Credits

RESEARCHERS

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Pål Bjarne Johansen

A tour guide and guidebook researcher for Rick Steves’ Europe, Pål grew up in the Norwegian countryside near Oslo. He discovered his passion for travel and adventure at a young age and has backpacked much of the world. When he’s not working for Rick Steves, you’ll find Pål skiing the Norwegian woods in winter and sailing the seven seas in summer.

Teresa Nemeth

Teresa grew up raising sheep and riding horses in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. She fell in love with Italy after high school, then spent a year of college in Freiburg, Germany. Now her European home away from home is with family in a small town along the Danube southeast of Bratislava, Slovakia. She works as an editor for Rick Steves’ Europe.

Robyn Stencil

Robyn’s adventurous spirit sprouted from childhood explorations of the Pacific Northwest and the competitive sports circuit. After studying in Rome, she joined Rick Steves’ Europe, where she’s become devoted to Europe’s friendly locals, lived-in cities, and vibrant cultures. When she’s not researching, climbing mountains, or running marathons, Robyn calls Everett, Washington, home and works as a program manager of tours for Rick Steves’ Europe.

CONTRIBUTOR

Gene Openshaw

Gene has co-authored more than a dozen books with Rick, specializing in Europe’s art, history, and culture. In particular, their Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler and Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces have helped bring European art to life. Gene also writes for Rick’s television shows, produces Rick’s audio tours, and is a regular guest on Rick’s radio show. For public TV, Gene has co-authored Rick Steves Fascism in Europe and the ambitious six-hour series Rick Steves Art of Europe. Outside of the travel world, Gene has composed an opera called Matter, a violin sonata, and dozens of songs. Gene lives near Seattle, where he roots for the Mariners in good times and bad. Check out his latest book on art, travel, and love: Michelangelo at Midlife.