Hello,

Upon arrival I was greeted warmly by Bahar. She was a very helpful and welcoming Host who showed my how to get around Istanbul straight away. She also recruited the help of her mother to show me around the city the next day, which I found enjoyable even though her mother and I could really only communicate via a dictionary. Thanks Mum!! Her Mum also took me to the train station where I was able to book a seat on a train to travel to Sofia in Bulgaria.

Overall the experience was good even though I am not a fan of Turkish Coffee, tea or some of their food. Bahar bought me Nescafe which helped alot. Bahar likes it if you take your shoes off in her apartment and wear slippers instead.

I would highly recommend people to stay with Bahar as she is a very friendly and accommodating Host and she doesn't live too far from the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmed & other local tourist areas. It is easy to get around from where she lives.