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Monday, 24 September The next morning, safe in the knowledge that my two key indicators were on track, I hopped on the bus and went...

Poetry Slam Istanbul, the first open mic poetry slam event in Istanbul will bring poetry performers and an audience to Kaset Kadıköy on March...

I met Lisa Morrow for the first time at Story Café, a modern coffee shop in Kadıköy popular among both Turks and foreigners where...

Of all the bands to have a dedicated and rowdy following in Istanbul, the Tiger Lillies would be among the least likely. At least...

Sunday, 23 September The next day I walked into the town of Dinar feeling lonely, uncomfortable, and out of place. I knew I needed some...

Istanbul has developed in so many ways over the years, including shops of all kinds which have seen shifts in terms of services, logistics,...

Saturday, 22 September In the morning, early, before anyone was stirring in Çardak, I walked out to the main road and began that day’s walk...

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...

The year is 2019 and everything surrounding us is changing in a heartbeat. I often ask myself where the industry is going with these...

Well over a year has passed since we first sat down at ATÖLYE with reflect co-founders Ece Altunmaral and Edipcan Yıldız to discuss their...

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...

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

Christmas is famous for causing a spike in suicides for the depressed; this long-term single would be curious to see the stats on the...

Thursday, 20 September The next morning when I woke up, I went back out onto the square and found Eren and Özgür at the büfe....

Visiting the Sakıp Sabancı museum has been on my mind since I got to Istanbul, more because of its aesthetics than anything else. The...

IKSV has announced the title and conceptual framework of its 16th Istanbul Biennial. The Biennial will be taking place between September 14th and November...

Way back in December of last year, I commented on a Yabangee article about films shot in Istanbul/Turkey and complained about the obviousness of...

OK, I’ll admit it: I hate these lists. They’re usually a shortcut to thinking. Besides, I’ve always fancied myself more an impressionist than medievalist,...

Wednesday, 19 September When I woke up the next morning my right foot was hurting something fierce, the anxiety was back, and I still wanted...

The 90s was a unique period all over the world and the same goes for Turkey. In Turkey, alongside its distinctive music genres and...

Tuesday, 18 September Tuesday morning I awoke with a start to my cell phone alarm. I panicked. Oh my god, I am still at this...

Songs written on major life events or that give insight into a musician's career tell stories that connect listeners with artists. Thus, with Salon...

Do you recall the days when uncle Google was not only a click away? The days when most knowledge was hidden in those big,...

Every New Year's Eve, Turks reminisce about the early 2000s and its classics. Rightly so, if there was something special about the 2000s, it...