Poetry Slam Istanbul: Paving the way for Poets & Performers on...
Poetry Slam Istanbul, the first open mic poetry slam event in Istanbul will bring poetry performers and an audience to Kaset Kadıköy on March...
In Conversation with Lisa Morrow, Freelance Writer and Blogger of “Inside...
I met Lisa Morrow for the first time at Story Café, a modern coffee shop in Kadıköy popular among both Turks and foreigners where...
Tiger Lillies: The Crack of Doom Comes Again to Istanbul
Of all the bands to have a dedicated and rowdy following in Istanbul, the Tiger Lillies would be among the least likely. At least...
Walk Across Turkey: Dinar
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...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #20: Activism
In collaboration with ATÖLYE, Yabangee continues with the latest season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being...
Retrospective – Curious Community: Accessible Cities
From the organizer:
Curious Community, organized by ATÖLYE and 3dots; in partnership with Swedish Institute has launched the new season of the event series, which...
Walk Across Turkey: Bozan
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...
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...
Pearson Turkey: Personal & Professional Development Courses in English
The year is 2019 and everything surrounding us is changing in a heartbeat. I often ask myself where the industry is going with these...
The Stories Behind reflect’s ‘Collection Zero’
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...
Walk Across Turkey: The Motorcycle Man
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...
Socially Conscious Fun: A Review of HEY! Imaginable Guidelines Istanbul
Truly, we live in a golden age of tabletop gaming. A reactionary movement away from purely digital experiences and activities has combined with a...
Walk Across Turkey: Greater Middle East Project
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....
Dreaming the Future: The Russian Avant-Garde Exhibition
Visiting the Sakıp Sabancı museum has been on my mind since I got to Istanbul, more because of its aesthetics than anything else. The...
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...
Walk Across Turkey: Bozkurt to Çardak
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...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #19: Celebration
In collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee, Expat Spotlight continues with the latest season, showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse...
Walk Across Turkey: The Road to Bozkurt
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...
Nine Stories, Nine Names at Salon IKSV
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...
Walk Across Turkey: Denizli’s Charm
Monday, 17 September - Denizli
Monday morning, the third week of the walk, I packed up my stuff and said goodbye to Metin and 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...
Retrospective – Curious Community: City Planning from a Feminist Perspective
From the organizer:
Organized by ATÖLYE and 3dots;, with support from Sweden Institute, 'Curious Community' is a monthly event series with a panel format. This...
Retrospective – ATÖLYE Hosts: Paul Bennett (IDEO)
From the organizer:
We are pleased to present you Paul Bennett, Chief Creative Officer of IDEO, a leading international design and consulting firm. Paul is...
Walk Across Turkey: Three Girls and A Wedding
In this better frame of mind, I continued walking through Denizli. My gait was slowed by the pain in my foot, and by mid-afternoon,...