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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Kurdish, Kurmanji Kurdish, Turkish
  • 24, Male
  • Member since 2022
  • No occupation listed
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  • From Turkey
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About Me

A traveler, a future doctor, and a storyteller.

I am a final-year medical student from Turkey, currently balancing the intense life of hospital shifts with my passion for discovering the world. For me, traveling is not just about visiting monuments; it’s about the "soul" of a place—the hidden backstreets, the local kitchen smells, and the genuine stories of the people who live there.
I’ve spent a lot of time hitchhiking across Turkey,middle east countries and the Balkans Also I didn't hitchhike across the United States because it would have taken an incredibly long time :) Those experiences taught me how to be adaptable, how to appreciate the kindness of strangers, and how to stay calm in any situation. As a medical student, I’m naturally organized and very respectful of boundaries and cleanliness

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I've had amazing CS experiences during my time in the USA and Balkans.
I believe the best way to understand a city is through the eyes of someone who calls it home. I’m not looking for a free bed; I’m looking for a cultural exchange. I want to hear your stories, learn about your lifestyle, and perhaps share a meal together.

Interests

Hitchhiking, Street Photography, Local Cuisines, History, Mystery of Old Cities, and Medical Science.

  • traveling
  • sports
  • history
  • medicine
  • hitchhiking
  • nature
  • watching movies
  • health
  • ride a horse

Music, Movies, and Books

I watch all kinds of movies and read all kinds of books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trusting strangers and discovering that the world is much kinder than people think was the most eye-opening experience of my life. I managed to balance my medical studies with the unpredictability of the open roads. From hospital shifts to cross-border hitchhiking, I learned that the best 'medicine' is a good story and a new culture."

Teach, Learn, Share

Language,new stories and amazing places

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can prepare some traditional Turkish dishes for you (I promise they are delicious!). I have plenty of hitchhiking stories from the mountains of the Balkans to the coasts of Turkey.
Medical Tips :) If you have a minor ache or just want to know how the human body works, I’m happy to share my knowledge!
I’m a very easy-going guest who deeply respects personal space and house rules

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iraq, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States

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