It's been a week since I stayed at Elena's for a weekend and I'm still delighted when I just think about how that went! Elena and Philip were splendid hosts, welcoming me to their charming place rightaway. The apartment is full of light and colours, has recently and very tastefully been renovated and - certainly due to the warm presence of its inhabitants, their books and vivid stories - has all the character I could hope for in B&B's (or homes, for that matter :-). The location too was quite ideal for visiting Milan: a stone's throw from Linate airport, just a short ride by bus or tram to the centre. And, the area has a number of great restaurants, which are very good value. And my enchanting hosts had great tips in store (as well as various super travel guides on Milan!) about what to see, where to go for good food/coffees etc.
It shows that Elena and Philip are both keen travellers themselves, polyglots, interested in cultural heritage, history, politics, the good life... and that they are passionate-and-critical lovers of Milan (superb combination), which they know inside out. How I enjoyed the conversations over breakfast! Guess I'll have to go back!