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

By Rick Steves
Narrated by: Rick Steves
Unabridged — 4 hours, 16 minutes
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By Rick Steves
Narrated by: Rick Steves
Unabridged — 4 hours, 16 minutes
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If you've ever trusted the work of Rick Steves to guide you through unfamiliar cities and countries, then saddle up alongside him for his first journey. This is the origin story of the travel writing superhero.

A 2026 Audie Awards Finalist!

Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.


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, gettin...