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Certain things that are second nature at home can be a minefield abroad. Etiquette in all of its various forms is especially tricky. Despite...

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...

Living in Istanbul comes with many joys alongside many compromises. If you are the kind of person who tries to lead a green life,...

Summer, fall, winter, or spring, we all want ice cream. Luckily, the ice cream makers at Mua have a flavor for every season. Their...

As a follow-up to our interview with rapper and all-round nice guy of Turkish hip-hop, Ege Çubukçu, we asked him to put together a playlist for those...

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...

From the advertiser: Professional quality Turkish to English/English to Turkish translations are often quite expensive, while taking a fair bit of time in regards to...

Turkey maintains strong foreign relations with most countries around the world, and many have dedicated missions to foster diplomatic relationships and provide services to...

In Turkish, the word ‘korkma’ means ‘don’t be scared.’ How I learned this makes for an interesting story—one which strengthened my belief that people,...

It started as good a time as any – on a dolmuş to Hasankeyif with a crate of live chickens on my lap. I...

My first introduction to Istanbul came via embellished story, when my father regaled me as a pre-teen with tales of his freewheelin' hippie misadventures traveling...

I am one of those people who never liked running. When I was younger I hated even the thought of it. After I moved to...

It seems safe to say that organic is now a thing in Turkey. This isn't that surprising, actually, as villagers all over the country...

As a new expat living in Istanbul, it can be difficult to find those special restaurants that have both a unique history and an...

When Mosul was invaded in June, one of the first announcements made by ISIS was that the civilians within their territory would be treated...

We recently made an open call to our community for suggestions and have since compiled a list of organizations that are currently taking part...

RIFA - Robert’s International Football Academy was started by Robert Mullally in 2012, with the dream to change lives and perspectives through sport. How?...

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...

You are pregnant, congratulations! This is most probably the happiest moment of your life, enjoy it for a second! But not too long, because...

Anyone who has spent time in Turkey, especially Istanbul, will have noted the condition of street animals here. For all the compassion that exists...

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...

This post is sponsored by MDFV. When you think of a blue cruise, fitness is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. But...

From the organizer: Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by Garanti BBVA for 23 years with the support of...

Before Orhan Pamuk came to prominence in the West and launched Turkey once more into the international literary scene, Yaşar Kemal was Turkey’s best-known...