Monday to Sunday Book series offers readers a week of curated experiences in remarkable cities and regions, celebrated for their originality and diversity. For us, the difference between a memorable journey and a mere "vacation" lies in being in the right place at the right time, surrounded by inspiring people. With that in mind, our books focus on two key elements: timing and people. First, we invite you to explore carefully selected itineraries for each day of the week, each perfectly aligned with the specific time of day. Then, prominent local figures—chefs, artists, documentary filmmakers, academics, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs, and architects—share their personal insights and knowledge of their beloved city. Their stories reveal the true taste and soul of each destination. Istanbul was the first in our series, and after its warm reception, we are excited to present Athens as the next destination, a city with a new story to share.
Monday to Sunday Book Co-Creators
About Seda Domaniç
With over a decade as the founding editor-in-chief of Vogue Turkey and publisher of National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveller, GQ and Robb Report in Turkey, Seda has played a pivotal role in shaping the media and fashion landscape in the region. She has been a regular contributor to international publications, writing about fashion and travel, and serves as the editor-in-chief of the Monday to Sunday Book series. In addition to her editorial work, Seda is also a partner at Istanbul Tour Studio, and the chairperson of Refabric, a cutting-edge AI company focused on transforming the fashion industry, particularly in design and marketing. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, an M.A. in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins SAIS, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Sabancı University. Seda speaks English, Turkish, Italian and French and brings a global perspective and multicultural approach to everything she does.
About Sinan Sökmen
Sinan Sökmen is the founder and CEO of Istanbul Tour Studio, an award-winning boutique travel agency specializing in personalized experiences across Turkey. A trilingual destination expert with over 15 years of experience, Sinan has a deep passion for designing unique, immersive travel experiences and hosting global VIPs. Growing up in a family passionate about hospitality, travel design became a natural calling. A strong advocate for slow travel, Sinan believes true appreciation of a place comes from spending enough time there to connect with its character through meaningful interactions. A wine aficionado, he loves exploring indigenous wine varieties during his travels. With a background in business from Kadir Has University and Universidade da Coruña, Sinan’s global travels have shaped his perspective and approach to travel design. A true foodie at heart and always up for an adventure, Sinan is never one to shy away from trying new things.