Film, Folklore, and Displacement: Four Movies That Stayed With Me at...
I have never really been a "film guy" in the traditional sense, but growing up in a small town where there wasn’t much else...
Five Years Later, A Yorgunluk Kahvesi
A feeling that was about to disappear in the chaos of life suddenly hit me so hard that I had to sit down and...
Çamlıca Mosque: Where Faith Meets the Sky
Perched on the hill of Çamlıca is a spiritual gem that combines Ottoman and modern architecture, where the breeze carries both the sounds of...
Cibali’s Tobacco Factory Turned Learning Facility
Türkiye is known for its sigara (cigarette) smoking culture. And while many events have shaped this practice, there is an intriguing tobacco history that...
(Past Event) King Celebrates: Soundscape Festival – Chapter V @ Life...
This summer, Soundscape Festival returns for its highly anticipated fifth edition, once again transforming Istanbul’s lush Life Park into a two-day celebration of cutting-edge...
Exploring Istanbul’s Museum of Innocence: Where Fiction Meets Reality
In the heart of Istanbul, in the historic district of Beyoğlu—more precisely, in the ancient streets of Çukurcuma—lies a museum that is out of...
(Past Event) +1 Presents: Gezgin Salon @ Bonus Parkorman
This summer, Salon IKSV continues the beloved Gezgin Salon music festival tradition, bringing its signature live music experience to the lush open-air surroundings of...
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...
My Turkish Neighbours Who Taught Me What ‘Korkma’ Means
In Turkish, the word ‘korkma’ means ‘don’t be scared.’ How I learned this makes for an interesting story—one which strengthened my belief that people,...
Dispatches from Cappadocia: From Türkiye to Brazil – The Scandal Surrounding...
Imagine this scenario: you are enjoying a trip to Thailand while ordering a coffee at a very simple place but to your surprise, the...
(Past Event) 44th Istanbul Film Festival by IKSV
The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by N Kolay, takes place from 11...
(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...
(Past Event) After-Work Social Party @ Art Stage Collective
Join us on Thursday, 29 May for the next edition of our dynamic after-work networking night—where meeting new people, sparking connections, and building your...
(Past Event) Spotlight on Storytelling: Islamabad International Film Festival Comes to...
We’re proud to announce our partnership with the Islamabad International Film Festival (IIFF), which is set to take place this weekend, April 26–27, 2025,...
(Past Event) %100 Music Presents: Picnic & Gathering Istanbul – A...
Returning for its 6th edition, Picnic & Gathering Istanbul promises a unique celebration that blends music, culinary creativity, and immersive art in one of...
(Past Event) Into the Wild @ Kabak Bay
Into The Wild Festival is taking place in Kabak Bay, Fethiye from May 16th to 19th! For four days, Into The Wild will offer...
(Past Event) Eurovision Spirit Returns to Istanbul Ft. Alexander Rybak and...
Get ready for an unforgettable night as we celebrate one of the world’s biggest and most beloved music events—The Eurovision Song Contest—right in the...
Dispatches from Cappadocia: The Soup Of Shame – A Late Night...
Recently my friends and I have created a rule. We are not allowed to have more than 3 cocktails when we’re out. Whoever is...
Dispatches from Cappadocia: Are We the Legal Aliens in Türkiye?
If I am driving, I am the one in charge of the playlist. No negotiation! In my car you will either listen to R&B...
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...
Looking For Freelance Corporate English Language Trainers @ Affina
Affina Training & Consultancy is seeking experienced and motivated native-speaker English language trainers to join our team as freelance trainers.
As a Freelance Corporate English...
(Every Tuesday) Yabangee Trivia Nights: A Pub Quiz for Everyone
Join us every Tuesday for Yabangee Trivia Nights at various venues in the city. Doors open at 19:00 for each session, with the trivia...
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...
In Conversation with Soraya Raeispour, Counseling Psychologist and Psychotherapist
We first had the pleasure of meeting Soraya Raeispour in 2016, when she arrived in Istanbul with boundless enthusiasm, ready to embark on a...