I am Caner from Turkey, currently living and working in Istanbul. Since 2022, I’ve been spending most of my time in Antalya, though I occasionally travel back to Istanbul.

At the moment, I’m based in the south of Turkey, in Antalya, working remotely for a tech company in Istanbul—a shift that started during COVID. My profile might seem a bit outdated, but I’ve been too lazy to update it until now!

I’m an easygoing, friendly, and open-minded person.

I enjoy outdoor activities like camping and cycling, and I try to attend art events and film screenings regularly. I love filling my day with diverse activities, often doing multiple different things in a single day.

I’m passionate about learning about new cultures, homes, cities, traditions, and the adventures of my friends.

Update: I now share my life with a dog named Laika and a cat named Keiko. I’m in the process of redesigning my lifestyle to accommodate and enjoy this new chapter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people. It is good to meet people from different culture and is a good way to improve knowledge. It provides to see new habbits, hobbies, life stories, opinions and more.

I try to help to the visitors as much as possible. I cant be a full time guide, because of limitations of lifes but I try to do the best :)

I am vegan. And animal rights activist. I seek a world free from violence and the threat of violence.

Every life matters.

When i visit somewhere, I like to meet local people who can show me the local life. Visiting touristic places is good but i want to know more, want to belong to that city so i need to know basics of the city. So, couchsurfing helps me about it. I met here lots of people and they showed me the city while telling information and tricks.

It makes me feel good to walk for hours without knowing where it goes, to use transportation with people who go to work, to listen local music in a vegan cafe while eating traditional food, to join a yoga session at a park.

In the evenings, I can also visit bars clubs pubs. For example I can not forget Basiani club in tbilisi, it was really nice.

I like to know about the vegan places in city as well. Meeting vegan activists would be great also.

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I organize events, mostly related to veganism in istanbul, turkey. Open for non-vegans , too.

Some of them:

Vegan barbecue + picnic + walking in the forest
https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/vegan-barbecue-picnic-walking-in-the-forest

Earthlings Movie Screening in Kadıkoy
https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/earthlings-movie-screening-in-kadikoy

Yoga in maçka parkı with vegan picnic
https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/yoga-in-macka-parki-with-vegan-picnic

Vegan Activity/Etkinlik: Yoga+Picnic/Piknik Maçka Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/2072552786384792
https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/5237369

Vegan Night Out 14: Şiir Gecesi/Poem Night: Moda Sahil/Beach:
https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/5421462
https://www.facebook.com/events/2443409309263139/

Vegan Etkinlik: Yoga + Piknik
https://www.facebook.com/events/708449916385737/

Vegan Night Out 17: Şiir Gecesi/Poem Night (Kordon Sahil/Beach)
https://www.facebook.com/events/285300439237479/

You can follow all events from my facebook profile and can join any event:
https://www.facebook.com/CanerAydinBey

http://instagram.com/cursedchico

Currently organising this event in antalya:

2021 The Longest Day: Vegan Yoga Event In Antalya / 2021 En Uzun Gün: Vegan Yoga Etkinliği Antalya
https://www.facebook.com/events/509293320121828/

You are all welcome :)

Interests

I love meeting new people! Connecting with people from different cultures is not only enjoyable but also a great way to expand my knowledge. It helps me discover new habits, hobbies, life stories, opinions, and so much more.

I always try to assist visitors as much as I can. While I can't be a full-time guide due to life's limitations, I do my best to help and share what I know.

I’m vegan and an animal rights activist. I dream of a world free from violence and the threat of violence. Every life matters.

When I travel, I enjoy meeting locals who can show me the authentic side of their city. While visiting tourist spots is fun, I love diving deeper to truly belong to a city. Couchsurfing has been a great platform for this, allowing me to meet amazing people who’ve shared insider knowledge, tricks, and experiences.

I find joy in walking for hours without a plan, taking public transportation alongside locals, listening to regional music in a vegan café while enjoying traditional food, and joining a yoga session in a park.

In the evenings, I’m open to exploring bars, clubs, or pubs. One unforgettable experience was at **Basiani Club** in Tbilisi—it was incredible!

I also enjoy discovering vegan places in cities and would love to connect with fellow vegan activists.

### Events I Organize
I host events in Istanbul, Turkey, mostly centered around veganism. These events are open to everyone, including non-vegans. Here are some examples:

- **Vegan Barbecue + Picnic + Walking in the Forest**
[Event Link](https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/vegan-barbecue-picnic-walking-in-the-forest)

- **Earthlings Movie Screening in Kadıköy**
[Event Link](https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/earthlings-movie-screening-in-kadikoy)

- **Yoga in Maçka Park with Vegan Picnic**
[Event Link](https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/yoga-in-macka-parki-with-vegan-picnic)

- **Vegan Night Out: Poetry Night by the Beach**
[Event Link](https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/5421462)

You can find more events on my [Facebook profile](https://www.facebook.com/CanerAydinBey) or follow me on Instagram: [@cursedchico](http://instagram.com/cursedchico).

### Current Event in Antalya
I’m currently organizing:
**2021 The Longest Day: Vegan Yoga Event in Antalya**
[Event Link](https://www.facebook.com/events/509293320121828/)

Everyone is welcome to join! 😊

### Interests & Passions
- **Music**: Playing piano.
- **Fitness & Sports**: Running, cycling, swimming (trudgen stroke).
- **Mind & Strategy**: Sudoku, chess, gomoku.
- **Tech & Learning**: Java, Android development.
- **Nature & Ecology**: Ecology, water conservation, and love for nature.
- **Animal Rights & Activism**: Supporting animal rights and initiatives like *Food Not Bombs*.
- **Creative Hobbies**: Making vegan cakes.
- **Curiosity & Exploration**: Reading, asking questions, and visiting art galleries.
- **Human Connection**: Helping others, listening to their worries, and bringing positive energy to those around me.

• animals
• dancing
• tango
• vegan
• chess
• reading
• socializing
• sudoku
• cycling
• camping
• volleyball
• badminton
• ecology
• software
• nature
• animal rights
• asking questions
• water
• card games
• beachvolleyball
• java
• short movies
• istanbul
• positive thinking
• curiosity
• food not bombs
• android
• software development
• tenis
• antalya
• nonbinary
• playing organ
• dominoes
• cycling.
• gomuku.

Music, Movies, and Books

Carlito's way

Leon the professional

Before sunset

Push 2009

Enter the void

The Big Lebowski

Gattaca

Clint Eastwood

Winter Vault by Anne Michaels, Crime and Punishment, Faust, panait istrati - mes departs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8

Falafel, broccoli

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going vegan and getting my passport and adopting animal friends

Teach, Learn, Share

I can’t always show people around Istanbul because of my busy work schedule, but I’m happy to provide information about what to do and where to go. I try to help as much as I can—after all, I hope to receive the same kindness when I travel abroad!

I can teach you some basics of my language, share delicious vegan food, and maybe even a bit of programming.

I’m passionate about learning from new cultures and meeting people from all over the world. The more we learn about others, the more we admire and respect their diversity.

I truly enjoy building connections with people from different corners of the globe. 🌍😊

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whenever I have time, I enjoy sharing stories and experiences.

I’m happy to share my knowledge of the Turkish language and culture.

I’m also a great walking, running, or cycling buddy! I can make your morning run or outdoor adventure a bit less lonely. We can explore attractive places together while walking, running, or cycling.

One important note: please do not offer me any non-vegan items. I’m an ethical vegan and do not consume or use anything that isn’t vegan.

Countries I’ve Visited

Georgia, Luxembourg, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey