ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Michael Barngrover, VR Developer
A quick chat with most any foreigner living in Istanbul will demonstrate the city's tendency to attract residents in unique and often random ways....
The Talk of the Town: Rising Performance Artist Ayça Ceylan
Some people have an air that reserves them from the rest of us. When I first met performance artist Ayça Ceylan, she instantly gave...
Buried Treasure Beneath Our Mind’s Bosphorus: Reflections on Zeynep Beler’s “Beachcomber”
Living as a millennial in a cosmopolitan city, I know I’m not alone in admitting my smartphone is an extension of me. The selfies...
Accessible, Riveting and Totally Radical: Catch Ai Wei Wei’s “On Porcelain”...
“If you love your country, you become a criminal,” celebrated and controversial Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei said during an artist talk when his...
In Conversation with Alfredo and Zafira Araujo Velazquez, Danzart and Culture...
I will never forget the opening night of Danzart and Culture Boutique, when my friend Alfredo and his wife, Zafira, invited me to come...
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...
Introducing Helen O’Grady: Inspiring Development through Drama
From the sponsor:
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DRAMA! Fun & Inspiring English Drama classes for all abilities held in locations across Istanbul for children and adults.
There are...
A Passionate Evening with Hurts at Zorlu PSM
Hurts, the English synth-pop duo of singer Theo Hutchcraft and synthesist Adam Anderson, have come a long way since they first performed at Istanbul's...
Off the Beaten Track: Nine Vacation Spots in Turkey
Turkey is a country of immense diversity. This includes diversity of culture, geography, scenery, cuisine, art, and perspective. Throughout my time in Turkey I...
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,...
In Conversation with Dylan Ware of The Infinity Chamber, Istanbul’s Metamorphic...
Dylan Ware has long been an established yabancı on the radar of Istanbul's music scene. Having lived in Turkey for over a decade, the...
Istanbul Adrift
It was bound to happen sooner or later. But it happened much sooner than the citizens of Istanbul were ready for. And it happened in...
Giving Birth in Turkey: Choosing the Right Obstetrician
You are pregnant, congratulations! This is most probably the happiest moment of your life, enjoy it for a second! But not too long, because...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ashkan Rohani, Chartered Civil Engineer
The ever-evolving infrastructure of Istanbul evokes a gamut of emotions, ranging from the optimistically awe-inspired to deep-rooted concern. Civil engineering is in many ways...
In Conversation with Erhan Tanman and Ece Şermet, Piano House Moda
I first went to Piano House over New Year’s Weekend. I had seen pages for their concert events on Facebook, but had been unable...
Three Significant Barriers in Expat-Local Romantic Relationships
Being an expat is difficult. You start a new life somewhere you probably have very limited knowledge about. All your old habits and automatized...
Home for the Holiday Winter Party @ Balkon
As many of our friends have been kind enough to point out, we're long overdue for a good ol' fashioned party! So if you're...
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...
Discovering Authentic Thai Food in Istanbul with Çok Çok Thai
It may have taken a while to reach my mouth, but I'm happy to say that I've finally discovered the best Thai Food in...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir is Worth Visiting (Part II)
Izmir offers plenty of local sites within the city of four million people, but it is also known for its access to easy day...
Izmir Chronicles: Izmir is Worth Visiting (Part I)
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...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with İnci Yürekli, Founder of Alfa Beslenme
Maintaining a sense of wellness in Istanbul is no small feat, with plenty of negative (and often delicious) distractions constantly surrounding us. Knowing these...
Chromophobia: A Face-Off with One’s Dark Side
I was told this is how it goes... “Politics in a corporate world is as important as the work you do. Simply performing well...
Inside Devrim Erbil’s Revolution Factory
The word “devrim” means revolution.
Does Devrim Erbil consider himself a revolutionary?
“Of course,” he says, without hesitation. “Every day. Every night. I work constantly.”
Indeed, at...