My name is Hale and I am 41 years old.
I live with my husband and my 13-year-old daughter.
I work as a clinical psychologist.
I really enjoy traveling, especially road trips by car.
I have a strong interest in artistic activities.
Listening to music is one of my favorite hobbies.
I love walking and spending time in nature.
I like to be supportive and helpful to people around me.
I enjoy hosting guests and spending time with them.
I am very interested in learning about different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I love meeting people from different cultures and getting to know them closely. I enjoy learning about new lifestyles, making international friends, and sharing my own culture — especially Iranian and Turkish traditions. Hosting and connecting with people makes me truly happy.

Interests

I love traveling and exploring new places — sightseeing always excites me. Nature is truly fascinating for me, and I enjoy spending time outdoors. Music is another passion of mine, and it brings me so much joy. I also love social connections — talking with friends, celebrating together, and sharing good moments always make me happy. I also love animals and enjoy being around them.

• pets
• arts
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• friendship

Music, Movies, and Books

I really enjoy listening to music. Some of my favorite artists are Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, and many others.
Book: Florence Scovel Shinn.
Movie: taken

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most exciting things I have done so far was traveling around Europe by car.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love meeting people from different countries, learning about their cultures and lifestyles, and making new friends around the world. I also enjoy sharing my own culture — Iranian and Turkish traditions — especially through cooking. I love cooking for others and I am always eager to learn new recipes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my culture, traditions, and language with my hosts and guests. I am happy to answer any questions they may have and to exchange ideas and experiences. I also enjoy cooking and would love to share Iranian and Turkish food with them.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey