As an avid traveller I'm curious about other cultures, art, cuisine, history, meeting people.
I can share a lot of travel stories. I love the outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking. biking. The best part of traveling is the connections you make, sometimes lifelong friends. Life needs to be lived in a positive way. I like to share positivity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a world traveller, see myself as a world citizen, not a tourist. To me Couchsurfing is a unique way to learn about your host, a country or city you visit. Connecting with a Couchsurfing host makes for a much richer travel experience. So far I have only hosted. But look forward to be a couch surfer myself too.
I am on couch surfing together with my partner Vedat. We love traveling together sharing experiences.

Interests

• photography
• meditation
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• history
• languages
• art
• travelling
• biking
• cultural exchange
• healthy life style

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music. Even if you cannot understand the language, a song conveys feelings and emotions. Interested in documentaries, adventure, autobiographical , historical movies. Movies that inspires or teach something, share a view. Books pretty much the same. Inspirationalf and broadening your view of life in general.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was lucky to visit the lowland gorillas in the Congo.
Those beautiful peaceful, hazel brown eyes looking at you. An amazing experience!!

Teach, Learn, Share

PLEASE NOTE:
My home is located in New York, not in Manhattan. Please consider this when reaching out to me. You have to use public transportation to visit/ explore Manhattan or go out at night. if it is very late a taxi ride back will not be cheap. But the subway runs until quite late.
I can host for a short period of time. Make sure you are clear about your arrival and departure dates and most importantly the times. Please understand that I work and need to prepare for your stay. Also I appreciate a quick response to my messages.

Friend requests are not accepted unless you were hosted by me or vice versa.

I have my many travel stories, tips, suggestions. Maybe you can share yours and teach me a few words in your language? I like to learn about others and their view of life. Everyone has a story to tell. It makes for interesting conversations.

I have a friendly and sweet natured cat Scarlett. She is the queen of my home. I was actually not so much a cat lover until I adopted Scarlett. Everyone that meets her loves her.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I adapt myself to my environment and like to make my stay an enjoyable experience. I am very respectful of you, your home and will treat it like it is my home. I keep your place clean, neat and tidy. The same way I would expect others to treat my home.
I like to leave positive memories for both myself and my host. I definitely appreciate you hosting me. Maybe I make as an added bonus a life long friend.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, Thailand, United States