Hi This is Barry. I am from Turkey. I have B.S. engineering degree and have worked several year as an engineer. However I have so much passion about food and traveling that this passion changes my career path. I have been working last 7 years in professional kitchens as a chef. One of my dream came thru and I have worked with Michelin Star Chefs. I love traveling because you can explore new cultures, meet different peoples around the world, open your mind, and it gives you enjoyment that nothing can give. I have started diving during my 4 month SE Asia tour which makes me explored I have another passion to seek under the water.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Once I have hosted 3 gals from the states. It was fun that I show them around Istanbul. I really enjoyed that even touring around my own city was nice.
Thats the best way to explore the city :))) find friends and socializing :)

Interests

• cooking
• traveling
• rock music
• surfing
• swimming
• diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Audioslave, muse, coldplay, rhcp, linkin park, maroon5 and list goes on :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled for 4 months around Southeast Asia. That was amazing ;)))
I have traveled 2 months at balkans which I really love it. And belgrade is kick-ass!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Frances is my next language id like to learn

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking a lot and enjoy it. While I am there we can do some cooking together and can show you some small tips if you wish.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States