Hello!

I'm Arda - Turkish, based in Istanbul, and (hopefully) graduating soon in Computer Science.

Plot twist: I'm a computer scientist who hate coding. I'm much more into psychology, people, and the stories behind what we do.

I travel whenever I can and I'm happiest when I'm living like a local: long walks, good coffee/tea, hidden spots, and conversations that go beyond "where are you from?". I'm a Taurus, I take food seriously, and I'm pescetarian (yes, I can recommend great places to eat in Istanbul).

I did Erasmus in Barcelona — one of the best (and also... complicated) chapters of my life. If we meet, I'll tell you the funny parts and the lessons.

As a queer traveler, I care about safe spaces and respectful vibes. If you're visiting Istanbul, I'm happy to share tips, grab a drink/coffee, show you a neighborhood I love, or just swap travel stories.

Let's cross paths somewhere and make it a good one.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really love the idea of this app, it is connecting cultures together very naturally. I want to exchange our experiences and learn from you! Hopefully, you could learn from me too.

Interests

I really like learning new languages. I kinda have a monkey’s appetite in this sense, but I’d really like to exchange some languages with you.

• cats
• culture
• vegan
• electronic music
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

TV series are the best, I really liked:

Sex and the City
Fleabag
The Queens Gambit
Killing Eve
Please like me

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how you could go viral and build an audience

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Turkey