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Which US states have criminalized hitchhiking?
It varies from state to state.
Some are legal for it to be done on the shoulder of the road. (green)
Others off the travelled part of the road (eg stand in grass). (yellow)
Others - completely ...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
If you're underage, confirm in advance with the locations you'll be traveling. Couch surfing is out of the picture if you're using couchsurfing.com, since being under 18 violates the terms of service. ...
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Which US states have criminalized hitchhiking?
Delaware
Source: DEL CODE § 4147
New Jersey
Source: 39:4-59
Nevada
Source: NRS 484B.297
Idaho
Source: 49-709
Utah
Source: 41_04117
Note: federal laws supersede state laws, and the federal ...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
It might only solve a part of your problem, but there are plenty of camping sites in Sweden and Norway, where you have at least access to usually very decent sanitary installations (toilets and ...
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How many cars/day pass over route F35 Kjölur in September?
I checked the website Tor-Einar linked frequently throughout summer and autumn, and (from memory) found:
July-mid August: 100–150 per day
Late August, early September: 60–120 per day
mid-late ...
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What can increase the chance of hitching a ride?
You will increase the chances of hitching a ride if you indicate that you want or need one.
The easiest way of doing so is the thumb up sign. This is not begging, this is showing intention.
An other ...
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How many cars/day pass over route F35 Kjölur in September?
The Icelandic Road And Coastal Administration operates several weather and traffic counting stations and publish the data on their web site. The nearest station is in Kolka, close to Blöndulón a bit ...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
Another possibility for accommodation is youth hostelling. Youth hostels are per-country networks of (typically) non-profit hostels (eg Scotland's and Norway's), federated into an international ...
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Hitchhiking through Germany
As somebody who is a very active hitchhiker in Germany and Europe, I feel like I should add a couple of things that have not yet been mentioned – especially for people who stumble upon this now.
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How bad is the rainy season in the Peru highlands?
It appears you are somewhat confused. Summer in Peru is December to March, so those months are the warmest throughout the country, that being the southern hemisphere. Peru is not very much south of ...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
Please pay no attention to all the "you're only 16" crap. Just do it. Scandinavia is very safe, especially if you're blond. check if the driver isn't drunk, which is a pretty rare occurrence there, ...
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Long Distance Hitchhiking - General Question
I usually don't use a signs in my hands, but rather than that I just thumb up and most of the times it works. In this case when you are not holding a sign you are giving a chance to all cars to stop ...
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Hitchhiking through Native American reservations
I'm not aware of any such laws, except insofar as they are inherited. It's illegal to hitchhike on an Interstate highway (freeway), and that wouldn't be any different. There may be some, however, and ...
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Are there ferries between Spain and Morocco that charge per car and not per passenger?
You can't travel in a car without a ticket that will identify you. The shipping companies in Spain charge both per traveller and car. You have to pay for your ticket and the car is added as a plus, ...
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Is it realistic to hope for a hitchhike to Werribbe Gorge State Park from Bacchus Marsh/Darley?
I'm not aware of any public transport options other than what you've suggested. Hitching is possible, but you need the right circumstance for people to take time to stop and give you a lift. On the ...
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Looking to catch a ride from Idaho falls to Sacramento, can anyone help get me going?
That's 750 miles between two "minor" cities. You can try carpooling sites like https://www.blablacar.co.uk/ https://www.carpoolworld.com/ . BlaBla car works well in Europe between major ...
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How bad is the rainy season in the Peru highlands?
After I've done the trip, I can share my experience. (Of course this is only anecdotic evidence: weather is not the same as climate!)
Our itinerary was indeed Lima -> Huancayo -> Ayacucho -> Abancay -...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
There is another community besides 'couchsurfing.com' for the exact same thing, hospitalityclub.org, where you can register and offer/ask for place to stay.
There are also a lot of groups on ...
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Signs for hitchhiking in Israel
There's no much of a sign language. At least most drivers know of any.
A little bit that does exist:
Raising you arm = I want a ride. The details vary and don't carry any special meaning. A raised ...
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What should I look for in footwear for walking long distances in mostly urban areas while carrying a heavy backpack?
Well, I am really biased for this question:
German Meindl shoes.
I am wearing them exclusively and you can send them back to repair them
and get even a new sole. One pair I owned hold 15 years (!), ...
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Hitchhiking through Native American reservations
It is likely to vary from reservation to reservation, so you need to check the web site for the reservation in question. If the answer is not clear from that, you can contact the tribal council or ...
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Are there rest areas along Thai motorways?
While there may not be many official resting places, there are PTT gas stations, which are the go-to stops for those making road trips in Thailand (and beyond?, can't say from experience but they're ...
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Is there a feasible way to combine hitchhiking and CouchSurfing?
I hate to be discouraging, but I personally find using Couchsurfing.org while hitchhiking generally not worth the effort:
First of all, since you can't guarantee an arrival date, you need to find a ...
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Best road route from Córdoba to Mendoza, Argentina?
In a sense, there is no best, just different. Hitching rides is a Chilean cultural norm; any route offers opportunity. @pnuts is on holiday, I'm a poor substitute, but agree your initial plan of going ...
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Long Distance Hitchhiking - General Question
I'd have a Berlin sign. Even if someone is going to a small city/town, he most likely knows it's in Berlin's direction and can take you for a short ride. Then it can happen to the next driver and so ...
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What kind of trousers or shorts are suitable for long-distance summer walking / hitchhiking?
When I go hitchhiking I always take two pairs of convertible pants:
They take moments to convert and I find them unmatched in versatility. They are thin, light, and quick-drying, which is perfect for ...
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Sleeping options when under 18 and travelling solo
Bring a tent, and stay at camp sites or on uncultivated land. Bring warms clothes (wool) and rainwear.
For camping on camp sites, expect to pay ~ NOK 200 (€21)/night for tenting (example), which ...
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Madeira - transport to Levada das 25 Fontes
From Calheta to the track is around 7 kms, so taxi should not be more than 15€.
You can easily hitch-hike, other option is carsharing with fellow hikers that can drive.
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Travel (with public transportation) in New England
Cape Air flies from Logan to a number of small airports. Some, like Nantucket, may be too touristy for you. But some of the others might suit you. You would have to look closely to see what can be ...
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Entering Russia on tourist visa with BlaBlaCar or hitchiking
I can't guarantee that there will be no problems but I don't believe there would.
It's a busy checkpoint since the bulk of traffic between Latvia and Russia goes through it, and they are accustomized ...
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