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Overview
About Me
Hi there! I'm a Project Manager working in the finance and banking sector, based in Bursa, Turkey. I'm someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity — managing timelines, teams, and expectations is what I do every day, and I genuinely love the challenge.
I'm planning to travel to Cape Town in the coming months and stay for around 4–5 months. One of my main goals is to improve my English by actually living it — not just studying it. I believe the best way to learn a language is through real conversations with real people, so I'm excited to connect with locals and fellow travelers alike.
I'm open-minded, easy to get along with, and I respect people's spaces and boundaries. Whether it's grabbing a coffee, exploring the city together, or just sharing a good conversation at home — I'm up for it.
If you have tips about Cape Town life, hidden gems, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to the adventure!
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I joined Couchsurfing because I want to experience Cape Town the way locals do — not as a tourist, but as someone who's genuinely part of the community, even if just for a few months.
I'm planning a 4–5 month stay and I'm looking for more than just a place to sleep. I want real connections, honest conversations, and the kind of cultural exchange that you simply can't get from a hotel or a guidebook.
As someone who works in a structured, fast-paced environment, I'm also craving something different — a slower, more human way of traveling. Couchsurfing feels like the right way to do that.
I'm also here to practice and improve my English in everyday life situations, and there's no better way than living with or around native speakers and people from all over the world.
I'm a responsible, respectful guest. I clean up after myself, communicate clearly, and I genuinely appreciate any time and space a host shares with me.
Interests
- coffee
- movies
- reading
- traveling
- rock music
- hiking
- travel
- food
- languages and cultures
- project management
- self-improvement
- local-life
Music, Movies, and Books
🎬 Movies & TV Shows
Breaking Bad Game of Thrones 12 Angry Men
📚 Books
Les Misérables – Victor Hugo Works of Sabahattin Ali
🎵 Music
Anatolian Rock Heavy Metal
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I hitchhiked across Turkey, rode in truck cabs, and somewhere along the way founded a mobile IT company — because I wanted to work while traveling.
Teach, Learn, Share
🎓 I can teach you:
Computer / Phone / Tablet Repair Turkish Language Building a Website Basics of Software How to turn your dream business idea into a real project
💬 I want to learn:
English — by actually living it Cape Town local life New cultures & perspectives
🤝 I love to share:
Road stories Turkish culture & food Honest conversations over coffee
What I Can Share with Hosts
I'm happy to contribute in whatever way feels right — I can fix your electronics, build you a website, or teach you some Turkish if you're curious. I'm also open to contributing a reasonable amount toward expenses.
And if you're up for it — let's explore Cape Town together.
Countries I’ve Visited
Turkey
Countries I’ve Lived In
Turkey