From the USA, of Ukrainian/Polish ancestry, born in Chicago, raised in Ohio, and living in Turkey since 2012. I studied History and Literature at the University of Cincinnati, and moved to Istanbul after graduating. I teach World Literature at Okan University, and when there's time, travel around Turkey or other countries. I'm always open to listen and learn from other cultures and perspectives, even if I don't understand them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In order to travel the proper way; cheaply and in good company. Also to avoid hotels, the most inhumane place you can sleep.

Interests

Books, anything history and culture related, the cello, ice hockey, tennis, and hiking in all its forms.

• culture
• books
• literature
• traveling
• hiking
• hockey
• tennis
• genealogy
• geography
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Scott Walker, Fabrizio De Andre, Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninov

Movies: Wings of Desire, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Close Up, Winter Sleep

Books: W. G. Sebald, Jorge Luis Borges, Margaret Atwood, Teju Cole

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Realized my dream and traveled to Iran in April 2014 despite having an American passport. It was as incredible as I imagined it would be.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm obsessed with all the world's geography, history, and languages, and I aim to share and obtain as much knowledge as I can about these subjects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kosovo, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Morocco, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States