Hitchhiking is a great way to see the world<\/em><\/p>
The method of traveling by passing transport has not lost its popularity since the hippie era, and now, in times of global crisis, has become particularly relevant. After all, it is a great way to see the world without a penny to your name. However, for the trip to be useful and enjoyable, several basic rules should be considered.<\/p>
Experienced travelers recommend mastering this kind of journey starting from your home country, and as you gain experience and develop your own hitchhiking strategy, you can venture into distant countries. Any trip should begin with route planning: you need to get a road atlas and mark the departure and destination points on it, otherwise you might drive around aimlessly in circles without seeing the most important things.<\/p>
When packing for the road, take only the essentials. Besides dry rations, a first aid kit, change of clothes and underwear, it is important to take care of hygiene products: it is unlikely that anyone will want to let an unwashed and unpleasant-smelling traveler into their car. But it is important not to overdo it, especially for ladies: French perfume, curlers, decorative cosmetics are best left at home. You should not paint your nails with decorative nail polish: it will quickly crack and look ugly, and relying on manicure tables and pedicure baths on the road is foolish.<\/p>
Traveling girls should also remember that in the post-Soviet space you should hitchhike from the roadside, not at gas stations where "night butterflies" hang out. At the same time, in Europe it is completely the opposite: you will be understood better if you try to catch a ride at gas stations and rest areas for motorists.<\/p>
When agreeing to take a free hitchhiker, motorists, most often long-haul truck drivers, primarily count on pleasant company, so you should not sit in sullen silence in the car; it is best to tell a couple of funny stories right away, even if prepared in advance.<\/p>
Hitchhiking can change your perspective on many things. For one person it may become a lifestyle, while another may completely lose the desire to repeat such a journey. Or it could be that the traveler brings back a wealth of impressions and knowledge from foreign lands, for example, in the art of exotic massage. Then it would be time to buy a massage table and open your own salon, using the experience gained.<\/p>
In any case, a hitchhiking trip will help you discover new facets and new opportunities within yourself, to understand what you really want from life.<\/p>