On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves

On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer

Rick Steves

236 pages first pub 2025 (view editions)

nonfiction memoir travel adventurous reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who crave reflective adventures and seek inspiration in transformative journeys.

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 In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a mov...

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Moods

adventurous: 90%

informative: 57%

inspiring: 56%

reflective: 48%

lighthearted: 44%

funny: 40%

hopeful: 18%

relaxing: 15%

challenging: 3%

emotional: 2%


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