{: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} "A strong mindset, the first step in the outlook on life of those who lead a happy life, are taken in the 'family'. Therefore, the foundation of our negative mood and perspective is also laid in the family. In other words, our identity and identities first emerge in our childhood and the family environment we have. The family is the smallest building block of societies and also reflects the character of societies. In this article, I will mostly talk about the 'family,' which is often the beginning of everything; I will examine its beauties, difficulties, and inevitable problems. What is the secret of happy families, how...

{:en} The past sometimes can't go away, stays. Just like our scars, the wound is no longer there, but the scar is and sometimes that scar stings our eyes. You want to scratch, you feel shivering, and maybe you get angry about it. But I'm telling you, that wound is not there anymore, whatever emotion you can feel, that wound belongs to the past. But can we always leave the past in the past? I guess we don't. If it were possible, would I write this article? When I share this tragicomic story that happened to a relative of mine, I think you will understand my opinion...

{:en} In such big cities all over the world, you sometimes feel so tiny, as if you are an ant, running and working all the time. this feeling of smallness, busy working life, inability, and inadequacy to manage time, as well as the psychological attacks we experience from time to time, and various traumatic events sometimes small and sometimes big, annoy us even more. Especially these situations that we experience in our business life increase this negative mood. The name of this psychological terror, harassment, intimidation, and self- confidence-breaking behavior in the workplace is mobbing. We can experience similar behaviors not only in business life but also...

{:en} Hello everyone! On October 17, 2024, there will be a Full Moon at 4 degrees Aries according to Sidereal Zodiac Hipparcos Ayanamsa. Those who have planets at 3-4 and 5 degrees according to Sidereal Zodiac Hipparcos Ayanamsa in their birth charts will be most affected by this full moon (especially those in Aries). The most remarkable aspect of the new moon is the Mercury Libra - Saturn Aquarius trine. This aspect can have significant effects on communication, mindset, and discipline. This period can bring depth and seriousness to our mental processes and increase our ability to structure and analyze our thoughts. Mercury's analytical and quick-thinking ability, combined...

{:en} If you want to see a blue dream, book your flight to Bodrum, where the heart of tourism beats, and you will not regret it. Turkey's most famous holiday resort, the ever-living, ever-sleeping city of Bodrum, is the subject of my article today. Originally a modest fishing village, Bodrum is now known as 'Little Istanbul' with its luxury yachts, shops, and summer houses. During the summer months, it has become a small town with a population and traffic that looks like a large metropolis! Despite all this, Bodrum has become an icon, having managed to remain a popular destination without losing any of its charm! The poem by...

{:en} Hello everyone, In this article, I will share our sadness and regrets after the earthquake with a magnitude of 7,7 in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, which dragged 10 cities around it into this earthquake. This earthquake, which was experienced and still felt, destroyed our history as much as it destroyed our lives. HistoricalParliament Building, Habib-i Neccar Mosque, historical markets, neighborhoods, museums and churches are some of the historical places we lost. As an architect, I am ashamed of the precautions that were not taken and the false construction as much as I am sorry for such a great financial and moral loss. With our hands tied, we...

{:en} I love the holidays. The happiest and funniest of my childhood memories belong to the mornings of the feast. I remember when I was 9-10 years old in my pink dress, brand new patent leather shoes, and skirts flying up and down the stairs, trying to catch up with the holiday table, like today… My first article in our newspaper ‘ARTTMODERNMIAMI’ coincided with an American holiday, “Thanksgiving Day”. Now I would like to tell you about the “Candy Feast” celebration. Candy Feast mornings are special. After the 30-day fast, the breakfast table is very enticing… The hands of the elders are kissed, and the little ones are...