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...

(PAST EVENT) St. Patrick’s Day Fest by Yabangee @ Blind

It's that time of year when we celebrate one of our favorite holidays... St. Patrick's Day. Join one of our biggest events of the...

Activities in Ayvalık for the Adventurous and Active

Ayvalık boasts beautiful blue water, lovely sunsets, and plenty of beaches to relax on, but its range of nature also provides no shortage of...

Take 5: Çengelköy

Coming around a bend on the Anatolian side between the two bridges is the aptly named Çengelköy. The neighborhood, whose name means hook village in Turkish, is...

Take 5: Karaköy (Shopping Edition)

Karaköy is a unique neighborhood with a mishmash of art, culture and food all packed into a zigzag of tiny streets and alleys. Although...

5 of Turkey’s Best Eurovision Performances

With Eurovision being a week away, selected artists are already making their way to Kiev, Ukraine, where this year’s song contest will be held....

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...
the populist

From Boza to Bourbon: The Populist

There is nothing wrong with the beer your father drinks. As my father-in-law says, “It’s a sandwich in a glass”. But if you seek...

Open Call: Join the Post Social Media Club (Deadline: Apr 26)

We are looking for 25 creatives to imagine the post-social media era. Post Social Media Club brings together young European creatives for a program...

Legends of Turkey: Sarıkız

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl with shiny blonde hair that ran down her shoulders and sweet hazel eyes which sparkled...

Looking For Freelance Corporate English Language Trainers @ Affina

Affina Training & Consultancy is seeking experienced and motivated native-speaker English language trainers to join our team as freelance trainers. As a Freelance Corporate English...

In Conversation with Atulya K. Bingham, Prize-Winning Novelist

Atulya K Bingham is a prize-winning novelist, blogger, and natural builder. In 2011, she found herself out of funds and ended up camping in...

Underneath Istanbul

The timeless column feels cold and rough to the touch. I like to visit things that are a lot older than I am. It...

Get the Hell out of Dodge: Valentine’s Day for Singles

Christmas is famous for causing a spike in suicides for the depressed; this long-term single would be curious to see the stats on the...

Walk Across Turkey: Naughty Boys and Circumcision

It was fig harvest season in the valley, and there was rack after rack of figs drying by the side of the road. Early...

(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...
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Let the Child be Named Peace: E-refugee.com Review

You have no home. You have no address. You are a refugee. With those words we enter a dystopian universe, a black comedy in which the owner...

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...

(Past Event) Into the Wild @ Kabak Bay

Into The Wild Festival is taking place in Kabak Bay, Fethiye from May 16th to 19th! For four days, Into The Wild will offer...

Merlin Entertainments: Family Fun in Istanbul’s Magically Mysterious Worlds

Merlin Entertainments - Europe's number one entertainment venue - is a first choice for those who want to have fun with their family in Istanbul....

In Conversation with Berna Kahraman of Onbironsekiz, Turkey’s Storytelling Podcast Community

Podcasts are often an excellent way to learn a language, offering insight into the culture and everyday lives of the people behind the stories...

Hiring: Senior Science Editor @ Interesting Engineering

Interesting Engineering has an immediate opening for a senior science editor. We’re looking for a journalist who is eager to report on some of...

Pierre Loti Café: More Than Just a Coffeehouse

Want to take a splendid journey to Pierre Loti Café, a famous coffee house on the top of Eyüp hill? This place, however, offers more...

In Conversation with Öner Ceylan, Volunteer with Lambdaistanbul

I’ve been attending meetings with Lambdaistanbul for four years now. The organization may have lost its old space in Kadıköy, but its various organizers...