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Take a journey back to the 1970s with On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves, where the iconic travel guru's adventures began. Go from Istanbul to Kathmandu and experience the making of a travel writer. From hitching rides through Turkey to battling leeches in Nepal, this book offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the trip that sparked Rick's lifelong passion for exploring the world. With vivid stories, personal photos, and reflections from then and now, it's an invitation to relive the excitement, unpredictability, and self-discovery of a true backpacker's odyssey.