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Chengdu
2016-12-08T08:28:45Z
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<div>{{Infobox Location<br />
|country = China<br />
|state = Sichuan<br />
|map = <map lat="30.66667000000024" lng="104.06666999999962" zoom="10" view="0" float="right" /><br />
|pop = 10.440.000<br />
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|motorways = {{Gcn|5}} {{Gcn|42}} {{Gcn|76}} {{Gcn|4201}}<br />
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'''Chengdu''', located in southwest [[China]], is the capital of [[:Category:Sichuan|Sichuan]] province.<br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
Like all big cities in China, it's a real effort to get out of town. <br />
The standard is to take a cheap bus to a small city to go on hitchhiking. I took a bus to Dujiangyan. In 2010 you could still see a lot of the destruction of the 2008 earthquake. But the trucks take you with them for free, and they are more comfortable than any bus.<br />
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== Going North ==<br />
Towards Xi'an and Mongolia take public bus #60 from the city centre. There's a stop about two blocks from Flip Flop Lounge Hostel called "Xinnanmen Bus Station", which despite it's name is just a bus stop. It's only 2 yuan and starts at 7am and runs approximately every ten minutes. The bus will have few people on it in this direction in the morning. On the internet the bus is stated to take over two hours to get to 狮子村 (Shīzi cūn), the stop after 同乐村 (Tóng lè cūn), but in the morning it seems to take less time than this. There is no button to stop the bus so you might have to yell out to the driver to stop at the next stop or ask another passenger to help you. Don't expect any passengers to know English though. The bus has a digital display and voice announcing the next two stops.<br />
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The bus stop is just next to a bridge going over the expressway. A large locked iron gate seems to block your walk to the tollgate and petrol station but just around the concrete building there is an open gate you can walk through.<br />
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Hippietrail got a ride in a few minutes without even making a sign using the thumb gesture and a smile in the space between the petrol station and the slow moving traffic coming from the tollgate which is visible to all drivers.<br />
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== Going South ==<br />
Going south towards Leshan you will want to get on a bus heading for the airport, and get off by the Homeland Hotel about 4 km before the airport. From there you turn left (with your back to the hotel), and walk over the airport express road with the heavy traffic. Soon you can get on the G4301 (ringroad), where you walk for a few km before you can turn right onto the G5. Just after the tollgate there is a gas station with a lot of cars filling up their tanks for a looong ride south who all want you to come along! Great hitching spot, although it takes some time to get there.<br />
You can check buses going to the airport here http://www.cdairport.com/front_en/jt4.jsp I took the metro to the south railway station (2-3 RMB), from there I took a city bus 300, walked a while from the train station to find it, and they got me off the right place. <br />
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Another option towards Leshan and Ya'an is getting to the Shangliu Tollgate. Take subway number 1 (2-5 yuan) to its terminal station, Guangdu (don't you love terminal stations?). Get out at exit A, turn left and walk until the really big avenue (Tianfu Ave.), cross it and immediately turn left (still on Tianfu, just on the other side). Walk a couple hundred meters to 4th Huayang Ave, on which you'll find the 828 bus stop (1 yuan). It basically goes in a straight line all the way to the toll gate, the ride there takes about half an hour. Keep your eyes open for the Gao Su above you, and it's time to get off. You can hitch before the toll gate or in the gas station right next to it. The highways to Leshan and Ya'an/Yunnan split a few KMs south of here.<br />
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If you are going south (towards Yunnan) or west (towards Kangding and Litang), you can also get a bus to Pujiang from the Xinnanmen Bus Station located in the city center. Tickets are 27RMB (approx. $4.50). The bus station in Pujiang is a 5 minute walk to the highway where you should be able to find a ride.<br />
Ask the driver if he's going on the Chengya Gaosu, that's the highway between CHENGdu and YA'an. "Ni wang chengya gaosu neibian ma?". <br />
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Chengdu is the gateway to Tibetan Sichuan. The hitchhiking situation changes completely. Any people take you with them and the cities are small, so you can walk out easy. <br />
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Chengdu direction east: [http://cymytrip2.over-blog.de/article-von-chengdu-nach-danba-59020210.html]<br />
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== Sleeping ==<br />
* There are three associated hostels in the centre of Chengdu: Flipflop, Lazybones, and Mix.<br />
* There is also a Hostelling International hostel with the dull name of "No. 48 International Youth Hostel".<br />
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[[Category:Sichuan]]<br />
[[Category:China]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Mexico_City&diff=82382
Mexico City
2016-03-15T17:03:05Z
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<div><map lat='19.4341667' lng='-99.1386111' zoom='10' view='3' float='right' /><br />
'''Mexico City''' is the capital of [[Mexico]]. About 9,000,000 people live in the Federal District, making it the most densely populated area of Mexico. Locally, Mexico City is known as ''Ciudad de México'', ''Distrito Federal'', ''D.F.'' or simply ''México'' (not to be confused with the country).<br />
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The metro of Mexico is a great way to get around for 3 Pesos (0.20 $US) until midnight. Minibuses are 2.50 for the first 5km, 3 Pesos 5-12km and 4 Pesos above.<br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
=== EAST: Autopista Puebla ===<br />
Take the metro line A towards La Paz. You can get off either at stop santa martha (2 stops before the last stop) and you are on the road wich turns into the autopista to puebla. If you want to get further out of the urban area you can also get of at the last stop la paz and invest there 6 pesos into a microbus towards chalco. Ask to be dropped at the toll gate (Caseta de Cobro). After a 20 min ride you will be dropped at the autopista, walk 500m an you´ll reach the big toll gate. Keep in mind that there are two roads with two different toll gates here within one KM of each other. The one that goes towards Puebla is called Caseta San Marcos. No trouble with police here, if you walk and hitch on the autopista. Make sure to take your ID with you though. There is a military post at the toll gate. They may check you.<br />
