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A Sunny Day of Fish, Tea and Sea Views in Istanbul (eng-tr)
Last week, I had one of those simple but very beautiful days in Istanbul. I met a friend and we decided to eat fish together. I had never been to this restaurant before, so everything was new for m...
Behind the Scenes of My Metal Wall Decor Production (eg-tr)
As many of you already know, I sell metal wall decor through my online store. Most of the time, customers only see the final product. They see a finished wall decoration in a nice room, choose the ...
A Wednesday Walk With Two Little Cat Friends (eng-tr)
Today is Wednesday, and my walk to the gym had two very cute little surprises. The first one was a cat waiting at the bus stop. I see cats around this area quite often, and some of them seem to hav...
Economics 101: Why Do Central Banks Raise Interest Rates When Inflation Is High?
In our previous lesson, we talked about supply, demand, and the way they affect prices. We learned that prices may rise when many people want a product but there is not enough supply. Source: ChatG...
A Sunday Fish Lunch With Friends (eng-tr)
Today was Sunday, and I spent part of the day with some of my old work friends. We decided to meet for lunch and eat fish together. My friends had already been to this place before, so this time I ...
A Quiet Morning at Vadistanbul Before Meeting My Friends (eng-tr)
A few days ago, I went to Vadistanbul to visit some friends. It is also a place I know from my old work days, so walking there always feels a little familiar to me. This time I arrived much earlier...
A Slow Walk Through Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar: Colors, Crowds and a Hidden Han (eng-tr)
A few days ago, I found myself in Eminönü again. I actually had another reason to be there, but whenever I go to this part of Istanbul, it is almost impossible for me to finish my work and simply g...
Economics 101: Why Do Prices Go Up and Down?
Have you ever visited a shop and noticed that the price of a product was higher than it was last week? Or have you waited for a discount because you thought the price might fall? Source: ChatGPT Pr...
Three Hours in the Narrow Streets of Eminönü: Where History Meets Trade (Eng-tr)
Hello everyone, this time, my Istanbul walk took me to one of the busiest and most interesting parts of the city: Eminönü. I have been there many times before, but this visit felt different. I was ...
Economics 101: What Do We Give Up When We Make a Choice?
In the first article of this series, I talked about scarcity. We learned that our wants are many, but our money, time, and other resources are limited. Because we cannot have everything, we must ma...
The End of One Routine and the Start of Another (eng-tr)
Today was a little emotional for me because it was the last day of both my fitness and swimming programs. I have been doing these activities for around two or two and a half months. I was not perfe...
A Beautiful Sunday Breakfast at Pembe Köşk (eng-tr)
Today I want to share one of those simple family days that make me really happy. Last Sunday, I went to Emirgan Korusu with my siblings. We decided to have breakfast at Pembe Köşk, one of the most ...
Economics 101: Why Can’t We Have Everything?
I am very excited to start my new Economics 101 series. I studied economics at university, and economics has always been an important part of my academic and professional life. I believe this commu...
Wednesday Walk: Missing My Routine Already (Eng-Tr)
Today is Wednesday, but this week my Wednesday Walk feels a little different. I took these photos on Monday, before I had to stop my normal routine because of my ankle. I hit my foot on the swimmin...
A Different Burger Experience with My Sister (eng-tr)
Hello everyone. After going to the hospital with my sister, we were both very hungry. Normally, we would go home and I would prepare something to eat because my mother was not at home. These days, ...