My trip was definitely enhanced by having Maurizio as a host.
The original apartment was unavailable due to home repairs and Maurizio was only made aware of this on the week I was due to arrive so he kept me updated and sourced an alternative apartment for me.
He is a charming, friendly and caring host. He collected me from the airport which made me feel incredibly welcome.
At the apartment he explained the facilities. He had the foresight to provide me with a map of Bologna, an umbrella as the weather was changeable and a bottle of wine. All I could have asked for!
The apartment was a good size and fully equipped. There is a large supermarket nearby and you can walk into the centre in 40 minutes.
Maurizio also provided me with a bus pass which was incredibly handy and made getting into the centre straightforward.
When leaving Bologna I asked Maurizio of he could book me a taxi and he gracefully did and then reminded me in the morning of it's arrival time.