T (51)

Volunteer since
2016

Speaks

German in beginner level.

Last seen online
4 weeks ago

About me

I love travelling, meeting new people and international cultural exchange. I discovered Couchsurfing in August 2014, hovos in April 2016 and have been using both of them to find hosts in my travels and to host travellers.
I usually have a tranquil, silent, slow and simple life in the village but, I don't mind going out clubbing a few nights a week / a month while I travel. I try to be in peace with myself and external world, open-minded, a good listener, non disturbing, respectful, happy with my positives and negatives. I like camping, trekking. I am a social smoker and drinker.
I mostly live in Kızıldere, a small village / district -between Buharkent and Sarayköy- in the Valley of Buyuk Menderes ( Big Meandros ) - east part of Aydin province, but closer to Denizli. I have a simple life in an old and neglected house here. For example: No internet, no TV, minimum contact with peasants, going to towns - cities for shopping and checking e-mails in the internet cafes once a week or fortnight, no refrigerator, wood stove for heating, drink water from village fountain, WC in the courtyard, spiders - insects (not dangerous) inside the house, mosquitoes - flies around etc... Here is my favorite place for relaxation.
On the other hand, I sometimes stay in different places due to my part time jobs - licensed massage therapist / yoga instructor candidate / travel company -. I occasionally rent a studio flat in apartment hotels -a large room- or an apartment with 1 bed room, 1 living room combined with kitchen, bathroom, etc. I have been accepting guests in those places.
For more information:
http://mustafakumral.wix.com/healthandtravel
https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandtravel/
https://www.couchsurfing.org/people/mustafakumral
https://www.airbnb.com.tr/users/show/30525802

Preferred location

I am planning to (visit) volunteer in Moldova, Ukraine in May 2016 / Serbia, Montenegro, Albania in June 2016 / Turkey July, August and September 2016.

Skills

Yoga Classes: I am a Yoga Instructor Candidate. I like yoga class exchange and can give yoga classes in beginner / lower intermediate levels in English / Turkish. Although I met with yoga around 2000, I have been doing regularly since October 2014. I am planning to get a “Yoga Instructor License” in the next few years.
Massage Therapies: I am a Licensed Massage Therapist. I like massage exchange and can give some massages:
• Thai Massage (Passive Yoga)
• Shiatsu Massage (Tuina / Acupressure – The version of Acupuncture applying by thumbs, fingers, palms etc. instead of needles.
• Reflexology
• Swedish Massage
• Medical Massage
Turkish Classes: I am a native Turkish speaker. I can give Turkish conversation classes in every level. I used to work as a private tutor for elementary school children and gave English lessons to the adults.
Helping with Tourists: I have been hosting some people from Couchsurfing and other similar platforms. I like meeting up with them, showing them around and accompanying them in their trip to nearby towns, cities.
Beekeeping: I am a beekeeper and can help you in beekeeping. I have basic knowledge and experiences and eager to improve them.

Additional info

I am not a smoker, don't have a drivers license, I am not a vegetarian and I have no allergies.

I prefere vegan foods.