3, 2, 1, Let’s Run Istanbul!
I am one of those people who never liked running. When I was younger I hated even the thought of it. After I moved to...
Watch Out: The Cross in the Golden Horn
Minarets and mosque domes, side by side with skyscrapers, dominate today's Istanbul skyline. Roaming the streets of Fatih district, one quickly forgets that for many centuries...
Expat Spotlight Recap: #1 & #2
Expat Spotlight, in collaboration with ATÖLYE, is our monthly series showcasing the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the city’s...
5000 Kankalar in a Day: In Conversation with Joel Moriasi
The expat scene in Istanbul, as it is in many places, is one rather preoccupied with the preservation of the cultural habits of home,...
Eight Must-See Performances at Big Burn Istanbul 2017
With so many performers on the line-up for this year's Big Burn Istanbul, it can admittedly be a bit overwhelming to try and plot...
Obtaining a Work Permit in Turkey
The work permit process in Turkey is unclear or confusing for many people because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent manner in which information and...
In Conversation with Jessica Sim and Gabrielle Reeves, Circuit Istanbul
On Tuesday evenings, people from all backgrounds and all over the city gather at a space called Circuit Istanbul in Kadıköy to enhance their creative...
Three Amazing Vegan Restaurants in Istanbul
There are not many vegan restaurants in Istanbul, but the number is increasing every single day with new restaurants popping up all over the...
Walk Across Turkey: Where am I?
I wake with a start. Where am I? Through the parting fog of sleep I remember that I am in İstanbul. A hot sun...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Solène Pignet, Founder of Creators for...
A prevalent outlook on entrepreneurship is that in our modern profit-driven marketplace, there's little opportunity for ethical and social minded projects to take root...
Walk Across Turkey: Bozkurt to Çardak
Wednesday, 19 September
When I woke up the next morning my right foot was hurting something fierce, the anxiety was back, and I still wanted...
Christmas in Istanbul: 5 Last Minute Ideas
Some of you may already have your flawless Christmas plans in place; spending all day in your tiny Istanbul apartment kitchen, trying to recreate...
Tiger Lillies: The Crack of Doom Comes Again to Istanbul
Of all the bands to have a dedicated and rowdy following in Istanbul, the Tiger Lillies would be among the least likely. At least...
Electric Playground Istanbul: Nine Reasons to Check Out Marshmello
Marshmello has come a long way since first jumping into the music scene in 2015, by immediately turning heads as an anonymous producer with...
Magic for Smiles: Using Magic for Humanitarian Work
Turkey has often been described as a “magical” country with its amazing scenery, vast history, and seemingly endless curiosities that can be found in...
Reflections on the 2019 Istanbul Theater Festival
This past year’s recent Istanbul Theater Festival by IKSV explored many topical issues we see on the news almost daily in this stage of...
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...
(Past Event) After-Work Social Party @ Art Stage Collective
Join us on Thursday, 29 May for the next edition of our dynamic after-work networking night—where meeting new people, sparking connections, and building your...
Q & A: Pelin Turgut – Co-Founder & Co-Director of !f
In anticipation of the 15th !f Independent Istanbul Film Festival we reached out to co-founder and co-director of !f, Pelin Turgut. She took the time...