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Ortaköy, once literally "the village in the middle" (orta + köy) of the European Bosphorus shore, is a popular touristic sight and a vibrant...

This review is for the true Harry Potter fans. I am not here to decide who fits into that category; you know who you...

By the time this article is live, you will still have a good couple of months left to visit the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition...

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...

We're delighted to announce that long-time contributor James Tressler has recently released the third volume to his Letters from Istanbul series, available for purchase via Lulu....

Having lived in Izmir for over a year, I can say that I truly love the expat life here. Many people ask what the city is...

The Away Days don’t sound like your average Istanbul band, but then again, how does an “average Istanbul band” even sound? With a city...

Every time I head out to the islands, I look back on the Istanbul skyline as I imagine the first astronauts gazed down upon...

A few weeks ago I was talking with friends after dinner in the warmth of my apartment. We were buying our time before we...

From the organizer: Join us in the fourth episode of ATÖLYE Academy’s Future Tense series taking place on September 25, at 5:00 PM (GMT +3). Register here. The...

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...

Hidden within an olive grove, Hecate sanctuary in Lagina could pass as a secret garden, one filled with a mystical air and esoteric treasures....

So you’ve found somewhere to live in the urban jungle of Istanbul – congratulations! Opening utility accounts is not that difficult but can be...

Before coming to Istanbul I worked at restaurants in some capacity for over a decade. There are certain things I miss about working in...

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,...

I first came to Seyahan Jewelry because my longtime friend, Amylin Loglisci, was exhibiting her exquisite paintings there last year. Each watercolor painting illustrated...

In a city buzzing with nightlife, the electronic music scene is a changing tapestry as the nightclubs of Istanbul past ebb and evolve into...

When we first brought our daughter home from the hospital she was fast asleep in her car carrier. We were home, she was asleep....

For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major factor shaping our lives. This year again, the holy month of Ramadan began...

We all know how devastating moving to a new country can be. You wonder how you will settle in, what the people will be...

The 90s was a unique period all over the world and the same goes for Turkey. In Turkey, alongside its distinctive music genres and...

Lifting those strained eyes from your smartphone for a few minutes can help you find a new hobby. A dive into 'the rush in...

To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine. Then up he...

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...