The Guide Istanbul - March/April 2020

In this issue

When was the last time you thought of yourself as a part of nature? Most people believe that in a world filled with separate, unrelated things, humans are greater than the environment they live in.

This is why it’s so hard for them to see the impact they make on the planet–and to take responsibility for actions that affect not only themselves, but also everyone else, along with future generations.

Many believe that this ongoing disintegration is a direct reflection of the state of our souls. As we disconnect from nature, our inner lives become reduced to the most basic instincts and necessities.

Therefore, the sudden need to get closer to the living world–which we see today in modern society–isn’t just another trend. It’s an aspect of human nature that many of us, residents of the world's big cities, have forgotten.

The link to nature that lives within all of us tends to follow a seasonal pattern; we often notice its awakening as soon as spring arrives. So over the next two months, we invite you to explore this part of who you are a little bit deeper.

The quest for more balance is about finding the right relationships in all aspects of life. So while we will try to help you add a new dimension to your lives through nature, we also trust that you’re ready to do your part in the endeavor.

Let’s explore the great outdoors together.

The Guide Istanbul Magazine Description:

The Guide Istanbul, founded in November 1991 and published bimonthly by Apa Uniprint, is an essential guide to the city, offering candid recommendations and expert advice on restaurants and cafés, nightlife, the arts and entertainment scene, as well as design, fashion, touristic sites, and undiscovered places. We are a publication based on the principles of unwavering honesty and an insistence upon quality. Our goal is to simplify choices and make life easier for travelers as well as locals by providing information on select venues and events. All of our writers are locally based and offer insider advice on what to see and do in the city.

The official website of The Guide Istanbul magazine, theguideistanbul.com is a sharp, sophisticated, and trustworthy filter for the city’s happenings, and offers comprehensive listings of restaurants, bars, hotels, and more. The locally sourced information is written and edited by experienced writers who are in the know and dedicated to offering their wisdom impartially. We value quality over quantity and we are selective when it comes to our recommendations: we scour all the corners of Istanbul with a critical eye and recommend only what we rate positively amongst ourselves. The first of its kind, theguideistanbul.com aims to enrich your Istanbul experience and share its wealth of information to bring you the true essence of Istanbul and those gems that might otherwise get overlooked.