The Turkish cuisine came up with one of the most famous and historical dishes worldwide: kebab. The people here said it was not appropriate to only talk about kebab, because the Turkish cuisine is so much more than that. What is traditional Turkish and are there any new trends? Efe Kaan Ulu, professor at the Gastronomy department of the Bilgi university, tells that Turkey views … Continue reading Way more than kebab
Wandering through the beauty of the city of Istanbul, you will find yourself in a lovely space filled with food on every corner. Where does the love for food in Turkish Culture come from, and why is the Turkish cuisine so important? Annelotte spoke with Bülent Çolak from a restaurant in Beşiktaş and also spoke with Efe Kaan Ulu, a faculty member PhD at the … Continue reading The ultimate love for food in Turkish culture
Between the busy streets of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, at the foot of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, lies the famous Lale restaurant, also known as “The Pudding Shop”. From afar I can already see the owner Namik Colpan and his cousin Adem Colpan sitting proudly on a bench in front of the once so popular hippie hangout. But what is actually left of … Continue reading The Pudding shop: a small restaurant with a huge impact
We all know Paris for its historic sites and when you visit this city, it’s a must to visit as many of them as possible. The Notre Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Arc de Triomphe and of courseThe Eiffel Tower. It has all the ingredients you need for the typical, stereotypical Paris experience. But this city has much more to offer than just these beautiful sights. Street art … Continue reading The other ‘sight’ of ‘seeings’ in Paris
Up to a 100 people every year suffer from Paris Syndrome, a sense of extreme disappointment exhibited by some tourists while visiting Paris. But what does this psychological disorder really entail, and is it getting worse? Story by Sarah Stallinger Paris: the city of lovers, light, and romantic walks along the Seine. In the background the illuminated Eiffel Tower and the soft sound of a … Continue reading Emily in Paris Syndrome: How a Netflix show influences a psychological Disorder
Although originally from the Canary Islands, Daniel Palmes (20) lives in the French capital, Paris, a city he moved to in order to study at the Ballet School of the Opéra national de Paris. After being a student there for five years, Daniel graduated with a Higher professional Diploma for Dancers and has performed in numerous shows, such as Le Corsaire. During a sit-down interview … Continue reading Dream of Dance: Moving to Paris to pursue ballet
Pictures and text by: Moa Aulanko – A look into the gecekondus of Gülsuyu and Gülensu On the outskirts of Istanbul the neighbourhood of Gülsuyu and Gülensu overlooks the sea. Gecekondus are low, self-built houses dating from the 1950’s. “Gecekondu literally means ‘built overnight’,” says Firat Genç, professor in urbanisation and sociology at Bilgi University in Istanbul. The gecekondus can be found in the area … Continue reading Homes of resistance
Text by Friederike Kunz Young wealthy women in Istanbul can have it all it seems: good education, love, fun. With all the possibilities, they know really well what they look for in life – and what they want to do differently than generations before them. Istanbul is a metropolitan city, buzzing and full of life. Women dress stylish, take care of themselves, and enjoy their … Continue reading What women want: Millenials’ goals in male-dominated Istanbul
Text and photo by Janina Hofmann – Big buildings, clean floors, and a lot of monitoring staff. The Beyoglu Culture Road Festival in Istanbul just started – two weeks of music, poetry, and theatre. From a tourist’s point of view, the festival seemed to be a great place for cultural exchange and the arts. After talking to Istanbulites, it sounds like the festival is meant … Continue reading „Music is always political”
By Veronique Bouwers – Life is getting more expensive worldwide. Last year you paid 100 euros on your shopping basket in the Netherlands and now you pay for the same groceries 109,60 euros according to figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics. But if you think that groceries in the Netherlands have become more expensive: in Turkey, it’s way worse. For that same shopping basket, … Continue reading “Things are more expensive every day and it makes me angry”
