5 stelle to Mariastella! I had a true, authentic homestay experience, which is one of the best I've done so far! Stella is a very attentive and caring host, who makes sure you feel comfortable and safe. Besides, she is a fascinating person: you can talk with her for hours on end. She's a keen traveler, and it was a great pleasure to talk to her about our travel experiences and hear the stories about the faraway places she has been to! I'm very grateful to her for the tour of Genoa that she took me on - I had a chance to really explore the city, which I would never have done on my own! Thank you! Stella's house is very cozy and creatively designed and has a spirit of a true traveler. And I can't wait to tell this: I immensely enjoyed the pasta con il pesto genovese, which Stella prepared for our first dinner together!!! Overall, GRAZIE MILLE! I do hope to meet you again! P.S. And I look forward to many more new points on the Big Traveler's Map, Stella!!! :)