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After living for 10 years in Los Angeles, Montana, and Florida, Virginie has been back in France for a few years. Originally from Brittany, she now lives in southern Burgundy with her husband Olivier, where they are running a small, old-farm guesthouse. Along with doing book research, she teaches Americans about French culture and history while leading Rick Steves’ Europe tours and guiding small private groups in this beautiful, off-the-beaten-path wine region.
Gene has co-authored a dozen Rick Steves books, specializing in writing walks and tours of Europe’s cities, museums, and cultural sights. He also contributes to Rick’s public television series, produces tours for Rick Steves Audio Europe, and is a regular guest on Rick’s public radio show. Outside of the travel world, Gene has co-authored The Seattle Joke Book. As a composer, Gene has written a full-length opera called Matter (soundtrack available on Amazon), a violin sonata, and dozens of songs. He lives near Seattle with his daughter, enjoys giving presentations on art and history, and roots for the Mariners in good times and bad.