Ever wanted to travel all over the world? The Istanbul Youth Club met with Nihal Khan who has traveled to a mind boggling number of countries. He shared his reflections on some of his travels.  We were left eager to hear more about his amazing travels.

Calling all budding journalists! The Istanbul Youth Club had an exciting visit to the TRT World news office, the largest news channel in Turkey. We had an eye-opening visit to the TRT World office. We visited the news rooms, saw how news is processed and went behind the scenes as TRT went live on air.

Do you like meeting new people? The Istanbul Youth Club met with young men who conduct cultural exchange workshops for visitors to Istanbul. The Suleymaniye Cultural Info Center offers visitors an opportunity to Istanbul to learn Turkish culture and gain a better understanding of the values and traditions that lie behind the stunning architecture and impressive history. We met with them, understood their work, and went home knowing that over a cup of tea, barriers that divide people can melt away and trust and friendships can emerge.

CLIMB to new heights. The Istanbul Youth Club plunged into the Belgrade Forest for a 10 km hike. Fresh air and untouched greenery provided the perfect surroundings for fostering friendships. 

Everyone knows boys get to know each other while playing with each other. And the Istanbul Youth Club rented a dojo and got busy with Brazilian Jujitsu moves. We were lead by the amazing Nisar Shaikh who is the Muslim Chaplain at Royal Holloway University, and an inspiring Jiu Jitsu practitioner and trainer. He gave us a wonderful session that left us sweaty and breathless for more.