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. however seeing the world has made me painfully aware of my own privilege. the struggles i face on the road are voluntary while the inequality around me is real. it doesn't feel bohemian anymore. yet i have a big passion for understanding the world, the people and the cultures through travel. so i’m trying my hardest not to contribute to that neocolonial dynamic and just to be a respectful observer.

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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. i hope you will have a great experience in here.

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

two people being able to trust each other without any self-interest feels like a beautiful resistance against the capitalist world . it is amazing to be able to find common ground with people who have a passion for discovery.

Interests

world systems, feminism, slow life, literature, sewing, painting

• history
• psychology
• sociology
• cinema
• feminism
• postcolonial studies

Music, Movies, and Books

music: anatolian rock, folk musics

movies: 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.

books: george ritzer “the mcdonaldization of society” deborah levy “cost of living” sait faik abasıyanık “havada bulut”

***i love reading at least one novel about the place i travel. so if you have a recommendation to me from your culture (unfortunately i need to be able to find it in english) please tell me. it would give me such a joy!

Teach, Learn, Share

teach: cpr
learn: you just talk, i will be inspired
share: food, home, a story, a laugh or a beautiful emotion

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, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey