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, 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.
A researcher and editor at Rick Steves’ Europe, Cathy feels very fortunate that she gets to travel and nitpick for a living. Originally from New Jersey, she now lives in Seattle, where she enjoys playing tennis, eating conveyor-belt sushi, engaging in late-night karaoke, and most of all, spending time outdoors with her (full-blooded Scottish) husband and daughter.
Thanks to Jennifer Hauseman for the original version of the Glasgow chapter and to Colin Mairs for his help in Glasgow and throughout this book.