Considering My Debt to Istanbul in the Wake of the Elections
“Today’s Turkey is a place where about half of the population is utterly dismayed by the state of affairs, while the other half couldn’t be more thrilled.”
A Resilient Istanbul Nightlife Despite Sobering Liquor Taxes
An inverse relationship between the price of a drink and Turkey’s stability.
Old and New Turkey Square Off
“Turkey remains a country too complex and rich to split into tired binaries of east/west, secular/religious, and Old/New.”
Altering the Face of Istanbul’s Aesthetic Beauty
The state and the private sector foist unsightliness on an otherwise gorgeous Istanbul.
The Modern Reality of Istanbul’s Urban Chaos
Istanbul is a labyrinth of apartment blocks with limited green space for millions of its residents.
Ghosts and The City
“Gentrification and excessive development are major realities in major global cities, but in Istanbul, they’re on steroids.”
Flexibility and Frustration: Navigating Life Through Istanbul
“As Turkey becomes an increasingly difficult place to live, many friends and peers have become perplexed by my determination to stay here.”