In Conversation with Nick Hobbs, Founder of Charm Music & Electric...
In the buildup to the summer of 2018, the announcement of a new festival series reaching Istanbul, appropriately titled Electric Playground, managed to turn...
Retrospective – Open Call – Creative Catalyst Conference: A Role for...
Connect for Creativity’s second networking conference will take place in Kayseri, Turkey between 5 to 6 December 2019 at Abdullah Gül University.
The conference will...
Six Alternative Valentine’s Events for English Speakers in Istanbul
Valentine's Day in Istanbul isn't necessarily for everyone, but it's got much to offer for those in love and plenty of potential for romantic...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Stratonikeia
Aside from the yet to be excavated ancient settlement near my home in Turunç (near Marmaris), Stratonikeia was my first, official, ancient city experience...
How to Get a HES Code and Link an Istanbulkart
As of 15 January 2021, an Istanbulkart (used predominantly for public transportation within the city) will need to be linked to a HES (Hayat...
The Golden Hour
Nizam walked quickly and nervously through the twilight. The fences and houses along Limon Paşa Boulevard were dark silhouettes beneath the rapidly aging sun....
Renter’s Rights in Turkey: How Much Can a Landlord Raise the...
Rent increases are an unpleasant but inevitable part of adult life. However, as rent prices have spiked by an unprecedented degree over the past...
Friendly Speed Dating: Finding Human Connection in Monthly Events
From the organizer:
We created Friendly Speed Dating because we believe in the power of human connection. We understand that dating can be difficult and...