Yabangee Travel Blog: A Week In Georgia (The One Near Russia)
Article and photos by Louis Herman
My trip to Georgia (known locally as Sakartvelo) this January started with a quick flight to Trabzon from Istanbul,...
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...
In Conversation with Filmmaker Mehdi Shabani (Part 2)
Anyone who has visited a kahvehane in Turkey has heard the sound of plastic dice dance across a wooden backgammon board. Though the game...
Ask an Expat: Patrick Bosteels
Meet Patrick Bosteels, a chief connector-mentor for entrepreneurs as he calls himself. Originally from Belgium he and his Turkish wife Nesen founded Stage-Co, a...
Moda Van Kahvaltı: Brunching in Turkey
Around every corner, down every alley, and through every doorway Istanbul reveals a surprise. If you walk far enough and long enough the city...
Electric Playground Istanbul: Nine Reasons to Check Out Marshmello
Marshmello has come a long way since first jumping into the music scene in 2015, by immediately turning heads as an anonymous producer with...
Turkish Films: Four Istanbuls and a Golden Fleece
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...
IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival Kicks Off
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival’s 38th edition will host 467 screenings of 186 films by...
New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble: Bringing NY Roots to Istanbul
Last night marked my first show experience at Ghetto, one of the best venues I’ve been to in Istanbul. They’ve got a lot going...
Review: múm Presents Menschen am Sonntag @ Salon IKSV
Do you like Nordic spirit? Do you like cold, smooth Icelandic melodies? Do you like 1930s vibes? What about a black and white silent...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #25: Adventure and Travel
A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...
John Freely: A Tribute – The Imaginary Interview
Disclaimer: This interview is a work of fiction. Several months ago I had the idea to try and contact the legendary John Freely, about...
In Conversation with Andrea Gabba, Coach of the Turkish Triathlon Federation...
Gökay Ürk recently got in touch with Andrea Gabba, coach of the Turkish Triathlon Federation National Team, to discuss his new role. Andrea, who...
Ask an Expat: Melanie Mehrer
Meet Melanie Mehrer, an artist who is gearing up for an exhibition in April. She has traveled all over Turkey, including to Hasankeyf, where...
Open Call: Join the Post Social Media Club (Deadline: Apr 26)
We are looking for 25 creatives to imagine the post-social media era. Post Social Media Club brings together young European creatives for a program...
Insider Trading: Ilkay Boz Hair Studio
One of the hardest things to find is an affordable hairdresser that you can really put your faith in. Dealing with a language barrier...
Archaeology Spotlight: In Conversation with Professor/Dr. Mehmet Gürbüzer of Amos Ancient...
2021 marked the first official season of legal excavations in Amos Ancient City near Marmaris, Muğla. This ancient settlement dates back to roughly 3,000...
A Mid-Gezi Night’s Dream with the Baltic Dance Theater
The Muhsin Ertuğrul Theater Hall is a ten-minute walk from my place. So, a venture there is normally no big deal, but a nice...
ATÖLYE Joins kyu to Establish International Creative Communities
The kyu Collective announced this month that it has acquired a majority stake in ATÖLYE, the Istanbul-based creative company.
Headquartered in New York, kyu is...
Expat Spotlight Recap: #1 & #2
Expat Spotlight, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, is our monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the city’s...
Grammy Award-winning Night in Calisia at the CRR
Just a couple of days after the Berlin Konzerthaus Chamber Orchestra, CRR was the host of a very unique evening: they brought together on...
Escapist: Real Escape Room Fun for English Speakers in Istanbul
I'd be hard pressed to think of a more wholesome group activity I've taken part in these last few years, than when a group...
Review: Joan Miró @ Tophane-i Amire
Editor's Note: This exhibition has been closed down until further notice.
Like many artists born at the turn of the century, Joan Miró lived and...
Letters from Istanbul: Yeldeğirmeni’s Quiet Renaissance
Author’s note: Last week, I wrote about the stories behind some of Istanbul’s street names, and the week before that I traced some of...