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On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
Rick Steves
3.91 AVERAGE
364 reviews for:
On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
Rick Steves
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
slow-paced
Like the audio book and getting to listen to him read his notes. Definitely an interesting idea of a trip and think it was a transformative trip for him.
adventurous
informative
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
A light quick piece of armchair travel reading. Enjoyable and an interesting glimpse into a particular and very foreign time and place. Especially interesting to see the makings of Rick Steves, if you are familiar with his more current work.
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Audiobook
It was just OK. Narrator sounded like a DJ from the radio. I normally like hearing about people’s travel experiences, but this seemed repetitive between sickness, paying for things and smoking marijuana. I liked the message he gave at the end about how important it is to experience the world.
It was just OK. Narrator sounded like a DJ from the radio. I normally like hearing about people’s travel experiences, but this seemed repetitive between sickness, paying for things and smoking marijuana. I liked the message he gave at the end about how important it is to experience the world.
fast-paced
2.5 stars
I used to watch Rick Steves on the Travel Channel all the time and loved how upbeat, insightful, and enthusiastic he was about exploring the world. So when I picked up On The Hippie Trail, I was really hoping for that same energy and detailed storytelling. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite deliver what I expected.
While there were a few enjoyable moments and interesting glimpses into the places Rick and his friend Gene visited, it felt like so many important details were missing. I wanted to really see the places through Rick’s eyes, but much of the narrative felt rushed or glossed over. On top of that, it was kind of a downer how Gene was sick for most of the trip — it cast a shadow over what should have been a more adventurous and lively travel story.
Not my favorite book I’ve read, especially as a Rick Steves fan, but there were a few parts of the story I did enjoy. Just wish it had the depth and charm of his travel shows.
I used to watch Rick Steves on the Travel Channel all the time and loved how upbeat, insightful, and enthusiastic he was about exploring the world. So when I picked up On The Hippie Trail, I was really hoping for that same energy and detailed storytelling. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite deliver what I expected.
While there were a few enjoyable moments and interesting glimpses into the places Rick and his friend Gene visited, it felt like so many important details were missing. I wanted to really see the places through Rick’s eyes, but much of the narrative felt rushed or glossed over. On top of that, it was kind of a downer how Gene was sick for most of the trip — it cast a shadow over what should have been a more adventurous and lively travel story.
Not my favorite book I’ve read, especially as a Rick Steves fan, but there were a few parts of the story I did enjoy. Just wish it had the depth and charm of his travel shows.