CURRENT MISSION

To meet new people, hear their stories, share my stories, and explore the world!

ABOUT ME

My name is Ariel and I am currently a freelance graphic designer / exchange student living in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm originally from New Orleans, LA but attend university in Boston, MA. Because of my roots, I am a very easygoing, respectful, adventurous, considerate, and sociable - I enjoy having good conversations, sharing nice meals, and getting to know a culture the real way!

As you can probably tell, I am new to CS and haven't met many people / had a surfing experience yet. For this reason, I am happy to Skype or share my social media to all hosts. Unfortunately, I am unable to host at the moment while studying abroad because I am sharing a flat with another Turkish student and we are very busy ladies! But, if you find yourself in Istanbul, please feel free to meet me for a cay or efes.

PHILOSOPHY

"Ease my fears, tease my ears."
I love music, all genres, and use it as a means of calming down or exploring different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been lucky to travel a lot throughout my life and it has always been a strong passion of mine - however, being an American student makes financing my travels a bit more difficult and so I have turned to couchsurfing for that. As well, I love meeting new people and learning more about different culture.

Interests

I enjoy podcasts, cooking, concerts / music festivals, DIY, design, sharing stories, politics, whiskey, crocheting, blogging, collecting vinyl, thrifting, picnics, futbol, reading, printmaking, making music, skiing, hiking, swimming, & traveling!!

• culture
• design
• graphic design
• diy
• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• cooking
• thrifting
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• podcasts
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• swimming
• communications
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Trainspotting, The Deer Hunter, The Professional

Radiohead, most hip-hop, Johnny Cash, I can get down to most anything.

I like comic books and Bukowski

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, South Africa, Swaziland, Thailand, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Turkey, United States