7 Ways to Hitchhike safely in Europe

Sometimes traveling the European vicinity is best with a little bit of fun. Some people actually go for it for the rush and the challenge. What do these vacationers do? Well, they hitchhike and find a ride from one place to another. Some of them find the process the climax of the entire journey. The countryside speaks for itself. You just want to stop and then go. A car is good, but hitchhiking saves on gas.

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But, it might be risky for someone new and not from Europe. You might be taken advantage of. Plus, not all drivers intend to give you that lift. It's either they are afraid or you are somehow afraid for yourself. So, what do you ought to do when you want to hitchhike on your European vacation?

 1. Be neat and clean. Definitely, respectable. Make a good impression and not a threatening one.

 2. Look smart as much as possible, but don't push it, like look strange with how you dress. Be subtle and real, practically with a warm attitude.

 3. Face the oncoming traffic with a sincere smile. Make the driver see you clearly. Never wear sunglasses.

 4. When the car stops, be polite to ask the driver where he or she is heading to. This will also be a chance for you to refuse a lift if you find the driver strange, or if he or she is not going your way.

 5. Don't smoke in the car, unless of course the driver offers.
 
 6. Always take your driver's license with you. Sometimes the car owner ask to share the driving.
 
 7. Travel light as much as possible. This means easy mobility.

Now if hitchhiking is a matter of low budget, there is no reason for you to be ripped by those supposedly cheap vacation packages. How about crossing your fingers and join a contest?