So, here I am…

originally from Istanbul. Live in Berlin since three years. Hybrid, half Turkish and half Arabian. Have a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and master's in European Studies. Travel significantly :)

I had Erasmus experience in Poland, however, I am pretty bad on speaking Polish “Nie rozumiem, nie wiem!”. This guided me somehow to learn Russian and I spelled cyrillic alphabet. After my undergraduate, I gave a break to my academic life and I travelled by "Interrail" in Europe with a small backpack. (2009)

I had a dream to live "American dream", so I did a year traineeship on management in Colorado. Having a bunch of hispanic friends tempted me to learn Spanish, “Sí, hablo un poquito.” I extended my stay and lived in the US for three years and travelled in the country as well. (2011)

After I went back to Istanbul, I worked in an international trade company dealing with oil-gas in the Middle East. During this job, I noticed that my aim was not to provide profit in private sector. I wasn’t a girl that stepping with high heels inside a plaza. In the end, I submitted my resignation and decided to focus on my studying. Consuequently, I became a part of outreaching campaigns. (2012)

I had a dream… To go Africa for a good purpose! I have been to West Africa as a volunteer. and coordinated some sustainable development projects in The Gambia and Senegal. It was a great experience and I still feel connected with the local. (2013)

I have always believed that the purpose of life for me is to be happy and make the people around me happy! :) True story.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling and meeting up new cultures. That should be more than enough! :)

Interests

• festivals
• bollywood dancing
• indian food
• politics
• traveling
• adventure travel
• traditional food
• traditions
• sustainable development

Music, Movies, and Books

La Finestre di Fronte
Meu Pé de Laranja Lima

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Touching a crocodile which was pretty alive! :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My words.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Gambia, Germany, Poland, Turkey, United States