10 Tricks To Successfully Hitchhike Anywhere In The World

Make a sign

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You can always use your thumb, but the right sign can increase your chances of getting picked up. A driver might be more likely to pick you up if you have a sign with the name of the town he is going to anyway. Use the name of the next big town if your final destination is far away. Sometimes just saying “please” or saying “I don’t smell” will get you a smile and a ride. Black letters on white paper are easier to read than using cardboard.

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