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Istanbul groups offer ways for women to connect
As the carefree days of summer fade and the holiday season and winter loom, expats and foreigners in Istanbul may begin to feel homesick and seek meaningful connections more
'The Exhibition' offers a unique expat theatrical performance
Next week will see the launch of an original play in English, titled ‘The Exhibition,' which was written and devised by a group of performing artists that hail from all over the world and also happen to be expats living in Istanbul More
Tidy Turkey takes on World Cleanup Day
A volunteer organization devoted to cleaning up trash in Istanbul and beyond, Tidy Turkey will be hosting three different events on Saturday, Sept. 21, to celebrate World Cleanup Day More
Expats aboard: A fund-raising boat party along the Bosporus
Why not close out the summer with a rocking boat party on the Bosporus among a bunch of expats where the proceeds go to a good cause More
Game fairs, dance fests and benefits galore
From dance shows to gaming exhibition and live concerts, September is full of activities for both expats living in Istanbul and locals More
September lineup for Istanbul expats
With autumn just around the corner in Istanbul, expats in the city will welcome the new season and celebrate the cooler temperatures with fun, interesting events More
'Tis the season for prepping the pantry and harvest fests
By the end of the summer, it is always a wise choice to prepare pantry products with fresh ingredients for colder times. Luckily, there are some festivals in Turkey to teach you how to cook these types of handmade products More
Stars of the Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is among the first places to visit when in Istanbul. And if this is your first time in this historic mall, we gathered a list of the most popular shops More
The Bodrum beat: What's up down south
Summer is not over yet and Turkey's most famous resort town, Bodrum, still has more to offer guests and locals More
Food, dancing, football and fun for expats in Istanbul
Istanbul-based expats do not pause during the summertime. Before August ends, there are a number of expat events focusing on variety of areas in town More
Best etiquette tips for expats during bayram
Qurban Bayram is here and if this is your first time in Turkey during the Eid season, there are few customs that you should know More
Chill out: Turkey's cooler summer holiday spots
With the peak of the high season of summer ahead, you may want to consider taking a vacation in Turkey that is off the beaten path and more relaxed with cooler weather, plenty of history and nature More
On the road: Camping, festivals and fun for all
With the opportunity to take a holiday during Qurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha), one of the most important festivals in Turkey, people will swarm favorite holiday destinations across the country. Meanwhile, many festivals on the beaches or islands will be great alternatives More
Hot time in Istanbul: Expat events in August
In the heat of summer, Istanbul's expat community, as well as the locals, are looking for fun and they are in luck because many spectacular events are being held across the city More
Summertime fun in the city: Best activities for children in Istanbul
The new school year is still two months away; If you want to spend an entertaining day out with your children in the city, there are few places you should check out More
News from the western front: What's up in Bodrum
With summer's arrival, Turkey's southern town of Bodrum welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers every week and this little town always has something new to offer More
Off the beaten path: Magnificent Mount Ida
Known as Kaz Dağları in Turkish, the Mount Ida region, which spans the Gulf of Edremit where Çanakkale and Balıkesir meet, is a wonderful getaway to discover traditional villages and nature and to enjoy the Aegean More
Discovering Assos: History, nature and the Aegean
If you want to spend your holiday in a place with deeply rooted history and marvelous bays, head to Çanakkale's Assos this year More
Camel wrestling season kicks off in Turkey
The age-old tradition of camel wrestling, a nonviolent spectator sport in which these beautiful beasts get to test their strength and experience their animal nature for an eager audience, is a popular pastime in towns all over the country
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Foodies rejoice: Gastronomy events in Istanbul this month
Good news for food lovers: Istanbul will host a number of gastronomy-related events in November to make you, and your belly, very happy indeed
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Mind-expanding events in Istanbul this November
Istanbul welcomes the month of November with a variety of events from seminars to parties geared for expats in the city
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Expat Corner
Spooky season: Celebrating Halloween and Day of the Dead in Istanbul
It's that time of year to get in costume and celebrate some of the world's most creative and colorful holidays, Halloween and Day of the Dead in Istanbul
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Hit the road: Harvest and nature festivals this fall
It is often hard to decide where to start discovering a new country, but you are in luck because it's the perfect time to explore Turkey with the most delicious festivals of the year
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Expat Corner
New book 'Expat Sofra' tells tales of Turkish cuisine
The highly anticipated anthology of short stories penned by female expats in Turkey titled 'Expat Sofra: Culinary Tales of Foreign Women in Turkey' is now available online and at bookstores in Turkey and will be launched at the International Istanbul Book Fair on Nov. 7
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The Bodrum Yoga Fest is back and bigger than ever
Devoted to promoting yoga and a wide variety of healthy lifestyle practices, the second Bodrum Yoga Festival will be coming to this popular holiday destination and expat hub from Oct. 25-28
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Race for Life: Cycling, running for a good cause
The Race for Life 5K charity run will be coming to Fethiye on Sunday, Oct. 27. It is organized in part by Fethiye Times author and British expat Lyn Ward and a team of locals and expats
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Soaring over sea or sky on Turkey's southern coast
Coming up from down south this month, the Bodrum Cup, Marmaris Race Week and the Ölüdeniz Air Games are all exciting events for participants and spectators alike, that bringing Turkey's most-beloved holiday destinations to life
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Role players rejoice! Comikon and CluedUpp come to Istanbul
If you are looking a fun way to spend your weekend in Istanbul, you've come to the right place! The gamers in the city is ready to rock at Comikon and Detective Day this month
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Istanbul events to feed your belly and soul
It is finally time to admit that autumn has arrived in the city, but changing seasons and falling leaves are not going to stop Istanbulite expats from organizing various events
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Advayta Bomonti: More than a yoga center
Istanbul's new trendy spot Bomonti will soon have a new yoga center, focusing on mindfulness and wellness
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Expat Spotlight talk series kicks off its final season
The Expat Spotlight talk series, which focuses on different informative themes every month, will offer presentations around the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship' in its 23rd edition, to be organized on Sept. 30
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Events in Istanbul for 'Global Week to Act' on climate
This week will be devoted to global awareness of the world's climate problem as the ‘Global Week to Act on SDGs' kicks off this weekend with a wide array of events and activities devoted to taking care of the planet
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Ring in the fall with arts, culture and comedy
Summer might be over but fun activities and events continue for expats living in Istanbul. Before September ends, there are a bunch of exhibitions, panel sessions, parties and stage shows Istanbulites can enjoy
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