23 Turkish Phrases I Wish Someone Had Taught Me
There are a number of phrases that Turks use in daily life that you may not find properly explained in your Intro to Turkish...
Dancing for Haydarpaşa
Sunday, 8 December had Haydarpaşa Station hosting a danceathon like no other. The tango, swing and salsa communities of Istanbul staged what can only...
Insider Trading: Journey
Being English, one of the foods I miss most from home is a good scone. A good scone, baked to perfection, served with butter, jam...
We Are With Istanbul
This week has been one of sadness and deep reflection for all of us in Turkey. These heinous, tragic attacks are all too frequent and...
Six Alternative Valentine’s Events for English Speakers in Istanbul
Valentine's Day in Istanbul isn't necessarily for everyone, but it's got much to offer for those in love and plenty of potential for romantic...
Learn Turkish in Your Comfort Zone with Turkish Academy
If you are an expat living in Türkiye, a language enthusiast watching every single Turkish drama, or a university student researching about Turkish history,...
Altın Günü: A Guide to Mastering the Five Elements
Altın günü is not just a get-together of women, it is a culture. So if you have no clue on how to behave properly,...
Istanbul’s Hidden Architecture: The Camondo Stairs
Strolling through Istanbul requires two basic skills: a good sense of direction and a strong pair of legs. The steep hills and windy streets...
Introducing Helen O’Grady: Inspiring Development through Drama
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...
The Byzantine Chronicles: The (Re-imagined) History of Byzantium from Constantine to...
The Byzantine Chronicles, a new blog by Yabangee contributor Timothy Mottram, sets out to shed light on some of Byzantium’s history through fictitious narratives. Each...
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...
Insider Trading: Dört Kadıköy
“A post-modern neighborhood cafe.” That’s how Neylan Öğütveren, one of the owners of Dört Kadıköy describes it. The coffee shop, which opened in October...
Southern Excursion: Turunç
Waking to the smell of jasmine growing outside my window and having a chorus of birds coax me out of bed, I feel welcomed...
Exploring “Correspondences” by Yunus Emre Erdoğan & Clemes Wolf at Sanatorium
25 October - 1 December, 2019
Artists: Yunus Emre Erdoğan, Clemes Wolf
Curator: Domenico de Chirico
"With power to expand into infinity,
Like amber and incense, musk, benzoin,
That...
Real Student Comments
In all facets of daily, human life, the divide between what is expressed to others and what is in truth thought in one’s own,...
8 Essential Turkish Dramas to Watch while Social Distancing
In the final month of 2019, the first Coronavirus case was recorded in Wuhan, China. The pandemic has since spread nearly all over the...
Open Call: Asya Dilem Summer School for Turkish Lessons
From the organization:
ASYA DİLEM is an İstanbul/Turkey based Language School for foreigners who wish to explore Turkey and its culture. For this we created...
A South Asian’s Guide to Eating in Istanbul
South Asians love spice in everything – life, movies and of course, food. South Asian food is truly so spectacular; the complexity of flavors,...
The Basics of Pairing Drinks with Turkish Street Food
Pairing in Spanish means “maridaje”, which can also be translated as "marriage". So when we pair drinks with food we are metaphorically marrying a food...
Yabangee Summer Checklist
Fear not fellow summer lovers! Yes, September approaches and all your expat teacher friends are bemoaning the end of their two-month-long vacations, but the...
A Cat, A Rat, and Two Teyzes
It started with my husband spotting a rat on his way to work.
"Don't get scared, but I saw a mouse on the ground floor...
Istanbul’s Next Big Concert Venue: Your Apartment
For those who are new to the city or unfamiliar with Turkish artists, Istanbul’s local music scene might seem alluring, if also slightly out...
Life under Occupation: A Review of Eleni by Nicholas Gage
When Mosul was invaded in June, one of the first announcements made by ISIS was that the civilians within their territory would be treated...
166 Reasons Not to Leave Istanbul
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....