Haydarpaşa Cemetery: A Cemetery with Something to Say
As a long-time lover of cemeteries, I’m often telling people about my trip to this or that burial ground. Most have one question: “why?”...
Real Student Comments
In all facets of daily, human life, the divide between what is expressed to others and what is in truth thought in one’s own,...
Through the Lens: Kuzguncuk
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Surrounded by pine trees in the district of Üsküdar, Kuzguncuk feels like entering the perfect time capsule. One...
Through the Lens: Ortaköy
Ortaköy, once literally "the village in the middle" (orta + köy) of the European Bosphorus shore, is a popular touristic sight and a vibrant...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Funda Küçükyılmaz, Account Manager of Flint
The arts and culture scene in Turkey is, even at the best of times, complicated. An intricate network of galleries, artists, curators, and collectors are among...
In Conversation with Teymour Ashkan, Founder of Istanbul&I
I first met Teymour during last Ramazan, when some mutual friends were celebrating the holy month by feeding local children after sunset, a bit...
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...
Kurban Bayramı: A Guide to “Sacrifice Feast” in Istanbul
If you are a fellow yabangee and have been noticing pictures of cattle hanging around in the streets lately, don’t worry. You haven’t stumbled...
Buying a House in Turkey – Who, Where and When? (Part...
So, you’ve been in Turkey for a while and decided that it might make sense to buy a home or maybe you have your...
Istanbul Tulip Festival: Last Call!
You have been in Istanbul for a while, and you have even seen the posters for the 13th Istanbul Tulip Festival. You have been curious about...
Foreign Student Experiences in Turkey
Making the decision to continue (or go back into) education is a tough one. Nevertheless, learning opens many doors and being a university student...
What’s in a Name? – On Naming Children in Turkey
As with most parents, picking a name for my children was a bit of a nightmare. My husband and I had many difficulties, as...
A Guide to Traditional Turkish Herbal Remedies
Being a proud plant mother and a witch-in-training, I couldn't find a better place to live than in Istanbul. The city thrives with spice...
Top 10 Best Things About Living in Taksim
I lived in Mecidiyeköy for my first few months in Istanbul. That part of town is interesting in its own right, and it was...
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...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
A passion, a legend, a factory of masterpieces: Kubrick
The 38th Istanbul Film Festival celebrates the great filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in a section called Factory...
Shanghai Philharmonic Comes to Istanbul with Fazıl Say
This year's IKSV 47th Istanbul Music Festival came with many orchestral treats, including the Luxembourg Philharmonic with Yuja Wang, the Tekfen Philharmonic with cellist...
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Indie Rock Star Mac DeMarco
Salon İKSV’s one daylong festival Gezgin Salon, in which concerts are spread all over the city rather than taking place at only Salon İKSV,...
Anatolian Travel Archives: Eflatun Pınar
We raced against the sun to reach the spring before all light had gone, Seçkin at the wheel and me biting my nails with...
(PAST EVENT) Winter Drawing Series (Online) by Nadas Istanbul
Winter Drawing Series
Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22 December, 19.00 - 21.00
Language: English / Turkish
Led by Gabrielle Reeves
This series takes place online.
During this series, participants...
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...
Off In The Direction Of Tarabya (Poem)
cold, dark, eerie
leather soles staccato along pavements
avoiding cracks and stray van
İstanbul becalmed, again
street lamps whisper through hüzün
diesel engines growl like kangal
buses ready to depart
north...
(PAST EVENT) We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues – Global Issues,...
We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues is a new monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the...
Practices of Mindfulness in Turkey
We sometimes forget how hectic life in a cosmopolitan city like Istanbul can be (I know I do). Weekdays can feel mechanical, while weekends...