Terrorism in Turkey
Let’s first and foremost acknowledge the great privilege of being able to choose your place of residence. Most people are not granted the luxury...
Waymarking the Carian Trail – Part 1
Okay guys, we’ve all had enough of winter. The cozy appeal has washed away and we’ve had enough of staying inside, going to the...
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...
Through the Lens: Feriköy Flea Market
Do you love collecting old stuff, or even just love browsing and getting that nostalgic retro feeling? Do you love old music, vinyl records,...
Kaş: A Journey to the Gem of the Lycian Way
The Lycian Way has been mentioned on Yabangee a number of times for good reason, as this hiking trail really deserves all the praise...
Learning and Growing on a Turkish Organic Farm with TaTuTa
I found myself popping out of a packed dolmuş onto the side of a winding country road. Shortly after, my overstuffed tan hiking bag...
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....
Lost in Turkey: Lake Bafa
This little pocket of salty sea water trapped inland by ancient sediment accumulation has managed to retain all of its Aegean culture, with a...
Just for Fun: Seven “Best” Turkish Foods
When Tas decided to share her cheeky and genuinely pretty accurate list of worst Turkish foods (looking at you leblebi!), my inner Turk compelled...
Walk Across Turkey: Luxury in Nazilli
It was lunchtime when I arrived in Nazilli, population about 120,000. I walked up to the first restaurant I saw and ordered a lunch...
Walk Across Turkey: The Motorcycle Man
Friday, 21 September
I began my second full day in Çardak using the hotel’s slow internet connection to upload photos to my blog. Toward the...
A Guide to Online Shopping in Turkey
If you have a nine to five job and a lot of responsibilities to handle, you might prefer to stay in after work or...
Introducing: Turkish Language House – Learn & Master Turkish Online
Turkish Language House is a new platform for foreigners to finally master Turkish and be confident in their language skills.
About the program:
The Turkish Language...
Turkish Films II: Classics, Skeleton Suits, and Lesbian Vampires
This piece is a follow-up to Turkish Films: Four Istanbuls and a Golden Fleece.
“You Can’t Win Them All” (aka “Soldiers of Fortune”), starring Charles...
Arter & Antrepo 5: Architectural Monuments Hosting Contemporary Art in Istanbul
That Istanbul is a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary art world is undeniable. You just need to look at spaces like...
Introducing RIFA: Robert’s International Football Academy
RIFA - Robert’s International Football Academy was started by Robert Mullally in 2012, with the dream to change lives and perspectives through sport. How?...
Guide to Houseplant Hunting in Istanbul
In a heavily built-up city such as Istanbul, green space is at a premium. When I first came here to live, I remember looking...
All I Want for Christmas: Festive Holiday Dinners Delivered to Your...
This year we need Christmas more than any other. With so many of us unable to travel home over the holidays we simply need...
(PAST EVENT) Exhibition: “Mother Nature” by Cem Sağbil @ Ada Modern...
Mother Nature
I am neither like the verse of poets
Nor the lines of novels…
I am not the one you see when you come home…
Not at...
Midnight at the Pera Palace
A young journalist travels back in time to 1919 Istanbul, accidentally disrupting the natural flow of history. She must act quickly to prevent the...
(Past Event) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – Resolutions @...
We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series from Yabangee/Settle Turkey and ATÖLYE showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s...
(Past Event) Halloween Carnival – Hollyween @ Holly Stone Beyoğlu
Prepare yourself for Istanbul's ultimate Halloween bash on Friday 01 November at Holly Stone Beyoğlu! Join the thrilling Halloween Carnival, hosted by Yabangee &...
(Past Event) King Celebrates: Soundscape Festival – Chapter V @ Life...
This summer, Soundscape Festival returns for its highly anticipated fifth edition, once again transforming Istanbul’s lush Life Park into a two-day celebration of cutting-edge...
Tribute to Ayran: An Expat Love Story
Writing about the allure of ayran has been on my agenda for over a year now. Every time an expat informs me that they...