I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. But I have been studying and working around the world since I was 17. I completed my undergrad and first grad degrees in Montreal, Canada and then studied in Italy and the US for my second grad degree. My specialization is energy, environment and resources, particularly in developing countries. In my most recent professional position I worked in Haiti. My favorite experience was staying with the Solomon family in a small town called Maissade.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have friends in many places around the world and I mostly stay with them when I travel. But I like adventures and going to places on my own as well; Couchsurfing is perfect for those moments. I would also love to host CSers and meet people from different cultures but as I have been moving around a lot, I have only managed to host one guest.

Interests

Travelling, photography, kitesurfing, windsurfing, waterskiing (slalom), diving, salsa dancing, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, etc

• photography
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• environment
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• windsurfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• snowboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: A Thousand Splendid Suns, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Forty Rules of Love

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw a whale shark when I was diving in Thailand!

Teach, Learn, Share

"Everything in this world is in this moment."

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook, I'd be happy to cook a meal for you during my stay.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Cuba, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Palestine, Scotland, Suriname, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Barbados, Cambodia, Canada, Haiti, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United States