CURRENT MISSION

Finding my own way to happiness!

ABOUT ME

'I am a Turkish girl who is seeking real happiness in life. My passion is to travel. I was only really satisfied with my life once I discovered the taste of traveling. I am seeking peace, happiness, serendipity, real love, and lots of adventure in my life.'

I used to say for myself. Now that in my 30s, It's been a bit changed. Traveling has always been my passion. But lately, it has become something like fast-food or like the Instagram photos shared from Starbucks. So, I have slowed down a bit, trying to stay away from this craze. Currently, I live in a small Greek village on an island, wishing to travel like in the old days, real old style (where and when we didn't have smartphones).

I could not add my real address, I don't live in Samos town, but in Karlovasi, northwest part of the island. So, you may knock on my door if you ever happen to be in Samos. I will be welcoming you with a smile on my face.

PHILOSOPHY

Before getting old, to have as much as I can..To have a balance in my life on everything... But to see, to learn, to taste till end...
I am a world citizen who is experiencing and enjoying as much as I can in this beautiful world...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATED IN COUCHSURFING

In my first year at the university, I was staying in the dormitory with some other girls. I was like a fish out of the sea after coming to Istanbul from a small city. But when two girls in my room were talking about Couchsurfing, I was listening secretly, I couldn't even ask what it is. I didn't even have a computer at that time. Then I had my laptop and I checked this mysterious website.
That's how I learned about CS...Since then, I am a couchsurfer who is searching to be the best...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The first experience was in Perugia, I hosted Villius. Then I was a surfer in Spain, Jesus and Jorje hosted me. The third surfer of me was a record-breaker from New Zealand, Alstair. In Perugia again. I hosted Sam, from Sydney, for a few days. I tried cs in Rome, but it sucked a little bit, with Vito. Daniele or indirectly Anas in Bologna and Regio Emilia. I surfed in Salerno at Alessandro's flat and Francesco's tent. I surfed in Lecce at Alberto and Laura. I hosted Lan at my place in Perugia. I was hosted by Flavio and her cousin her family in Favignana, perfectly. I was hosted by Eliz, David, and Luka in Palermo. We were hosted by Tobias in Taormina, with my friend and my host from Palermo. I was hosted by Marco and Giuseppe in Catania. We were hosted by Giovanni in Vittoria. I was hosted four days by Giuseppe in Cattolica Eraclea. I was hosted by Marco and Sara in San Vito Lo Capo. I was hosted by Marcello in Cagliari. I was helped by Martina and her friend in Ancona, it was so nice. I was hosted by Sypros in Patras in Greece. I was hosted by Mesut in Kusadası, Turkey. I was hosted by Ekrem in İzmir. I hosted Steve from States, but he lives in Itay, my second home:)I just hosted Claudia and Gonzalo in my flat in İstanbul I surfed on Flippos' couch in Thessaloniki.
I was hosted by Jesus for one month in Madrid.
I was hosted by Hassan and his family in a village on the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
I was hosted by Patricia in Marakesh.
I was hosted by Nico in Granada.
I hosted Lucia in İstanbul
I surfed on Lukas' couch in Viena.
I was hosted by Tommy in KL.
I was hosted by Sham in Langkawi.
I was hosted by Rohan in Penang.
That's all for now.

Interests

The sun, the sea, the beach, sailing, traveling, Couchsurfing, discovering brand new things, dancing, chatting, laughing, movies, books, magazines, cooking... Sometimes I just like sitting on a higher place by the sea or even my balcony beach bar every day, leaving my house which is the most beautiful one in the world for me, walking, the Potami beach.
I love learning languages.
I love Greek people. I love their music, I love buzuki. I love ouzo. I love Samos sweet wine.
I love spritz.
I love Spanish churros. I love all Spanish tapas.
I love hitchhiking with Sara.
I love jogging, joining running competitions, camping on a beach.
I love my students
I love looking forward to starting a new adventure.
I love Thai food and massage.
I love tropical islands.
I love meeting and chilling with locals when I travel.
I used to love driving a motorbike
I love Besiktas.
I love seafood.
I love my boy.
I love my cats.
I love my plants.

• cats
• fish
• books
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• running
• walking
• partying
• movies
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• camping
• sailing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• languages
• study abroad
• volunteering
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Leon, Pulp Fiction, City of God, Masumiyet, Lion, Gadjo Dilo, Exils
My favorite song is 'Give me a reason to stay here' (Tracy Chapman)
My favorite book is 'Jitterbug Parfume' by Tom Robbins
My favorite tv series is 'This is us'
I love Tony Gatlif and Fatih Akın.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I crossed an island to another one swimming.
I returned from that island to the previous one:)
Erasmus in Perugia in 2011. A lot of travels and amazing people:)
Climbing a little bit up to Etna Mountain.
Seeing a guy going down by Bungee Jumping in Corinth Canal and freaking out!
Being as lucky as I wouldn't be able to imagine.
Watching the Redhotchilypeppers concert from VIP with my sister:)
Turning around a few times in my first meeting with the ocean, in South Spain.
Meeting my dear friend Lone on the street in Chefcauen totally randomly on my first day in Morocco.
Riding a camel and spending night looking at the amazing stars in the desert in Merzouga, Morocco.
Climbing for the first time in Todre Gorge thanks to my Italian fellows.
Spending a week with Berbers in a tiny village on Anti Atlas mountains.
Spending a few days in Angkor Wat Temples, amazing!
Getting a massage from the bus couch of a local Thai bus.
Volunteering in an orphanage in Siem Reap, teaching English to amazing Khmer kids.
Spending a few days in food heaven Penang and trying lots of amazing food!
Balkans trip with my sister in the middle of the winter yet it was hot when we got there cause I bring the warmth :)
Desert safari and diving in the Red Sea with its amazing underwater view in Sharm el Sheik with my sister and finding out that all Egyptian people know that phrase in Turkish: Yavas yavas Hasan Sas...
Persuading my traditional Turkish family to accept my Greek/German boyfriend! (believe me one of the most difficult things I have had to do in my whole life)

Teach, Learn, Share

cultures, languages, food and of course music
https://www.facebook.com/NomadBirds
I teach Turkish and English

What I Can Share with Hosts

My past travel adventures:)
Plus possible future destinations:)
Great travel stories!
I can teach English/Turkish/Italian

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Qatar, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey

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