Hi everyone!

I have big dreams, and now I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone to pursue them. I travel to explore, to learn, and most importantly, to truly live. My journey has taken me across Asia, bringing me unforgettable experiences and deep personal growth.

I created a personal project called Palate of the World, through which I discover cultures via food. I believe the local food shared with me by kind people along the way will be some of my most valuable memories.

My goal is to share culinary knowledge with people from different backgrounds. This project promotes respect for food and culture, making it a shared experience that connects people.

To a beautiful future, where everyone is a story and every story is a journey.

See you on the road!

Some of my social media accounts;

Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/samedd.kaya?igsh=aHE1NWMzYnUzNmg0&utm_source=qr

LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/samed-kaya-0797aa210?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet real people, live like a local, and keep my journey authentic. I’m not just looking for a bed — I’m looking for stories.

Interests

Hiking, Mountaineering, Writing, Reading, Storytelling, Photography, Music, Culture, Nature

• travel
• worldtour
• palateofworld

Music, Movies, and Books

Books : Nutuk, 1984, Lonesome Traveler, On The Road, Animal Farm, Fahrenheit 451, Serenad, Last Islands, Germinal, Case, Transformation, Castle, Brave New World, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,

Movies; Into the Wild, Wild, Star Trek, Star Wars, Altered Carbon, The Shawshank Redemption, Black Mirror, Forrest Gump, Interstellar, Se7en, Seven years in Tibet, Back to the Future, Pianist,

I love rock, but I’m open to everything. My instrument is the Dombra (Kopuz) from Central Asia.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the best decisions I made was becoming a chef so I could travel the world while working. I turned my passion into a lifestyle, and now I live as a traveler in love with his profession. 😁🤘🍴

Teach, Learn, Share

Get to Know, Discover and Live

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook dishes from different world cuisines, especially Turkish and Asian fusion.

I enjoy deep conversations about life, history, cultures, space and travel.

If you’re interested, I can even share some music from my traditional Kazakh instrument, the Dombra.

Countries I’ve Visited

Georgia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Turkey