If you enter Mexico that way ask to be dropped at a metro station. Most probably you will pass the station "blvd puerto aereo" while entering the city.<br />
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=== WEST: Autopista Toluca ===<br />
Take the pink line (line 1) to Observatorio (last station).<br />
Near by there is a big bus station for "Autobuses Foráneos," the buses that take you to other cities. On the other side of the subway station, there is a more informal bus stop where the local buses run. Look for the bus that says Caseta/La Marquesa.<br />
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It's important to tell the driver you want to get off before the toll (caseta), otherwise you will end up in La Marquesa.<br />
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You can hitchhike near the toll without problems. The security guards might tell you to move if they think you're too close, but they just need you to step a couple meter back.<br />
If you do end up in La Marquesa, you can always ask the people who are eating quesadillas at the little food stands to give you a ride.<br />
Almost all of them will be going to Toluca.<br />
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=== SOUTH: Cuernavaca ===<br />
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If travelling towards Oaxaca, its better to pass east first through Puebla. Follow the directions above. <br />
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You can take the autopista or the beautiful carretera a Cuernavaca, if you leave the city via carretera you can (if the weather is fine) overlook the whole city. Both roads begin at the end of Tlalpan. One way to get there is by metrobus which runs down the long north south road "insurgentes". Take it to the last stop and find your way to the highway. There is a good place to hitch there. For the metrobus, you need a card (which costs about 11 pesos for 1 ride) to take the metrobus, but if you ask, people will let you use their card for 3.50 pesos. From Doctor Galvez, a minibus runs to the point where autopista and carretera split. You can take another minibus to the toll gate (caseta de cobro) de la autopista.<br />
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=== NORTH: [[Pachuca]] and [[Querétaro]] ===<br />
Querétaro and [[United States of America|United States]]: take a metro to Buenavista where you take another suburban train (note that special card that costs 13 pesos is required to go on it). Take the suburban (15 pesos) all the way to the last stop at Cuautitlan (I think they are building an extension of the line) and get off at the left side of the track. Cuautitlan is one of the side cities of metropolitan Mexico. The caseta (toll gate) going north is about 7-8km from here. From the train station, you can find buses (10 pesos) or minibuses going to the caseta (toll gate). Ask around.<br />
Note, the bus follows the highway, but it doesnt pass the toll gate. Just few hundred meters before the caseta the buses turns in to some other town and you have to jump off. But then its easy, you have only 5 minutes walk (you can see the toll gate from when the bus turns).<br />
Its a main toll gate north of of Mexico, so you might have company of some other mexican hitchhikers :)<br />
If you're having trouble at the tollbooth, there's a gas station about two kilometers down the road where you can talk to people.<br />
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P.s. I think you can get on buses going towards the caseta from the suburban train station of Lecheria (just a few stops before the Cuautitlan). Didnt checked it myself though.<br />
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Pachuca: From metro station "Indios verdes" take a minibus to autopista, or toll gate.<br />
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*" There is also a cheaper, less complicated way to get to autopista Mexico-Queretaro. Just take the blue line to the west end - Cuatro Caminos (3 pesos). From there walk towards the highway. A lot of buses go on the road that is parallel with the highway. Just hitch and one of the buses will take you for free. Wherever the bus takes you, you will be able to hitch either a truck or a car entering the highway, it is really easy. (I did it alone and in pair, with and without a sign and both times got picked up within minutes). --[[User:Uyku.tulumu|Uyku.tulumu]] ([[User talk:Uyku.tulumu|talk]]) 20:23, 19 July 2013 "<br />
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{{States Mexico}}<br />
{{IsIn|Mexico}}<br />
[[Category:Mexico]]<br />
[[trash:Mexico City]]<br />
[[ru:Мехико]]<br />
[[es:Ciudad de México]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Xalapa_(City)&diff=79102
Xalapa (City)
2015-04-03T14:08:26Z
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<div>'''Xalapa''' is a city in [[Mexico]]. It is the capital of Veracruz state, up in a hilly, forested area. It's an important university town, so there's always lots of cultural events going on, as well as many students, parties and everything a university town entails. It is also a pretty cheap city: it's quite possible to find a ''comida corrida'' for 25-30 pesos (as of April 2015). <br />
There are many interesting small villages in the mountains surrounding Xalapa, most famous among them are Xico (famous for mushroom hunting, amongst other things), Coatepec (one of the best coffee areas in Mexico) and Jalcomulco (very good rafting, supposedly). <br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
=== West towards [[Puebla]], [[Mexico City]] ===<br />
From city center, you can take a bus saying "Banderilla" (9 pesos, as of March 2015), which is the last urban part before the highway. In Banderilla the free (''libre'') and paid (''cuota'') roads separate, and there's a traffic light right before the division, so you can try and hitch there, but it's not the best spot as cars are going fast and those going on the paid road will be on the inner, farther lanes. Another option is waiting for the bus to cross Banderilla and let you off right on the free highway - there's a great place to stop here, but since it's the free highway you're less likely to catch a long ride. Try to get a ride at least to Las Vigas (see below).<br />
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Another option is to catch a local bus direct to Las Vigas (around 20 pesos, as of March 2015). It's a small town around 25km after Banderilla. The paid highway passes very close to town, and there's a tollbooth (''caseta'') within easy walking distance. Once you're in the tollbooth, rides all the way to Puebla or Mexico City should be easy to get.<br />
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{{IsIn|Veracruz}}<br />
[[Category:Mexico]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Mexico&diff=79101
