A Beginner's Guide to Hitchhiking

Summary:

the pros and cons of hitching a ride

Tones:

Contemplative, Sound Rich, Unconventional

Language:

English

Description:

Hitchhiking was once much more common, but these days it's aquired an aura of danger and desperation. I mean, who wants to take the risk -- especially after all those gruesome stories about rapists and serial killers? But occasionally you can still spot some guy stranded on the side of a road, sign out, thumb up, hoping that your car will be his salvation. Is he dangerous? Insane? Or just plain dirty? Maybe we should stop and find out....

This piece originally aired on Savvy Traveler in August, 2003.

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