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Hitchhiking (also called lifting, thumbing or hitching, Thumb up a ride) is a form of transport, in which the traveller tries to get a lift (ride) from another traveller, usually a car or truck driver or occasionally even a motorcycle driver. Hitchhiking is also called by the French term autostop, especially in Europe.
The distance covered may vary from a short distance that could also be walked, to a long journey involving many rides. Those who choose to hitchhike usually do so for one or more of three reasons: necessity (limited or no funds, no transportation, missed a bus or train, stalled or broken vehicle, accident, etc.), environmental efficiency (re-using rides rather than creating new ones), or adventure (serendipitous travel, meet new and unexpected people).
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digihitch.com - Hitchhiking and road travel portal with stories, advice articles, photos, interviews, forums and rideboard.
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Hitchhiking - Stories and rules from a long-time German hitchhiker.
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Rideshare Board Worldwide - Free site for drivers to submit their trip or offer a ride. Hitchhikers can search for an appropriate ride in multiple languages. Includes posting board.
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Suite101.com: Hitchhiking - Articles about hitchhiking. Features archived topics and related links.
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