Credits

RESEARCHER

For help with this edition, Rick relied on…

Robert Wright

Raised in Memphis, Robert funded his first dream trip to Europe in 1998 by selling his entire Star Wars collection—proof that where there’s a will, there’s a way. He fell in love with Spain and Portugal and constantly returned, all while living for 14 years in Argentina. In the end, Robert married a sevillano and moved to Spain. He enjoys exploring small-town Iberia and uncovering long-lost connections between Spain and Portugal’s intertwined history.

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 the 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. His latest book is Michelangelo at Midlife. Gene lives near Seattle, where he roots for the Mariners in good times and bad.