I’m Hazal, an artist and traveler from Türkiye.

I started this blog years ago when I sold everything, left home, and booked a one-way ticket to South America with nothing but a backpack and a restless heart. It was my way of chasing freedom, creativity, and connection, one unfamiliar place at a time.

Back then, it was all about hacking life to travel full-time. These days, I move a little slower. My journeys are less about ticking places off a list and more about meaningful moments, small discoveries, and the people I meet along the way.

This blog has grown with me. What started as a record of solo backpacking is now a space for sharing stories, reflections, travel tips, and glimpses of the world through my eyes.

Thank you for being here. I hope something in these pages inspires you to wander a little or see things in a new light.

hzl.