RANDOM THOUGHTS IN CAFE SOMEWHERE IN ISTANBUL

RANDOM THOUGHTS IN A CAFÉ SOMEWHERE IN ISTANBUL It’s one of those mornings, you know, when you wake up feeling oddly motivated, or maybe just wondering what on earth you’re...

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October 29, 2025

THE NEVER-ENDING CRAZY STORIES OF ISTANBUL LANDLORDS

THE NEVER-ENDING CRAZY STORIES OF ISTANBUL LANDLORDS Ah, Istanbul… a city of magic, chaos, and apparently, some very creative landlords. Now, I’m not saying every landlord is a nightmare, but...

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November 10, 2025

WELCOME TO ISTANBUL: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PAPERWORK

WELCOME TO ISTANBUL: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PAPERWORK So, you’ve just arrived in Turkey, and you have no idea what to do in terms of getting your paperwork done so...

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November 9, 2025

BEING AN EXPAT IN ISTANBUL CAN FEEL VERY LONEY SOMETIMES

BEING AN EXPAT IN ISTANBUL CAN FEEL VERY LONEY SOMETIMES 16 million people, maybe even more, and somehow still very extremely lonely. That’s how Istanbul feels most times to me....

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November 9, 2025

ISTANBUL CULTURE SHOCK – CIGARETTE SMOKING IN THE CITY

ISTANBUL CULTURE SHOCK – CIGARETTE SMOKING IN THE CITY I know, I know, I could have picked something more positive to talk about, like cats. You know, they’re cute and...

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November 17, 2025

Turkish Random People and Their Random Acts of Kindness

Turkish Random People and Their Random Acts of Kindness One word that comes to mind if you asked me to describe Turkish people would probably be….Homie. I am not sure...

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January 12, 2026

Taking Advantage of the Free Stuff (Well… Almost Free) as a Student in Istanbul

Taking Advantage of the Free Stuff (Well… Almost Free) as a Student in Istanbul Being a student in Türkiye, especially in Istanbul, comes with a LOT of perks. And I’m...

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January 14, 2026