Comments on: How To Hitchhike

By: Weekend Link Love – 59th Edition

Weekend Link Love – 59th Edition — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:47:44 +0000

[...] How To Hitchhike by Four Pillars – Hitchhiking is a great way to save on transportation costs! It’s also a great way to end up in the morgue, if you’re not careful. Mr Cheap shares his experiences. [...]

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Weekend Link Love - Amateur Asset Allocator — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:01:13 +0000

By: Estimated Tax Payment Reminder

Estimated Tax Payment Reminder — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:05:07 +0000

[...] How To Hitchhike. I’ve never hitchhiked, but I’ve picked up a rider or two a few years back. [...]

By: Lucie

Lucie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:14:53 +0000

I”m a 42 year old woman and have hitch-hiked across Canada; Niagara Falls to Miami; almost all the way around Australia; up to Prudhoe Bay in Ak; all over Europe; Hawaii; S.Pacific.. and even India! All in all, I’ve got over 1,000 rides under my belt.
Unreasonable fear is the biggest factor detracting from an experience that benefits everyone. I’m sorry we (humans) are so affected by it. If the driver does not operate the vehicle in a safe manner, that is not unreasonable fear and you should get out. But for the most part, what stops us is irrelevant unfounded fear. I do wonder what the actual statistics were for injury to hitch-hikers vs. bus passengers.

Either way, I’m happy to at least see SOME article on hitch-hiking floating around out here. And no.. my experiences are not dated.. India was last year… and Yosemite will be this year.. come join me!

Please give it a try (hitching or picking) and stay open to life

By: How To Hitchhike | Gadget Look

How To Hitchhike | Gadget Look — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:43:17 +0000

[...] To give a bit of personal background, I’ve hitchhiked in Canada and across Europe (throughout the UK, Holland, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, etc). I based my philosRead more at http://www.four-pillars.ca/2009/09/10/how-to-hitchhike/ [...]

By: First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More | Million Dollar Journey

First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More | Million Dollar Journey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:32:08 +0000

[...] Four Pillars has an explanation on how to hitchhike. [...]

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:11:41 +0000

I have never hitchhiked myself, but I have picked up a few hitchhikers. I am a woman, so the rule for me is that I have have my own passenger (preferably a guy) in the car already for a safety factor. I have never had an issue.

I hope this good karma comes back to me if I am ever stuck on the road somewhere and need help myself.

By: Paulo Dunlop

Paulo Dunlop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:47:05 +0000

I was educated to never get/offer free rides to strangers due to safety reasons. I think safety is the major issue that prevents people of hitchhiking in South America (where I was borned and raised). Our parents always say: never talk to strangers!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:49:14 +0000

I’ve never hitchhiked but it is definitely a good way to save money for extended travel trips.