We truly loved it all. Each destination was uniquely beautiful so each of those experiences were pleasantly memorable. We were very grateful, and impressed, at the timely coordination of it all. We never felt "lost" and this was vitally important to us being in a country we weren't familiar with. Chris and I both agree that we may never have such a well run European vacation again!! If we are lucky enough to return to Italy we will definitely look to you!

Chris & Michelle, MI

We had a chance to meet up with Karen in Italy for 3 weeks over the summer to do our Italian lessons and amazing adventures which she coordinated in Sicily and Puglia for our family through her company Life Beyond the Room. Private boats to dive along the Sicilian coastline, agricultural adventure into the organic mountain farms to make cheese, riding through medieval towns on donkeys to the best gelato shop in Italy & conversing with shopkeepers at the markets to buy the daily produce. Thank you for making learning Italian so fun Karen and for all the unforgettable experiences in Italy!
-the O’Loughlins
-Hawai’i

...You won’t find this kind of trip anywhere else. With LBR, you won’t just see Italy, you will experience it! Thank you to Karen and the staff at LBR for giving us a fantastic and forever memorable trip - it truly was the trip of a lifetime!

Mike and Marcia Culling, OH

I cannot recommend LBR more highly! Every detail of my trip was organized with careful thought and it was FANTASTIC. Karen arranged for guides with significant experience and expertise so that I could get the most out of my time in Rome at the Vatican and around the whole city...

Laura, NC

I have one word to describe Karen: Fantastic. She helps to establish your objectives and learning style; then she builds a program for you to learn properly. I am very happy with her teaching and my progress. I highly recommend her!!!

Chuck, OH