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Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
I think most personalize the experience and say hitchhiking is fine I’ve done it 20+ years with no issues, however it only takes…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
I think most personalize the experience and say hitchhiking is fine I’ve done it 20+ years with no issues, however it only takes…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
I think most personalize the experience and say hitchhiking is fine I’ve done it 20+ years with no issues, however it only takes…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
Having thought this over, I’ve realised the reason this post is so annoying is because of the stupid “safe vs. dangerous” binary…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
“hitchhiking puts travellers at the mercy of others” Yes. Unlike bus travel where you obviously know the driver and the other…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
Haha nice I think I feel so lucky right now as in over two years hh around the world I newer was robbed, killed not even subject…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
Agree with Masala. The dangers are being rather exaggerated. I was taught to hitch by a girl. Stay smart but don’t let fear limit…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
Been hitchhiking for almost 20 years, over 30 countries - Europe, Mid-east, South and Southeast Asia, Australia. I've had only one…
Re: Hitch-Hiking and the Dangers
Lady Hitchhiker and speakingasanexpert: If YOU want to take such stupid risks to your health, safety and possibly your lives,…