We're looking for an easygoing Workawayer for cultural exchange and language practice in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey

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10/01/2020
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2020

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Hi. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
I'm Mehmet, a software engineer living in Istanbul, Turkey.
I'm also a traveler who is enjoying learning about new cultures, languages etc.
My biggest dream is traveling all around the world, so I love to listen traveler's adventures, that encourages me to make my dreams come true.
Type of help
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Kadıköy is a large, populous, and cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Turkey on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara, facing the historic city centre on the European side of the Bosporus ,we can share time some historical places in istanbul so let you know our culture
We really enjoy discovering new cultures and learning new languages. Come to discover our culture!
Help
I have a startup side business, it's a product with a website and mobile apps. I can handle the coding part, I need some help on digital marketing and web design.
If you have marketing experience, or if you design websites/mobile apps, let's talk.

I'm interested in learning any language, but currently I had some progress in Spanish language and I love it. If you're a native Spanish speaker, it'd be perfect chance for me to practice it.

I work so hard in the weekdays and I have no time for cleaning and cooking. I need someone to keep the home clean and to cook some foods.

Besides all these, I'm also open to just cultural exchange, talking about each others cultures.
Languages spoken
English, Turkish, Spanish (just a little bit)
Accommodation
A private room in our house.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 4 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

04/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (jenifer & sergio) for host

Mehmet, it was my quietest and coolest host I've ever had. Since I arrived I felt at home, although we did not share much time together, he was always willing to help us with information about Istanbul. Always attentive of what we were doing and if we were enjoying our stay. We ate together, shared tea and talked about different topics with Camila… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Crystal)

Crystal is a nice workawayer, kind and respectful. We couldn't spend so much time because I was working so hard those days, but I had the chance to practice Spanish with her. We had foods, desserts and nice conversations together.

It was really nice to meet you Crystal, hope to see you again in the future.

(Excellent )

27/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Crystal) for host

My stay with Mehmet was absolutely THE BEST!
It was an amazing local experience, the neighborhood is super colorful, super nice, VERY SAFE! (mostly for girls)
Mehmet showed me everything beyond of what you see in the tourist guides, he is a super nice and chill person, a good listener and he truly represents the Turkish hospitality.
Changed my… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Silvia Raquel & Ben) for host

I’m so glad that i had the chance to met Mehemet!! I stayed in his house for 5 days. And he was always so nice, kind and up to walk and show to me everything and everywhere of this amazing city that is Istanbul. And I arrived in a good moment that was holidays, so we could expend more time together. For sure was a gastronomic experience that i… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara)

Tamara was an amazing workawayer, so friendly and outgoing. I loved learning about her life and traveling experiences.
Traveling around the world is my biggest dream, she encouraged me to do it, by telling lots of her stories in the countries she traveled.
She also helped me in the house, cooking, washing the dishes.
She is a good photographer,… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tamara) for host

Wow! How can I explain how grateful I am for having met Mehmet? He introduced me some of his friends, showed me the best places to have dinner in his neighborhood, and even took me to an open air cinema festival. We drank beers, had breakfasts together at his place (and also at some restaurants), talked about our cultures and our countries, and… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Nathalie and Mimi became more close friends to me than just guests. I was sad when they were leaving. They are both cultivated, yet very funny girls spreading positive energy. It was great to have conversations, make jokes, visiting somewhere, having fun together with them. They are very polite and respectful by their nature, were asking me before… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Janina) for host

We are studying turcology in Poland and we really wanted to come to Turkey for the first time. We stayed at Tayfur's apartmant for 12 days and it was great!!! Tayfur and Sedat are so hospitable, friendly and outgoing! Thanks to them we could try Turkish food, visite many museums and historical places in Istanbul. We truly recommand this two guys… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Alex)

The time we spent with Lauren and Alex was brilliant! We had great conversations, foods, desserts, and drinks together. They cooked and hanged up with us, we exchange our ideas, did some English language practice and they were all great experiences. Thank you guys, hope to see you again!

(Excellent )

08/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Alex) for host

Alex and I stayed with Mehmet and Tayfur for 5 nights in their apartment on the Asian side of Istanbul. Kadikoy was a very interesting place to stay - it isn't full tourists, so you get to experience a more authentic lifestyle. It is easy to cross to the European side via subway or boat. We had plenty of free time to explore the city… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eniko) for host

My boyfriend and I spent the most wonderful 4 days at Tayfur and Mehmet's place. They are incredibly nice and welcoming, and their flat has a perfect location.
We had great conversations, foods, and drinks together, we exchanged our ideas, we went cycling together on the sea side, and visited the neighborhood.
Thank you guys for this awesome… read more

(Excellent )

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