I am Özgür, an engineer and adventurer from Turkey. Together with my friend Ziya, we want to explore the fascinating culture and history of Iran. During our travels, we value seeing new places, understanding the local culture, and forming a real connection with people.

I have heard many positive things about Iran's hospitality and culture, so I want to meet local people through Couchsurfing. I am especially excited to observe Iranian daily life and traditions more closely, chat with locals, and discover the beauties of the cities together.

For a safe and enjoyable travel experience, we will spend time with you and share your daily life.

I would love to learn and explore the city. The advice and guidance we receive from you will be of great value to us.

I look forward to meeting you and discovering the beauty of Iran together. Thank you in advance for your help and hospitality!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore cultures around the world more deeply and interact directly with locals. Instead of traditional touristic trips, I aim to understand different cultural perspectives by experiencing real local life and connecting with people one-on-one. Listening to the recommendations of my hospitable hosts and participating in their daily lives is a very valuable experience for me while traveling. Couchsurfing offers me the opportunity to not only see new places, but also to make friends around the world. During my travels, I want to meet different people and listen to their intimate stories about their lives. Traveling with the guidance of my hosts not only gives me new information but also helps me to make meaningful connections with people. This platform is not only an accommodation solution, but also a great tool for cultural exchange and friendly relationships.

Interests

• politics
• movies
• traveling
• sailing
• swimming
• history
• philosophy
• football
• storytelling
• street food
• local food
• local culture
• carpentry
• local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Rock especially, Turkish Rock, especially Barış Manço, Erkin Koray. Black Sea region musics, Rammstein. Das Boat, Matrix, Seinfeld. I like to real Russian Classic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I completed in the sailing regatta frım İstanbul to Bodrum for 3 days without stoping

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy talking to people and learning and teaching about different religons, politics, philosophy and different cultures

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share information about Turkish culture and traditions with my hosts. I can cook traditional Turkish dishes and share some recipes. I can also tell stories and cultural anecdotes from different regions of Turkey. Sharing the cultural richness of my own country with you can be an enjoyable experience in terms of mutual learning and cultural exchange.

I have hobbies such as sailing, swimming and traveling. If you are interested in these subjects, we can explore together or take photos of beautiful places in the city. Also, social activities such as playing various games or attending cultural events will be an enjoyable experience for me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Serbia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Turkey