How to Donate Blood in Istanbul as a Yabangee
One of the simplest and easiest ways to help others is to donate blood. Back in Barcelona I was a regular blood donor, donating...
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...
Appealing a Residence Permit Rejection in Turkey
The residence permit application process in Turkey is an ever-changing and often complicated process. While we stand by the belief that a thoroughly compiled...
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...
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...
Renter’s Rights in Turkey: How Much Can a Landlord Raise the...
Rent increases are an unpleasant but inevitable part of adult life. However, as rent prices have spiked by an unprecedented degree over the past...
Ten Great Podcasts For Your Istanbul Commute
We live in a great time to be stuck in traffic! Especially if you live in Istanbul, you’ve been given the greatest gifts of...
Tips for Eating Organic & Healthy in Istanbul
While eating healthy might not normally be a top priority, if you have kids like me, that opinion will likely change as you probably...
Maintain Your Sanity Living in Istanbul: Ten Tips
Living in Istanbul is not for the faint of heart. We face a pretty hefty amount of stress on a daily basis – the hours...
Istanbul Recycling 101
When I first came to Istanbul in October of 2014, I was completely bewildered by the recycling system. I found almost nothing on the...
Guide to Using & Registering a Foreign Phone in Turkey
So you're visiting or moving to Turkey and you want to bring your foreign mobile phone with you to happily use here. Great! Let's...
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...
Leaving Turkey with Pets 101
Well, hello there. Chances are you are leaving Turkey with your pet, and you’ve stumbled upon this page looking for advice. Don’t worry, we're...
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...
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...
Compulsory Earthquake Insurance in Turkey – Quick, Easy, Affordable Price Quote
If you've dealt with purchasing property at all in Turkey, it's likely you've been informed that having earthquake insurance in Turkey is compulsory. Considering...
Eleven Things No Turkish Home Should Be Without
Eleven essentials for the Turkish home:
1. Hamam kit – Regular trips to the hamam are an Istanbul institution. With this in mind it’s no...
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...
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...
The Yabangee Contributor’s Guide to New Year’s Eve in Istanbul #2
As New Year’s Eve draws closer, the pressure is increasing on how to best ring in the new year. We’ve asked some of the...
Eating Istanbul: Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Food
As a vegetarian or vegan, by now you may have realized that Turkish people love their meat! Walking through the city you’ll see families...
Earthquake Donations, Volunteering, Needs, and Resources: Help Those Impacted in Turkey...
On Monday 06 February, 2023 two massive earthquakes (7.5 and 7.8 in magnitude) devastated Turkey and Syria, with aftershocks being felt hundreds of miles...
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...
The Week in Turkey’s Cinemas
On Friday 11 January, three new movies come to Cinemaximum! Bring along your loved ones, get yourself some popcorn and snacks, and enjoy a...