I was so lucky to have Alican as my first Airbnb host. He was so hospitable and easy to get along. He took me to see the bazaar and mosque and beach! He saw me off at the bus station to airport, I felt like home. I already liked Istanbul a lot before I came, and I liked this city even more after I spent a day with Alican. He is so thoughtful. I go to Ankara just for one day for a conference and then come back to Istanbul for another two days from April 6-8. I received many free offers from on couchsurfing before, but I chose to come back and book another two night in Alican's home again. I am on my way back to Alican's now, haha, LOL. 😊😊