In Conversation with Ahmet Onur of Kolektif House (Part 2)
Tarik Yassien continues his conversation with Kolektif House co-founder, Ahmet Onur, on what we can expect from the group. You can read Part 1...
In Conversation with Leeann Murphy of Moon Istanbul & the Turkish...
The recently released Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast is a not-so-ordinary guidebook. At 480 pages in full-color, it's the perfect companion for any trip...
In Conversation with Talha Kaya, Co-Founder of Indie Game Studio Kayabros
Istanbul is not only a city of expats, but a city of expats to be. For many, Istanbul is a gateway to a wider...
In Conversation with Soraya Raeispour, Counseling Psychologist and Psychotherapist
We first had the pleasure of meeting Soraya Raeispour in 2016, when she arrived in Istanbul with boundless enthusiasm, ready to embark on a...
Letter from Istanbul: My Own Private Venice … In Sultangazi
For those of you who haven’t been there, Sultangazi sits on the furthermost outskirts of Istanbul, out near the highway that heads up to...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Aysu Güneş, Legal Advisor
Understanding and navigating the legal framework of Turkey is no easy task. The complex system of law can be both intimidating and Kafkaesque in...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with İnci Yürekli, Founder of Alfa Beslenme
Maintaining a sense of wellness in Istanbul is no small feat, with plenty of negative (and often delicious) distractions constantly surrounding us. Knowing these...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #15 – Technology
In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues with a new season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #26: Artisans
A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...
Through the Lens: Kuzguncuk
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Surrounded by pine trees in the district of Üsküdar, Kuzguncuk feels like entering the perfect time capsule. One...
Walk Across Turkey: The Watermelon Guys
The day’s walk was along a section of road with gently rolling hills, gradually climbing towards Denizli, a city halfway between the Menderes River...
Panel Discussion / Factory of Masterpieces: Kubrick at Boğaziçi University Mithat...
April 12 at 16:00 - Panel Discussion / Factory of Masterpieces: Kubrick at Boğaziçi University Mithat Alam Film Center
From the organizer:
The Istanbul Film...
Formicarium: Maintaining the Collective Memory of the City of Ants
A twenty-nine year old artist from Diyarbakır is questioning the demolition of his hometown’s city walls, comparing his past with today’s Istanbul at his...
Review: Youn Sun Nah @ Borusan Muzik Evi
The Borusan Muzik Evi. As you enter, you have already forgiven yourself for often being dazzled by the large Shake Shack sign down the...
Review: Tricky @ garajistanbul
Tricky in Istanbul was not great. Nor was he great in Athens, according to friends who saw him there two days later on the...
Transcending decades and genres with Erol Evgin
Friends and family were surprised when I announced that I had tickets for the Erol Evgin concert at the Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre...
Sarah Brightman Rocks our Souls in Istanbul
I remember being 5 or 6 years old and watching in awe as a pretty-looking, round-eyed young woman came on the TV screen, captivating...
Chinese Man Brings their Sound Back to Babylon
Chinese Man dropped by Istanbul on Saturday as part of their international Shikantaza tour, which has included shows in Mexico, Canada, China, and Europe...
The Next Frontier: A Barbershop in Bebek
"You look like a rye guy?" I hesitate, almost declare for single malt, and then change my mind. When in Rome as they say...
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Holi Festival in Istanbul: The Indian Festival of Colors
Religious and regional festivals makes up a key part of Indian culture, in a way they give India its vibrant soul. As an Indian...
One Love Festival 15: What to Know and Who to See...
One Love Festival has been a constant in Istanbul's summer festival scene for over 15 years - one of the key players in a...
Noga Erez Lights Up Salon IKSV With Back-to-Back Nights of Energetic...
Every year when Salon IKSV announce their season's program, I inevitably find myself discovering a new artist I want to catch live and thus...
In Conversation with Dinar Bandosu
Editor’s note: The album release party has been postponed. We will let you know as soon as the new date has been announced.
On Monday,...
In Conversation with the Editors of Sofra: A Gathering of Foreign...
Having been one of the contributors to the Tales from the Expat Harem anthology over a decade ago, I was excited to see a...