Mattias' apartment is an absolute dream: an industrial, uber modern loft space that feels, despite its concrete floors and pipework decals, extremely warm. The location is perfect, just five minutes walk from Gent's major restaurant scene, and fifteen from some of the more low-key coffee shops the city has to offer. Twenty-five minutes away, one can find the Lousbergmarkt, a great farmer's market with fantastic bread and even nicer tomatoes. While I never met Mattias (he was abroad during my stay), he was very communicative and often responded to my messages within minutes. The only thing that could have made my stay better were some recommendations about things to see, places to eat, courtesy of the host. I look forward to returning, however, in the near future.