Hi everyone!
I am Ilgım from Çanakkale/Turkey. I was born and raised in İstanbul then after living 25 years in that metropolitan I moved here for peace and silence :)

Currently, I am a PhD candidate and research assistant. I am a scientist and a spiritual person at the same time.

I am a wanderlust and interested in nature. In my spare time; I go trekking, alpinizm and even climb to rocks! When I am in the town I do ceramics and yoga (just started) to get rid of daily stress. When I am in the home I try different recipes for cooking, read books and take care of my house plants.

I like to go different cities and countries to widen my worldview. I like to meet new people and talk about their cultures/hobbies/rituels/experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because it is perfect appcation for real travelers. It is the best option if anyone wants to meet locals, explore the city, and get to know different cultures. Besides, I want to meet new friends from all over the world.

Interests

Planting, trekking and reading books, ceramics, cooking, alpinizm …

• traveling
• nature
• trekking
• plants

Music, Movies, and Books

Slow rock and Jazz

I prefer sci-fiction movies in general but sometimes I like to watch comedies, sitcoms, or romantic comedies.

I like reading books. Currently I am interested in history of science and psychological books!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed Kazdağı/Ida Mountain (1774 meters) in -26 Celcius!

Teach, Learn, Share

We can talk about cultures, foods, drinks, nature, books and more. I can share my experiences related to trekking and alpinizm.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey