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Medium of the Community
When I was in high school, I wrote extensively and was published in both online media, such as blogs, as well as traditional outlets, like magazines, collections of essays and poetry. Having taken a gap year in-between high school and college, I’ve had the time to reflect on my earlier work and on the purpose…
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Watermelons are so Tasty
I think the main reason why watermelons are sweet and attractive is that you can eat them in many ways you want. I mean, sometimes I meet with people who don’t like watermelon. But I never understood why they didn’t like it. A fruit that is sweet enough, healthy, red and huge. How much better…
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World Book Reading Day
The idea of celebrating World Book Day dates back to ancient times. The tradition started by Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia, and has been continued and celebrated since 1436 with the gift of books and roses. The motto is “One rose, one book”. With this pleasant tradition in mind, the Spanish proposal to…
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Does music affect plants’ growing process?
As any gardener will tell you, even the smallest and what we think are the worst seeds can grow into tall and majestic plants with a little care and attention. Of course, it is important to adapt to the needs of a plant: watering on time, pruning and trimming carefully, repotting, etc. There are many…
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The Not-So-Serious Guide to Formula 1
Ever felt the need for speed while dodging traffic cones on your way to work or home? I guess everyone did this even just once. And did you love the feeling of speeding? Also, if you’re already a fan of Formula 1 (F1), you may be inspired by Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, or…
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White heaven in Turkey
Pamukkale, with its attractive snow-white travertine terraces and pools of various sizes, fascinates anyone who sees it. It encompasses the terraces and travertines formed by carbonate minerals remaining from flowing waters, known as the City of Thermal Springs. Travertines form through the interaction of various chemicals and appear as nature’s mesmerizing masterpiece. Not only for…
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Beyond the Logical – 100 Years of Surrealism
A hundred years ago, André Breton published the first “Manifeste du Surréalisme”, the surrealist manifesto. It made the case for a new wave of ideas turned into writing and visual arts, including paintings, photography, theatre, and installations. He then became the leading voice in the surrealist movement. Breton led a group of surrealists based in…
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A Tale from Folk Culture to Popular Culture
Most likely, the word “vampire” brings up these same images in our brains: bats, blood, sharp teeth, and very pale skin. But what makes us think of these images? From the “Twilight” saga and the “Blade” trilogy, to teenage dramas such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, the depiction of vampires differs, but their most common…
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Mayday May Day – Celebrations everywhere
Nature is blooming, the days are getting longer, and the weather is warmer. Yes, finally, summer is slowly arriving. We can wear something other than hoodies, sit in the park, and go swimming. But just as we are excited, so were our ancestors. There were and are many celebrations on or around May 1st for…
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Why should we all slow-travel?
In recent years, the increase in tourism has been huge. The part of the global population which has the resources for taking time off and traveling has also increased. And more, people travel farther and for a shorter duration. Destinations and tourist tours are more standardized: some world-famous places welcome millions of visitors per year,…
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VOICES May 2024
“They look here” or “They would look here” (in Turkish: buraya bakarlar) is a poster you could only find in underground metro stations in Ankara back in the 2000s. It was a red poster that had one big eye and an eyebrow as if it was watching you on your way. Very dystopian at first,…
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