Staying with Richard and Luisa was hands down the best travel decision I've made! They are simply wonderful people with kind hearts, generous spirits, and incredible knowledge and recommendations for exploring Milan. They invited me to join them for dinner, let me practice my Italian with them, provided clear directions on how to get from the airport to the house, and provided everything that we needed and more (linens, snacks, toiletries, mosquito repellent, slippers, etc. etc.). The house is very conveniently located on several public transportation routes (which we used sometimes), but if you're feeling up to it, walking the city was spectacularly beautiful. Luisa even drew a map of the neighboring area to provide information on bus tickets, grocery stores, pizzerias, pharmacies, and gelaterias. Let this be your sign to visit Richard and Luisa and spend time with them - they know so much and are quite willing resources, as well as excellent friends! :)