Expat from the Netherlands with Turkish roots, calling places like Utrecht, Amsterdam, Munich, Milan, Prague, Chiang Mai, Shanghai, and now Da Nang home (here until April 2026).

I ditched my marketing and project management gigs for an epic travel break—roaming most Asian countries over the past year—before the gray hairs take over completely 🦊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m passionate about traveling, meeting new people, and discovering their stories. What stays with me most are the meaningful conversations and shared experiences I have along the way. My goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the world — something I believe can only happen through genuine cultural exchange and spending time with locals wherever I go.

Interests

• dogs
• vegan
• jazz
• backpacking
• basketball
• muay thai

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Book: Dune by Frank Herbert
Favorite Movie: Nocturnal Animals by Tom Ford

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• 1 year travel through Asia
• Solo backpacking through Brazil
• Motorbike loop in the North of Viet Nam
• Camped in the Sahara Desert
• Studied and lived abroad for over a year in Munich and Milan when I was a teenager

Teach, Learn, Share

Genuine appreciation of life: that of others and your own.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good conversation. Pick the topic :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam