I’m a psych undergraduate living in Turkey. This account is mainly for my Erasmus term abroad when I’ll be staying at Madrid. There I hope to host some amazing people and be a guest myself! So until the start of my Erasmus term in January 2025, I sadly cannot host yet!

More about myself, I was born in İstanbul but I spent most of my life in the capital, Ankara. I travelled a lot as a kid and lived in 5 cities in Turkey (İstanbul, Kocaeli, Van, Adana, Ankara) as well as in Cyprus for 4 years. Right now I am a full time student in Bilkent University juggling with schoolwork and internships. Back to fun stuff, I’m curious about foreign places and travel as much as I can. One of my favorite things to do in a foreign place is to roam around markets to see what the local people eat. I think one of the best things about a trip is the local gastronomy. I love cooking and Im still experimenting about baking, so I’d love for locals to show me what they eat and share their recipes with me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel and help travellers also. Travel and let travel :)

Also growing up I watched Anthony Bourdain a lot! Watching him I knew I wanted to travel so that I could experience new cultures and cuisines. experience. To this day I am still very inspired by him.

Interests

I like cooking for my friends and family and trying new recipes. I regularly go out for some coffee or a bar to have a drink. And I love to play badminton whenever I have the time.

• animals
• traveling
• jazz
• conversation
• foodie
• new cultures
• gastronomy
• new places
• cooking and baking

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: The Breakfast Club, The Dreamers, Dönersen Islık Çal, Sevmek Zamanı
Songs: Nilüfer, Rakı sofrası songs ( as we say in Turkish), Jazz music
Books: Letter from an Unknown Woman, Küçük Şeyler, currently reading Kitchen Confidential

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I learnt how to swim when some kid pushed me in a pool in my swimming course, I mean I had to get out some way or another

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach a bit of Turkish. I can teach Turkish recipes and I hope to learn local recipes from other people also!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good chat and tasty foods! I love cooking so best believe I got some meals covered when I’m around

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, France, Netherlands, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Turkey