Hitchhiking: Free Adventure Travel
Free travel! Seeing such a title can seem like a lot of stories. There is a common notion that travel means extra costs. If you want to go on a trip, you have to go out with a huge amount of money in your pocket. But these calculations are for those who go on pleasure trips.
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Free travel! Seeing such a title can seem like a lot of stories. There is a common notion that travel means extra costs. If you want to go on a trip, you have to go out with a huge amount of money in your pocket. But these calculations are for those who go on pleasure trips. And for those who want to travel, want to see the world and get to know people, there is the opportunity to travel the world for free. That's why you have to be adventurous.
If you are comfortable and have a high nose, skip this plan first. And if you have a travel addiction, and want to become an 'Extreme Traveler', then today's article is for you. The cost of travel, accommodation, and food are required to travel. If you are an adventurous traveler, you can do all this for free. However, today's report only highlights the strategy to save travel costs.
This technique is called 'hitchhiking'. Strange kind of deadly sound. If you look at the dictionary, you can see that 'hitch' means shaking. Or disturbed. And 'hiking' means to travel. Then the word 'hitchhiking' means to travel with difficulty!
Yes, that's a lot. Suppose you are standing on the side of the road with a backpack on your back. Trucks are running on the highway. I have to go far. Those trucks are the hope. Then you have to do a job. One hand should be extended in front and the thumb should be raised. Drivers in travel-friendly countries will understand that you want to be a traveler, hitchhiking. He will stop the truck if he wants. And don't stop if you can't believe it. There is nothing to be disappointed if a truck does not stop. Wait a minute. Another truck will come, lift your thumb again.
You will see that one or another truck will pick you up. And you don't have to pay any rent for it. Be careful not to apply this method in Bangladesh right now. The driver may get angry if he sees the thumb here. You can also be harassed for obstructing the road. This 'hitchhiking is widespread' in European-American countries. Many drivers in Bangladesh and India are also tourist-friendly, but it has to be explained differently.
Let's talk about a hitchhiker. His home in France. He studied there and worked in a wine company. When he gets a leave of absence from work, he travels the world by 'hitchhiking'. Get to know people. Paul Baldy also came to Bangladesh. Even here he has been 'hitchhiking' with a travel organization. Paul Baldy flew from France to Malaysia. Besides, he calculated his own money and got on the bus and car as far as he could. Ever cycled, walked again. But where the opportunity arose, he did 'hitchhiking' to save money. He always has a tent in his backpack. Wherever it is night, he opens the sleeping bag and weeps.
"I was hitchhiking in Iran. I got off a truck in Siraj. My body was very tired. There was no cash in my pocket. There was no ATM booth nearby. I sat on a bench on the side of the road. I fell asleep. I thought this is heavy. "Where can I put my head? Someone came up to me and asked me that very hard. At last, I fell in love with him. He took me to his house. I was there for three days." "I was trying to hitchhike there. It was very cold in Tajikistan at the time. There weren't many people outside. A truck dropped me off at a dilapidated hotel in a small village. Someone sheltered me there for two days. I can't forget those times," said Paul. "The experience of hitchhiking in Tokyo, Myanmar, Japan was great," he said.
Now let's talk about Tiang Li. This young woman's home is in China. He came to Bangladesh and fell in love with a friend. With a friend in the first round. Then a few more points. He travels regularly and comes to Bangladesh whenever he gets a chance. He told this reporter that 'hitchhiking' is a big part of his journey. There is no country in the world where he has not ridden a truck for free. Even in the dead of night, with the truck driver alone. A woman, who did 'hitchhiking' alone, even at night!
Explaining the matter, Lee said, "The personality is real. A person with a good personality can easily guess the personality of others. I got in the car with the driver when I felt safe. And in the end, he was safe for me. And the one who didn't feel safe, He didn't get in his car. " Tiang Li did not even try to hitchhike in Bangladesh. For those who want to hitchhike, Lee said, "First of all, you have to know people.
If your mind agrees, then trust the person. Your personality must be such that he can trust you too." Although young women in China say these things with confidence, the risk of 'hitchhiking' is not small. Many accidents can happen while walking with the driver. The driver can put you in terrible danger. Again, with the opportunity of 'hitchhiking', many fraudsters can put the driver in danger. The risk is from both sides.
Something you can get again, something you never even dreamed of. If the driver is friendly, he can become your huge support in unfamiliar areas. Through it, you can blend in with the local culture, with the people. You can get accommodation or food. Many friendly drivers are happy to show their country. Get rid of clutter by showing off your favorite places. Feel free to spend hundreds of dollars to make travelers happy.
With these benefits, many travelers leave their homes every year to go hiking. They merge into the human body from the touch of the ground. They immerse themselves in new cultures. There are some countries where hitchhiking is easier for travelers. Its prevalence is high in Argentina, Chile, Turkey, and Uruguay. In those countries, it is easier to stand with your thumb on the side of the road than to stand in line before the car arrives.
If you want to get anything, you have to accept some sacrifices. You also have to have patience and intelligence to do hiccups. With that in mind, there are a lot of risks to this job. Women hikers can also be victims of rape. You can also fall into the clutches of robbers. There are also reports of thrilling incidents in the media. There are some ghost stories about hitchhiking. Movies made. Just as there is a risk in anything exciting, there is also joy. If you can get out of a creepy situation, there is a relief. There is also the joy of being rescued from the suffocating danger.
It is mainly for these experiences that adventurous extreme travelers set out. Sometimes alone, sometimes with a team. However, the issue of security is on everyone's mind. Many hikers write down the car number before getting into the car. Then he sent that number to an acquaintance by SMS. Since the beginning of hitchhiking, however, the technology has not been so advanced.
In the seventies, some American students began traveling free of charge. Their team reached India via Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The route they traveled is called 'Hippie Trail'. Hiking on the 'Hippie Trail' is not as difficult as it used to be. Times have changed. This method has been introduced in many countries. You too can take that opportunity. Although it was not introduced in Bangladesh, many western adventurers went to neighboring India and did 'hitchhiking'.
They said that although 'hitchhiking' is not known in India and Pakistan, there is no need to be distracted by raising one's hand. One said the Pakistani drivers were a little surprised when the hikers raised their hands. Then came forward in cooperation. At the end of the downfall, he said in strong language, do not do so later. Because there is no guarantee that all drivers will be as good as him. So the risk cannot be taken. But extreme travelers do not listen to this advice. Because they are used to taking risks.
Writer: Sayka Arifin Orpita
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