Staying with Naz is about tranquility and comfort in the city. Her modern apartment is beautifully appointed and wonderfully set. Despite the adjacent apartment-scape, you feel that you are looking at the surrounds from a distance with the occassional bird landing on the balcony to check out the potted plants.

Its a kindly and personal experience. With Naz's background in personal coaching, knowledge and her book shelf offer the chance of enlightened discussion, or comparatives about her time in the UK and Turkey.

Having stayed "Europe side" Istanbul for 10 days, I found Kadikoy and east side to be a contrast. The local park is a joy to wander and photograph, the waterfront interesting and engaging (I be-friended some locals while swimming and spent the afternoon) and the local shops interesting and respectful.

The biggest challenge in all this is overstaying because of the home comfort and escaping another delicious breakfast.