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In Search of Istanbul
It wasn’t until I thought of the time I was reading about Proust’s lemon madeleines that I started remembering the things that had a precious space in…
Feb 10
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Last Day In Istanbul
THE SEA GLISTENED and the last few days of summer still lingered in the air.
Feb 3
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Confessions of a Perfectionist
I am a perfectionist, and I know a thing or two about what that means.
Jan 27
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The Hero
THE SUN HAS BLINDED his eyes, when Ali Rıza turned to his left in his old, springy bed.
Jan 20
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22 vs. 32
Shortly after the holidays, I flew back to Chicago from Istanbul on a Sunday.
Jan 13
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Home
What is home?
Apr 10, 2025
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Past and Prejudice
I want to ramble about the past, not just in a nostalgic way but also how I remember it.
Mar 26, 2025
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Envy isn't just a four letter word
In Turkish, it's something more.
Mar 13, 2025
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Today I miss Istanbul
“And what do I miss about Istanbul?” I ask myself.
Mar 13, 2025
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Hi! Merhaba!
My name is Ecem, pronounced like A-Gem, I am from Istanbul and have been writing for ten years, both online and offline. You'll find some Turkish…
Mar 12, 2025
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