The Directory

Companions of the Black Sea coast

A curated portfolio of independent companions across Kastamonu, Sinop, Bartın and the surrounding coastline. Browse by region, mood, and intent — every profile includes a short film and verified details.

62 verified profiles 11 coastal towns 180+ original films
The Portfolio

Profiles, films, and quiet introductions along the coast.

Filter the directory by city, by mood, or by the kind of evening you have in mind. Each profile opens to a private film, a short written note, and a direct way to reach out.

New film

Elif K.

Kastamonu

"Quiet evenings, slow wine, a terrace overlooking the old town — that is where I am most myself."

Quiet dinners Conversation 27
4.2k views 6 min
Live ready

Deniz A.

Sinop

"I keep a small boat in the harbour. Some Sundays we just follow the horizon and decide nothing."

Coastal walks Travel partner 31
7.8k views 9 min
Editor's pick

Mert S.

Bartın

"Galleries, openings, the right cufflinks. I read the room so you don't have to."

Event companion Conversation 29
5.6k views 7 min
This week

Sude Y.

Amasra

"Old stone, salt air, a long lunch — Amasra teaches you how to slow down. I am happy to be your translator."

Coastal walks Travel partner 25
3.4k views 5 min
Available

Berk T.

Inebolu

"Three-hour dinners, no phones, a wine list I am quietly proud of. Consider me your evening's host."

Quiet dinners Conversation 33
6.1k views 8 min
New film

Lara M.

Cide

"I read poetry in two languages and I will absolutely stop you mid-sentence to point at the moon."

Conversation Coastal walks 24
2.9k views 6 min
Our Approach

A directory built on discretion, verification, and craft.

Every listing is reviewed by hand. Every film is shot on location. We are a small editorial team and we keep it that way on purpose.

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Hand-picked, never aggregated

Our editorial team reviews every application. Roughly one in eight profiles is accepted, and only after a video call, a portfolio check, and a quiet in-person meeting.

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Films, not stock photos

Each companion records a short, unscripted film at a real location — a kitchen, a balcony, a pier at dusk. It is the closest we can get to a first impression, before you read a single word.

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Discretion by default

No public listings outside the directory. No data resale, no third-party trackers, no recycled profiles. Messaging is end-to-end encrypted and disappears from our servers after 30 days.

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Joining the Directory

Are you a companion working the coast? Apply for a profile.

We open applications four times a year. If you are independent, based in or near the Black Sea, and curious about being part of an editorial directory — we'd love to hear from you.