about us

We are Maya and Mert, two travelers following curiosity wherever the river of life takes us. Souls on the River was born from a shared desire to experience the world deeply not simply to visit places, but to listen to them. We are drawn to art, creativity, culture, nature, and the countless stories that connect people across borders. Through our journeys, we explore new landscapes, meet inspiring individuals, taste local traditions, and seek meaningful experiences both outward and inward. Along the way, we document what we discover through writing, photography, drawings, poetry, and personal reflections. This is not only a travel journal. It is a collection of moments, lessons, and practical insights gathered on the road. Here you’ll find stories from our adventures, reflections on inner growth and spiritual exploration, guides to vegan-friendly food, tips for slow travel, recommendations for local experiences, and useful information for fellow wanderers. We believe that travel is most rewarding when it is approached with openness, creativity, and respect. Every place has something to teach, every culture offers a new perspective, and every encounter leaves a mark. Souls on the River is our way of sharing that journey—one story, one sketch, one poem, and one adventure at a time.

Our Mission

We believe that adventure and responsibility can travel together.

Souls on the River was created to inspire a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and conscious choices. Through our journeys, stories, artwork, and products, we encourage people to explore the world while caring for it.

We support a future where travel respects local cultures, where creativity values craftsmanship over mass production, and where everyday choices reflect compassion for animals and the environment.

The products we create and curate are inspired by this philosophy vegan, thoughtfully made, and chosen with sustainability in mind. Not because perfection is possible, but because better choices matter.

Our mission is to inspire people to live more intentionally, travel more consciously, create more freely, and leave a positive footprint wherever life takes them.

Our Values

CURIOSITY: We believe real growth starts when you ask questions, check out new places, and keep an open mind to different ways of looking at the world. CREATIVITY: Art is how we connect, express ourselves, and make sense of it all. We genuinely celebrate imagination, good craftsmanship, and original ideas. CONSCIOUSNESS LIVING: We just try to make thoughtful choices for ourselves, for animals, and for the planet we all share. SUSTAINABILITY: Honestly, progress matters way more than perfection. We're all about supporting products and habits that cut down on harm and help us live a bit more in harmony with nature. AUTHENTICITY: We share the real stuff honest stories, true experiences, and the lessons we learn along the way. That means the beautiful moments, the messy ones, and everything in between. RESPECT: Pure respect for the people, cultures, animals, and environments that welcome us on our journeys. ADVENTURE: Life just gets richer when you step out of your comfort zone, lean into the unknown, and stay excited about whatever is coming next.

“Love Nature has an amazing team of hard working professionals. It has been a pleasure to meet them.”

Mert Bilen & Maya Ahmar