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Friday, 1 April 2016

Beyazit: Historical Neigbourhood With a Politically Active University Campus

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Beyazit: Historical Neigbourhood With a Politically Active University Campus

Beyazit is a special neigbourhood for me, because my university, Istanbul University, is here. When I am on a tram, tourists...

Monday, 26 October 2015

14th Istanbul Biennial is still going on!

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14th Istanbul Biennial is still going on!

14th Istanbul Biennial started to take place on Semptember 5, 2015 and it will en on November 1, 2015. The theme...

Thursday, 22 October 2015

Istanbul Coffee Festival 2015

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Istanbul Coffee Festival 2015

Istanbul Coffee Festival will be held on 22-25 October 2015 at Haydarpasa Terminal. This festival is supposed to be the most...

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Macka Demokrasi Parki (Macka Democracy Park): A Decent Park In the City

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Macka Demokrasi Parki (Macka Democracy Park): A Decent Park In the City

Macka Demokrasi Parki is one of the best parks in Istanbul. It is a very extensive park between Harbiye, Nisantasi, Macka, and Dolmabahce. You can walk,...

Thursday, 6 August 2015

5-10 August 2015: Time to See the Sculptures of Xu Hongfei

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5-10 August 2015: Time to See the Sculptures of Xu Hongfei

The sculptures of Xu Hongfei is at Istanbul as a part of his world tour. The sculptures are will be on...

Sunday, 2 August 2015

Belgrad Forest: The Green Lungs of Istanbul

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Belgrad Forest: The Green Lungs of Istanbul

Belgrad Forest is one of breathing areas of Istanbulites. It is close to Bahcekoy and Ataturk Arboretum. Its natural confines are the...

Ataturk Arboretum: A Museum of Trees in the heart of Istanbul

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Ataturk Arboretum: A Museum of Trees in the heart of Istanbul

Ataturk Arboretum, which is very close to Belgrad Forest, is a nice choice to spend time in greens, when you are in...

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Dolmabahce: Dolmabahce Palace and Dolmabahce Mosque

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Dolmabahce: Dolmabahce Palace and Dolmabahce Mosque

From outside Dolmabahce is a neighbourhood at Besiktas. It has a beautiful view with historical sights. Dolmabahce is the place where...

Sunday, 26 July 2015

Anadolukavagi: A Lovely Fishermen's Village at Anatolian Coast

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Anadolukavagi: A Lovely Fishermen's Village at Anatolian Coast

Anadolukavagi is a neighbourhood of Beykoz. It is a touristic village with nice restaurants that serve sea food, as well as...

Rumelikavagi for the Best Mussel

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Rumelikavagi for the Best Mussel

Rumelikavagi is a neighbourhood between Sariyer centre and Rumelifeneri. It is famous for its mussels and pearls. There are many restaurants...

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