Posts about memoir

Running Istanbul with Istrunbul

I joined the ‘Istrunbul’ group a few months ago after meeting Emre Hoca, one of Adım Adım’s trainers, at a restaurant. Thanks to this group run, I get a good cardio workout early in the morning and can chat and exchange ideas with valued white-collar friends. At the beginning of

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My 44th Year

They say every age has its beauty. It’s true. You look forward to the new year, especially when your priorities are clear. This year represents such a period for me. It will be a year where I free myself from everything that weighs me down and focus on the things

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A harsh critique of the system from Korea: Squid Game

Although belatedly, I watched and just finished the series, which became an instant phenomenon in September. While its story, which is essentially a harsh critique of the capitalist system, clearly illustrates how cruel human nature can be. I believe the reason for the series’ popularity is its striking and exaggerated

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An art fair that finds its place

Contemporary Istanbul, which brings a unique experience to Istanbulites at every event, welcomed us this time with wonderful works of art in an unusual venue. I was able to visit the art fair yesterday and would like to share my impressions and wishes with you.  This year, the 16th Contemporary

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Living and Learning from Sunny

I can say that my sweet dog, Sunny, who came into my life last October, has improved my quality of life. Caring for animals isn’t easy, but the experiences they give you throughout this process are so worth it. In this article, I’ll write about how our lovely friends can

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Legendary Efes is finally at the top of Europe!

I vividly remember the 1996 Efes Pilsen victory in the Koraç Cup. I was delighted to see Anadolu Efes, now renamed Anadolu Efes, crown their success by winning the Euro League, considered the pinnacle of Europe, 25 years after this victory, which was a turning point for Turkish basketball. I’d

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How was Pizza Hut Turkey’s rise thwarted?

The home delivery industry has exploded during the pandemic. Pizza is the most in-demand product of this service. So why did Pizza Hut, a legendary pizza brand from many years ago, fail to achieve the expected breakthrough and fall behind its competitors? Hear from me about one of the turning

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