Mexico
2015-04-03T14:07:23Z
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<div>{{Infobox Country<br />
|country = Mexico<br />
|map = <map lat='23' lng='-102' zoom='4' view='0' float='right' /><br />
|pop = 108,700,891<br />
|currency = Peso (MXN)<br />
|language = Spanish <br />
|hitch = <rating country='mx' /><br />
|BW = MX<br />
|capital = [[Mexico City]]<br />
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'''Mexico''' is a country in [[North America]]. Despite its notoriety, hitchhiking in Mexico is not only possible but it can be a rather enjoyable experience. Due to its sheer size it's impossible to give a general hitchability rating for this country: the experiences vary from state to state. As anywhere, you can go fast on highways and very slow on small less trafficky roads.<br />
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For more general info about moneyless travels in Mexico, see [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iqhpdy67vceKm6LBTsYQFU_wulqCb7Q-dPRooZxuU0U/mobilebasic?pli=1 this] handy document. <br />
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Peculiarity of Mexican hitchhiking are the ubiquitous pick-up trucks where you just jump in the back, hold onto your hat, kiss the wind and forget about communicating with the driver. Many people will offer you food and drinks, especially Coca Cola! On routes with poor public transportation, payment is sometimes expected and ordinary pickups magically turn into ''collectivos'' (shared taxis).<br />
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On the small roads, however, hitchhiking can sometimes be time-consuming – waiting times of 2–3 hours are not unheard of. Be prepared with patience, water and sun cream. Although in many places locals hitch to get home from the grocery store for instance, hitchhiking as a lifestyle or as a means of long-distance travel is not so common in Mexico and not everybody might immediately understand what you want. So, on the mountain paths for instance, your brain should be wired more to enjoy the magnificent views and eating the abundance of fruit the nature has on offer rather than making a lot of progress.<br />
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As for security, most hitchhikers never encounter any major problems. Mexico is an enormous country and experiences vary a lot from state to state. If you want to avoid risks, you can avoid the states close to the border with USA - Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Chihuahua and Durango, i.e. take buses and collectivos when traveling north of the line between Tampico, San Luis Potosi and Mazatlan (the map). Apparently also the states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Veracruz can be risky.<br />
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If you go hitchhiking in Mexico, being able to speak and understand at least a bit of Spanish is nearly mandatory. Apart from touristic areas, most people you encounter do not speak English. If you know Spanish you can communicate way better with people and get a closer connection with them. Useful [[Spanish]] words are "ride" and "aventón", both meaning a lift. Near the [[Guatemala|Guatemalan]] border the word "jalón" is used. No one understands what hitchhiking or autostop means so say “busco/buscamos un ride” instead when looking for a ride.<br />
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Vegetarians/vegans: if you ask food carts or taco places if they have anything vegetarian, and they say no, look at the ingredients they've got in their work area and get creative! One vegetarian traveller´s favorite is tomato and avocado taco ([[Chinahitch]][http://hitchwiki.org/en/User:Chinahitch]. <br />
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== Where to hitchhike? ==<br />
You can hitchhike pretty much everywhere, even on the highway (although pretty much no one stops at such high speeds). In general, asking at gas stations (''gasolinera'') or even traffic lights (''semáforo''), especially on bus stops and the like, can get you far pretty easily. Sometimes it is better to be among the cars, in the traffic lights, and directly ask rides from people who have open windows. Sometimes you can just jump in the back of a pick-up without even telling where you are going and just tap in the window when you want to get off. <br />
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Other good places include exits from shopping centers, in truck stops or at the restaurants where truckers eat. Some petrol stations in the north don't allow people to do that, but you can try to speak with the manager. It works sometimes. Otherwise, just stay by the cashier of the petrol station or at the door (they can't forbid you that) and ask. <br />
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Mexico also has many border control and military and police checkpoints (''retén'') in the middle of the highways throughout the country. These can be great for hitchhiking. It's usually good practice to ask the personnel for permission beforehand, and oftentimes they'll be asking all the drivers where they're going, so they can even let you know if someone's going to your destination.<br />
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You can also catch long rides at the exits of the cities when you travel on the highways. Many cities have speed bumps (''tope'') where the highway begins at the edge of town. On smaller highways in more rural areas, there are often speed bumps at every little town, making it easy to move quickly with a number of shorter rides.<br />
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Many of the larger, faster highways operate on a toll system. It's common for there to be a free road (''libre'') parallel to the paid one (''cuota''), the former being slower and easier to catch rides, but the latter much more likely for getting longer rides. The tollbooths (''caseta'') can be good places, too. However, sometimes you have to stand about 100m past the tollbooth (ask the attendants where you can stand), so traffic has often already picked up speed by the time they get to you, and it can be difficult for cars to pull over. Often there's restrooms, gas stations and stores just past the ''caseta'', so you can talk to drivers that stop there. Signs can come in really handy at tollbooths.<br />
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== Signs ==<br />
Signs are almost always unnecessary in Mexico.<br />
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However, if you're in an area with a lot of local traffic, it might be useful to make a sign that says "Siguiente Gasolinera" (next gas station). Then you can get a ride to a better hitchhiking spot. Similarly, signs that say "reten" (checkpoint) or "caseta" (tollbooth) can be really useful, especially when cars are passing quickly and the checkpoint or tollbooth is only 10 or 20 km away.<br />
