I'm originally from Istanbul but moved to the capital city Ankara 5 years ago so that I can get my bachelor's degree in sociology & psychology. I've recently graduated, and now I am very much eager to fulfill my insatiable appetite for traveling by taking a gap year in a country I've been dying to go since I was a little kid.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I haven't stayed with a couchsurfer before but I'm really into meeting up with new people. It is always better to have someone local to show you around. So why not meet up with locals and other travelers and explore the city together

Btw, I love trying different tastes and traditional foods when I'm abroad. It doesn't matter whether it is a fancy restaurant or a street food stall, I'm just big on delicious food :) So if you have any suggestions, just let me know! We can try it out together

Interests

Photography but not professionally. Here, there are some pictures that I've taken while travelling:

instagram.com/nordicmornings

• photography
• traveling
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Well, it's a bit difficult to explain but I mostly listen songs that speak to my soul, that have a hidden story behind them, that remind me of someone or some place special to me.

Lykke Li, Khruangbin, Yasmine Hamdan, Feist, Agnes Obel, Kings of Convenience and many more...

Hit me up on spotify: yildizecem15 🎧

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being KIND!!!

You know what they say,

how do we change the world?

one random act of kindness at a time 🦄😇🌈

What I Can Share with Hosts

Not that it's the city I grew up in but Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I can show you around and help you enjoy the cool spots. So be sure when you're in Istanbul with me, you are gonna make the most of your trip!

Plus, I can introduce you with Turkish cuisine. Seriously, I have never seen someone who doesn't like Turkish food, it's so delicious, you can count on me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United Kingdom