Hi there! I’m Başak, a friendly and curious traveler from Istanbul. I love meeting people from different cultures and sharing stories over films and books. I’m a chemist and also creative writer who believes that every encounter adds something new to our stories. When I’m not writing, I enjoy hiking, spending time with my daughter and hosting travelers through Couchsurfing. I live with my 9-year-old daughter, who’s full of curiosity and laughter. We’ve learned so much by opening our home to guests and now we’d love to keep exploring the world together — one story, one friendship at a time. I appreciate kindness, honesty, and a sense of humor. Whether we cook together, share travel tips, or just talk about life, I always enjoy genuine connection. Before coming you should know my home isnt in the city center. pls dont ask how you can buy "istanbulcard" , where to buy e-sim. You can easily learn from internet. I wash all bed covers after surfers leave. To help me, i want you to take off the cover and put in washing machine before leaving home.