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Yasmin Gulec

Yasmin Güleç is a freelance culture, nightlife, politics and food reporter born in Istanbul, Turkey and based in New York. She claims to be Anthony Bourdain's #1 fan and has worked for CNN, National Geographic and Annie Leibovitz Photo Studio.
I'll Never Ever Hang Curtains (or Blinds) — Here's Why
Life
Even when living in NYC.
Yasmin Gulec
Mar 26, 2024
The Sentimental Reason the Dining Table is So Important to Turkish Culture
It's so much more than just a table.
Yasmin Gulec
Aug 27, 2022
Why I Make a "Wall of Stuff" as a Love Letter to Each Place I Live
From Istanbul to New York, it's a collage I carry with my wherever I go.
Yasmin Gulec
Aug 22, 2022
10 Things to Add to Your Last-Minute, End-of-Summer Bucket List
There is still time for one last hurrah before schools open back up, work picks up, and the autumn leaves begin to meet to ground.
Yasmin Gulec
Aug 14, 2022
How to Ask Someone to Pay You Back (Without Making It Awkward)
According to etiquette and money experts.
Yasmin Gulec
Nov 3, 2021
7 Things I Didn't Know About Halloween Until I Moved to the United States
Stateside celebrations of the spooky holiday are just different!
Yasmin Gulec
Oct 27, 2021
5 Easy Ways to Read More (Without Spending a Fortune)
You can still support authors and bookstores on a budget.
Yasmin Gulec
Oct 21, 2021
Here's How to Ease Back Into the School Year if You're Attending IRL
Experts and students weigh in on what they're looking forward to — and worried about — to learn in-person.
Yasmin Gulec
Aug 13, 2021
This New Service Wants to Make Online Shopping Even Greener
Say goodbye to cardboard boxes and eco-guilt.
Yasmin Gulec
Apr 22, 2021
10 Easy, Money-Saving Changes That Will Make Your Kitchen Much Greener
Why pick between being eco-conscious and thrifty when you can do both?
Yasmin Gulec
Apr 7, 2021
Moving Back With My Parents During the Pandemic Was My Only Choice
It was also the best thing for me.
Yasmin Gulec
Mar 27, 2021
Here Are 7 Simple Lessons That Will Help Brand New Plant Parents
Less stress, more greenery.
Yasmin Gulec
Mar 23, 2021
11 No-Cost Ways to Show Yourself Love at Home
To you, love you.
Yasmin Gulec
Mar 3, 2021
12 Small but Effective Ways to Make a Difference This Year
Without leaving your home.
Yasmin Gulec
Jan 23, 2021
10 Bad WFH Habits You Didn't Realize You Started — And How to Fix Them
It's time to reboot your WFH life.
Yasmin Gulec
Jan 12, 2021
7 Easy Ways to Make Sure Your New Year’s Resolution Survives the February Slump
80 percent of resolutions fail—but yours don't have to.
Yasmin Gulec
Jan 6, 2021
8 Habits That Helped Me Reclaim My Lunch Break From Unhealthy WFH Boundaries
You deserve the midday break!
Yasmin Gulec
Dec 2, 2020
We Asked, Activists Answered: How to Stay Engaged In Your Community Right Now
How to keep the momentum going, from people putting in the work.
Yasmin Gulec
Nov 4, 2020