HONG KONG – China’s ‘white paper’ movement is unlike any other protest. Since the Tiananmen massacre in 1989, the Chinese government’s crackdown on civilian disobedience, freedom of expression and political opposition has...
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LONDON – Irene Cara, a trailblazing American singer, songwriter and actress known for her title...
Walking carefully on slippery, ancient steps
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A remarkable, shared adventure
ISTANBUL – It was a thrilling experience to revisit places in my own city and discover them anew...
Take time to notice the Turkish flowers
ISTANBUL – When someone asks you to name the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the...
What could have been, or how I missed out on Istanbul
Dhaka, BANGLADESH – The first time I visited a foreign country was in 2011. It was a family trip to...
Ephesus, a city of breathtaking ruins
Ephesus, TÜRKIYE – After a whole day of walking around what used to be the great city of Ephesus it...
Watch out for Türkiye’s evil eye
ISTANBUL – From the moment our flights touched down in Istanbul, the blue evil eye was everywhere...
Foreigners can help you appreciate the beauty of your own country
SEA OF MARMARA – The ferry is a common form of transportation which is used a lot in Istanbul to go...