My Big Fat Turkish Wedding Dress: An Istanbul Guide
If I knew then what I know now:
Which neighborhood has the best, cheapest or most fashionable dresses? How much should I pay? Should I...
Updated: 1,169 Neighborhood Closures to Foreigners in Turkey
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of Friday 07 October, the Interior Ministry has made the decision to close several districts in Istanbul entirely to any new...
Survival Guide: Living Gluten-Free in Istanbul
Gluten is made up of two proteins, Gliadin that gives the baked good the ability to rise during baking and Glutenin which makes the...
8 study spots in Beyoğlu
The end of this semester is approaching quickly. Along with it, come final projects, papers, tests, presentations, and a number of other things, which...
Obtaining a Work Permit in Turkey
The work permit process in Turkey is unclear or confusing for many people because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent manner in which information and...
Giving Birth in Turkey: Choosing the Right Obstetrician
You are pregnant, congratulations! This is most probably the happiest moment of your life, enjoy it for a second! But not too long, because...
Getting Married in Turkey: Frequently Asked Questions
So you’re thinking about getting married in Turkey. If you’re a foreigner, you probably have quite a few questions about the process. I’m a...
Saving Money in Turkey
So you’ve come to Turkey and plan to stay for a while, or you already live here and have decided to save up some...
Eight Suggestions for a Kid-Friendly New Year’s & Christmas in Istanbul
While we are leaving 2017 behind, all sorts of celebrations for Christmas and New Year's Eve are underway. We are regularly bombarded with countless...
6 Must-Have Apps for Living in Istanbul
Long ago, great explorers traversed huge bodies of water with little more than the stars to guide them. And now? Well, you just need...
Buying a House in Turkey – Finding the Right Place (Part...
So, you’ve been in Turkey for a while and decided that it might make sense to buy a house or maybe you have your...
9 Turkish Red Wines Worth Trying
One of the many seemingly incessant complaints I hear from other yabancılar is a disdain for Turkish wines. Navigating the wine scene in Turkey...
Expat Life: Having a Baby in Turkey
It’s amazing how things can change in just a few short years. Three years ago, I accepted a job in Turkey. Six months later...
Issues with Joint Bank Accounts in Turkey
If you have lived in Turkey for a while, you’ve probably got an account with a local bank. It is easy enough to open...
Psychological Counseling Options for Internationals in Istanbul
Being a foreigner studying or residing in a different country and a different culture makes one tend to seek for psychological help for various...
Three Apps to Save Money While Enjoying Istanbul in 2019
If 'enjoy Istanbul more' is among your list of resolutions in 2019, you are not alone! Each year, we decide to be more active,...
Istanblues Be Gone! A Rainy Day Guide
Unpredictable Spring showers can put a real dampener (pun intended) on one's social calendar. But even if you have exhausted the city’s museums and...
PCR (Covid-19) Testing in Istanbul: Laboratories, Prices, & Experiences
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed the way we travel... if we travel at all. Most yabangees live far away from their families and...
A Guide to Online Shopping in Turkey
If you have a nine to five job and a lot of responsibilities to handle, you might prefer to stay in after work or...
Off the Beaten Track in Istanbul: Secret Food/Drink/Activity Spots
I’ve been in this crazy, lovely city for two years now, and although I cannot claim to know all its secrets, I have in...
How to Get a HES Code and Link an Istanbulkart
As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...
Life Hack: Trafi Türkiye App
About a year ago, Yabangee featured a review of some mobile apps that can help you get around and navigate Istanbul’s often confusing public...
Seven Organic, Health Food, and Exotic Markets in Istanbul
When I first came to Turkey six years ago for a vacation, one of the first things that enamored me was the food. The...
Buying a House in Turkey – Who, Where and When? (Part...
So, you’ve been in Turkey for a while and decided that it might make sense to buy a home or maybe you have your...