I am 23 years old. I live in Istanbul and I'm studying English Lit. I enjoy travelling, meeting new people and learning about other cultures. I was an exchange student in high school and I lived in Kansas for a year.

I'm very into ranch dressing, Peter Pauper Press journals, denim jackets, Art Nouveau, scented candles, pastel colors, flower arrangements ...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new, interesting people. Also when I travel I would like to stay with people that know the area. I am really looking for a cultural exchange and hopefully new friends. I'd like to know about the lifestyle rather than just being a tourist.

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm learning to play the piano, I love all kinds of music, right now I'm very into disco-pop. Some of the artists I love: Borns, Sufjan Stevens, Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, Mac Demarco and many more.
Some of my fav directors are: Xavier Dolan, Todd Haynes, Paul Thomas Anderson, Asghar Farhadi....
I love reading and writing. My fav writers; Kurt Vonnegut, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Oscar Wilde..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, stayed there for two days and then hiked back up.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would really like to improve my French and German even a little bit.
Other than that I just want to see the way of life in the city I'm staying.

I can teach you some tasty Turkish recipes, we can also practice English if you want.
I would like to learn or teach you some stuff on the piano if you're interested.
I'm willing to learn anything I can :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my culture and my way of life (both in Turkey and in the U.S).
In the future I'd like to host you in my house and show you the city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States