Guide to Registering Utilities in Istanbul
So you’ve found somewhere to live in the urban jungle of Istanbul – congratulations! Opening utility accounts is not that difficult but can be...
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...
Exploring Istanbul’s Museum of Innocence: Where Fiction Meets Reality
In the heart of Istanbul, in the historic district of Beyoğlu—more precisely, in the ancient streets of Çukurcuma—lies a museum that is out of...
Insider Trading: Türk Dünyası Zinnet Restaurant
Throughout my life whenever I have told people I'm from Kyrgyzstan, I have encountered a mixed reaction of amusement and curiosity. Well, I guess...
How to Get a Müzekart in Istanbul
Editor's Note: As of April 2024, foreigners with residence permits are NOT eligible to purchase a Müzekart. We will update this post again with...
(PAST EVENT) Halloween Istanbul Internationals Carnival
We're having a party, you're in for a scare! It's a Halloween Bash, so dress up if you dare! Join us on Friday 28...
Turkish 101: Four Idioms You Need to Know
If you have been living in Turkey long enough, surely you speak enough survival Turkish to get by in everyday life. However, every now...
Fires Across Turkey: Relief Organizations You Can Support
We recently made an open call to our community for suggestions and have since compiled a list of organizations that are currently taking part...
Turkish Films: Four Istanbuls and a Golden Fleece
Way back in December of last year, I commented on a Yabangee article about films shot in Istanbul/Turkey and complained about the obviousness of...
Visiting a Tailor in Istanbul 101
Istanbul has developed in so many ways over the years, including shops of all kinds which have seen shifts in terms of services, logistics,...
Giving Birth in Turkey: Getting Prepared
In our previous piece we discussed choosing your obstetrician - this was the most difficult part. Now it is time for you to relax...
Exploring “This Is Not Us, This Is What Remained From Us”...
Freaky Fringe Fascinated Fearsome Fabricated Forgotten Foretelling FINGERS
THIS IS NOT US,
THIS IS WHAT REMAINED FROM US
A Mixer Exhibition by
Ali Şentürk
(5 September – 12 October)
This...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Hattusha/Hattuşa
Once there was a time when Hattusha was reached by foot, through a dense forest that flourished near the Red River or Kızılırmak and...
Broke and Lost in Istanbul
“Habitash! Habitash!”
The unfamiliar deckhand appeared as a silhouette, repeatedly emphasizing this made-up word as though I would finally understand what it meant the sixth...
Leaving Turkey with Pets 101
Well, hello there. Chances are you are leaving Turkey with your pet, and you’ve stumbled upon this page looking for advice. Don’t worry, we're...
The 12th Istanbul Tulip Festival in Full Bloom
The tulip is a flower long rooted into Istanbul’s history and life. It can be found in Ottoman era paintings, clothing, mentioned in poetry...
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...
(PAST EVENT) International Street Fest Meetup by Yabangee
Join us, Yabangee, on the backstreets of Beyoğlu and let's enjoy the beautiful weather with an international meetup where we take over the street....
Top Five Reasons to Watch Med Cezir, the Turkish O.C.
If you were alive in the 2000s, you probably watched "The O.C.". I was in university during part of its four-season run, and I’m...
(May 21-24) OVO – Cirque du Soleil @ Ülker Sports and...
World-renowned circus company Cirque du Soleil brings its large-scale production OVO to Ülker Sports and Event Hall from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May,...
Street Market Smarts: Kapalıçarşı (Grand Bazaar)
The Grand Bazaar has been important for as long as this city has. That is to say, the emergence of the bazaar didn’t take...
(Past-Event) MIX Festival Presented by 100% Music (ft. Purple Disco Machine,...
Returning once more to Zorlu PSM with the support of %100 Müzik, MIX Festival remains one of Istanbul’s premier showcases of global and local...
(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 &...
20 Must-See Turkish TV Series: 2000s
While it's safe to say that Turkish TV series have always been widely popular domestically, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the...