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== License plates == <br />
Mexican license plates are very easy to interpret: The name of the issuing federal state is written on them (as you will easily notice once in the country). When travelling longer distances or in central Mexico with its many small states it can therefore be useful knowing which state your destination is in (if you have one).<br />
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== Shelter ==<br />
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[[File:Tortugas.jpg|right|thumb|300px|New born turtles in the coast of Mexico, walking towards the ocean.]]<br />
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When traveling long distances with no specific plan, it becomes difficult to arrange shelter through hospitality networks. Also, in many small towns few people have access to the internet.<br />
Luckily, it's really easy and safe to stay over in '''gas stations''' or '''fire stations.'''<br />
If you get stuck on the road at night, you can ask to be dropped off at any PEMEX (the only gasoline company of Mexico). If you talk directly to the people in charge, they will tell you what's the safest spot to sleep at. Many gas stations also have free showers and you don't need to be a truck driver to use them.<br />
When you're inside of a town, it's better to go to the fire station. The firemen are very friendly and they are used to host broke travelers from exotic places.<br />
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If you ask in churches, you should try to find the priest, explain your situation and ask for a place to stay. Usually, however, they direct you to the police (who, in turn, might direct you back to the church).<br />
Bus stations are safe and open 24 hours as there are buses round the clock and there is a security guy. Of course, you will have to sleep with one eye open but it’s a somewhat safe place to spend the night.<br />
The municipal police is always friendly and you can just ask them where to spend the night. They might assign you a nice well-guarded spot outside in front of the town hall (Palacio Municipal) for instance. It’s not a bed but it is a place to stay, with a roof!<br />
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If you're traveling through the West Coast it might be difficult to find a free camping site at the popular beaches. However, almost every beach town has a '''turtle camp''' where you can camp for free. You might be asked to do some work in exchange, like counting and liberating baby turtles!!!<br />
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== Precautions ==<br />
It is even less recommendable than in other countries to take drugs or weapons with you, especially as of 2010 since the Mexican government, backed by the US DEA who are actually present in Mexico (!!) have decided to crack down on narco and weapon trafficking. Therefore you likely will be checked at one of the numerous check points, especially in the north as you near the US border. But it's also good to know that the soldiers hardly ever search all the way through a large back-pack, unless you answer their questions really bad. If the vehicle you're riding in does get stopped just stay calm, show your passport, say the magic words "''turista''" ("tourist") and "''de paseo nada más''" ("just passing"), and if they ask to see your stuff open you bag and show them that it's all clothes and stuff.<br />
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Also, in the south, your drivers might ask you about your immigration status and advise you of immigration check points.<br />
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In some mid-sized cities like [[Tampico]], Oaxaca, and [[Pachuca]] there are no transit roads and you have to cross the city. Taking a bus makes things easier.<br />
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=== Single Women ===<br />
One of the great things of hitchhiking in Mexico is that even if you travel alone, you rarely have to hitch-hike alone, because hitchhiking is such a common activity among locals - joining locals hitching will not only add to the fun, but also your safety. This is especially handy as in certain areas - like in the North, around [[Chihuahua (City)|Chihuahua]] - men might take you for a prostitute (even if you have a large bag and totally look like a foreigner). <br />
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== Map==<br />
The Guia Roji road atlas with the maps of the major cities is maybe worth the 100 Pesos, but people tend to know the roads so if you ask lots of questions you can also get around without one.<br />
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== Personal experience ==<br />
:''It may be extremely easy to hitch in mainland Mexico, but in the Baja California peninsula, it's a completely different story! In [[Baja California]], there is only one road, the HWY 1, which isn't hell to hitchhike on but requires a lot of patience: there are often large distances in between cities (which are barely even cities, rather a few ranches and cactus farms) and even larger distances between petrol stations (example: El Rosario is the last one before Guerrero Negro, about 360 km further down in [[Baja California Sur]]). Getting stuck in the middle of the desert is NOT fun, and many people can only take you from town to town as it is local traffic or gringos doing one of the many races down in the Baja. Also, unless you are planning on staying in Baja and going back up towards the USA-Mexico border, you should hitchhike from [[Mexicali]] south. If you plan on heading to mainland Mexico from the Baja, you must take a ferry in either [[La Paz (Baja California Sur)|La Paz]] or [[Cabo San Lucas]] towards [[Mazatlán]], which costs about 80$ USD."<br />
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:''The Yucatan Peninsula ''([[Campeche]], [[Yucatán]], [[Quintana Roo]])'', on the other hand, outshines all Mexico for its ease and amiability of hitchhiking. You might not even fall victim to Moctezuma revenge eating old papaya slushies and bean burritos out of the trash in some of those tourist strips. Hey!"<br />
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:''In 10 months and tens of thousands of km covered by thumb, my only "bad" experience was between Pto. Angel and [[Oaxaca (City)|Oaxaca City]] (a notorious drug route, as I later learned). The driver asked me to drive and once I was behind the wheel informed me that the van was full of Colombia's finest. I nearly shat myself, but the experience turned out to be quite interesting, as we were forced to make several detours to avoid police checkpoints, taking me through beautiful and remote parts of the [[Oaxaca|Oaxacan]] mountains I otherwise never would have discovered. Be careful not to get set up. A very, very, rare occurance, but one that can happen.''<br />
