It is becoming a new trend in the tourist field that people travel alone to foreign countries, to experience the wonders that the new destination are offering. With that many people have begun to Hitchhiking their journey on the unknown land.
Some use this new concept of Couch surfing, where they find some online friends to stay a night or two. It’s a great way to meet people and;
- Here are few tips to help you when you travel alone.
· Always use the public transport as much as possible.
· Travel During day time.
· Find out the hours of the public transport on the road you travel.
· Carry a Road map always.
· Carry a Mobile phone with you.
· Have currency notes in small amounts. Like Rs. 10,20,50 and 100 notes. Have some coins with you too, it be helpful.
· Have the Numbers of Nearest Police Station stored in it.
· Carry your Passport and any other Identifications with you.
· If you are driving your own vehicle or riding a Motorbike have your Driving License and Valid Vehicle Insurance Certificate and Yearly Vehicle Registration Certificate with you.
· Talk to people when you want to get photographs and get their consent. Remember, not only people, there are places (with historical value) where you are not allowed to take photographs.
· Have someone calling you and make sure you are safe and fine.
· Make sure you have a place booked or friend to host you for the night.
· Reach the place well before its dark.
- If you are hitchhiking;
· Never stay on the road after 5 pm and don’t try to travel at night.
· Find out the road you want to hitchhike is well commuted with vehicles.
· Look out for alternative roads to the destination.
· Make sure the vehicle you stop is with more than 2 or 3 persons.
· Always try to talk to people before you get in to any vehicle.
· Note down the vehicle number, just in case you might need it.
- If you are Couch surfing;
· Confirm your stay for the night with the host.
· Have his/her number with you.
· Let them know the time of your arrival.
· Have them pick you up or arrange the pick up in advance.
· Carry your sanitary items and medicines with you.