Staying at Ca' del Genio was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy, thanks to Lorenzo's incredibly warm welcome, lovely home and fantastic recommendations for exploring Bologna like locals. We loved hearing his stories of the city's history and of his vineyard nearby, we loved his dogs, we loved the anise-flavored Pugliese tarelli and homegrown tomatoes he left us for breakfast (eaten in the garden, naturally)... We loved sharing a meal that his friend cooked at a makeshift dinner club of sorts in an abandoned villa in the public park nearby, and we loved watching people dance to swing music at the bustling evening food market near piazzetta Pasolini... (In more pedestrian matters, we also loved the house itself—the incredibly comfortable bed, the huge bathroom, the picture windows and fresh air.) We're grateful and, as AirBnB hosts ourselves, felt inspired by Lorenzo's hospitality, and we hope to visit again!