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Looking to add a little adventure to your travel? Go hitchhiking. Experience the adventurous yet fun way to do a road trip. Hitchhiking is an exciting way of moving from place to place. Here are some dos and don’ts to get the right rides and to make your life on the road a pleasurable one.

·        Avoid hitching alone.  Hitchhiking sure is a free and fun way to move around but you are locking yourself with a stranger. So having someone with you is a safer bet.  

·        Do not flash the thumb in areas where there is no room to stop. Make sure they can see you from a long distance and there is space for them to stop and pick you.

·        Never hitchhike at night. If you do then wear reflectors and hitch in well-lit areas.

  

·        Look clean and presentable. This will better your chances of getting a lift.

·        Convey purpose. Travel with hiking backpacks. This will give the impression that you are trying to get somewhere. Without any baggage you may look an aimless traveller and less safe to pick up. Being surrounded by suitcases lessens the chances of getting a ride, too. Travel light.

·        Carry your identity papers and phone number. This is essential when stopped by the police for enquiry.

·        Advertise your destination on a cardboard. Write out the destination big and clear.

·        Trust your instincts. If a car pulls up and something about it makes you feel uncomfortable, then decline politely.

·        Leave clear tracks. Inform somebody where you are heading. Carry a mobile if possible. Note the number plate and text it to someone you know – just to be on the safe side.