Helloo, I am Ayşe.
Adventurous at heart, grounded at mind.
Over 25 years, I’ve had privilege of constantly losing my track in Istanbul. Even so, I still enjoy discovering with friends.

On travel, I would like to get a glimpse of the local culture, understand how people from different nations think and act. I would love cooking together or trying some restaurants, going to nice places and finally having new friends.
Aside from that, I love dancing, outdoor sports or any activities related like birding, foraging, hiking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting travellers from different cultures and listenimg to their stories to see other aspects of life and have better outlook.

Interests

• cultural heritage
• local cuisine
• fleamarket
• milonga
• graveyards
• art and history
• snorkeling, scuba diving, rowing
• nature, horticulture
• traditional handicrafts i.e ebru, kündekari, çini
• board game, chess, mandala
• parkour, bouldering

Music, Movies, and Books

My book : Women who run with the wolves
Music is a gateway of my feelings and my soul. I’d be happy to exchange music as it broadens my musical culture.

Plus rien ne m'étonne
https://youtu.be/1vXx4wV-OYc?si=ehcyKkTZUOIItL6f

To laugh, Jeff "Big Daddy" Wayne spirit animal or Ylvis-yoghurt- i really love some yoghurt😄
Recently watching "modern family"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At a time when I could speak only basic English, I met the late humble Irrfan Khan. I met him not as movie star, but as a kind, ordinary guy who helped me fill out my landing card at Heathrow.
I lost my bearing in Snowdonia's fog at night with my friends at christmas. It was mere adventure which I discovered my capabilities and limits.
I travelled to a small village at the foot of Mount Agri for a month and witnessed the resurrection of nature.
When there was Covid restrictions out there, I was with my friends isolated in nature, peacefully ringing birds over 6 months.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am interested in food/ art/ science/ sport... simply enjoy listening travelers' stories and going with the flow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect, empathy, and a smile with a zest of warm Turkish culture.
Happy to help you at home and to prepare a delicious Turkish dish/ dessert from my innovative recipes😋

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, Turkey