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These last months have not been easy. Our hearts ache for the country that has been a welcoming home away from home for so many of us....

Did you notice that every Renault 12 in the known universe had disappeared? Are you worried that some black hole had appeared and was...

As a young teenager I was a tomboy, so getting my first bra wasn’t something I looked forward to. When the fateful day came...

From the Istanbul Jazz Festival comes a playlist of 100 jazz tracks which shined out in Turkey’s jazz scene through the 2010s. The playlist...

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...

The Reggae scene in Turkey has grown exponentially, especially in the last 10 years or so. The last decade has seen an explosion of...

As a long-time lover of cemeteries, I’m often telling people about my trip to this or that burial ground. Most have one question: “why?”...

Many of us find doing volunteer work to be a fulfilling way to connect with our community. For yabangees, volunteering can be a great...

In Istanbul, when December arrives, you might observe a sudden change in the streets. Decorations hung up on the poles in the shape of...

Back home in India, the part of the newspaper I really looked forward to was the comics section. And I guess this is probably...

The 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival hosted by IKSV proudly presents one of the most anticipated events of the year: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's mesmerizing...

For the past two and a half weeks, I've seen vastly more goats than people, feasted on oranges straight from the tree, slept in...

From the sponsor: DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DRAMA! Fun & Inspiring English Drama classes for all abilities held in locations across Istanbul for children and adults. There are...

Everybody knows that Istanbul is full of history and culture, so what better way to experience it than by tasting your way through both?...

“Where can I take my friends or relatives who want to try Turkish ev yemekleri?” If you delve deep into Turkish cuisine, past the kebap...

Breakfast was served in the courtyard beneath the citadel. Little plates of olives, tomatoes, peppers, white cheese, bread, butter, jam, as well as piping...

Jutting out into the Aegean, the Bozburun Peninsula has managed to remain relatively secluded despite its proximity to the wild tourism of Marmaris. With...

All of us - single or in relationships, with or without kids - need help at home from time to time. It can be...

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...

It can be easy to get by in Turkey without speaking the language, especially in big cities like Istanbul and Izmir. Learning a few...