The world by bike

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10 years of cinema & adventures

4 documentaries — available in 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, and 🇹🇷 Turkish.

80 Days Around the World adventure by Optimistic Traveler

800-kilometer trek on Spain’s Camino del Norte with a smartphone

I Have a Dream – exploring African cultures and landscapes

11-day fasting and hiking journey around Mont Blanc with Muammer Yilmaz, capturing profound moments of wisdom and personal transformation.

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Optimistic Traveler

Inspiring Travel Films, Stories & Adventures

We are Milan & Muammer, two adventurers and filmmakers who have explored over 100 countries, seeking to understand the people and cultures we encounter. Our passion is capturing authentic connections and celebrating the beauty of our shared humanity.

150 + interviews

WORLDWIDE

Our films spark inspiration, touching hearts and minds while empowering others to see the world through a lens of possibility and hope. Beyond filmmaking, we aim to awaken potential within communities and create meaningful change that resonates far and wide.

Filmmaking and storytelling adventures in over 95 countries

Exploring cultures around the world with Optimistic Traveler

Optimistic Traveler celebrating 10 years of global exploration

Inspiring travel documentaries by Optimistic Traveler team

Capturing authentic human connections through global journeys

300 + conferences

all around the world

We’ve spoken worldwide, from small African villages to 1200 tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. From the UN in Nairobi to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, we’ve shared insights on connection, lessons from the road, and stories from our adventures, inspiring diverse audiences and bridging cultures.

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