
Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star

Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star

The Tourism Sector Will Soon Discover Solar Energy
The tourism sector’s shift toward renewable energy, especially solar power, means not only fulfilling its responsibility toward the nature it profits from but also making its investments more profitable and sustainable in the medium and long term. Moreover, by qualifying as a ‘green hotel/restaurant,’ businesses can win the hearts of

Why Can’t Violence Against Women Be Stopped in Türkiye?
Looking back, I realized I last wrote five months ago. Everything piled up all at once. I couldn’t find the time to write. But this time, I really lost my temper and decided to write again. Honestly, I wasn’t even planning to write about violence against women. What happened

Experiences as the Honorary Consul of Costa Rica in Istanbul
I’d like to begin this blog series—where I’ll cover each year of this honorable and fulfilling role I’ve held since 2008—with how I became Honorary Consul and what followed. As you can see in the videos, we had quite a colorful start. This is an article I’ve long wanted to

A Delightful Holiday Visit to İznik
İznik is a must-see town that’s just a short journey from Istanbul, known for its iconic tiles, historic landmarks, natural beauty, and local flavors. As we strolled through its streets over the holiday weekend, we were once again greeted by delightful surprises. But I couldn’t help but wonder—have we really

Color Sky 5 K Run
A colorful run, pure fun, and the joy of doing good… Even though it took a while to get the color out, I had a truly unique experience this past weekend. Lately, I’ve been joining weekend runs just for fun. I learned of the ‘Color Sky 5 K’ through an

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which made a global impact, quickly spread across our social media through videos filmed all around the country. I also participated in this meaningful campaign—but with a different kind of video. Right from the start, I felt that certain elements in the attention-grabbing and

Back-to-Back Fight Against Injustice with My Twin Brother Baran
In this second piece where I aim to share the unique aspects of being a twin through my own experiences, I’ll recount a somewhat rough adventure Baran and I had in our final year of middle school, the events that followed, and the conclusion I came to afterward. In

My Twin and Robot Tomy
Have you ever lived a twin life? I’ve spent most of my life sharing the same things with my brother. We’ve had so many wonderful memories… You can find out in my article what may have been different when we were raised as twins, and what our differences have taught

Kars – Ani Ruins
Ani is a city which has hosted many different civilizations throughout the millennia. Even today, its unique artifacts illuminate its history and invite exploration. On my last visit to Kars, I heeded this call and explored the Ani Ruins, once again marveling at the multiculturalism of Anatolia. Of course, the





