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Hia! So I made an introduction about a year ago and havent been on in while BUT I'm planning out my next move and was hoping for some advice on hitchhiking across the us. Currently, I'm in the middle of a work exchange out in Benson Az. I've had an AMAZING experience here, the farm and the...

Hello! I'm Apollo, I live in Southern Texas, and I'm looking to start traveling the right way. I just turned 18 and I've been itching to get outta here. Any tips or advice are greatly appreciated :) Introduce yourself! I promise I don't bite.

Im heading to Europe soon time in November. And was wondering if there was any good places to sqaut while i job hunt. I really don't have a final destination. So even if the location isnt the UK. Ive been actually wondering if its possible to sqaut in an abandoned train station. Any and all tips...

Well, I'm close to out of money after quitting my last job due to my old friend/co-worker bringing meth into the work truck frequently. Despite applying at a fuckton of places I only got 1 interview and unless they call me back by friday I'm just gonna get my bag and head south for the winter...

Hey! I'm a 28 year old guy from Germany:-) My entire life I've been a video games(path of exile <3) enthusiast and I basically still am. I'm an introvert and I spend most of the time alone. I always wanted to visit as many places on earth as I possibly could, but I never got even close to...

hello there! how's everyone doin' tonight'? what am I looking for...hmmmm...other than the marbles I lost on my way here I could use some good jokes! Conversations are cool too.. just a chick with some dogs looking to meet like minded people! Hope your evenings as rotten as you are {;

just everything you guys talk about and that lifestyle has always intrigued me but i’m absoutly terrified about stepping out to do it myself because i don’t want to be left alone. what’s the chances someone would be willing to take some newbie under their wing, and what’s the chances id want to...

I'm very impressed with the commitment here to good and honest sharing of experiences to help others. I'm planning to travel (i guess by myself) and "boondock" in my Buick Enclave. I plan to sleep under stars in a hammock (2 types that I have) as often as possible. I plan to sleep in the car if...

I'm 26 and feeling restless. Always wanted to travel to Central Asian and the Caucasus, but never got around to it because I was stuck in an LTR with someone who didn't want to travel. Now that I'm out, I recently met a girl who has gone on my dream trip, from Europe across Turkey into the...

Hi there, everyone. I'm Ian. I graduated college in August, I'm living with my mom, and have a few thousand in savings. I'm forgoing getting a job for right now as I'd love to hit the road and have been trying to learn as much as possible since I don't have to worry about a roof over my head...

Hey everyone! I've been on STP for a while but this is the first time I post, the reason for this is because I feel i need wisdom beyond what I can percieve in my day to day and through my peers. Any advice from anyone will be very much appreciated. The thing is, for the better part of my life...

What's up guys, i picked up an acoustic guitar in Rome a week back. Been practicing with it every day, but i wonder what are some step-by-step tips to pick it up quickly. I used to play as a kid for a short while, and i know the basics, but ideally i want to be able to jam some tunes and make a...

I am no longer traveling but I was on the road for pretty much all of 2013 after leaving my hometown of Chicago, IL. I am currently settled in Arizona but I really miss the community/people I would meet along the way. I've sadly lost touch with a lot of them and hope maybe we will cross paths...

So, I'm 18, and tired of mundane 9-5 societal life, and am ready to embark on a journey of spiritual growth, and personal freedom. I'm headed from Denver to San Francisco solo.. I'm semi-new to this, but am excited for something new. Debating if I want a road dog or if I can do it alone.. Any...

Ran across this on FB. Read it and thought it would be good to include this here for any newbies. ========== Original: https://www.wildwill.net/blog/2017/05/31/hitchhiking-the-united-states-for-the-beginner/ Jacobi | Posted: May 31, 2017 The Hitchhiking Mindset The trick to hitchhiking is...

Hello, my name is Kayla, or lunarfox (thought it sounded cool), whichever you prefer. I've always had an interest in traveling and it never seemed like a reality to me until more & more people I knew started taking to the road. When I was younger I always went on road trips with my grandfather...

hello to the world, my name is evan. im a 19 y.o busboy who's always wanted to travel. normal life doesnt really appeal to me, and im looking for an adventurous, fun, and wild group of people to see the world with (if not the world, just the rest of america.) im into all types of music...

Hi all, I'm a college student in the Seattle area. I have little experience in traveling in the style that people on StP is doing. I got involved in tent city and was introduced to the concept of dumpster diving and squatting. And then I stumbled into this site. I am very inspired by all...

No shame in my game 2 noobs about to drive down from Ontario to Florida in a ford ranger no rubbertramp exp just wondering if any veterans have any tips, suggestions etc also if anyone has free driveway space between ont and fl hit me up a pm that would be rad & appreciated. Sent from my...

Hi to everybody. Tommorrow I'll start my first hitchhiking trip and I'm super excited. I'll be traveling in South France all the way to Barcelona. Any last-minute tip? :D

Im about to head out to Kansas from Southern California and I have a german shephard who is my other half. I couldnt stand leaving her here. And im just wondering if theres anyone whos ever took a pet with them before. Any advice would be appreciated greatly! Thank you so much!

I'm hoping someone can give me advice as a first timer, on where to catch out, where to find a train going from Toronto to Niagara Falls? I feel this would be a realistic goal for a first trip. Has anyone done this? If no one has advice on where to catch a train to Niagara Falls, where is the...

hi im new here,how yous all doing? this is by far the best site i've ever stumbled across!looking forward to learning a good few tricks etc from it,basicly im in love with travelling not a fan of being in the one place too long. feel free to chat like talking to new people.peace

Alright so this is my first time travelling across the country homeless. I need some kind folks on here to give me some good advice on what to bring. But only things I'll really REALLY need and that's it. I want to keep my load as light as possible but not be a dumb ass and leave out something...

I'm sitting here in the public library in gainesville, fl with my new pet albino feeder rat (5 months) in my backpack. She's really sweet, but for the most part we don't know what we're doing, so I figured i'd come here in search of advice. Before, when I was thinking about getting a rat, i...

Basically the name is Docc and I am a first timer lookin to get out and start with my adventures. Always looking to learn from people and always looking for new people to make friends. Love music like most everyone here and play probably just like alot of you as well, I'm also looking for that...

i've dreamed of travelling for some time now, and made many attempts to leave home, but i finally made it onto the road last weekend. my friend called me and hooked me up with a group of juggalos, who were making on their way to a rainbow gathering, and then to california. their van was broken...

i've always wanted to travel after highschool grad so i'm planning on hitching across canada with a friend. More then likely to end up out west (but who knows), then of course head back and go to montreal. I was just wondering if there are any one else whos traveled a great distance within...