Hey there! I am Luke. A Canadian guy living in Istanbul for the next while. I am currently taking a break from spreadsheets and the 9-6 lifestyle. Enjoying my time in Istanbul and looking forward to some adventures.
I am a big believer in putting out positive energy and practicing empathy. Not always successful at it, but I am working on it!.

I generally get along with considerate people who enjoy smart chats and welcome differences.

Friendly to all people from all nations and creeds.

( I am able to start hosting around June 2019 )

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Like meeting new people and gaining new perspectives. I like the philosophy of reciprocity and paying it forward.

Opportunities to meet nice, kind people are great!

Another reason is, I love Istanbul and I am looking to host nice people and give them a chance to explore the city.

A quote I appreciate is :" A ship is always safe at shore, but that's not what it's built for"

Interests

• wine
• beer
• coffee
• walking
• travel
• spirituality
• friendship
• kindness
• spiritualism
• wine and cheese
• marvel movies
• spiritual growth
• eckhart tolle
• emotional intelligence

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all genres of music. Everything from Dolly Parton to Guns N Roses. Whatever clicks with me, I listen to.
I typically enjoy reading books on spirituality and self-growth, some sci-fi is good too. ( think Eckhart Tolle +Bertrand Russell+Alan Watts)
Movies I enjoy are LOTR, Marvel movies. sci-fi. Documentaries that don't pander to my biases

I am open to different topics, subjects, and outlooks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left work, packed up and moved to Istanbul. Away from my comfortable life in Toronto.

Not always a smooth ride but no regrets!

Teach, Learn, Share

I realized throughout my travels that everyone around the world is the same. Small differences, cultural or whatnot, but mostly the same. We all have more in common than not. That's something that travelling and exploring places teach you.

I think it's important to sometimes be uncomfortable in life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I can offer a host is a respectful guest. I am clean, considerate and grateful for letting me into your home as a guest.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Barbados, Colombia, Cuba, England, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Aruba, Canada, Italy, Turkey