On the Hippie Trail Discussion Questions

[Kate]

1. Did you like the book? Why or why not?

2. Was this book what you thought it would be? What were you expecting?

3. Do you feel like pictures are important in memoirs/make the story more transportive? Did they make Rick’s journey more memorable for you?

4. Were you familiar with Rick Steves prior to reading this book? If so, did you discover anything new about him that surprised you? Or make you think negatively about him?

5. What was the most memorable moment of the trip for you?

6. Did this book inspire or deter you from wanting to travel? Follow up, have you had any similar travelling experiences?

7. Would you have travelled with him/done the Hippie Trail if you had the chance?

8. What is your take on his journey? Given that it took place in 1978, do you think that his and Gene’s journey was unique to the time?

9. Do you think this journey could be done today?

10. Why do you think they called it “The Hippie Trail”?