Hi there! I am Pelin from İstanbul. I'm originally from Balıkesir/Akçay but I have lived in İstanbul(Kadıköy location) for 5 years.
I would be happy to host guests and show you some good local places which you probably won't find.

I don't have any tricky word which you need to start with but please introduce yourself in your message.
I would recommend watching movie of "CAT" if you want to see İstanbul streets and İstanbul's cats before come here.

My apartment is a good location for explore the city. You can walk to the ferry,bus and metrobus stations. İt's 2 min. from the "Söğütlüçeşme Station".
For those who want to know more
https://www.instagram.com/pelin.tastutan/
https://pelintastutan.wordpress.com/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's the best way to find new friends all around the world. I like to help travelers explore the world easier.
I met with really perfect people thanks yo this platform.

Interests

I love to spend my time in the nature. I am also interested with yoga but Im pretty new at it.

• animals
• books
• coffee
• pilates
• travelling
• nature
• watching movies

Music, Movies, and Books

There is a lot my favorite of them so these are just 1 examples;

Edith Piaf - Padam….Padam
Léon: The Professional
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been in Lofoten Island of Norway. It was amazing for me.
I swam with caretta carettas in Barbados for 10 min. It is a memory that will be remembered for my lifetime.

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages, culture, kindness, happiness and knowlogde.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences and good time, I love to cook for people. if I'm on my mood.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States