Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rick’s new book — “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer” — is now available for preorder!
In 1978, Rick traveled from Istanbul to Kathmandu with his best friend on the ultimate trip for any backpacker — the so-called Hippie Trail. During the trip, Rick journaled like a travel writer in training, penning 60,000 words.
Available in February, the book is an edited transcription of Rick’s journal with vivid travel photos from the journey and a preface and postscript reflecting on how the trip changed his life.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Preorder “On the Hippie Trail,” stow away with Rick and enjoy the journey! hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page/preorder-on-the-hippie-trail #ricksteves #hippietrail
*Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:*
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
Rick’s new book — “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer” — is now available for preorder!
In 1978, Rick traveled from Istanbul to Kathmandu with his best friend on the ultimate trip for any backpacker — the so-called Hippie Trail. During the trip, Rick journaled like a travel writer in training, penning 60,000 words.
Available in February, the book is an edited transcription of Rick’s journal with vivid travel photos from the journey and a preface and postscript reflecting on how the trip changed his life.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Preorder “On the Hippie Trail,” stow away with Rick and enjoy the journey! hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page/preorder-on-the-hippie-trail #ricksteves #hippietrail
*Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:*
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
