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Overview

  • 141 references 73 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Turkish; learning German
  • 29, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Bachelor
  • Advertising and Business-Economics
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I am a person who loves traveling and discovering new places. I'm easygoing and enjoy meeting people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds, as well as listening to their stories. I easily adapt to different environments and cultures.

Exploring the world and uncovering its hidden gems brings me great joy. I'm curious by nature and have a deep desire to learn and understand more about everything around me.

For me, every day is a journey, and that journey feels like home. After all, a journey is best measured by the friends we make, not the miles we travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve met incredible people through Couchsurfing, and I truly appreciate the positive impact it’s had on my life. Though I’m still young and evolving, much like Couchsurfing itself, I strive to keep up with its changes while staying true to my own values.

For me, meeting new people is one of the best ways to grow as a person. The trust that Couchsurfing fosters helps break down barriers, allowing for genuine connections that might not otherwise happen.

I hope we can meet, connect, and create lasting memories—or at the very least, learn something cool from each other and share what makes us unique.

I've come to realize that fear limits both vision and potential. It blinds us to what might be just a few steps ahead. While the journey itself is valuable, believing in your talents, abilities, and self-worth empowers you to walk an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom—how amazing is that?

Interests

Interests: Traveling, nature, reading, skiing, cycling, freediving, snorkeling, hiking, camping, hitchhiking, learning, discovering, exploring, watching movies, history, geography, volunteering, and non-formal education.

For the past 15 years, I have actively participated in various Erasmus+ projects across different countries.

  • wildlife
  • culture
  • books
  • movies
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • camping
  • snorkeling
  • skiing
  • swimming
  • languages
  • hitchhiking
  • solo travel
  • adventure travel
  • discovering
  • erasmus

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m open to all types of music, movies, and books.

Music: Linkin Park, The Beatles, Rihanna, Bob Marley, Queen, Radiohead, Nirvana

Movies: Frequency (2000), Inception, Pan’s Labyrinth, Filth, Memento, Se7en, Ex Machina, Eyes Wide Shut, Donnie Darko, Forrest Gump, The Green Mile, Back to the Future, Meet Joe Black, In July (Im Juli), The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Saving Private Ryan, The Butterfly Effect, Sanctum, Big Fish, The Grand Budapest Hotel, X-Men, Yes Man, Midnight Express, Interstellar, Head-On (Gegen die Wand), Empire of the Sun, American Beauty

TV Shows: Dark, La Casa de Papel, Black Mirror, Stranger Things

Books: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Royal Game by Stefan Zweig, The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked 2,000 km in 15 days through Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.

Discovered a 200-meter-deep cave in Cappadocia.

Survived 5 days in Stockholm without any money (not even a cent!).

Had breakfast in France, lunch in Germany, and dinner in Poland—all in the same day.

Participated in an Double Erasmus exchange programs in Berlin & Prague

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m always eager to share my energy, skills, and knowledge, adapting to the flow of any conversation or activity. I can teach from my experiences as a youth worker, facilitator, traveler, and volunteer, along with those special skills that tend to surface just at the right moment.

I love learning about different life stories, especially people’s dreams and passions. I’m also deeply interested in learning about diverse cultures, practices, history, and languages.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Home-cooked meals

A helping hand with household chores (like washing dishes or vacuuming)

Sharing my experiences and stories

Small thoughtful gifts

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Turkey

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