Raki Is Legal In Turkey
As much as Turkey is known for its architecture and culinary delicacies, it's also world famous for its Raki, an intensely flavored, alcoholic drink made…
Culture
How To Make Tarhana Soup The Turkish Way
Tarhana Dried Soup Mix 2 red bell peppers or long red peppers, discard the seeds, cut in chunks 2 medium sized onions, peeled, cut in…
Istanbul Coffee Festival 2015
In the last five years I've witnessed an explosion of independent, non-Turkish style coffee houses in Istanbul, culminating in the extremely popular venue: Istanbul Coffee Festival,…
Internet Societies
Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, recently summarized a view that if the German people could not stand together in solidarity, it was a failure of…
Smart Advertising
Years ago, I remember being surprised and amused to see people removing paper shopping bags from the trunks of their cars to go walking and…
Samanyolu Station In Turkey Removed From Teledunya
In light of the recent, and massive bomb attack that killed so many civilians gathering peacefully in Ankara, this development pales in comparison. Nonetheless, it…
The Morning Of
Last night I dreamt I was dead. Needing reassurance that I existed outside my mind. I forcefully awoke and felt my other's hand. Life remained.…
No Third Wave Feminism in Turkey
Feminism in Turkey is outdated, out of touch with diverse types of ambition, non-traditional careers, and complex interests of women. To be a powerful woman…
Why You Don’t Need A Bucket List
Many people prioritize traveling as a highly sought after activity, and imagine that it will increase their happiness and life satisfaction, but according to the…