I’m originally from an Arab background, but I’ve been living and working in Turkey for many years. I hold Turkish citizenship and currently live alone in my apartment in Istanbul.

I’m an architect with a passion for design, traveling, and discovering new cultures. But architecture is just one part of me — I love exploring cities not only for their buildings but also for their food, nature, and the people who bring them to life.

I’ve had the chance to visit several countries so far. Every trip made me realize how much I enjoy connecting with people and listening to their life stories. One of my biggest dreams is to travel the world. Whenever I get the chance, I try to explore new places both in Turkey and abroad.

I love cooking, trying local recipes, and sharing my own. Nature walks, swimming, photography, and visiting aquariums give me peace — especially watching living corals and marine life. It always inspires me and makes me feel like I’m in another world.

For me, Couchsurfing is not just about a place to stay — it’s about meaningful conversations, shared meals, and real connections. What I enjoy the most is meeting people along the way and listening to the stories that shaped their lives.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is not just about finding a place to stay for me; it’s about connecting with people in a calm and meaningful way. I love sharing quiet conversations, simple meals, and the joy of discovering new perspectives through travel.

Interests

Traveling

• architecture
• festivals
• traveling
• languages
• food
• nature
• museums
• musique
• meeting new people
• netflix

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’d love to teach basic architectural drawing techniques or share simple Turkish recipes,

Teach, Learn, Share

Aquarium

Countries I’ve Visited

Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates