The suspected terrorist attack on Istiklal Street in Istanbul will cause some Western tourists to cancel their trips to Turkey. That reality is sad for both the Westerners and the Turkish people.
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Find the best places to work remotely at cafes along the Bosporus in Istanbul.
One year ago today, I disembarked Turkish Airlines Flight 10 at the then-new Istanbul Airport and set foot in Turkey, with my cat, Cleopatra, to fulfill a longtime dream of living abroad. My first evening in Istanbul foreshadowed a packed…
We didn’t have time to fetch belongings we might want to have with us for the long haul (like my day planner). That was a smart move: It reduced our risk of exposure and the exposure of others in this…
Monday marked my third month living in Turkey. The anniversary prompted me to reflect on how things have changed, from feeling utterly lost in my new environment to feeling a sense of confidence and acceptance. When I say “acceptance,” I…
Two Turkish pop music stars. One night. Two separate locations. It might seem unlikely, but it just goes to show that anything can happen in Istanbul. The Queen of Cities has been leaving visitors awestruck for more than a millennium….
Watching a performance of whirling dervishes – who worship God by twirling into a mesmerizing spiritual frenzy – is a hallmark of any visit to Turkey. If you go on a tour, such as an evening Bosporus Tour in Istanbul,…
Since moving to Istanbul one month ago, a common question I hear from Turks is, “Why would you move to Turkey? All of us are trying to move to America.” Undoubtedly, Turkey is in an economic crisis. Inflation has, in…