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:''I traveled for 8 months in Mexico, all by thumb. I came down Baja California, hitched a sailboat from La Paz to Mazatlán, steamed over to [[Veracruz (City)|Veracruz]] for the carnival, went up and around the Yucatán, then down into [[Chiapas]], Guatemala, and then back to Veracruz, across to all the big central cities, and down the Pacific coast to Oaxaca and Guatemala once more. I got picked up by plenty of self-proclaimed drug dealers. Whatever. Lovely country. --[[User:Chael777|Chael777]]''<br />
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:''I hitched at exits and on-ramps and speed bumps (topes) and made excellent time from [[Matamoros]] to [[Catemaco]]. As long as cars are going somewhat slow any place is really a good place to hitchhike. I rarely waited more than fifteen minutes. People were very hospitable. I was treated to lots of delicious food and given places to stay by those who picked me up. '''This is my favorite country to hitchhike thus far.''' --[[User:Eripson|Eripson]]<br />
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:''The small less trafficky roads, in the mountains and in Chiapas for instance, can test your patience. If you are coming from south (Guatemala) people might be afraid to pick you up because there are so many checkpoints. Even the ones who do stop ask if you have problems with authorities, if you are smuggling drugs or if you have a passport."--[[User:Astikain|Astikain]] ([[User talk:Astikain|talk]]) 15:59, 4 June 2013 (CEST)<br />
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== Cities ==<br />
* [[Acapulco]]<br />
* [[Arriaga]]<br />
* [[Ciudad Valles]]<br />
* [[Guadalajara]]<br />
* [[Guanajuato (city)| Guanajuato]]<br />
* [[Mexico City]] (capital)<br />
* [[Oaxaca (City)|Oaxaca]]<br />
* [[Poza Rica]]<br />
* [[Puebla (city)|Puebla]]<br />
* [[Querétaro (city)| Querétaro]]<br />
* [[San Cristóbal de las Casas]]<br />
* [[San Luis Potosí (city)| San Luis Potosí]]<br />
* [[Tehuantepec]]<br />
* [[Tuxtla]]<br />
* [[Xalapa (City)|Xalapa]]<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Katja and Augustas in Mexico.JPG|Hitchhikers [[Katja and Augustas]] barely fit with all their stuff in the front of this pickup.<br />
Image:Katja hitchhiking in Mexico.JPG|[[Katja and Augustas|Katja]] is ready to get a ride! <br />
Image:Katja on a pickup in Mexico.JPG|A usual ride on a back of a pickup.<br />
Image:Augustas is helping to push the truck in Mexico.JPG|Sometimes hitchhikers can be of help to a driver - here [[Lithuania]]n hitchhiker [[Katja and Augustas|Augustas]] helping to push a truck somewhere in Mexico.<br />
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[[trash:Mexico]]<br />
[[nomad:Mexico]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Xalapa_(City)&diff=79100
Xalapa (City)
2015-04-03T13:57:54Z
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<div>'''Xalapa''' is a city in [[Mexico]]. It is the capital of Veracruz state, up in a hilly, forested area. It's an important university town, so there's always lots of cultural events going on, as well as many students, parties and everything a university town entails. It is also a pretty cheap city: it's quite possible to find a ''comida corrida'' for 25-30 pesos (as of April 2015). <br />
There are many interesting small villages in the mountains surrounding Xalapa, most famous among them are Xico (famous for mushroom hunting, amongst other things), Coatepec (one of the best coffee areas in Mexico) and Jalcomulco (very good rafting, supposedly). <br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
=== West towards [[Puebla]], [[Mexico City]] ===<br />
From city center, you can take a bus saying "Banderilla" (9 pesos, as of March 2015), which is the last urban part before the highway. In Banderilla the free (''libre'') and paid (''cuota'') roads separate, and there's a traffic light right before the division, so you can try and hitch there, but it's not the best spot as cars are going fast and those going on the paid road will be on the outer, farther lanes. Another option is waiting for the bus to cross Banderilla and let you off right on the free highway - there's a great place to stop here, but since it's the free highway you're less likely to catch a long ride. Try to get a ride at least to Las Vigas (see below).<br />
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Another option is to catch a local bus direct to Las Vigas (around 20 pesos, as of March 2015). It's a small town around 25km after Banderilla. The paid highway passes very close to town, and there's a tollbooth (''caseta'') within easy walking distance. Once you're in the tollbooth, rides all the way to Puebla or Mexico City should be easy to get.<br />
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{{IsIn|Veracruz}}<br />
[[Category:Mexico]]</div>
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https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Xalapa_(City)&diff=79099
Xalapa (City)
2015-04-03T13:56:48Z
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<div>'''{{Xalapa}}''' is a city in [[Mexico]]. It is the capital of Veracruz state, up in a hilly, forested area. It's an important university town, so there's always lots of cultural events going on, as well as many students, parties and everything a university town entails. It is also a pretty cheap city: it's quite possible to find a ''comida corrida'' for 25-30 pesos (as of April 2015). <br />
There are many interesting small villages in the mountains surrounding Xalapa, most famous among them are Xico (famous for mushroom hunting, amongst other things), Coatepec (one of the best coffee areas in Mexico) and Jalcomulco (very good rafting, supposedly). <br />
<br />
== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
=== West towards [[Puebla]], [[Mexico City]] ===<br />
From city center, you can take a bus saying "Banderilla" (9 pesos, as of March 2015), which is the last urban part before the highway. In Banderilla the free (''libre'') and paid (''cuota'') roads separate, and there's a traffic light right before the division, so you can try and hitch there, but it's not the best spot as cars are going fast and those going on the paid road will be on the outer, farther lanes. Another option is waiting for the bus to cross Banderilla and let you off right on the free highway - there's a great place to stop here, but since it's the free highway you're less likely to catch a long ride. Try to get a ride at least to Las Vigas (see below).<br />
<br />
Another option is to catch a local bus direct to Las Vigas (around 20 pesos, as of March 2015). It's a small town around 25km after Banderilla. The paid highway passes very close to town, and there's a tollbooth (''caseta'') within easy walking distance. Once you're in the tollbooth, rides all the way to Puebla or Mexico City should be easy to get.<br />
<br />
{{IsIn|Veracruz}}<br />
[[Category:Mexico]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Washington_D.C.&diff=77964
Washington D.C.
