Born in Istanbul, moved to the mountains. A few years ago I left the big city and moved to a small village in the forests of northeastern Türkiye, where I’m building projects around rural life, creativity and community. I’m a social entrepreneur working on a mountain hub called MEREK — a place where travelers, digital nomads and curious minds can meet, work and share ideas. I love long conversations, wild landscapes, simple food, music and stories that start with strangers and end with friendships. So far I’ve explored around 19 countries, but the most interesting part of traveling has always been the people.