Back in 1978, when I was just 23, I traveled from Istanbul to Kathmandu with my best friend, Gene. It was quite an adventure for a couple of kids just out of college. There was no way of connecting with loved ones, and we didn’t know where the end of our trail was. For us, it was a venture into uncharted territory. It was a journey of discovery, to question our Western values and help us better understand the world. Along the way, we made friends in Tehran, got lost in Lahore, got high for the f

In addition to hardback, Rick's new book, "On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer," is also available as an audiobook! Travel back to 1978, when a 23-year-old Rick Steves and his best friend Gene made the trek through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal, on the storied "Hippie Trail." Rick narrates the journey that ignited his passion for travel and shaped his life. Get your copy and find information for Rick's Hippie Trail book tour: https