Retrospective – Creative Backlash Conference (EU-Turkey Funded via Connect for Creativity)
EU-Turkey funded Connect for Creativity announces its first international conference Creative Backlash!
Connect for Creativity aims to form a network of creative hubs across Europe...
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Finding the Spirit of One Love in Büyük Ev Ablukada
Büyük Ev Ablukada may not be a new name to those in the Turkish community who have been following the group for years, but...
Life in Lockdown: Married with Kid vs Single with Cat
While regular weekend lockdowns in Istanbul have been a unifying experience in a myriad of ways, so much of our experience is tied to...
My Thoughts on Turkish Society as a Young Turk
As a young Turkish woman who hasn’t lived abroad yet, the scope of my writing is largely about living in Turkey. In my essays,...
Lost in Turkey: The Küre Mountains
The rarely visited Küre Mountains Region of the Kastamonu and Bartın provinces is a silent, forested land characterized by its system of canyons, caves,...
Top 10 Craft Beer Destinations in Istanbul & Brew Breakdown
The Turkish craft beer scene has been on the march for the last two or three years, and despite rising alcohol prices, 2016 was an...
Introducing Turkish4 Children: Fun, Interactive Language Lessons for Kids
The experience of learning Turkish differs greatly from person to person, and there is perhaps no greater distinction than between children and adults. While...
Insider Trading: Bakıroğlu Gurme
Walk through the doors of Bakıroğlu Gurme and you’re met by a visual feast. Blocks of bright fruit and vegetables, counters chock full of...
(PAST EVENT) Creative Programming by Nadas Istanbul: January 2021 Round-up
NADAS is a creative house located in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy that hosts a variety of programming focused on more sustainable living in the city. Their...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Jonathan Rios, Co-Founder of Haber Latino
One of the most enlightening aspects of spending time abroad is in realizing just how one's own country portrays the events happening in other...
Babylon Soundgarden 2017: Staying True to Istanbul’s Roots
2017 may have been host to a fair number of quality summer music festivals in Istanbul, but for those who don't favor electronic music,...
Weekend Getaway: Muğla
Looking to experience a city with a mellow vibe? Head to southwest Turkey, away from the crowds, to the picturesque city of Muğla, located...
Discover Colife: Istanbul’s Leading Smart-Rental Startup
Colife is an Istanbul-based international smart-rental startup that operates as a full-cycle property management company. From the start, Colife has been revolutionizing the rental...
Through the Lens: The Çapa-Şehremini Above (Black & White)
As someone who lives in the Çapa-Şehremini area, an old neighborhood of Fatih, I spend a lot of time on the complexly interwoven, narrow...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight #25: Adventure and Travel
A collaboration of Yabangee and ATÖLYE - we proudly continue with a new, exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the...
Ha Ha Hanımlar: All-Women Comedy Show
Even though Istanbul is a beautiful city most of us love living in; it can also be chaotic and stressful and tiring, leaving most...
Learning Turkish: 10 Idioms That Are Sure to Impress (II)
My adventure as a student in Istanbul is coming to an end soon and one thing which makes me experience the ‘tube light' effect...
Walk Across Turkey: Breaking Free From Eğirdir
Monday and Tuesday, 8 and 9 October
I enjoyed the pension at Eğirdir so much that several days when my week’s vacation was finished, I...
Open Call for Submissions @ Bosphorus Review of Books
From BRB:
The Bosphorus Review of Books is a predominantly English-language journal focused on cross-cultural arts exchange and providing literary works and commentary for...
A Five Star Toilet – Bathroom Tales in Turkey
Back in 1990 when I first visited Turkey, toilets, whether squat or what we think of as ‘normal’ but the Turks call Ala Franga,...
Three Amazing Vegan Restaurants in Istanbul
There are not many vegan restaurants in Istanbul, but the number is increasing every single day with new restaurants popping up all over the...
Through the Lens: Ortaköy
Ortaköy, once literally "the village in the middle" (orta + köy) of the European Bosphorus shore, is a popular touristic sight and a vibrant...
Practices of Mindfulness in Turkey
We sometimes forget how hectic life in a cosmopolitan city like Istanbul can be (I know I do). Weekdays can feel mechanical, while weekends...