2014-11-15T18:06:35Z
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<div>'''Washington District of Columbia''' is the capital city of the [[United States of America|United States]], located on the East coast. It forms its own federal territory and is not part of the surrounding states.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
=== South towards [[Richmond]] ===<br />
Take a yellow subway line toward Huntington station and get off at Pentagon station. From there take a bus 21A, 7A, 7F as closer as u can to the King street, and then walk along toward 395 highway, you will pass a gas station and you can start to hitchhike before you will see a sign saying Richmond. That's where you need to go. It's enough place for a car to stop and the traffic is not too crowded. <br />
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=== East towards [[Annapolis]], [[Delmarva Peninsula]] ===<br />
Just catch the orange line to new carollton as it will get you right next to a fairly busy ramp onto the [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Annapolis&sll=37.055177,-77.783203&sspn=5.776527,11.634521&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Annapolis,+Anne+Arundel,+Maryland&ll=38.946209,-76.86106&spn=0.010998,0.022724&t=h&z=16 interstate 50].<br />
You can also catch one of the buses that leaves from there and goes to Bowie, but there is much less traffic<br />
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=== West towards [[Knoxville]] ===<br />
This is good for getting on to Interstate 81, a popular truck route<br />
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Take the orange line all the way out to Vienna, the last stop westbound. From here, catch the Fairfax Connector bus to Centreville - all the buses numbered between 632 and 644 go there, but stop in different places close to the highway. Check with the bus driver in advance to make sure where he can drop you off. The on-ramp from Sully Rd onto I-66 is the connector for Dulles Airport, so it is popular with folks going a fair distance, but there's no official bus stop next to it. So sometimes the driver will let you off right near the highway, other times you'll need to walk. If you prefer not to walk, or not to wait and pay for the bus (the buses aren't frequent at all, maybe once an hour), you can try to hitch from outside Vienna metro station itself, but it's not the best spot. There are a pair of truck stops once you hit Interstate 81, just south of the town of Strasburg<br />
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{{IsIn|United States of America}}<br />
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[[Category:United States]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77925
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T23:15:57Z
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<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
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Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
[[File:Ofer+vickey-gangavalley.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Autoestopista con nuevos amigos en el valle del rio Ganges]]<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
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== Lugares comunes para hacer autostop ==<br />
<br />
Uno puede encontrarse con un autoestopista en casi cualquier lugar en o cerca de la carretera, pero hay lugares mas comunes donde estarán esperando.<br />
<br />
=== Semáforos ===<br />
A veces uno se encuentra con autoestopistas intentado pedir ride en semáforos. Si después del semáforo hay un lugar conveniente para parar, lo mejor es hacer una seña e ir allí. Una vez ahí, se puede tener una conversación corta antes de decidir, en vez de que el autoestopista tenga que meterse al auto muy rápidamente. Si eso no es posible, confíe en su instinto.<br />
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=== Autopistas en la rampa de entrada/salida, paradas de autobús ===<br />
Las paradas de autobús son generalmente lugares convenientes para detenerse. Las rampas de entrada a autopistas pueden ser más complicadas, dependiendo de cómo están construidas, pero son lugares muy comunes en donde autoestopistas esperan, ya que ahí pueden encontrar solamente autos que van en la dirección que necesitan.<br />
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=== Gasolineras ===<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren esperar en las gasolineras e iniciar conversaciones con todos los conductores que paran en ellas. Esto le da a ambos lados más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación y una confianza inicial en el otro antes de tomar una decisión. A algunas de las personas que trabajan en las gasolineras no les gustan los autoestopistas y consideran que son molestos y que están solicitando (en algunos países eso no es legal). A veces se comportan de manera grosera o los echan del lugar. Así que si tienes ganas de darles un aventón, puedes pedirles que esperen fuera de la gasolinera mientras usted está ahí, y recogerlos despues.<br />
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== Carteles ==<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero para autoestopistas no es necesario llegar a su destino final con sólo un aventón. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tendrá muchos aventones consecutivos, con varios autos y conductores. Para evitar desentendidos, y aumentar las chances de que coches que hacen distancias más cortas paren, es común escribir dos o incluso más destinos en su cartel. Pero de todas formas, si ve un autoestopista con un cartel que dice que su destino es más lejano, pero usted si puede y quiere llevarlo parte del camino, deténgase y pregúntele. Muchas veces aceptaran con gusto un aventón que los lleve más cerca de su destino. <br />
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== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas generalmente son viajeros flexibles. Cuando se trata de aventones, su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, y no la de comodidad. Por ejemplo, es probable que no les importara ir sentados en la parte de atrás de un camión o una furgoneta, si es permitido, o viajar con su mochila sobre sus rodillas. Si tiene dudas, pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar de esa manera, ya que muchas veces preferirán un viaje “incomodo” a no recibir el aventón. Y a muchos autoestopistas les gusta viajar atrás, ya que se puede ver el paisaje de mejor manera.<br />
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== Equipaje ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista(s) estén libres de cosas. Si puede hacerlo de manera segura, tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando deja al autoestopista en su destino, asegure rápidamente de que tomó todo su propio equipaje, y dejó el resto en el auto. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que es posible que no haya sido malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído del coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomado algo que no le pertenece, o olvidado algo que le pertenece. Para estos casos, intercambiar información de contacto durante el viaje puede ser una forma útil de asegurar que todo lo que se perdió vuelva a su lugar adecuado.<br />
