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Aromatic self-care: unwinding body and soul

  • Posted on 12 December 201912 December 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
After the relaxing holiday season, aromatherapy yoga promotes well-being, helping Istanbulites keep a clear mind and good mood while returning to the fast pace of city life. Yoga and aromatherapy…
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For our loved ones: end-of-the-year gift ideas from Istanbul

  • Posted on 26 November 201929 November 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
In Istanbul, you can find several places that will help you take the idea of a thoughtful gift to the next level. Make it personal In need of an out-of-the-box…
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An Ottoman detective in the kitchen: Jason Goodwin turns from crime to cookery

  • Posted on 13 November 20195 November 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
In a series of five novels, Yashim the Ottoman detective has titillated readers with cases that careen through Ottoman high society and low life in a trail of spice, glitter,…
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Sümerbank: fashion in modern Turkey

  • Posted on 8 November 20198 November 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
When talking about the textile industry in Turkey, Sümerbank is one of the first producers that come to mind. Superseding the boundaries of clothing, Sümerbank designs often indicate a sense…
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Clothes make the man: a transformation of the Turkish wardrobe

  • Posted on 8 November 201919 November 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
Fashion has long been the ultimate indicator of status and identity. For the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, laws once regulated people’s styles from the fifteenth century to the early stages…
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Every issue, a new Istanbul: meet The Guide Istanbul cover artist Sedat Girgin

  • Posted on 8 November 20195 November 2019
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Since 2014, a new and original piece of art has appeared on every cover of The Guide Istanbul, each city vignette drawn by Sedat Girgin. However, the young illustrator not…
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The 23rd Istanbul Theater Festival: who is the actor?

  • Posted on 4 November 20194 December 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
Featuring exciting, interactive performances for the audience, the 23rd Istanbul Theater Festival seeks a broader definitions of plays, actors, and stages. By Yao Hsiao The never-ending relationship between fiction and…
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How to spend a morning along the Bosphorus like a local

  • Posted on 30 October 201926 November 2019
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Making Istanbul a more sustainable city

  • Posted on 24 October 20194 November 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
Environmental protections have failed to keep pace with Istanbul’s rapid growth. But a recent series of initiatives are trying to foment a cultural revolution in the city’s sustainability. By Yasemin…
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Tai chi in Istanbul: ancient practice in modern life

  • Posted on 22 October 201922 October 2019
  • byThe Guide Team
The Chinese martial art of Tai Chi has become a popular form of exercise around the world. Emphasizing the balance of body and mind, the practice provides a healthy and…
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  • Posted on 6 August 201812 September 2019
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  • Posted on 1 January 201813 September 2019
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Buying Turkish carpets 101: how to get the perfect rug

  • Posted on 4 July 20187 October 2019
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Top 7 Turkish olive oil brands and how to read the labels

  • Posted on 11 October 20187 October 2019
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Where to find the best designer eveningwear in Istanbul

  • Posted on 1 August 20187 October 2019
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  • Posted on 1 November 20199 December 2019
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  • Posted on 4 November 201912 December 2019
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  • Posted on 11 July 201926 July 2019
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Holidays along the Aegean coast: Çeşme peninsula and around

  • Posted on 30 July 201927 August 2019
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