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Originally from San Francisco, I'm an experienced journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey, for the past decade-plus. My writing spans environmental, political, social, and urban issues, as well as arts and culture, food and drink, and travel.
When I'm not working, I'm probably off on a run, hike, or urban exploration.
My writing has been published by Atlas Obscura, BBC Wildlife, Bloomberg CityLab, The Christian Science Monitor, The Daily Beast, Deutsche Welle, Discover, Hyperallergic, The Independent, Lonely Planet, Metropolis, MIT Technology Review, National Geographic, The New Humanitarian, Politico, Runner's World, Sierra, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, Wired, and many other outlets.
Recent highlights include:
“Istanbul Gets Caught Between Housing Crunch and Earthquake Risk,” Bloomberg
“How Turkey’s President Is Weaponizing Culture,” Hyperallergic
“Humanitarian Challenges Mount in Türkiye Ahead of Hotly Contested Election,” The New Humanitarian
“With Ancient Ruins and Striking Landscapes, Turkey's Lakes Region Is a Hidden Gem,” Travel + Leisure
Contact me at jenhattam@gmail.com to discuss article commissions or other potential projects.