The Fasting and The Furious: On Istanbul Taxi Drivers
This past week we read of some journalists from Hurriyet Daily News going undercover, disguised as tourists, to shine a spotlight on Istanbul’s notoriously...
Three Apps to Save Money While Enjoying Istanbul in 2019
If 'enjoy Istanbul more' is among your list of resolutions in 2019, you are not alone! Each year, we decide to be more active,...
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,...
Guide to Using & Registering a Foreign Phone in Turkey
So you're visiting or moving to Turkey and you want to bring your foreign mobile phone with you to happily use here. Great! Let's...
Nicole: A Sophisticated, Ambitious Culinary Experience in the Heart of Istanbul
One might be surprised to learn an unassuming turn off Istiklal, down an unusually silent path featuring several slumbering cats, and proceeding through an...
The View from Kuştepe (Life in the Shadow of Trump Towers)
It’s hard to miss the Trump Towers in Istanbul.
The twin tower complex, bearing the signature brand name in large letters, commands your view as...
Bike Riding from Kadıköy to Pendik Along the Sahil
The 20+ kilometer bike ride from Kadıköy to Pendik is one of the best places to take advantage of the sahil, featuring wide paths,...
(PAST EVENT) Sustainable Living Film Festival 2020 Online
SLFF2020 official selection will meet its audience between 1-6 December with the online festival SYFFEVDE at Surdurulebiliryasam.net where all screenings are free of charge....
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Wellbees is a digital corporate wellbeing platform that increases personal wellbeing by using the power of social interactions within companies. 82% of...
Altın Gün Bends Past and Present in Anatolian Style at Volkswagen...
On January 27th, courtesy of Pozitif, Altın Gün ventured from Amsterdam to the halls of Volkswagen Arena, tucked away in Istanbul's Maslak, for a...
Many Faces of Turkish Cuisine and Where to Find Them
There are lots of specialties that might come to your mind when someone mentions Turkey. One thing is for sure: Food! Turkish cuisine can...
First-Time Residence Permit in Türkiye Guide: Essentials to Know for your...
Thinking of staying in Türkiye for a while and want to file a first-time residence permit application? That's lovely to hear! Before getting too...
(Past Event) Season Opener Boat Party on the Bosphorus
What better way to welcome beautiful weather and celebrate good vibes than by joining a boat party unlike any other! Mark your calendars for...
Review: Incesaz @ Salon IKSV
Salon IKSV, one of our favorite stops between the neighborhoods of Galata and Şişhane, continues to bring delightful performances to their stage. Last Thursday...
Construction Fever: Will It Save Us from the Next Big One?
Bağdat Caddesi is a long, wide shopping avenue on the Asian side of the city, Istanbul’s equivalent of 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive.
Nearby are...
Small Projects Istanbul: Emphasizing Education
“They first need to learn Turkish to be better integrated into their Turkish communities -- namely, their schools,” stressed Anna Tuson, the communication manager...
Setting of Records: Istanbul’s New Mosque
Three years ago building of a new mosque began on one of the highest hills of the city, where roosters still crow and visitors...
Giving Birth in Turkey: Getting Prepared
In our previous piece we discussed choosing your obstetrician - this was the most difficult part. Now it is time for you to relax...
Five Essential Turkish Films
Contemporary Turkish cinema often oscillates between bland, commercial movies (that range from broad comedies to over-sugared romances) and magnificent under-performing films that demonstrate the concerns...
16th !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival Preview
As the winter season tosses lazy curtains of rain down on Istanbul, residents of the city will be thrilled to know that it's once...
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...
Bifo Regiuvenates with Tchumburizde and Magma Philharmonic
A fresh breeze graced the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center last week as BIFO took stage for its November program, this time...
Chromophobia: A Face-Off with One’s Dark Side
I was told this is how it goes... “Politics in a corporate world is as important as the work you do. Simply performing well...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Öykü Özgencil, Founder of INCOMPLIT
There's something to be said for the universal affinity of stories and storytelling in our collective childhoods. While this connection may seemingly fade as...