Would you do an 18-day Mystery Trip through the Middle East? Intrepid Travel's latest offering is an uncharted journey that starts in Tehran and ends in Istanbul. By Katherine Martinko in Travel June 25, 2019
4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that's a true pleasure to visit. By Katherine Martinko in Travel June 21, 2019
Breakfast (as we know it) is a lie! Why are we eating cardboard-like cereal and bland yogurt when we could be having a sensational meal? By Katherine Martinko in Culture May 28, 2019
8 things I learned about food in Istanbul All of which could be summed up in one statement: Turkish food is fantastic. By Katherine Martinko in Travel May 8, 2019
How Istanbul is extending the olive branch to Syrian refugees Tourists can witness it firsthand, thanks to Intrepid Travel's partnership with a local NGO. By Katherine Martinko in Travel May 6, 2019
What a diverted trip has taught me about packing You never know what climate you may end up in... By Katherine Martinko in Travel April 24, 2019
Multifunctional stair of the week is a deconstructed sculptural element This cascading staircase not only moves people, it can display books and other trinkets too. By Kimberley Mok in Interior Design March 27, 2019
If you're buying a Thanksgiving turkey, choose organic Help stop the rise of antibiotic resistance by buying a bird that's been raised drug-free. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food November 14, 2018
Prefab off-grid cabin opens up with pulley-operated windows This compact shelter is a place for a family to spend their summers in the middle of nature. By Kimberley Mok in Tiny Houses May 23, 2018
Istanbul apartment has some quirky storage solutions This renovated apartment incorporates some interesting storage concepts for a cleaner, brighter space. By Kimberley Mok in Interior Design April 27, 2018
Superspace Architects propose an inhabited aqueduct for Istanbul Don't just sit there, do something. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture January 2, 2017
London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place... By Bonnie Alter in Urban Design September 15, 2016
Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind. By Kimberley Mok in Style March 15, 2016
Artists' glittering art installation repurposes 14,000 eyeglass lenses (Video) Thousands of pairs of unwanted eyewear are collected and transformed into a unique, twinkling facade for an Istanbul museum. By Kimberley Mok in Culture July 29, 2015
Grassroots anti-coal movements to watch A new report details some of the world's major on-going grassroots fights against coal. By Sierra Club in Environmental Policy December 4, 2014
Man's unique handmade instrument emits mind-blowing sounds (Video) Made with simple materials, this extraordinary instrument creates experimental acoustic sounds that sound eerie yet beautiful. By Kimberley Mok in Culture November 27, 2014
Solar panel-carrying donkeys bring internet to Turkish sheepherders (Video) These "plug-and-play" donkeys, equipped with solar panels, allow sheepherders to catch up on the news and socializing while out on their rounds. By Kimberley Mok in Solar Technology July 2, 2014
New parks threat looms as Istanbul protests continue Nature and the environment are still a big part of this protest. By Jennifer Hattam in Environmental Policy June 4, 2013