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This is, at times difficult, but if you spend a few extra minutes finding the right spot your chances of being picked up will increase exponentially. First you should look for…

They seem to assume that the only way to afford regular travel these days is with a generous cash flow, but that could not be further from my reality. In fact, I don’t know if I’ve ever begun an international journey with more than a few thousand dollars in my bank account…

Imagine hearing an unusual sound outside of your tent at 2am and wondering what it is. You imagine what animal it might be, if it’s just the wind, or… what if that driver from earlier came back because they knew exactly where you were. The panic sets in. Do yourself a favor and simply…

When daydreaming about a perfect vacation, your mind instantly fills with the possibilities of the day, the activities and experiences that highlight the area which first enticed you. You fantasize longingly for the adventure, and I’m guessing that you didn’t begin your fantasy with deciding on which Holiday Inn to stay at.

I’ll never forget the first time this happened to me. I ran into someone I had hitched a ride with hundreds of miles away from where they gave me a ride. They were the next door neighbor to the person who hosted me on couch surfing. It was an unexpected and exciting experience and I discovered quickly that…