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MorGurme started its journey seeking to deliver delicious nut butters and healthy cold pressed oils made from top quality ingredients. It teamed up with...

Sunday, 23 September The next day I walked into the town of Dinar feeling lonely, uncomfortable, and out of place. I knew I needed some...

SLFF2020 official selection will meet its audience between 1-6 December with the online festival SYFFEVDE at Surdurulebiliryasam.net where all screenings are free of charge....

Istanbul lends itself to being a city of infinite potential and countless ideas, reinforced by the numerous creatives one comes across focused on turning...

There are pockets of the old traditions that remain in Istanbul, not because of any particular devotion to the past but because sometimes 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...

Stereotypes are inherently oversimplified, but can also hold some truth to them and be a fun(ny) opportunity for self-reflection. The international community living in...

Every sunday in the Edirnekapı district of Fatih, right by part of the old city walls, is one of the more interesting spectacles that...

Kumkapı is a neighborhood known for its central square filled with fish restaurants which lure in tourists. Outside this overflowing plaza and up through the windy...

Istanbul beats Paris any day when it comes to experiencing romantic moments, as far as I am convinced. Even logistically it is superior to...

I have received a mixed bag of reactions from Turkish people when I explain that Kiralık Aşk is “my dizi.” It’s a barely-realistic technicolor drama...

One of the many seemingly incessant complaints I hear from other yabancılar is a disdain for Turkish wines. Navigating the wine scene in Turkey...

When I moved to Üsküdar years ago it was still vilified as a conservative and religious neighborhood with virtually no social life. Over these...

If you need something new to suppress the bad-weather blues or you just want to get out of Istanbul and into your ski boots,...

Podcasts are often an excellent way to learn a language, offering insight into the culture and everyday lives of the people behind the stories...

In the heart of Nişantaşı, a brief stroll from the much-frequented City's Mall, there's a charming corner establishment for coffee connoisseurs known as Haha...

I've found myself having the same conversation with various people over the past few months. It generally goes like this: "It's just different for native...

All about Firuze International Competition entry Beloved is about the life of Firuze who lives on the Alborz Mountains in Iran. The film, which tells...

Being an avid comic book fan and professed geek (I’m wearing my Joker converse as I write this) I always find myself looking for...

Friday night. A few minutes before midnight. April 20th, 2020. Kaan is in the CCTV room of the luxurious hotel where he works as...

Planning your dream vacation should usually be one of the most exciting and hassle free experiences. With hundreds of possible destinations and numerous travel...

The day’s walk was along a section of road with gently rolling hills, gradually climbing towards Denizli, a city halfway between the Menderes River...

Despite Istanbul’s beauty, sometimes a break from its busy buzz and hassle is needed! A quick weekend gateway to one of Turkey’s most popular...

The first time I visited a Turkish home, I got perplexed upon hearing the phrase ''Don't walk barefoot, you'll get a stomach ache.'' Have...