Sónar 2018: Istanbul’s Blend of Music, Creativity, and Technology
Of all Istanbul's varied festivals, none carry international name recognition quite like Sónar. The two-day event held at Zorlu PSM - focused on a...
Recap of the Istanbul Marathon
At least it wasn't too hot. That's what I was thinking to myself as I lined up for the 15 km run this past...
Review: Oldies But Goldies – Serious Nostalgia @ Babylon Bomonti
Saturday 26 September saw Babylon’s classic “Oldies But Goldies” night, a throwback mash-up of primarily 80s and 90s hits, making its debut at the...
Persian Play is Highlight of the 20th Theatre Festival
As we transition into summer from spring, so have begun the series of IKSV Festivals: the just over Theatre Festival, the ongoing Music Festival,...
The Contemporary Flood
I keep thinking about waste these days. Why don’t we recycle enough? Why? People at my office prefer consuming water from 0.5 liter plastic...
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...
Other Lives Brings Atmospheric Indie Rock Life to Salon IKSV
After a long drought, my thirst for a familiar indie rock live show was quenched at Salon IKSV with a much anticipated performance from...
Buried Treasure Beneath Our Mind’s Bosphorus: Reflections on Zeynep Beler’s “Beachcomber”
Living as a millennial in a cosmopolitan city, I know I’m not alone in admitting my smartphone is an extension of me. The selfies...
Review: Anish Kapoor @ Sakıp Sabancı Museum
Of all the materials known to be used by artists, stone is one of the most impressive and foreboding. This is what ran through...
Tophane-i Amire Culture & Arts Center
Tophane is a very pleasant area to spend an afternoon smoking nargile and playing tavla. Or, if you are more into art than the...
Notre Dame de Paris: Timeless for a Reason
“Belle” is the only word I know that suits her well
When she dances oh, the stories she can tell....
She dances naked in my soul...
Exploring the Princes’ Islands: The Kınalıada Mosque
The Princes' Islands (Adalar) are a chain of nine small islands in the Sea of Marmara, about 20 km east of the center of...
Joshua Bell: From Childhood Crush to Global Superstar and into Istanbul…
The year is 1990. I am a fifth grader at the American International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and a first year violin student...
Review: Spoken Word Istanbul @ Arsen Lüpen
Three years ago, Merve Pehlivan, an art and writing enthusiast, decided to create a friendly environment where writers, poets, singers and performers of all...
Büyülü Fener: A Magic Lantern to Istanbul’s Past
A middle aged man passes under a vivid yet rustic sign that reads BÜYÜLÜ FENER, which fits like a puzzle piece among the colors of...
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...
Finding the Spirit of One Love in Büyük Ev Ablukada
Büyük Ev Ablukada may not be a new name to those in the Turkish community who have been following the group for years, but...
Mountaineering in Turkey: Climbing Destinations and Mountaineering Clubs
By Gökay Ürk, guest writer for Yabangee
After providing an introduction to Turkish mountaineering history and highlighting some prominent Turkish climbers, let’s take a look...
Zorlu Center is a Jellicle Cat
Zorlu Center recently opened its doors to the world as an international center for business, shopping, and, above all, culture and art. It is...
How Bazaar: Istanbul’s Best Markets
When one thinks of shopping in Istanbul, there’s one particular place that usually springs to mind. The city’s most famous market, the Grand Bazaar,...
Review: Füsun Onur’s “Through the Looking Glass” @ ARTER
From 2010, ARTER has offered a continual base for the production and display of contemporary art. Since opening its doors, the gallery has hosted a...
Review: Konstantin Lifschitz, Effortless in Istanbul
Istanbul has been around since 660 B.C., back when it was Byzantium. Bach is more than 300 years old. Neve Shalom Synagogue is from...
Babylon Bomonti’s Housewarming with Flight Facilities
This past Thursday was a big day for Babylon and for those of us who missed the venue this summer. But the wait was...
Review: The Act of Killing
Joshua Oppenheimer’s remarkable film, The Act of Killing will screen at Istanbul’s !f film festival for the final time on Sunday 24 February. The...