ISTANBUL – Being born in the late 1990s brings about a fun mix of experiences. As I was growing up...
Category - Perspective
A remarkable, shared adventure
ISTANBUL – It was a thrilling experience to revisit places in my own city and discover them anew...
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...
Immerse yourself in other cultures to deepen your understanding
YJI students Sreehitha Gandluri and Norah Springborn from the United States, Naz Mergen from...
Turkish rape culture is not unlike the rest of the world
ISTANBUL – It’s impossible for a foreigner to truly understand a country’s rape culture until they...