i simply wish to understand, to learn, and to be a guest in this world i travel.

after working and saving i quit my job. i finally started traveling full-time which was my childhood dream. but seeing the world has made me painfully aware of my own privilege. it’s becoming hard for me to travel because i realize now that i’m just a tourist, not an 'adventurer.' the struggles i face on the road are voluntary while the inequality around me is real. it doesn't feel bohemian anymore. it feels like neocolonialism. and i’m trying my hardest not to contribute to that dynamic

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i’m a junior medical doctor who lives in çanakkale. for me it is the most beautiful city in the world. feel free to ask me anything about çanakkale or türkiye. i would love to tell you about my culture, give travel tips.

my boyfriend lives in istanbul. i often visit him. if you come for a trip to istanbul, maybe we can meet there too.

please be aware that i prioritize hosting women and queer individuals as i want to provide a safe space for them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i want to keep my connection with the world, get to know different people and listen to their stories, daily life experiences, happy memories and struggles.

Interests

reading literature- about feminism or about mental health, watching independent movies, cultures, handcrafts, spending time in nature, painting

• rock music
• camping
• history
• medicine
• sociology
• cinema
• plants
• feminism
• museums
• trees
• watercolor

Music, Movies, and Books

usually listen everything that make me feel something but i love anatolian rock.

chungking express, head-on, vagabond, rashomon, taxi tahran, your name, moonrise kingdom, the lives of others, nights of cabiria, before series, dead poets society... those are one of my favourites.

nowadays i’m interested in sociology books. i can recommend george ritzer “the mcdonaldization of society”

What I Can Share with Hosts

i carry tiny souvenirs from turkiye all the time. i would love to cook a turkish breakfast if i’m able to find ingredients.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey