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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…
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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.
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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…
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Leaving Istanbul (For Now)
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To Live in Istanbul and Never See the Sea
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Flanör Journals #1: Two Weeks in Berlin
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Back in The City
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A Love Letter to Lahmacun
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Flanör Journals #2: Vienna, Before Sunrise, All Types of Cities
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Flanör is a blog focusing on urban culture, architecture, food & drink, and nightlife in Istanbul and Turkey's other major cities.
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