<h3 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-weight: 500; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;">Let’s meet&nbsp;</h3>My name is <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/paulosterlund/?utm_source=aposto" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(9, 9, 9); text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent; outline: none; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s; touch-action: manipulation; user-select: auto; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Paul Benjamin Osterlund</a> and I go by Paul or Benjamin, most friends use the former.Right now, I'm working as a freelance journalist, writer, and translator. &nbsp;If I weren't doing this, I'd explore the realms of being a tour guide, driven by my passion for the history and architecture of Istanbul.&nbsp;People often commend me for my knowledge of Istanbul and Turkey. Still, I believe my true talent lies in forever being a student of Istanbul and Turkey and always keeping my eyes open.&nbsp;Whenever I meet someone new, I often find myself sharing about whatever I’m up to with work, or trying to dispel misconceptions about the U.S. and Turkey.&nbsp;I reside in Kurtuluş, where the vibrant community spirit fuels my creativity. Yet, my heart finds its truest beat in Beyoğlu, where the history, architecture, nightlife, and energy have never disappointed me even as the area has changed considerably over the years.For me, a neighborhood is all about its energy and the different people who live there. Since every type of person lives in Kurtuluş, there is a special cosmopolitan vibe.&nbsp;I feel at home in a place where I can find this kind of atmosphere and have access to everything I need within a five-minute walk.&nbsp;In my neighborhood, I'm the go-to person for exploring the finer, more subtle details.&nbsp;Only the true locals know: where to get the best topik!<h3 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="margin: 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-weight: 500; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;">What’s in the bag?</h3>I was pleasantly surprised to find a new and excellent Georgian restaurant in the neighborhood, the first one that has opened up here.&nbsp;The book "A Death in Brazil" by Peter Robb is an excellent blend of journalism and food writing. The way he describes sitting down and having a slow, drawn-out meal in different cities of Brazil is truly evocative and takes you right there.&nbsp;Nowadays I’m working on several stories. One is more political, the other is about etli çiğ köfte!

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