New here! I am an unorthodox lawyer from Istanbul who loves travelling, being spontaneous, meeting new people, good food and music and believes that a sincere connection is something that can overcome any problem!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe it’s really magical in this interconnected world that we can share and create memorable experiences together this easy so I love to meet new friends during my short trips.

I love travelling but when I arrive to a new place I'm more interested in local things and culture rather than the typical landmarks. I think that listening to local stories and experiences is the best way to get into that culture. I am also from a cultural background you probably haven’t met before so this way, we can share great chats and discover some similarities together.

Interests

Meeting curious people who are in the search for something

• cocktails
• meditation
• windsurfing
• snowboarding
• tennis
• law
• philosophy
• food
• pool
• djing
• poltics
• film analysis

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently obsessed with the “Courage to Create” by Rollo May and would love to talk about it. In terms of movies I can say I am a big cinephile and we can talk from 70s Japanese animated art films to recent metamodernist movies of the west. For music, check out my spotify and souncloud at @dogubaran for playlists updated weekly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Waking up everyday! 🤓

Teach, Learn, Share

Our culture, our perspectives, our collective being

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a calm, organized, helpful, neat person who is more than willing to help with household chores. I adapt to the environment.

I cook great and I can play good music once I catch your vibe

Maybe some pro bono legal advice :)

I also believe in giveback culture so my couches in Ankara, the capital of Turkey; Istanbul, the boundry between Europe and Asia; and Bodrum, paradise on earth,, will be always available and open for the new reliable, sincere and independent couchsurfer buddies I have met and will be meeting on my journeys whom I look forward to host one day! Harmony and balance is my motto :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Spain, Turkey