“Stay with a local in Mardin’s historic heart — culture & connection”
Hello! I’m Ahmet, a passionate academic and researcher based in Mardin, Türkiye. I work in genetics and biotechnology, leading projects and mentoring students, but my real joy is traveling, meeting new people, and learning from cultures around the world.

I love books, languages, fitness, yoga, skiing, and cooking. I believe travel is not just about places, but about people — every guest brings new stories and perspectives.

I speak Turkish, Kurdish, English, Farsi, and Arabic, and I enjoy cultural exchange through language, food, and shared experiences.
❤️Im the geneticist with a green 💚 passport (it means unstoppable 😉). academician at University. A motobiker 🏍️ three doses a day.
• Please respect neighbors by keeping noise low during entry/exit.
• No unannounced extra guests.
• Smoking is fine, but only on the balcony.
• Please keep shared spaces (kitchen, bathroom) tidy after use.
• Pets are welcome if they are calm indoors.
• Flexible check-in/out, but let me know your arrival & departure times in advance.
❤️❤️❤️And I lead several labs 🧫🧪 🥼 at University.
https://www.instagram.com/ahmetakcay_the_geneticist/profilecard/?igsh=Zjlsb3Yyc3BpYTht
🌿I prefer 1guest since i don’t have a car but motorcycle 🏍️
👍✈️🚌Advices for all travelers
1st day:Zinciriye medresesi
Cumhuriyet meydani-square (museum)
Deyrulzaferan monastry
Kirklar kilisesi
Kasimiye medresesi
Mardin Büyük Hotel
Şahmeran restaurnt(newtown)or Sultan sofrasi(oldtwn)
2nd day: Dara antique city
Midyat daytrip or Nusaybin daytrip-beyazsu in summer
3rd day: Diyarbakir day trip
Zerzevan castle

⛔️Last but most important rule; some of my neighbors aren’t that much happy me accepting guests so be quick during entry/exit or around the apartment. 🙏

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because the best part of travel is connection — sharing hospitality, culture, and real stories, not just sightseeing.

Interests

Cooking 🍲, books 📚, gym & yoga 🧘, skiing ⛷, traveling 🌍, and learning languages.

• culture
• books
• dining
• cooking
• fitness
• yoga
• traveling
• skiing
• swimming
• languages
• gym

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy historical novels, thoughtful essays, pop & slow music, and Hollywood movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw a bear in real life in California and witnessed the northern lights. 🌌🐻

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to share my knowledge in science and languages, exchange cooking tips, and learn anything new from travelers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, a private room for rest, shared kitchen and bathroom, and lots of conversation. Also, I can give short rides on my motorbike. 🏍

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Greece, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Wales