* I am NOT using CS for dating/hook ups!! And I report people who do not respect this.
** For couch requests: I’m usually not able to say yes or no until only 1-2 weeks before the requested date so no point in asking one month in advance

Hi there! I recently finished my master's in neuroscience in London, though I was born and raised in Istanbul. I’m a huge “Lebensgenießer” as they call it in German, meaning that I try to make the most of everything in terms of enjoying life. Traveling and cultural exchange make up a huge part of what gives me pleasure, so I’m really excited about being a part of the Couchsurfing community and meeting new people as I travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I grew up with pen pals from all over the world and I’ve always had great interest in meeting new people and being in multi-culti environments. I’ve been traveling alone from an early age on and I’d love to continue getting to know lovely people around the world through Couchsurfing. Besides, I think that a very important part of traveling is experiencing life through the eyes of a local and not only as a tourist - so I guess it’s safe to say that Couchsurfing is a good match :)

Interests

• animals
• literature
• photography
• backpacking
• swimming
• biology
• languages
• science
• travel
• food
• cinema
• nature
• cultures
• people
• sunsets
• views

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: almost any novel of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, The Fall (Albert Camus), When Nietsche Wept (Irvin D. Yalom), Jitterbug Perfume (Tom Robbins). I love literature but lately I‘ve only been reading books related to my field (biology & neuroscience) - which I absolutely love, but still, it’s kind of a shame

Movies: many!! I got really into cinema especially since Covid

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Befriended a desert mouse - she let me pet her

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything you would like to show & teach me is highly appreciated, I’d love to try out new things. I could offer to teach the languages I speak and would be happy to learn a new one myself. I would gladly share my scientific knowledge, especially within the field of biology and current research.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A whole lot of goofy stories, always a friendly attitude, nice chats. I also love sending and receiving postcards!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, Turkey