Hello! I’m Orçun, originally from Türkiye. In October 2024, I joined an Erasmus Plus Volunteering Project and lived for two months in Lecce, Puglia, Italy. During that time, I had the chance to explore other parts of Europe as well. In the last two weeks of my stay, I traveled to Spain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, spending a couple of days in each country.

I enjoy meeting people from different cultures, sharing experiences, and learning new perspectives. Traveling for me is not only about visiting places, but also about connecting with locals and understanding their way of life.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After joining an Erasmus+ volunteering project in Italy, I realized how much I enjoy cultural exchange and living like a local. Couchsurfing is the perfect way for me to continue this journey, to share my stories, and to learn from amazing hosts

Interests

• technology
• rock music
• opera
• backpacking
• travel
• travelling
• space
• 80's music
• astronautics

Music, Movies, and Books

Queen
Luciano Pavarotti
Andrea Bocelli
Elton John
Ramsstein
AC/DC
Barış Manço
Barış Akarsu
The Beatles
Bulutsuzluk Özlemi
Can Gox
Cem Karaca
David Bowie
Earth, Wind and Fire
Ella Fitzgerald
Engelbert Humperdinck
Eric Clapton
Frank Sinatra
Franz Schubert
Freddie Mercury
Giacomo Puccini
Guiseppe Verdi
Guns N' Roses
Haluk Levent
Hans Zimmer
Hayko Cepkin
KISS
Led Zeppelin
Louis Armstrong
Metallica
Michael Jackson
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Rolling Stones
Scorpions
Slash
Sting
System Of A Dowm
Tarkan
Yusuf / Cat Stevens

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In September 2023, I had the opportunity to meet nearly 30 astronauts and nearly 20 cosmonauts at the Planetary Congress organized by the Space Explorers Association in Bursa. It was one of the moments I will never forget in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

📚 I can teach;

Basic Turkish language and useful phrases.

How to cook simple but delicious Turkish dishes (menemen, börek, mercimek soup, etc.).

Insights into aviation and aerospace engineering.

Travel tips for Türkiye (hidden gems, local advice, cultural do’s & don’ts).

🤝 I can learn;

Any language basics (I’m always excited to practice and learn new words).

Local recipes and cooking styles.

New sports or activities (recently I learn about skydiving, and I’d love to try more).

Different cultural perspectives and personal stories.

🌍 I can share;

My travel experiences from Erasmus+ volunteering in Italy and trips across Spain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Stories about aviation and space (my academic background).

Turkish culture, traditions, and daily life.

Homemade Turkish food and hospitality spirit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to talk to you about Turkey, aviation, space, Turkish cuisine and the future.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Turkey