Friday 26 June at 09:00. Entry is free and attendees are expected to...
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...
Crossing Over at Hecate Sanctuary in Lagina
Hidden within an olive grove, Hecate sanctuary in Lagina could pass as a secret garden, one filled with a mystical air and esoteric treasures....
Aliens On The Minibus (Poem)
“İnek var!” an alien called to the driver.
“İnek mi var?” I replied to her great surprise
then suddenly as if by pure magic
inek appeared in...
(PAST EVENT) Halloween Istanbul Internationals Carnival
We're having a party, you're in for a scare! It's a Halloween Bash, so dress up if you dare! Join us on Friday 28...
Dining in Style at Peers Food & Drink: A Nişantaşı Retreat
Nestled in the heart of Nişantaşı is a hidden gem beckoning those in search of a relaxed, vibrant dining experience, and it comes in...
On Being Happy in Istanbul
Being an expat living in Istanbul over the past few years, I often get asked this question: Are you happy in Istanbul? This query...
Insider Trading: Aperatif Café
Home-cooked Turkish food. I’ll say it again: home-cooked Turkish food. In a restaurant, surrounded by family. Sounds like a dream come true for expats...
A Mythical Tale of Love: Mimar Sinan and Mihrimah Sultan
Istanbul and its architecture are already mystical but it gets even more interesting when considering the Turkish myth about the famous architect Mimar Sinan’s two...
Review: Gaye Su Akyol @ Babylon Bomonti
A snowy Saturday night in Istanbul couldn't be spent any better than with 200-something fellow music lovers at a Gaye Su Akyol concert, courtesy of Babylon Bomonti....
In Conversation with Cynthia Paulauskas, Founder of Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage...
This post is sponsored by MDFV.
When you think of a blue cruise, fitness is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. But...
In Conversation with the Artist Meltem Işık
Coming from a graphic design background, Meltem Işık uses photography as a tool to question our relationship with photography. In her works she examines...
Istanbul Basics: Opening a Bank Account in Turkey
There are several reasons why residents of Istanbul need a Turkish bank account - the most obvious being that it is required for most residence permit...