Research assistant and MA student of political science at Bogazici University, Istanbul. Opened my account here around 6 years ago though never have travelled abroad ever since and only hosted in Istanbul, where I am based. I only recently found the chance to update my profile here as I made it to Tel Aviv, one of the most important go-to places on my travel bucket list.

Dlaczego jestem na Couchsurfing

I want to broaden and enrich my atlas of places and people. Learning about novelties is best possible through sharing experiences, food, traversing and breathing the city through locals' standpoint.

Zainteresowania

I have always been keen on reading, regardless of whether the text is academic or literary, which explains a lot regarding my major and career choices. I find literary works of different nations extremely useful and illuminative in terms of getting a gaze on how dwellers of a city or a country experience their lives, their customs, their do-s and don't-s, how they perceive the space they live in, and so forth. Therefore, I would really love to be introduced to the literary works of the countries I visit.
This might not come as a surprise but I love writing too, which over time has become almost a physical need. You can be sure I will record every single impression I have of you and your city in minute detail!

• environment
• clothing
• reading

Muzyka, filmy i książki

My music taste is extremely confusing that even I have a hard time summing up its definitive points. I can tell you that I enjoy oldies and vintage music more than I do contemporary music, though. To provide a brief and objective gaze into my music habits, these are the top 10 artists I've listened to throughout this month (according to Spotify stats, no cheating!):
Amália Rodrigues, Arik Einstein, Sade, Milva, Zuhal Olcay.
Following a similar vein, here you have the last 5 books I've read in a couple months (according to my Goodreads profile, again very objective!):
My Michael by Amos Oz
Workers on the Nile: Nationalism, Communism, Islam, and the Egyptian Working Class, 1882-1954 by Michael Beinin
Party System Change: Approaches and Interpretations by Peter Mair
Yenişehir'de Bir Öğle Vakti by Sevgi Soysal
Secular Translations by Talal Assad

Jedna niesamowita rzecz, którą zrobiłem(-am)

Signing up for this site maybe? Not really sure, I've come to terms with the dullness of my life a long time ago.

Czym mogę się podzielić z gospodarzami

Cultural exchange: I love discovering the similarities and differences between where I am from and where I am visiting. This exchange encompasses a very large pallet: from the gestures and mimics to trashy pop songs and impressions on how people live, laugh, cry, and make friendships in different contexts.q

Kraje, w których byłem(-am)

South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Kraje, w których mieszkałem(-am)

Turkey