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To Dream of an Uninterrupted Sidewalk
Ongoing construction on my street has made it impossible to walk the length of the sidewalk for years. This inconvenience is just a small example of how…
Dec 18, 2025
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All Eyes on Istanbul Film Series #5: Kaç Para Kaç
Reha Erdem's beautifully-shot 1999 film explores the chaos that envelops a humble man's life once he stumbles upon a stolen fortune.
Dec 3, 2025
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All Eyes on Istanbul Film Series #4: Sevmek Zamanı
This iconic film from the 1960's, set on Büyükada, remains a cornerstone of Turkish cinema as a result of its excellent script, tear jearking…
Nov 27, 2025
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Leaving Istanbul (For Now)
Jul 24, 2025
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To Live in Istanbul and Never See the Sea
Apr 23, 2024
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Flanör Journals #1: Two Weeks in Berlin
Aug 11, 2025
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Back in The City
Oct 31, 2025
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A Love Letter to Lahmacun
Dec 4, 2024
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Flanör Journals #2: Vienna, Before Sunrise, All Types of Cities
Aug 19, 2025
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Reflections on Home
I've never felt more at home anywhere at any time than I do now here in The City.
Nov 17, 2025
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Back in The City
After three months away, I've returned to my dear home of Istanbul, which changes at a pace quicker than one can follow.
Oct 31, 2025
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Flanör Journals #4: An Ode to the Berlin U-Bahn
Delayed trains and expensive tickets notwithstanding, Berlin's shabby yet steadfast metro system is the best way to explore the capital. Every time I'm…
Sep 29, 2025
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Flanör Journals #3: Exploring Vienna's Balkan Mile
Vienna's multiculturalism is no more evident than on Ottakringerstrasse, where there is a stretch of restaurants and businesses run by people from the…
Sep 8, 2025
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Flanör Journals #2: Vienna, Before Sunrise, All Types of Cities
Pleasantly surprised (blown away, really) by lovely and lively Vienna, where I'll be for the next month. My heart, of course, remains in Istanbul, which…
Aug 19, 2025
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Flanör Journals #1: Two Weeks in Berlin
I’m launching a weekly series on what’s happening in Istanbul as well as my observations from other cities. These posts will be partially available for…
Aug 11, 2025
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Leaving Istanbul (For Now)
After my residence permit renewal was recently denied, I have to leave The City this weekend and can't return to Turkey for 90 days. Here are some…
Jul 24, 2025
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