Rick Steves On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
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Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. This trail, from Istanbul to Kathmandu, was the ultimate trip for any backpacker in the 1970s.
- Contains edited selections from Rick's journal and travel photos from his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail
- Also contains a 45-years-later preface and postscript reflecting on how the journey through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nepal changed his life
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From the publisher:
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 moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world. You know Rick Steves. Now discover the adventure of a lifetime that made him the travel writer he is today.
View all Rick Steves Non-Fictional AdventuresIn 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 moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world. You know Rick Steves. Now discover the adventure of a lifetime that made him the travel writer he is today.
| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Author(s) | Rick Steves |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781641716437 |
| Publisher | Avalon Travel |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
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