Hey guys, had a post somewhere earlier in this thread asking about this. I’m planning on going from Phnom Penh (maybe Ho Chun Minh City if I can be bothered) down to a coastal town south of Brisbane in Australia.

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYBODY WHO HAS HITCHED THE INDONESIAN ISLES -> AUSTRALIA?!?

I’m more than down to hitch boat then island hop, but also getting a way from Timor-Leste to Darwin (or even somewhere in Papa New Guinea) sounds a tad hard without pre-organising it. (A skill I tend to lack).

I had done some fairly large stints around Europe and across Australia, but any advice in hitchhiking in Asia (and hitching boats in Indonesia) would be super helpful

Thank you so much

I am planning going on a little trip starting from Romania (Cluj Napoca) to Austria (Vienna) and maybe also go to the Czech Republic (Prague). I hitchhiked before in a 2 month trip around Europe with my ex boyfriend , and also some little trips to Vienna, Bratislava and Prague. but alone i have been only doing it to get to one city to another in Romania. (beside hitchhiking we also did black riding on trains but i am not sure i have enough courage to do it alone, but i might try) I do have a tent, a big backpack, and some other supplies. I am planning to start the trip in early maybe mid March, when it gets a bit warmer outside. As for places to sleep, I did wild camping, used couchsurfing (i might try other apps that are free), and also have been hosted by some of my ex's friends. I would love some advice, especially from other women that hitchhike and have experience being on the road, thank u so much!!! :)

I dont really have a whole plan...I don't really want one either lol...I've always been infatuated with the Amazon so I've decided to hitchhike all the way from the US to either ecuador or brazil to live for awhile as kind of a culture shock type thing I guess lol...I was born to late to be an adventurer,but that doesn't mean adventure is dead...I just wanna be immersed in the culture and learn some new things and meet new people..drop some tips or comments and let me know what uall think...would also be fun to get a group together to do this but all of my friends would never lol😭😂

Hey all,

Not sure how active this sub is; been traveling all over the world last year. Now I'm looking for new work and want to head West. Economy here hasn't been the best to me. So looking to head to at least Chicago for more opportunities. But if anyone is heading out West to California that'll be perfect.

I have a podcast, youtube channels, audiobooks and have been told I'm great company.

If, by any chance anyone is heading out that way let me know! I may be in Chicago if days elapse after making this post, so same applies but from there.

Thanks!

Social experiment.. Can we get to florida?? Experiences and go!?

Hello! I've done a little hitchhiking before, mostly in Thailand and Morocco and I am looking to do some in Japan in order to try and connect with the culture and also practice my Japanese.

People who have done large scale hitchhikes through Japan, how feasible was it? At my peak I was N3 in Japanese but for various reasons I haven't studied actively for 1 year so I am pretty rusty at the moment.

If anyone can share their experience in Japan and also what I should expect in terms of things like finding accommodation then that will be greatly welcomed! Thank you for reading!

If anybody is leaving Michigan on Feb. 14 or 15, I'd love to come with.

Hi everyone !

I (25M, french) plan to hitchhike this route in September : Italy - Tunisia - Algeria - Mauritania - Morocco - Spain

My main concern is about the Algeria - Mauritania border crossing. It has been opened since February 2024 only. Foreigners should be able to cross, but all the reports of people crossing are about people crossing with their vehicle, not on foot. So, if you have crossed this border yourself, or have any info about it, that could help me :) Thanks !

I started hitchhiking starting from Germany, got all the way to Sofia Bulgaria, had really bad luck to then get to Istanbul and took the bus, now everyone I speak with in Turkey says its not a good idea to hitchhike to Iran, although these people themselves dont have experience hitchhiking, secondly, it seems to me a countries people often say the bordering country on the east is dangerous, what do you guys think, should I continue or rather be on the safe side for going into Iran?

Hi folks! I used to hitchhike a lot and now for the first time I'm experiencing this from the other side: as a driver. And I have this to say: I've discovered some (quite a big percentage in my experience) of hitchhikers can smell bad, because they backpack / sleep in tents etc. I've never thought about it this way, but now I realise that many people avoid picking hitchhikers up because of the smell.
I honestly don't want to risk anymore, although I was very excited before my road trip to be able to help people like I was helped when I was younger. Sooo, I guess my point is: it's important to look after yourself even though I realise it can be hard while backpacking, but a shower and a laundry every now and then are really indispensable!

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I had two rides with people who picked me up before!

I've done a bit of hitchhiking locally, and recently made a trip to uni that took five hours in one day. Every time I've had a great experience, and I'd like to do more - set off on a proper trip across countries. The main thing that puts me off is the time in-between the actual hitchhiking, when you have to work out where to stay. I know lots of people use couch surfer, and I can see that working for big cities if you're confident of your arrival day - but for more rural or uncertain travel, I'm not sure how it would work out. I don't have the money to just find a hotel / hostel where I end up - are most people taking a tarp and sleeping bag, or trying to find some shelter outdoors? If so, I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks

Are there any websites or apps that allow you to connect with people making long journeys by car, such as a road trip or cross country deliveries etc who might want a passenger for company or just to help out? In USA.

Hi there, talk me (an Australian) out of, or into, hitch-hiking from near Park City in Utah to Pocatello in Idaho tomorrow. I've hitch-hiked maybe 50 times in Australia (from there), NZ, Chile, Argentina, Slovakia, Poland, but never the US.

I get rides very easily in those. I'm a 33 yo white 6ft blonde male and apparently have a nice smile. Still amazed who picks me up (women with their young daughters in the car??!!!). But I know the US is different.

My plan is to wave a US flag and write something funny on a sign. I have a few forms of (concealed) self-defence but I'd prefer to just not get murdered.

Any advice? Also here's a poll for what I should write on the sign. Sue me or whatever, my goal is to get to Pocatello in one piece and Red supporters are my best bet. No I don't have a red hat I don't want to be run over in a hate crime 💀 Also I never have a sign but I haven't seen any hitch-hikers here.

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Now I know it's not very dangerous (at least as much as it is portrayed by parents who have never left the state). But exactly how dangerous is it? Maybe a good way to understand it would be by comparing it to the risk of certain sports or maybe taking a plane. Sources would be much obliged. I attempted hitchhiking about 2 weeks ago (to my dear friends birthday that they wouldn't drive me to) and my parents got pretty upset because they completely overestimate how deadly it is. They think once I get in the car I will either get human trafficed, robbed, or worse. But they forget that %99.9999 of people are super nice and have a great heart. I think it's probably just older generations that have heard one to many stories about serial killers and hitchhikers. Don't get me wrong, I know it happens but exactly how much should I be worrying about it?

Hi, so as the title says, I’ll be hitchhiking across Japan throughout May. I’m starting in the very south of the country and, hopefully, making it all the way to Wakkanai by the end of my journey. I’ve got a few questions for anyone who’s done something similar—or for locals who might have some insights to help make my trip smoother.

1. Is it hard to hitchhike if I begin at Makurazaki? I’ll be flying into Fukuoka and was thinking of heading down south to start my journey from the very bottom. I know Makurazaki is a pretty small town, so how hard would it be to get started there? Or should I just stick with Fukuoka as my starting point and call it a day?
2. Where’s the best place to get a tent and sleeping bag? I plan to sleep rough as much as possible, so I’ll need some sort of shelter. Any recommendations for where to pick these up once I arrive?
3. What’s the best approach for sleeping? Since I’m budgeting as much as possible, I want to avoid expensive accommodation unless absolutely necessary. Should I aim for dedicated campsites, or is it fine to crash in more remote parts of cities/roads?
4. Will my appearance be an issue? I’m a 180cm, tatted, and bearded European. Do you think this will make it harder for people to pick me up? Should I try to cover my tattoos (though I have some on my fingers, so I won’t be able to hide everything)?
5. Can I finish this journey in a month? I’ll have about a month to complete the trip. I definitely want to make some stops along the way—exploring cities and seeing some highlights. Is this realistic timing?

If you’ve got any other useful tips or advice, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks so much!

