Hi, I’m Iris! I’m originally from South Carolina but have spent the last few years traveling, including 2 years working as a live-in therapist in California and now three (on and off) in Turkey. I fell in love with Türkiye and want to explore it more while meeting new people and making meaningful connections.

I’m open-minded, nonjudgmental, and love hearing people’s stories. My Turkish is basic, but I’m happy to help out and always eager to learn.
I may say two weeks, but I’m flexible I can visit for 5 days or less—I just want to feel like part of the family!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

being able to meet new people is awesome
Love having friends all over the world

Interests

Nature History Music

• humanities
• human rights
• traveling
• socializing

Music, Movies, and Books

Love the Goo Goo Dolls, the Lumineers, Lifehouse, Adele. My favorite movie is Holes and National Treasure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo traveled to Turkey, all by myself
Drove across the United States from California to South Carolina and back ! One time with a cat 🩵

Teach, Learn, Share

Some Turkish words

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences about life

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States