Man, a community of Hitchhikers! I never expected that people with dirty clothing and huge backpacks will form a community. But they did. And this is indeed a good thing. Too many people start hitchhiking without giving any thought to what to bring and what to do. They think that hitchhiking is just a matter of thumbing to get free rides. But to stay safe and to prevent any unneccessary delays or troubles, there are indeed some things to consider. Not too many, but still they are important. This site is maintained by active hitchhikers around the world and they will share with you their experiences in hitchhiking - the best mode of transport in the world, except when you move from one continent to another. For the beginner, check out their basic tips first. They have numemrous articles on safety, where and when, the all important signs to watch out for and so on. Furthermore, they have many articles in different languages. Hey, it is not only Americans who hitchhike you know.