A Long Weekend on the Lycian Way: Kaş to Üçağız
The Lycian Way is heaven for hikers. Its 540 kilometres following the ancient Lycian route between Antalya and Fethiye and provides plenty of chances...
Top 10 Best Things About Living in Taksim
I lived in Mecidiyeköy for my first few months in Istanbul. That part of town is interesting in its own right, and it was...
The Turkish Fez, Hats & Atatürk
I’m Australian, so coming from a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, wearing a hat in summer,...
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,...
İş Sanat Launches 20th Season
İş Sanat has launched its 20th season, with the Borusan Philharmonic, under the baton of Thomas Rösner and featuring the young virtuoso Demirhan Gokbudak,...
The 12th Istanbul Tulip Festival in Full Bloom
The tulip is a flower long rooted into Istanbul’s history and life. It can be found in Ottoman era paintings, clothing, mentioned in poetry...
Aliens On The Minibus (Poem)
“İnek var!” an alien called to the driver.
“İnek mi var?” I replied to her great surprise
then suddenly as if by pure magic
inek appeared in...
In Conversation with Burak Bener of Montag Coffee
If you've been in Kadiköy Merkez, trying to push through the crowds, then it's very possible you've missed this gem of a coffee shop....
Through the Lens – Anatolian Side: Moda, Kadıkoy
There is an obvious sense of openness within the people on the Anatolian side- a welcoming trait that speaks volumes for those making the...
Electronica Festival Istanbul — A Monument of the City’s Summer Landscape
In an era when so many of the city's music festivals are struggling to maintain momentum, it's reassuring to see 100% Music: Electronica Festival...
6 Permanent Istanbul Collections Worth (Re)visiting
What comes to your mind, when you hear the word Istanbul? After living here for almost four years, there are many words and associations which...
Guide to Keto and Low-carb Dieting in Istanbul
What is a keto diet? What is a low-carb diet?
A keto (ketogenic) diet is where you are restricted to consuming a maximum of (typically)...
Walk Across Turkey: The Secret Handshake
About two hours later, with the sprawling edges of Denizli visible in the distance, I stopped at a gas station for a bottle of...
Yabangee Seeks Student Interns: Editorial & Office Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator,...
Yabangee is seeking enthusiastic and motivated volunteer interns to join our dynamic team. If you're a student looking to immerse yourself in all things...
In Conversation with Tanaë, Belgian Singer-Songwriter
Tanaë is the stage name of up-and-coming Belgian singer-songwriter, Shana Seminara, who has been building the case for herself as a rising star with...
(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...
Reading in bed and paying it forward
When I first came to Turkey, I brought with me the holiday I created. That's right, a holiday. I was living in New York...
University Guide: Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul Technical University, commonly known as ITU or Teknik Üniversite, is one of the best universities in Turkey, always ranking among the top three....
Tackling Turkish Tinder: 15 First Dates
Everybody’s doing it. Or so I’d been told. Acutely aware of the boundaries imposed by my inherent shyness, clumsiness and geriatric bedtime, I’ve never...
Istanbul on a Budget: Free Culture, Art, & History Offerings
To which public places can we go to, if we do not want to spend any money at all? At first, it seems like...
Hiring: Fluent English Speaking Corporate Sales Manager @ Wellbees
About Wellbees
Wellbees is a digital corporate wellbeing platform that increases personal wellbeing by using the power of social interactions within companies. 82% of...
Arrested as a Spy, Caught in a Major Earthquake, & More:...
We've all been there, haven't we? You are in a foreign country and some strangers approach you.
You immediately think: "Whatever they are they selling,...
(PAST EVENT) Winter Drawing Series (Online) by Nadas Istanbul
Winter Drawing Series
Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22 December, 19.00 - 21.00
Language: English / Turkish
Led by Gabrielle Reeves
This series takes place online.
During this series, participants...
(PAST EVENT) “Moment/An” @ Maçka Art Gallery
From the organizer:
After 40 years of exhibitions with more than 200 local and international artists, Maçka Art Gallery (MAG) bid farewell to art...