I was a solo traveller to Istanbul. Basma was lovely and kind during my stay there that any anxiety I had travelling alone was quelled by her calm demeanour. The direction and photo guides to her place was detailed and mostly accurate. Her place was a good location close to the metro stations. She served me tea and biscuits upon my arrival which was really good! She gave good advice on places to visit in Istanbul and the map she provided was much better than the other free maps I received. If you didn't buy a metro istanbulkart upon arrival, Basma would borrow hers which was very convenient and cheaper than buying tokens at the metro stations. Her tips and guides for places to visit were very useful, especially when buying things at the grand & spices bazaars. My friends who came later claimed that I was as good as a local guide! All in all, I had a wonderful time in Istanbul and get to visit must of the tourist spots. Thank you Basma, I would definitely come back, if only to visit you. :)