Hello hello! I'm İdil. I am originally from Izmir, Turkey and for 5 years, I live in Ankara. I'm 23 years old, although sometimes I feel 7 and sometimes 70 :D

To tell about myself, I do my Master's in International Relations at Middle East Technical University, a university with a unique culture of Turkey and a great campus!

I love living a life full of nature, awesome people, tasty food, and beautiful places. As we are here, I think we should make the best of our lives :) I am the kind of person that is always open to new cultures and people, trying to get out of my comfort zone. So, I don't hesitate to travel on my own! Also, I love expanding my knowledge in different areas by talking to people and asking questions...

I find fitting into different environments very enlightening and love learning from it. Also, I love doing yoga and watching movies in my free time. Besides, I am a scuba diver! Or should I say, mermaid? Really it is such a hobby that fulfills my soul with excitement and happiness. As Turkey has perfect summer places and scuba diving points, I go diving whenever I have time! Shortly, I want to live my life as best as it can be :)

Take a look at my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idil.bengi/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I found Couchsurfing an incredible opportunity to discover new places and meet local friends simultaneously! I love being in this open heart and open-minded community.

Interests

• #hiking
• #movies
• #yoga
• #nature
• #trekking
• #wine
• #beer
• #cinema
• #food
• #camping
• #festivals
• #scubadiving
• #coctails
• #techno
• #electronicmusic
• #tastyfood

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pink Floyd (all-time best), Bob Moses, Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Barış Manço, Daft Punk, Rüfüs Du Sol, and many many more...

Movies: I really like festival movies. Wes Anderson, Fatih Akın, and Gaspar Noé are some of my favorite directors. I don't like to name "favorites" to tell the truth but yeah here I go... "Im Juli", "Drive My Car", "The Lobster", "The Invention of Lying", "Inglourious Basterds", "Charlie's Chocolate Factory"

Books: I mostly have to read articles on International Relations for my studies so I find merely time to read a book. But I like reading psychology books and novels, mostly Classsics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Had a badge for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
- Did Erasmus Exchange for 7 months in Germany!
- Collected amazing friends and memories all around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

To teach- some amazing Turkish recipes with vegan options!

Exploring- new things about myself and every aspect of the world every day

Share- Small notes/ letters and pictures as a memory! (I collect them to remember people I met even after years and hang them on my wall)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have big smiles and laughter that I believe is one of the most valuable things to share.

Also, I love to exchange thoughts about life as well as food, music, and movie tastes!

Finally, hosts are more than welcome when they come to Turkey!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Turkey