Hello, I'm Ilke, I'm Turkish. I have downloaded this couchsurfing before but never used it. This time I wanted to use it as a different experience.

I try to travel as much as I have time. I have traveled to Cyprus, Macedonia, Spain, Serbia, Georgia, Finland, Estonia and Germany. I have also traveled to many parts of Turkey on my own. I usually travel alone, because that is what feeds my soul.

I have lived in Turkey all my life, I lived in Cyprus for 4 years because of my studies. I currently live in Turkey in a city called Eskisehir, near the capital Ankara.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I usually prefer small hostels or hostels when traveling. Because that's where I find the crowds and simple cultural nuances. Expensive hotels and buffet breakfasts are not for me :)

So, in terms of a different experience, couchsurfing can give me what I am looking for and I can understand the country, the city I am in in a local home.

Interests

• culture
• writing
• history
• art
• travelling
• diplomacy

Music, Movies, and Books

I love rock music as a music genre, but I'm also open to trying different genres in general. Another genre I particularly like to listen to is Turkish jazz. When I work, I listen to classical music. I'm a bit old-fashioned about music, techno and the like is not really my style :)

I like to watch horror movies when I feel depressed. If I am going through an intellectual period, I watch art movies. Especially award-winning Turkish directors. Also, I can say that I watch most of the cult movies from around the world.

As for books, I love poetry. But it is not because I am a drama queen romantic. The literary value of poems is very high for me, so I prefer works with heavy language. Poetry is one of them. I am a bit traditional about literature and my first preference is Turkish literature. But when it comes to poetry, I am interested in Iranian and English literature.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I finished law school, because life is too short to study law :)

Teach, Learn, Share

In addition to my law degree, I have a master's degree in international relations. So I like to talk about international issues and politics.

I also like to talk about different cultures and it is very valuable for me to be inspired. I would be very happy if you could share your experiences and stories with me.

Tasting different foods and seeing different places makes me question my own existence and nourishes me. I attach some philosophical and spiritual meanings to these subjects. After all, we are all familiar strangers :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell about the places I have visited and talk about Turkish culture and history. I am also a meticulous and organized person, so rules are important to me. We can share smiling face, conversation and new experiences with you and share new memories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Turkey