Hi there! 🖐️ I'm an extroverted, slightly nerdy, jack-of-all-trades. My passion lies in creating YouTube videos 📹 for my channel, writing jokes, and doing stand-up comedy 🎭.

Recently, I've developed an interest in exercising 🏋️‍♂️, going to the gym, bouldering (sometimes), and cycling 🚵‍♂️.

I'm a vegan 🌱, not just for health, but also for ethical and environmental reasons 🌏.

I value emotional awareness in people and appreciate deep, meaningful conversations about feelings and ideas 💬. Generally, I'm easygoing, but as an extroverted person who's sensitive to noise, I appreciate my quiet, private moments 🤫.

Travel has filled much of my life 🌍, but I'm not so much the adventurer type. I'm more interested in understanding people's lifestyles and struggles. Global development and inequality concern me deeply ❤️.

I'm a language nerd and Turkish is my favorite 🇹🇷. I also enjoy chatting in German, and studied Russian at university.

Philosophy, particularly Stoicism, shapes my life 🧘‍♂️, and I consider myself an aspiring rationalist 🔎. I prefer investigating ideas to debating them, always seeking to understand the world and its truths 🌐.

I'm intrigued by politics and geopolitics 🏛️, and depending on your perspective, I could be classified as leftist, center-left, or from an American viewpoint, possibly radical left.

That's a bit about me. Looking forward to meeting you! 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hopped on the Couchsurfing train way back in 2010 🚂. As a longtime user, I've always been a big fan of the philosophy behind this community 🌍.

Fast forward to now, life's changes have left me with an apartment 🏢 bigger than I need - a spare room 🛏️ and an extra bathroom 🚽. It felt right not to let this space go to waste, especially when I love meeting new people 🤝.

Sometimes, I admit, I can be too lazy to head out to bars 🍻. So, having travelers come to me works perfectly! Plus, I know how important it is for budget travelers to find a comfortable place to stay 🎒. And I can safely say, my apartment is a quality choice for that!

Being part of the Couchsurfing community also means I get to meet people of different ages and backgrounds 🌈. Even as I stride into my 30s, I still value the fresh perspectives these interactions bring.

Internationalism is something I strongly stand for 🌐. I believe in breaking down borders, in people from different cultures, languages, and nations meeting and learning from each other 🤝. I've seen the beauty of this through the growth of the European Union and programs like Erasmus, which have done wonders to diminish nationalist and conservative sentiments 🇪🇺.

These initiatives are proof that cooperation between diverse cultures can flourish in a wonderful way, and I cherish this spirit immensely. So, in essence, being on Couchsurfing is an extension of this belief, and I'm excited to continue being part of it! 😊

Interests

I work as an online French teacher 🇫🇷🍎 and I've developed a unique conversational method to make language learning more interactive and enjoyable. In addition, I'm a coach for fellow online language teachers, helping them kickstart their careers, grow their brand, and ultimately, make a living teaching online 💻.

Ethics and philosophy, particularly utilitarianism, are areas that I find quite intriguing 🧐. I consider myself a pursuer of rationality, always aiming to understand the world better, identify and challenge cognitive biases. If you're into this, check out LessWrong - it's a great resource 🧠.

My love for knowledge doesn't stop there. Science, be it sociology, psychology, medicine, biology, or astrophysics, captivates me 🧪🔬🩺🔭.

Of course, being a language enthusiast, I absolutely adore exploring new languages 🗺️. I also have a soft spot for stand-up comedy 🎭. There's something incredibly enjoyable about crafting funny stories, engaging in playful banter, and just having a good laugh 😄.

I'm down for deep conversations 🌊, but I can equally enjoy light-hearted, shallow chats 🦆. So, whether you want to ponder life's big questions or just joke around, I'm game!

• teaching
• entrepreneurship
• languages
• philosophy
• science
• rationality

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies 🎥:

Thought-provoking sci-fi: 'Her' 🤖💕
Rom-coms: 'La La Land' 💃🎶
Anything from Christopher Nolan 🌌🕰️
Any movie from Cedric Klapisch 🇫🇷🍷
Anything Wes Anderson's made 🎨🏰
TV series 📺:

Black Mirror 👁️‍🗨️
The Office 🏢😂
The Good Place 👼🌴
How I Met Your Mother 🗽🍻
Books 📚:

Business and marketing: Titles from the greats like Tim Ferriss, Cal Newport, and Mark Manson 🚀💼
Anthropology and history: 'Sapiens', '21 Lessons for the 21st Century', 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' 🌍⏳
Psychology: 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' 🧠💡
Relationships: 'Sex at Dawn', 'More Than Two' (about polyamory), 'Attached' by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller 💞
Stoicism: Works from Marcus Aurelius and Ryan Holiday 🏛️🌿
Can't wait to exchange recommendations and maybe discover new favorites! 🎉

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been travelling 🧳 around for a few years now. Most of the time, I travel alone and I love living abroad 🌍. I take my time to really soak in the vibe of a new city 🌆.

I've experienced bone-chilling -30° temperatures while studying in Russia 🥶🇷🇺.
I lived in an incredibly luxurious flat 🏰 in Budapest for a year, at a rate that was twice as cheap as my student room 🎓.
I embraced the challenge of cold showers 🚿 every morning for 78 days in a row.
I visited the Chernobyl area in Ukraine 🇺🇦.
I reveled in the white nights of St Petersburg in July, when the sun never sets ☀️🌃.
I've lived with people from Germany, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Poland and Russia, discovering interesting habits from different cultures 🌍

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach 📚:

Effective conversation techniques for learning a new language quickly 🌍
The basics of vegan cooking 🌱🍽️ (It's not as complicated as it seems!)
And of course, some French, if you're interested 🇫🇷 (Though, I'm usually more comfortable speaking English, unless your French is really good 😉)

Learn 🎓:

I'm eager to hear about your experiences 🗣️. I love learning from people who are introspective and open about their lives.
If you're into psychology or meditation, let's definitely dive into those topics 🧠🧘‍♀️.

Share 🔄:

I'd be thrilled to show you around Budapest, my current city 🇭🇺🌆.
Let's exchange stories, ideas, and maybe a few laughs along the way 😄.

What I Can Share with Hosts

With my hosts, I would love to share my eclectic mix of interests and experiences 🌈:

My passion for languages 🌍. Let's exchange words in our native tongues or even practice a new language together!
I can introduce you to the world of stand-up comedy 🎤. Maybe you'd enjoy one of my shows, or even just writing and sharing jokes.
As a bit of a gym newbie, I can share the excitement and challenges that come with starting a fitness journey 🏋️‍♂️.
If you're interested, I'd happily share insights from my work as an online French teacher and coach for language teachers 🇫🇷💻.
I can guide you through some vegan cooking adventures, showing you that it can be both simple and delicious 🌱🍽️.
I would love to discuss philosophy, ethics, rationality, and our understandings of the world 🌐. From stoicism to utilitarianism, I'm always ready for a good, deep conversation.
We can share our views on politics and global development, always with an open mind and respect for each other's perspectives 🌐🤝.
And of course, let's share stories of our travels, our homes, and our cultures. I'm eager to learn from you just as much as I am to share with you 🗺️🛤️.
In the end, I believe that the best part of Couchsurfing is the chance to learn from each other, to challenge our own views, and to grow together. Whether it's over a shared meal, a walk around Budapest, or a night of banter and deep talks, I'm excited for all the memories we can create 🙌🚀.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Réunion, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey

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