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Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Republic of Türkiye
@ruzgez
Member since 2014
I am Alper from Istanbul studying an Urban Planning master's in Europe. In the past I rode in Europe and Turkey for 30,000 km without much money and luxury. In the future, I want to ride from Europe to Japan. Respectfully, I don't care about your gender, age, race, nationality or religion. All is welcome! The idea behind my current life is to avoid the unnecessary and focus on what's important. I am not sure though, if I found it. I try to consume less and produce more. I love my mistakes, because they are good to discover. Trying to be me even if it's illegal, illogical or unethical. If you wanna sing out, just do it. . I love bike travels, because they give me the power to break through my "comfort zone". I also like Music(currently I listen so much Oriental Jazz), Animes, Yoga, Cooking, Skateboarding, Juggling and Cinema. I don't enjoy touristic, historical areas as much as meeting genuine people. I can sleep on the garden, floor or on a bed. I want to explore your city & life with you. Even if you can't host me, we can have a coffee right? For guests: Everyone should feel welcome to my place. But the thing is I have a small room and can't host more than a person or a couple. We may need to sleep in the same room. We can always improvise! :) Happy pedaling, Alper "Rüzgar" Benli.
Interested in Animals
Fluent in English
Learning German
3 Vouches
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I search for trueness in me and people.
Music, Movies, and Books
Writers: Jack London, Gogol, Ursula Le Guin, Jean Genet, Albert Camus Movies: Scandinavian, Iranian and Korean cinemas are good. Music: 70s rock and Baroque music
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Travelled 10 000 km in Europe without money.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can help out with Turkish, English and German practice. I can teach you how to blow whistle. We can have a talk about Urban Planning philosophies.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Stories of true people.
My Interests
Music, Cinema, Writing, Biking, Sleeping