{:en} A Conversation with Handan Ercengiz on Life, Art, and the JourneyPeople from Another World, A life journey that began one day in Edirne continues today in Montenegro, filled with 52 countries, countless memories, and a colorful artistic adventure. We spoke with painter, traveler, and life enthusiast Handan Ercengiz about her world, her art, and her discoveries about life. “Every new country awakens a new color within me.” Born in 1963 in Edirne, Handan Ercengiz has shared her life with her husband, Gürsel Ercengiz, for 41 years. A mother of two, Handan has been living in Montenegro for the past seven years, returning to Istanbul during certain times of the...

{:en} From Myth to Plate, from Pan to History— Welcome to Ephesus Tugba YAZICI Imagine a city where one of the world’s first billboards stands, where the first love stories were written, where the goddess Artemis once reigned, and the clashing swords of gladiators echoed through marble streets. Where is this magical place? It’s none other than Ephesus, the stunningly historic town nestled in the Aegean region of Turkey. But wait — the city’s origin story is just as captivating as its present-day splendor. Allow me to take you on a mythic journey filled with prophecy, laughter, and a bit of smoke from a fish pan. A City Born of Fire, Fat,...

{:en} Our new stop today is Marco Island. One of the heavenly corners of Florida… Sometimes I think I live in a place like heaven, because it has different places that compete with each other in beauty. This time I discovered Marco Island, let us analyze it together, who knows, you might pass by one day too.The island is a typical tropical fishing town, with an incredibly beautiful coast. You can tour the whole island with tourist boat trips and get an idea. While we were doing this tour, we were caught in a tropical storm. It was an exciting trip. It was a very wet tour due...

{:en} Dear readers, Mercury is beginning its retrograde… Please consider not only the start and end dates but also the shadow periods when assessing its impact. ☺ Key Dates: • Retrograde begins November 9, 2025 (Mercury at 6°51′ Sagittarius) • Retrograde ends (Direct return): November 29, 2025 (Mercury at 20°42′ Scorpio) • Post-shadow ends December 16, 2025 ♈ Aries Rising It is coming… Mercury’s retrograde in Sagittarius is shaking up your communication and thought patterns. Aries, your courage is undeniable—but now, the focus shifts from “what I say” to “how I’m understood.” During this time, messages, social media interactions, or plans may face delays. Yet this is not a setback—it is an opportunity to...

{:en} What Is Miami Art Week? Every December Miami Art Week coincides with Basel weekend. Similar to the main weekend affair, Art Week is an entire week of art fairs, gallery showings, expositions, fashion shows, parties, and more all over the city. No matter what part of the city, there’s bound to be some kind of event happening. Art Week’s hot spot is in Miami’s art district Wynwood where many highlighted events, parties, and exhibits will take place. What Is Art Basel? Art Basel is an international art fair that showcases artwork of different mediums from paintings to sculpture from artists all over the globe. Art Basel started in 1970...

{:en} Hello everyone, I am writing these lines to you from San Diego. I went on a 4-day trip to Art San Diego. For those who do not know, I am an artist. Art San Diego is one of the international fairs I attended. In this article, I will talk about the atmosphere, ambiance, history, and even the economy of San Diego. Are you ready to criticize it a little? Today is the last day of the art fair, I attended and I am tired, but I wanted to write with the freshest emotions, without forgetting. I came to Art San Diego for the November 3-5 exhibition. The exhibition...

{:en} Venus ends it journey in Gemini on May 7, 2023 and moves into Cancer, where it is exalted, peaceful and happy. It will continue to travel in the sign of Cancer for a month untilJune 5, 2023. Venus is known as the little benevolent and is our love language, the way we show our love, the way we give and take. It is about love and our bilateral relationships. Its placement and angles on our chart are very important. Of course, how we use that Venus is of great importance. Are we jealous? Are we possessive? How crazy are we in love? Can we risk everything for...

{:en} At the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage — After a long stay in Southern France; Before returning to my home in Florida, I stopped by Istanbul for a short time and, as a former Istanbulite, I packed a lot into a short time, as usual… For example; on August 9; I was at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage, Ajda Pekkan concert. It was incredibly beautiful; environment, ambiance, and super Star Ajda! I recommend everyone traveling to Istanbul to watch a concert here because the spirit of real Istanbul beats here. I think Ajda Pekkan and her short name Ajda have a completely different...