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== Intercambio de información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser amable y agradable darle una al autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de eso en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen blogs de viaje, y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. También siempre es bueno conocer a alguien en otro país y mantener contacto con el. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
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Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen estar llenas de relatos y datos interesantes, e incluso a veces sorprendentes. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con el autoestopista, y le interesa saber más de su vida, puede preguntar si escribe sobre sus experiencias de viaje en algún lado. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto.<br />
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== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista? ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son geniales. Puede suceder que recogiste a alguien y luego te sientes incomodo con él. Por ejemplo, en [[Patagonia]] aventones pueden ser muy largos, y los autoestopistas pueden llegar a ser más extraños de lo aparente en el principio. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para hacer llamadas telefónicas o cualquier otra cosa. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Hay varias opciones:<br />
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1. Diga la verdad directamente. "Prefiero no llevarte mas allá de donde estamos. Necesito mi propio espacio. Sé que lo va a entender."<br />
2. O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secretos profesionales y todo eso."<br />
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En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que inician una conversación contigo en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden reconocer una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
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En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista en mitad de camino, lo más amable y generoso es dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tal como una [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una rampa de entrada a una autopista en la que pasa algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto para el autoestopista que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, en medio de una autopista donde autos van a 120km/h).</div>
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2014-11-12T23:09:59Z
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https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=File:Ofer%2Bvickey-gangavalley.JPG&diff=77923
File:Ofer+vickey-gangavalley.JPG
2014-11-12T23:09:59Z
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2014-11-12T23:07:26Z
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https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77921
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T20:37:24Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
.<br />
== Lugares comunes para hacer autostop ==<br />
<br />
Uno puede encontrarse con un autoestopista en casi cualquier lugar en o cerca de la carretera, pero hay lugares mas comunes donde estarán esperando.<br />
<br />
=== Semáforos ===<br />
A veces uno se encuentra con autoestopistas intentado pedir ride en semáforos. Si después del semáforo hay un lugar conveniente para parar, lo mejor es hacer una seña e ir allí. Una vez ahí, se puede tener una conversación corta antes de decidir, en vez de que el autoestopista tenga que meterse al auto muy rápidamente. Si eso no es posible, confíe en su instinto.<br />
<br />
=== Autopistas en la rampa de entrada/salida, paradas de autobús ===<br />
Las paradas de autobús son generalmente lugares convenientes para detenerse. Las rampas de entrada a autopistas pueden ser más complicadas, dependiendo de cómo están construidas, pero son lugares muy comunes en donde autoestopistas esperan, ya que ahí pueden encontrar solamente autos que van en la dirección que necesitan.<br />
<br />
=== Gasolineras ===<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren esperar en las gasolineras e iniciar conversaciones con todos los conductores que paran en ellas. Esto le da a ambos lados más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación y una confianza inicial en el otro antes de tomar una decisión. A algunas de las personas que trabajan en las gasolineras no les gustan los autoestopistas y consideran que son molestos y que están solicitando (en algunos países eso no es legal). A veces se comportan de manera grosera o los echan del lugar. Así que si tienes ganas de darles un aventón, puedes pedirles que esperen fuera de la gasolinera mientras usted está ahí, y recogerlos despues.<br />
<br />
== Carteles ==<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero para autoestopistas no es necesario llegar a su destino final con sólo un aventón. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tendrá muchos aventones consecutivos, con varios autos y conductores. Para evitar desentendidos, y aumentar las chances de que coches que hacen distancias más cortas paren, es común escribir dos o incluso más destinos en su cartel. Pero de todas formas, si ve un autoestopista con un cartel que dice que su destino es más lejano, pero usted si puede y quiere llevarlo parte del camino, deténgase y pregúntele. Muchas veces aceptaran con gusto un aventón que los lleve más cerca de su destino. <br />
.<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas generalmente son viajeros flexibles. Cuando se trata de aventones, su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, y no la de comodidad. Por ejemplo, es probable que no les importara ir sentados en la parte de atrás de un camión o una furgoneta, si es permitido, o viajar con su mochila sobre sus rodillas. Si tiene dudas, pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar de esa manera, ya que muchas veces preferirán un viaje “incomodo” a no recibir el aventón. Y a muchos autoestopistas les gusta viajar atrás, ya que se puede ver el paisaje de mejor manera.<br />
<br />
== Equipaje ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista(s) estén libres de cosas. Si puede hacerlo de manera segura, tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando deja al autoestopista en su destino, asegure rápidamente de que tomó todo su propio equipaje, y dejó el resto en el auto. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que es posible que no haya sido malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído del coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomado algo que no le pertenece, o olvidado algo que le pertenece. Para estos casos, intercambiar información de contacto durante el viaje puede ser una forma útil de asegurar que todo lo que se perdió vuelva a su lugar adecuado.<br />
