Izmir Chronicles: Izmir’s Vinyl-Record Stores
There are more than a few benefits to listening to music on vinyl, and I’m not even counting the warm feeling anyone over 40...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir is Worth Visiting (Part II)
Izmir offers plenty of local sites within the city of four million people, but it is also known for its access to easy day...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir is Worth Visiting (Part I)
Having lived in Izmir for over a year, I can say that I truly love the expat life here. Many people ask what the city is...
İzmir Getaway: Tire
Being a connoisseur of Turkish open-air markets, I couldn’t wait to visit the one that claims to be the country’s largest: the Salı Pazarı...
Yabangee Izmir Survey: Learning More on the City’s English-Speaking Community
As Yabangee nears their Izmir section launch, we thought it wise to learn a bit more about the city's English speaking community. This is...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir Zoo (Doğal Yaşam Parkı)
Fall time in Izmir truly blossoms around October and lasts until December. Cooler weather beckons locals and tourist alike to make the trip out...
Izmir Chronicles: Karşıyaka Bostanlı Pazarı
Depending on one's love of crowds, the weekly outdoor market in Bostanlı competes for one of the best or one of the worst parts...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir Chocolate Festival
In the past, Turkey hasn’t been known for having the most decadent desserts. Chocolate in any form isn’t high on anyone’s priority list. In...
Boyoz: Izmir’s Peerless Pastry with an Intriguing History
For visitors to Izmir from other parts of Turkey, morning may herald momentary confusion. Instead of hearing the cries of the simitçi, some hoarse-voiced...