Istanbul Welcomes the Yellow Bouncy Castle
Istanbul attracts all sorts of heroes and magnificent freaks. And I am not talking about Sean Connery or Liam Neeson.
Meet Thomas, who calls himself...
The Heat of Summers Present and Past
I’m pretty sure we hit traffic the first time I visited Ortaköy. I distinctly remember being in a taxi for what felt like ages,...
Sea Turtles in Turkey: Caretta Caretta Conservation at Iztuzu Beach
In a time of increasing disregard for the environment within Turkey, the conservation work being undertaken to protect endangered marine turtles on the southwest...
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ‘Bul
During my first few months in Istanbul I wasn’t exactly bowled over by the place. I thought it was pushy, crowded, ugly and disorganised....
5 Things I’ll Miss Most About Istanbul
In a few days my wife and I will be leaving Istanbul after living here for three years. We have had an incredible time...
An Ode to Yabangee
Well this isn’t technically an ode seeing as poetry intimidates me. What it is though, is a giant shout-out to all you Yabangee-ers out...
Our Hearts Go Out to Soma
It has been incredibly tragic day; the deaths of those workers in the Soma mine seem so senseless, we've been having a hard time...
Confessions of a Dumbphone Devotee
Thus with a text, I die. If any spark of life be yet remaining amongst Dumbphone owners in this developéd world, it will by...
Art Appreciation on the Istanbul Metro
Death is lurking, and able to strike trepidation into the hearts of the most sanguine of us wherever and however we live. Istanbul is...
Top 10 Best Things About Living in Taksim
I lived in Mecidiyeköy for my first few months in Istanbul. That part of town is interesting in its own right, and it was...
Top 10 Worst Things About Living in Taksim
Up until last year I was a happy man, a contented man, living in that commercial hub cum residential suburb of Bakırköy. Bakırköy’s unique...
25 Eco-Signs You Live in Turkey
Living in Istanbul comes with many joys alongside many compromises. If you are the kind of person who tries to lead a green life,...
Turkey’s trek to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
This article was adapted from Yesilist.com
Turkey is constantly being nudged to get on board with the worldwide trend to reduce emissions and pursue renewable energy...
Permaculture: A Growing Trend in Istanbul
By Abdelrahman Mahmoud
Permaculture. Does the word ring any bells? If yes, and you are already well acquainted with the concept, then hold on a minute...