I used to live in Istanbul for 10 years in Turkey; studied Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University. I have worked professionally for 6 years as a design specialist.

I have travelled nearly all Aegean coast of Turkey. I am a kind of motor traveller in my country. Also, I have travelled through other regions of Anatolia. I've met people from all around the world and I learnt from cultures, traditions and real stories of inspiring people. I tend to do anything that I feel. I love meeting new people and sharing about different areas. I am interested in social projects, ecology, history and philosophy. I can share about my volunteering experience for non-profit organizations. It is great to talk about my own projects which I have ignited in my lovely hometown, Pergamon.

I started iniatives with local community about sustainability projects in Pergamon, Turkey. I work through sustainable lifestyle, farming, producing my own food, sharing with people and conducting events and workshops with volunteers. I like living in rural area being in the middle of nature makes me better than crowded cities.

Check please my project accounts:
@solidarityinpergamon
@permakultur_bergama

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that I can learn something from any person. one word, one sentence, one experience. I share my own experiences about travelling, culture and life. If you feel the same and have the same spirit, why don't you hang out with me? I am a friendly, joyful and open-minded guy. I like sharing with people, cooking and collaborating.

I travelled a lot in my volunteering period . I decided to participate in CS more by finding the host and spending good moments with new friends while I'm travelling. I feel grateful for my hosts from all over the world.

Interests

I had been volunteering in the field of ecology for the association in Poland for one year After one year volunteering in Europe, my experience changed my mind to contribute to my society in my hometown. I am volunteering for the Social Good Association and organizing solidarity projects with the volunteers. I have founded Pergamon Permaculture Club for rural studies in our family farm. I host international volunteers, campers, or civic groups in my own area where I live in a wooden house. Supporting local community with experiential learning and workshops through United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• culture
• design
• swimming
• history
• volunteering
• nature
• adventure
• cuisine
• adventure sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Barış Manço
Books: Stephen Covey, Susanna Tamaro, Erich Fromm
Movies: Zorba, Fight Club, Tabutta Rövaşata

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming on the Bosphorus in Istanbul at night

Participating in a long term volunteering project abroad with a gap year after working for 5 years as a professional

Hitchhiking on the Aegean coast of Turkey in my adolescence ages

Touring with my 115cc scooter along with long distances over 1600 km

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Turkish and English.
I can share my food and kitchen.
I can learn new languages and culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I host my guests both in Bergama (Pergamon) and İzmir (Symrna). In İzmir, I live in a big flat nearby a modern, crowded city with a swimming pool with my family members. You can sleep in a couch or empty room alone if it is available. I can guide you in my lovely hometown, Bergama where has famous ancient roman sites such as Akropolis, Asklepion, Red Basilica. I live in a wooden house in our family property surrounded by olive and fruit trees. Our land is very close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, forest and 25 km to the seaside.Our pitching area, tents and hammocks are also available during spring and summertime. On this farm, we have volunteering activities collaborating such as organic farming, cooking and workshops. You can join our great community and contribute to our social project on your own interest areas.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Poland, Turkey