CRR’s New Season in Full Swing
Cemal Reşit Rey launched the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday October 9th with the CRR Symphony Orchestra and Choir performing all-time favorite arias and lieds....
Anatolian Travel Archives: Eflatun Pınar
We raced against the sun to reach the spring before all light had gone, Seçkin at the wheel and me biting my nails with...
Fires Across Turkey: Relief Organizations You Can Support
We recently made an open call to our community for suggestions and have since compiled a list of organizations that are currently taking part...
(PAST EVENT) 18th Contemporary Istanbul @ Tersane Istanbul
Contemporary Istanbul, the city's premier international art fair, is back for its 18th edition, bringing together art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and artists from around...
Look Familiar? Five Movies Set in Istanbul
People say that cities have a personality. I disagree. For me, a city has a genre. A category of literature or movies that jumps...
Lost in Turkey: Artvin Highlands
The Black Sea region of Turkey is somewhat of a misnomer. Better known for its rainforest-like climate, highland pastures and traditional culture, the seaside...
University Guide: Boğaziçi University
Boğaziçi University, commonly shortened to BU, was founded in 1863 as Robert College and is the first American higher education institution founded outside of the...
Why Turkey? – Reflections on a Former Life in Istanbul
“Where are you from?” “How long have you lived here?” “Where do you work?” “How much do you make?!” and, of course, “Why Turkey?”...
9 Tips to Know Before Visiting a Turkish Home
One day, after having heard our neighbor's son practicing his guitar almost daily, I went to her door and asked in piecemeal Turkish if...
Weekend Getaway: 48 Hours in Sofia, Bulgaria
In a city the size of Istanbul, it’s definitely understandable that sometimes you just want to get away. One place that would normally not...
Insider Trading: Atatürk Arboretum
Tired of over-crowded Istanbul parks? Want a larger natural space to walk through? Want to leave the city, but not go too far? Well,...
Istanbul’a Hoş Geldiniz: Best Istanbul-Centric Facebook Groups
Moving to a new city is stressful -- new people, a new job, a new culture, new rules. It can often be overwhelming trying to...
In Conversation with Kate Clow of Trekking in Turkey
Kate Clow, a long-time resident of Turkey, is a renowned sage of hiking in the region. She is best known for heading efforts to build,...
Rezan Has Museum: A Gem on the Golden Horn
The Golden Horn was of great importance during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. This deep, natural harbor was a strategic point to defend the...
A Beginner’s Guide to Turkish Hip Hop, by Ege Çubukçu
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...
Expat Life: Having a Baby in Turkey
It’s amazing how things can change in just a few short years. Three years ago, I accepted a job in Turkey. Six months later...
Saving Money in Turkey
So you’ve come to Turkey and plan to stay for a while, or you already live here and have decided to save up some...
Turkish 101: Four Idioms You Need to Know
If you have been living in Turkey long enough, surely you speak enough survival Turkish to get by in everyday life. However, every now...
What’s in a Name? – On Naming Children in Turkey
As with most parents, picking a name for my children was a bit of a nightmare. My husband and I had many difficulties, as...
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...
Looking Back on 2019: Events That Surprised Istanbulites
1) You might have thought it would never happen, but here it is: Istanbul Airport
We knew they were building it. We knew they planned...
Tale from Istanbul’s New Normal
Friday night. A few minutes before midnight. April 20th, 2020. Kaan is in the CCTV room of the luxurious hotel where he works as...
Notting Hill Turkey: Learn Turkish to Explore a Fascinating Culture and...
Learn Turkish, to explore a very interesting culture while living in Turkey and get integrated easily in the Turkish community.
Notting Hill Turkey is providing...