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...
Mostly Free Resources for Teaching Yourself Turkish
It can be easy to get by in Turkey without speaking the language, especially in big cities like Istanbul and Izmir. Learning a few...
In Conversation with Istanbul Improv Community — The Clap
Improv! Improv is an underappreciated art form where performers create a dialogue or scenes on stage without any pre-writing or scripting. This is an...
12 Cool Places to Study in Galata Neighborhood
Galata is a beautiful neighborhood in the apex of Beyoğlu district. It used to be a sanctuary for Turkey’s Greek, Armenian, Italian and Jewish...
In Conversation with Gökhan Bahtışen and Amylin Loglisci, Seyahan Jewelry
I first came to Seyahan Jewelry because my longtime friend, Amylin Loglisci, was exhibiting her exquisite paintings there last year. Each watercolor painting illustrated...
Lost in Transit: Notes from the Bus Stops of Istanbul
Istanbul is Turkey’s most populated city with about 16 million inhabitants. Given its size and population, a great deal of work has been put...
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...
Finding the Spirit of One Love in Büyük Ev Ablukada
Büyük Ev Ablukada may not be a new name to those in the Turkish community who have been following the group for years, but...
The Art of Nothing in Istanbul
Nothing: nothing to do, nothing to fix. No work to go to, no garden to tend. No meetings to go to, no dance classes…absolutely...
Müslüm Gürses and The Rise of Arabesk
“Çilesiz bir günüm olmadı gitti
Bilmedim ömrümün suçu ne usta
Allah'ın gücüne gider mi bilmem
Verdiği bu candan ben bıktım usta
My carefree days never came
I don’t know,...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
The creation story of Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond
Edmond, which tells the creation story of Cyrano de Bergerac, probably the most popular play in French...
Walk Across Turkey: Where am I?
I wake with a start. Where am I? Through the parting fog of sleep I remember that I am in İstanbul. A hot sun...
Shopping for Unmentionables: Buying Underwear in Turkey
As a young teenager I was a tomboy, so getting my first bra wasn’t something I looked forward to. When the fateful day came...
From Boza to Bourbon: Street Juice
Do you remember your first memory of Istanbul? Maybe it was the first call to prayer coming from the nearest minaret. Maybe it was...
(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...
Hiring: International Sales Representative @ Reviveair
Reviveair is hiring for the position of International Sales Representative.
Reviveair specializes in plastic surgery, dental services and hair transplants and is known for taking...
In Conversation with Komşu Kafe Collective, A Community of Open Hearts...
Walking up the hill from the port of Kadıköy on the sleepy, predominately residential street of Uzun Hafız is a hole in the wall...
Walk Across Turkey: Köşk
I reached the town of Köşk (population 9,900) early on Tuesday, 4 September. It was only 10:45 a.m. I had planned to spend the...
(PAST EVENT) Creative Business Cup Istanbul (Deadline: April 9)
Creative Business Cup is a unique, yearly competition that is powered by the biggest international creative professional network: Creative Business Network.
The Creative Entrepreneurship and Economy...
The Tulip Pilgrimage: 12 Reasons to Visit Emirgan Park ASAP
The spring air has awoken the residents of Istanbul out of the drudgery of rainy winter cold. With great gusto, the masses emerge from...
The Şakirin Mosque
There are more than 3000 active mosques in Istanbul and, in terms of architectural style, they can generally be categorized as either Byzantine (ancient...
Pet Life: On Having a Dog in Istanbul (The Adventures of...
Many will be quick to share the story of how prophet Mohammed cut his robe as to not disturb the slumber of a cat...
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...
Istanbul Tulip Festival: Last Call!
You have been in Istanbul for a while, and you have even seen the posters for the 13th Istanbul Tulip Festival. You have been curious about...