Hi! I'm Baris, currently living in Bonneville, France, since May 2022. I’m passionate about exploring new cultures, new foods, cooking, drinking, meeting people, and engaging in meaningful social projects and activities. My life has been filled with diverse experiences that shaped who I am today.

I have a wide range of hobbies and skills. I enjoy cycling, tennis, archery (I even have an international call sign for professional radio communication), horse riding, mountaineering, hiking (I’ve led hiking clubs), amateur golf, and rock climbing. I’ve also been a DJ on internet radio and have basic search and rescue training. Basketball refereeing has been a big part of my life—I officiated many professional games.

Education is important to me, and I’ve been a student at two universities, studying fields I’m passionate about, including advertising. My goal now is to learn French so I can further my studies in France.

I’m also dedicated to social causes. I once founded a search and rescue association, which gave me a large network of friends and meaningful connections. Since moving to Bonneville, I’ve been slowly rebuilding my social circle and engaging in new projects and events.

If we meet, I’d love to share stories about my adventures and hobbies, and I’m always open to discovering new experiences and making great memories together!

And "HAKUNA MATATA"

Instagram : @barish.aksoy

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing to connect with like-minded people from around the world. Meeting locals and travelers allows me to learn about different cultures, share experiences, and create unforgettable memories.

As someone who values human connections, I believe Couchsurfing is a great way to build friendships, exchange knowledge, and discover hidden gems in every city. I also enjoy hosting and showing visitors the authentic side of my surroundings, as well as learning from their stories and perspectives.

Since moving to Bonneville in 2022, I’ve been gradually expanding my social circle, and Couchsurfing offers the perfect platform to meet interesting and inspiring people. Whether it’s sharing drinking, exploring nature, or engaging in meaningful conversations, I’m excited to connect with others through this amazing community.

Interests

I have a wide range of interests, and I’m always eager to try something new! Here are some of the things I’m passionate about:

Sports & Outdoors: I love cycling, tennis, archery, horse riding, mountaineering, hiking (I’ve even led hiking groups), amateur golf, and rock climbing. Staying active in nature gives me peace and energy.
Creative & Social Projects: I enjoy working on social projects, organizing events, and engaging with communities. My past experience includes founding a search and rescue association and being actively involved in social initiatives.
Arts & Media: I’ve been a DJ on internet radio and have a keen interest in advertising, which I studied at university. Exploring creativity and storytelling is a big part of who I am.
Other Hobbies: I’m also interested in basketball refereeing, traveling, reading, and discovering new cultures through food, art, and people.
In addition to my hobbies, I’m always curious and open to learning from others. If you have a passion or skill, I’d love to hear about it and share experiences together!

• books
• cooking
• music
• hiking
• sports
• tennis
• archery
• travelling
• learning new things
• learning new languages
• meeting new people
• bicycle
• relationships
• learning new cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Depends on my mood. I listen to Turkish music, music from Northern countries, Latin music, Spanish, in short, all music that sounds good. I just don't listen to a lot of metallica and hiphop :) I like to read personal development, world classics and novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To dream and plan and walk that path

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages, culturs, hobbies

What I Can Share with Hosts

My lifetime stories...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Turkey