Big Burn: Istanbul’s Greatest Fire Concept Party That Really Did Happen
Anyone who’s lived here long enough has likely noticed a proliferation of high-quality music events around the city in the past several years generally...
(PAST EVENT) Feliz Navidad (Christmas) Holiday Party @ Los Altos
'Tis the holiday season and there's plenty of reason to celebrate as we conclude both the year and a wild decade. Join us for...
Istanbul’s Short-Term Bicycle Rental System: İSBIKE
İSBIKE System
Istanbul is one of several international cities offering increasingly diversified alternative transportation options, including its own short-term bike rental program. The İSBIKE system...
ATÖLYE Journeys: Carla
ATÖLYE provides a dynamic environment where individuals and organizations can come together to thrive for the better. We are a Community of open-minded, curious,...
Hiring: Full-Time Native English Speakers at International Small Hands Academy and...
International Small Hands Academy and Ütopya Primary and Secondary Schools are hiring full time teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.
Successful candidates must:
Be loving and...
Theatre Review: 3 Short Comedy Plays in 1 Night!
Under the direction of Kenny Laurie, comes together three half-hour comedy plays that tell the tales of transformation and rebirth. Come Again! is the...
Hiring: Seeking Actors in Istanbul
An American IT startup in Istanbul is looking for people to take part in a commercial.
To do this, you must be comfortable and confident...
Dining in Style at Peers Food & Drink: A Nişantaşı Retreat
Nestled in the heart of Nişantaşı is a hidden gem beckoning those in search of a relaxed, vibrant dining experience, and it comes in...
(Past Event) Eurovision Spirit Returns to Istanbul Ft. Alexander Rybak and...
Get ready for an unforgettable night as we celebrate one of the world’s biggest and most beloved music events—The Eurovision Song Contest—right in the...
Songs for an Unfinished City (An Istanbullu’s Listening Guide)
Every great city has its own soundtrack, or at least, deserves one. If it doesn’t, you should think about moving somewhere else.
I think of...
Five Tips for Getting Around Istanbul with a Baby
There's a maxim of which every new parent should be reminded, and it's something about how nobody else is as interested in your baby...
Review: Hamdi Akatay & Tepecik Filarmoni Orkestrası @ Babylon Bomonti
A Thursday night spent in Babylon Bomonti never disappoints. Last week, I finally made it to see Hamdi Akatay & Tepecik Philharmonic Orchestra on stage....
Who Loves Public Speaking?
Ever felt like jumping out of a window rather than giving a speech at work? Well, I have... Although some of us might be...
In Conversation with Maximiliane Wittek of “A.C.A.B. – All Cats Are...
A.C.A.B. - All Cats Are Beautiful is the much-loved brainchild of Erasmus exchange student Maximiliane Wittek. The full project, currently still in progress, features over 300...
Halloween Discount – Introducing Mitra Costume Shop: Meeting All Your Costume...
Mitra Costume Design Vintage Shop has been providing costumes (both rental and sales) since 2010 and with a constantly evolving selection of over 2,500...
Take 5: Gayrettepe (Relaxation Edition)
Gayrettepe is often overlooked because it is located between some pretty famous neighborhoods like Ortaköy, Nişantaşı, Beşiktaş, and Levent. But I’ve called this centrally-located...
Waymarking the Carian Trail – Part 2
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Bozborun Peninsula
Bozburun is the full package; it has stunning rocky cliffs, turquoise waters, traditional village life, and a tourism industry just...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Ömer Hacıömeroğlu, Product Designer, Entrepreneur, &...
Ömer Hacıömeroğlu's self-identification as a designer, entrepreneur, and educator is exceptionally accurate. His professional scope sees him fulfilling each of these roles with a...
Christmas & New Year’s in Turkey: Mixing Celebrations
In Istanbul, when December arrives, you might observe a sudden change in the streets. Decorations hung up on the poles in the shape of...
In Conversation with Anastasiia Piletckaia, Art Curator
Istanbul is a melting pot of yabangees from different backgrounds and professions. I was fortunate to meet Anastasiia Piletckaia quite soon after relocating to the...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Aysu Güneş, Legal Advisor
Understanding and navigating the legal framework of Turkey is no easy task. The complex system of law can be both intimidating and Kafkaesque in...
Through the Lens: Four Corners of Istanbul
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As you walk here, you would feel that you are followed by a soul wherever you go. It...
In Conversation with Poet Gamze Saymaz
Gamze Saymaz, born in 1994, is a poet based in Istanbul. She studied English Language and Literature as well as Psychology while participating as...
Turkish Tongue Twisters: Tekerleme
Learning Turkish can get tough at times. But it does not have to be so! To lighten up your experience, we have compiled a...






























