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...
Şahsiyet: A Must-See Turkish Cult Classic in the Making
If you watch Turkish TV to learn Turkish, you may feel that you've sacrificed part of your life for this language. The episodes usually...
Underneath Istanbul
The timeless column feels cold and rough to the touch. I like to visit things that are a lot older than I am. It...
Yabangee Supports Darüşşafaka Tekfen Basketball (Special Offer Included)
This October, the Yabangee community enjoyed a wonderful basketball match-day with Darüşşafaka Tekfen - one of the top teams of the Turkish Basketball League....
Bike Riding from Kadıköy to Pendik Along the Sahil
The 20+ kilometer bike ride from Kadıköy to Pendik is one of the best places to take advantage of the sahil, featuring wide paths,...
Archaeology Spotlight: In Conversation with Professor/Dr. Mehmet Gürbüzer of Amos Ancient...
2021 marked the first official season of legal excavations in Amos Ancient City near Marmaris, Muğla. This ancient settlement dates back to roughly 3,000...
First-Time Residence Permit in Türkiye Guide: Essentials to Know for your...
Thinking of staying in Türkiye for a while and want to file a first-time residence permit application? That's lovely to hear! Before getting too...
Weekend Getaway: Bozcaada
Where can you feel like being on a Greek island without leaving Turkey? Look no further than the beautiful Aegean island of Bozcaada (known...
Weekend Getaway: Xanthi & Thessaloniki (Part 2)
Part 2 focuses on Thessaloniki, Greece and is a continuation of part 1.
After another three hours of driving, our next stop was Thessaloniki. We checked in...
University Guide: Bilgi University
Istanbul Bilgi University, known to most as simply "Bilgi", is a private, liberal-arts university founded in 1994. Bilgi is frequently ranked as one of...
Choosing a Housekeeper and/or Nanny in Istanbul
All of us - single or in relationships, with or without kids - need help at home from time to time. It can be...
Learning Turkish: What You’re Up Against
The task of learning a new language while living in a foreign country can be a fun challenge. But it can also be stressful, and...
Insider Trading: No. 41
You've probably never heard of No. 41 unless you live in Beşiktaş, but once you discover this gem of a coffee shop, you'll be...
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 a Foreign Entrepreneur Can Open a Company in Turkey
The following post is a guest entry from http://www.companyformationturkey.com:
Turkey is an attractive country for foreign investors who want to set up a company mainly in...
Turkish Electronic Music: A New Breed of Artists
Turkey has an incredibly rich tradition in electronic music, stretching back to the late ‘50s and early ‘60s when Bülent Arel was king. Arel was a pioneer...
The Allure of Elsewhere
Wherever you go, there you are. And wherever you are, there is someone who wants to be somewhere else. After living in the United...
Istanbul Basics: Opening a Bank Account in Turkey
There are several reasons why residents of Istanbul need a Turkish bank account - the most obvious being that it is required for most residence permit...
To the Black Sea and Back in a Day: A Scooter...
If you are longing for an excursion and escape from your everyday surroundings, sometimes there is no need to even leave the city. One...
Expat Life: Why I chose to give birth in Turkey
Finding out that I was pregnant came as a complete surprise, my husband actually found out before I did, but that's a whole other...
On Being Happy in Istanbul
Being an expat living in Istanbul over the past few years, I often get asked this question: Are you happy in Istanbul? This query...
The Sunken Palace: Basilica Cistern
Now if you have watched Dan Brown’s Inferno, the movie with Tom Hanks, and have been a diligent tourist in Istanbul, you’d recognize 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...
Yabangee English Whatsapp Groups
To better foster a sense of community, help people network, and facilitate sharing advice, we've put together some Whatsapp groups. If you're interested in...