More and more popular mood of transport is hitchhike, why? It is so exciting, cheap and often the adrenture start from hitchhike! How to do it? The following instructions have been collected from the experiences of many a weathered hitchhiker.
First - Invest in a good map.
A detailed map is worth the money. If you need a free map, though, find a tourist spot (hotel, airport, bus station, tourist information booth) and pick up a pamphlet that has a decent map inside. State welcome centers on interstate highways also have free highway maps for their state. Rental car places tend to have the best free maps. Look for a map that shows road numbers, rest areas, and gas stations.
Second - Take precautions.
Scan your ID (and passport, if traveling internationally) and e-mail it to yourself. If it gets stolen, print out copies at a library. For passports, go to an embassy with your copies and do what you need to do to get a new passport. Americans will need to provide two passport photos and fill out a few forms to get a temporary passport. Have the phone number for your credit card company before you leave. If you lose your credit card, call them immediately, cancel your card, and have them send a new one to an address where you can receive it (like an embassy). Pack some pepper spray, in case you encounter a shady character, on or off the road.
make a sign! just take a piece of paper, pen and write BIG, VISIBLE name of cities which you want to visit ;) It helps you to find the truck and car!
Wish you luck and I'm waiting for your comments!
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