Hiring: Native English Speaking Customer Service Specialist @ Hudson Furniture (Beşiktaş)
A local liaison of Hudson Furniture, located centrally in Beşiktaş, Istanbul is seeking an ideal candidate who loves talking to people and proactively solving...
How to Get a HES Code and Link an Istanbulkart
As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...
The Golden Hour
Nizam walked quickly and nervously through the twilight. The fences and houses along Limon Paşa Boulevard were dark silhouettes beneath the rapidly aging sun....
(PAST EVENT) Istanbul Meyhane Nights: Experiencing Meyhane Culture (Session #1)
Meyhane culture, while mostly reserved for special occasions these days, is still one of our favorite aspects of living in Turkey. The many shared...
A Guide to Istanbul Earthquake Preparedness
With all the disturbing events in the news recently, it is easy to forget the more mundane, boring threats of life: pickpockets in Taksim,...
Dispatches from Cappadocia: Börek, Mini Türks And Homesickness
There is nothing more sacred to an expat than the taste of food from home, although this is the kind of truth we only...
(Past-Event) MIX Festival Presented by 100% Music (ft. Purple Disco Machine,...
Returning once more to Zorlu PSM with the support of %100 Müzik, MIX Festival remains one of Istanbul’s premier showcases of global and local...
Review: Lara Di Lara, Emre Akbay, Emir Yargin by Sofar...
It was another rainy, cold Friday night in Istanbul when Sofar Sounds Istanbul stars Lara Di Lara, Emre Akbay and Emir Yargin arrived at the...
Through the Lens: Turkey’s Hidden Gem – the Southeast
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Many a visitor to Turkey sees only Istanbul. As for those those who go beyond Turkey's largest city,...
Yabangee Recommends: “Where do I take my vegan friend out for...
“Where do I take my vegan friend out for brunch?”
Long-time residents of Istanbul have without a doubt been introduced to the joy of a...
Expat Life: Bringing Your Baby Home
When we first brought our daughter home from the hospital she was fast asleep in her car carrier. We were home, she was asleep....
Let the Child be Named Peace: E-refugee.com Review
You have no home.
You have no address.
You are a refugee.
With those words we enter a dystopian universe, a black comedy in which the owner...
A (Satirical) Guide to Some Proposed New Turkish Laws
The yabancı tries to keep a vigilant eye on the news, especially given the turbulent events of the past couple years here in the...
In Conversation with Janelle Berberoglu, Co-Founder of Chikirina
For those that have kept up with Chikirina since early 2015, it's quite clear that this brand of high-quality yoga and Pilates activewear has especially...
Ramadan in Türkiye: A Primer
Ramadan, pronounced in Turkish as Ramazan, is once again upon us. There are the basic tenets of the month-long fast that anyone living in...
A Daytrip to the Black Sea
It is not as though we've all been spoiled by the weather in recent months. Noses hidden and protected by thick scarves as well...
EVO Sports: Istanbul’s Premier Paintball & Laser Tag Experience
One afternoon in late April, some of the Yabangee team decided to partake in a team bonding activity and venture on a laser tag...
Taste of Tea: Conceptual Art on the Train
Haydarpaşa Garı train station, quiet of late because of construction work, is once again buzzing with people. But this time the crowds running to...
Exhibition: “Leonardo Da Vinci” Comes to UNIQ Istanbul
By the time this article is live, you will still have a good couple of months left to visit the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition...
The Best Cheap Eats in Istanbul
Istanbul, like so many cities worldwide, is inundated with fast food chains and multinational coffee shops. While these might provide a moment of comforting...
The Language of Swimming: Freestyle or Overarm
Being Australian and living in Istanbul, one of the hardest things to cope with at first was the difficulty of finding a pool to...
Patara: Capital of the Lycians
When you hear of Patara Plajı, the 20 km stretch of sand just west of Kalkan, your first thoughts may be of swimming, suntanning,...
Tipping in Turkey
Certain things that are second nature at home can be a minefield abroad. Etiquette in all of its various forms is especially tricky. Despite...
Five Names to Meet at Salon IKSV This Season
Salon IKSV, the meeting point for alternative music lovers in Istanbul, continues introducing us to musicians who give us that feeling of discovery. If...