I enjoyed every second of my stay with Basma. She was incredibly hospitable and greeted me with tea. Her home was very clean and her smile/ laugh was very comforting! She made me feel at home and informed me on all the places I must see! One evening after a long day of exploring, I came home to a delicious meal and wonderful conversation with Basma! As luck would have it, after a quick last minute bout of exploring; I ran into Basma as she was leaving her home where she invited me to take a walk with her. During this time with Basma, I received a rich experience of Istanbul that otherwise I wouldn't have experienced where she showed me places I had not visited. I truly believe that if I had not stayed with Basma during my stay in Istanbul, my experience would not have been as wonderful!