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...
Visiting a Tailor in Istanbul 101
Istanbul has developed in so many ways over the years, including shops of all kinds which have seen shifts in terms of services, logistics,...
RX: Istanbul’s Central, Electric Nightclub for ‘Rhythm Xposure’
In a city buzzing with nightlife, the electronic music scene is a changing tapestry as the nightclubs of Istanbul past ebb and evolve into...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Çatal Höyük (Fork Mound)
Sometimes it’s the unseen that is the most fascinating. The imagination can drift back to a time far before we existed to wonder about...
Escapist: Real Escape Room Fun for English Speakers in Istanbul
I'd be hard pressed to think of a more wholesome group activity I've taken part in these last few years, than when a group...
Exploring the Princes’ Islands: The Kınalıada Mosque
The Princes' Islands (Adalar) are a chain of nine small islands in the Sea of Marmara, about 20 km east of the center of...
Weekend Getaway: Edirne
With the Children’s and Youth holiday coming up on 23 April and warmer weather upon us, many of you may be wondering where to...
Lost in Turkey: Datça Peninsula
Expanding westward into the sea, with the Aegean to the north and the Mediterranean to the south, the Datça peninsula is connected to mainland...
A Walk around Üsküdar
For many people living on the European side of Istanbul, crossing over to the “other side” (the Anatolian side) seems like a trek, especially...
Professional English/Turkish Translation Services
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Professional quality Turkish to English/English to Turkish translations are often quite expensive, while taking a fair bit of time in regards to...
Insider Trading: Galata House Restaurant
As a new expat living in Istanbul, it can be difficult to find those special restaurants that have both a unique history and an...
Insider Trading: Arnavutköy Takanik Balık
The Arnavutköy branch of Takanik Balık is modestly tucked away, nearly hidden and a bit further from the water than its larger, grander counterparts in...
A Guide to Istanbul Earthquake Preparedness
With all the disturbing events in the news recently, it is easy to forget the more mundane, boring threats of life: pickpockets in Taksim,...
Discussing the Dönme with Artist and Researcher C.M. Kösemen (Part 2)
Dayla Rogers continues her conversation with artist and researcher C.M. Kösemen about the Dönme and their history.
You are a person of Dönme background. A...
Romancing the Old City: A Somewhat Cynical Love Note to Istanbul
To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day,
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your Valentine.
Then up he...
Residence Permit Health Insurance – Our Quick, Easy and Affordable Application...
If you've landed here, you're likely in need of health insurance for your residence permit application. We've partnered up with an insurance provider to...
The A-Z of Turkish Music
Let me say straight away that this is not an encyclopedic or historical article on Turkish music. Rather, these are my observations on the...
Student Life: 8 Tips to Live in Istanbul on a Student...
Is living on a budget a choice or an obligation? In my case, unfortunately, it had to be an obligation. I’ve moved to Istanbul...
Turkish 101: Lullabies of Anatolia
Turks have always admired and emphasized oral traditions in poems, sagas and rhymes throughout their history. Babies grow up with lullabies, children play alongside...
An Alternative Saturday Activity: Memory Walks of Karakutu
As a person who has a deep interest in the contemporary history and the treatment against the minority groups, I tend to get super...
The Art of Solitude
It comes on suddenly. One moment you’re experiencing an exciting roller coaster of new experiences, emotions, thoughts, and people. You’re learning to become more...
We Cut Yogurt With a Knife
Last week, my husband brought home a 5-liter bag of raw milk. He secretly stuck it in the refrigerator and then surprised me by...
Istanbul: What Your Senses Can Expect
Before I left for Istanbul, I had many friends promise that they would come and visit me. Unfortunately - since life gets in the...
Open Call – ‘We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues’ Speaker Suggestions
We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the...