{:en} Welcome to La Jolla, a seaside village that has inspired artists with its turquoise skies, elegant homes, and palm-lined streets, and has been welcoming locals and travelers with its sunshine for decades. Let me set the scene for those of you who have never been to La Jolla. This part of San Diego is reserved for families with children as well as adults. The streets and houses are very well-kept. It has a more mature and cultured look and feel and a comfortable structure, in short, I can say it is the address for peace and luxury. I decided to take a day trip to La Jolla, about...

{:en} Modern life is loud. Notifications, deadlines, emotional expectations, changing environmentsand the constant pressure to perform make everyday living feel chaotic. That is where routinesbecome essential. Psychologically, they are one of the most powerful and healing tools wehave. Routines give the mind something it desperately needs but rarely receives:predictability. The brain is designed to conserve energy. Every time you repeat a habit likebrushing your teeth at the same time, opening the blinds every morning or taking a short walkafter lunch, the mind can relax. It doesn’t need to make a decision or evaluate options. Thisreduction of micro-decisions lowers stress levels, increases mental clarity and stabilizesemotional balance. In...

{:en} This is the most difficult article I have written for my beloved newspaper. Our heavenly homeland, Turkey, and our neighboring country, Syria, have experienced an incredible disaster with many casualties. First of all, please accept my condolences. It is impossible for me to express our sadness in lines, besides, my pen trembles with my heart. Natural disasters are a fact of life unfortunately. It happens in Turkey as well as everywhere else in the world. Although I cannot fit the whole of the huge damage in my article, I can talk about the social trauma caused by the great sadness it brought. Destructive natural disasters such as...

{:en} Poland’s Tricity – Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia Poland ranks at the very top among the countries that fascinate me with their history. As the place where World War II began and a country that has witnessed immense suffering, Poland keeps its history alive, taking its visitors on a true journey through time. On our European journey via Interrail, Poland—, which we visited after Lithuania—utterly captivated us with its history, nature, culture, and cuisine. The first stop of our trip was the city of Gdańsk. Since there are no direct train services between Lithuania and Poland, we took an overnight bus and arrived at the bus station in the...

{:en} Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to Miami, I chose to stop in Italy again. Known as the “Floating City,” the “City of Canals,” and the “City of Masks,” Venice—a city of art that once ruled as a peaceful republic and bears the nickname La Serenissima (“The Most Serene”)—was my destination, and I traveled there via Pegasus Airlines. I walked to the bus stop right outside Marco Polo Airport and boarded the No. 15 city bus. Since hotels in Venice are expensive, I stayed...

{:en} The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on April 20, 2023 at 29 degrees 50 minutes on the fixed star Al Risha in Aries. A total solar eclipse is also a rare hybrid eclipse. A hybrid eclipse is a combination of an annular eclipse and a total solar eclipse. This event is caused by the curvature of our Earth. Its effects are stronger than other eclipses. It will not be observed from Türkiye and Europe. It will be observed from Asia, Australia, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Philippines, Antarctica. The last time we experienced a hybrid eclipse was in Libra on October 3, 1986....

{:en} What is a stem cell? Stem cells are divided into embryonic and adult stem cells. The umbilical cord, bone marrow, and adipose tissue stem cells that you frequently hear about today are types of adult stem cells. These cells show the ability to transform into cells of other tissues with the right stimulation or provide the renewal, that is, regeneration, of the tissue in the environment they are placed in. What are stem cells used for? Today, stem cells have begun to be used in many branches. For example, in the field of orthopedics, stem cells are often preferred to improve intra-articular cartilage problems. It is included in the...

{:en} For the third of my travel articles, this time I will tell you about Istanbul. My city is Istanbul! Before settling in America, Istanbul, where I was born, grew up, fell in love, had a lot of fun, was very sad, traveled, grew up, lived! Istanbul is one of the most exotic cities in the world. I always proudly say to people I've just met: “I come from Istanbul” and after saying that, I watched with pleasure the expressions of admiration and respect that appeared on the faces of the people in front of me. As a human being, I have a curious nature. I am curious...