I really just need to get away from everything I'm tired of being so introverted and just sitting inside my house all day I want to travel the world and see new things but I don't know what I'm doing I really want to go by train but I don't know how to go about train hopping

Sorry if it's hard to read I'm not good with punctuation

So I'm trying to go from San Antonio, TX to Monterey, CA. No time limit. Might even change plans, so this is a general question.

Is there an old school map, or map app even, that works better than google maps for hitchhiking?

My problem is that GM shows so many road changes, when you're actually on the same road.

For now I'm glued to the Interstate but that's probably not a good long term plan

I’d really like to go to a few places in Washington State, and was figuring I’d bus from Vancouver to Seattle and hitchhike from there. Can anyone tell me if it’s a difficult state to hitchhike in?

Also, I’m a Canadian. Is it legal to hitchhike? And would I get in trouble because I’m not an American? Thanks for any help.

I’m a 22 years old Canadian from Quebec ! I’m planning my first hitchhiking trip for this summer, but I can only take 3 weeks of vacation. Would I have enough time if I’m planning to come back in plane ?

Anybody else wanna carpool? I'll cover gas

Hey everyone,

I'm from Milan, and due to an extreme lack of money but an equally extreme desire to visit Berlin and Hamburg this summer, my friend and I (both 20-year-old guys) are planning to hitchhike all the way there and back. This will be our first time hitchhiking.

Since Milan to Berlin is clearly too much for a single day, we're thinking of reaching Munich on the first day. So, here are my questions: Is Milan to Munich feasible in one day? How long do you think it will take? What’s the best route in your opinion? Has anyone done it before?

After that, we’re thinking Berlin to Munich to Hamburg should be pretty straightforward, but if I’m wrong, please let me know!

Finally, for the return trip from Hamburg to Milan, I’m not sure how long it will take or the best way to break it up. Is it feasible to do it in a couple of days? I have the same questions here as I do for Munich.

We’ll need to have a good idea of where we’ll be each day since we’ll have hosts waiting for us.

Thanks so much for your help!

i'm hoping to get up to New York sometime from North carolina and i thought hitching could be a good way.

Hey all!

I (22m) flew to Azerbaijan 3 months ago and decided to try hitchhiking for my first time. My first day went so well I wanted to see how far I could go and just kept hitching it. Just made it into Spain and decided this was far enough.

I was pretty nervous to try hitchhiking on that first day but i ended up falling in love with it. The fact I get to travel around and get picked up by locals of the region and spend a few hours with them was fantastic. I had an absolute blast of a time!! Met the kindest people along my trip. Was invited to multiple family dinners by my drivers and even spent the night in a few of their homes. Im still a bit dumbfounded I was able to purely hitchhike over 6,500km and across 17 countries. I hitched 122 cars in total, of these 2 were by the police giving me a ride, 1 was a G-Wagon, 1 was a Supra, and I got picked up by the Azerbaijan Border Patrol which was a very fun ride.

I didn't use a sign until Budapest. Found the no sign way more fun as I had no real plan and would just go till the driver let me out. Around Budapest I found drivers didn't want to pick me up unless they knew where i was going to.

Feel free to ask any questions! and i highly recommend hitchhiking if you've never tried!

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On several occasions I've responded to posts requesting travel/hitchiking parters, often in regions where I have experience and speak the language.

Things seem to be going well, we exchange a ton of DMs for several days, our interests and travel style seems compatible, they suggest we exchange socials so we can talk off reddit aaaaand... when I give them my whats app because I don't have or want social media, they never reply.

Maybe it's a scam or it's normal for Internet strangers to flake, but it feels like me not having a social media profile for people to vet is a red flag that causes them to ghost.

I'm not hiding somthing, I've just never had social media and don't really want it, it'll waste time and I'd hate to be focusing on getting a narcissistic photo for instagram rather than looking at the view i hiked 8 hours for.

But.... this has happened three times now, and meeting other hitchikers IRL is rare. Is my lack of an Instagram probably the problem here? Should I be creating a profile?

Also this is a burner, so don't blame my username.