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Some backpackers have at times, thrown caution to the wind, and stuck out a thumb.
And each year a few of those very same backpackers didn't make it back home. Crimes against hitch-hikers have occurred in the United States, in Europe and most recently, Australia. There are better and safer ways to hitch-hike that sticking out your thumb alongside a cold windy roadside. Basically there are two methods to get the ride your looking for. Hostel and College Bulletin Boards Nearly all hostels, especially those in cities, have a bulletin board where you can post a note asking for a ride.