I've hitchhiked around 1000 miles in Europe without any problems. I love the experience of meeting, chatting and sharing stories with complete strangers. Most o

I've hitchhiked around 1000 miles in Europe without any problems. I love the experience of meeting, chatting and sharing stories with complete strangers. Most of hitchhiking riders used to hitchhike themselves, so they have a lot of stories to tell, and it's easy way to find out about local culture. When I've been on a trip to western Ukraine 3 years ago, I picked up a female teacher, which was commuting to her school by hitchhiking every day. Strange that it's easier to hitchhike in poorer rather than richer country.