<br />
== Intercambio de información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser amable y agradable darle una al autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de eso en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen blogs de viaje, y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. También siempre es bueno conocer a alguien en otro país y mantener contacto con el. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen estar llenas de relatos y datos interesantes, e incluso a veces sorprendentes. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con el autoestopista, y le interesa saber más de su vida, puede preguntar si escribe sobre sus experiencias de viaje en algún lado. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista? ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son geniales. Puede suceder que recogiste a alguien y luego te sientes incomodo con él. Por ejemplo, en [[Patagonia]] aventones pueden ser muy largos, y los autoestopistas pueden llegar a ser más extraños de lo aparente en el principio. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para hacer llamadas telefónicas o cualquier otra cosa. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Hay varias opciones:<br />
<br />
1. Diga la verdad directamente. "Prefiero no llevarte mas allá de donde estamos. Necesito mi propio espacio. Sé que lo va a entender."<br />
2. O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secretos profesionales y todo eso."<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que inician una conversación contigo en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden reconocer una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista en mitad de camino, lo más amable y generoso es dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tal como una [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una rampa de entrada a una autopista en la que pasa algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto para el autoestopista que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, en medio de una autopista donde autos van a 120km/h).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77920
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T20:36:40Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
.<br />
== Lugares comunes para hacer autostop ==<br />
<br />
Uno puede encontrarse con un autoestopista en casi cualquier lugar en o cerca de la carretera, pero hay lugares mas comunes donde estarán esperando.<br />
<br />
=== Semáforos ===<br />
A veces uno se encuentra con autoestopistas intentado pedir ride en semáforos. Si después del semáforo hay un lugar conveniente para parar, lo mejor es hacer una seña e ir allí. Una vez ahí, se puede tener una conversación corta antes de decidir, en vez de que el autoestopista tenga que meterse al auto muy rápidamente. Si eso no es posible, confíe en su instinto.<br />
<br />
=== Autopistas en la rampa de entrada/salida, paradas de autobús ===<br />
Las paradas de autobús son generalmente lugares convenientes para detenerse. Las rampas de entrada a autopistas pueden ser más complicadas, dependiendo de cómo están construidas, pero son lugares muy comunes en donde autoestopistas esperan, ya que ahí pueden encontrar solamente autos que van en la dirección que necesitan.<br />
<br />
=== Gasolineras ===<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren esperar en las gasolineras e iniciar conversaciones con todos los conductores que paran en ellas. Esto le da a ambos lados más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación y una confianza inicial en el otro antes de tomar una decisión. A algunas de las personas que trabajan en las gasolineras no les gustan los autoestopistas y consideran que son molestos y que están solicitando (en algunos países eso no es legal). A veces se comportan de manera grosera o los echan del lugar. Así que si tienes ganas de darles un aventón, puedes pedirles que esperen fuera de la gasolinera mientras usted está ahí, y recogerlos despues.<br />
<br />
== Carteles ==<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero para autoestopistas no es necesario llegar a su destino final con sólo un aventón. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tendrá muchos aventones consecutivos, con varios autos y conductores. Para evitar desentendidos, y aumentar las chances de que coches que hacen distancias más cortas paren, es común escribir dos o incluso más destinos en su cartel. Pero de todas formas, si ve un autoestopista con un cartel que dice que su destino es más lejano, pero usted si puede y quiere llevarlo parte del camino, deténgase y pregúntele. Muchas veces aceptaran con gusto un aventón que los lleve más cerca de su destino. <br />
.<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas generalmente son viajeros flexibles. Cuando se trata de aventones, su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, y no la de comodidad. Por ejemplo, es probable que no les importara ir sentados en la parte de atrás de un camión o una furgoneta, si es permitido, o viajar con su mochila sobre sus rodillas. Si tiene dudas, pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar de esa manera, ya que muchas veces preferirán un viaje “incomodo” a no recibir el aventón. Y a muchos autoestopistas les gusta viajar atrás, ya que se puede ver el paisaje de mejor manera.<br />
<br />
== Equipaje ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista(s) estén libres de cosas. Si puede hacerlo de manera segura, tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando deja al autoestopista en su destino, asegure rápidamente de que tomó todo su propio equipaje, y dejó el resto en el auto. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que es posible que no haya sido malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído del coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomado algo que no le pertenece, o olvidado algo que le pertenece. Para estos casos, intercambiar información de contacto durante el viaje puede ser una forma útil de asegurar que todo lo que se perdió vuelva a su lugar adecuado.<br />
<br />
== Intercambio de información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser amable y agradable darle una al autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de eso en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen blogs de viaje, y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. También siempre es bueno conocer a alguien en otro país y mantener contacto con el. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen estar llenas de relatos y datos interesantes, e incluso a veces sorprendentes. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con el autoestopista, y le interesa saber más de su vida, puede preguntar si escribe sobre sus experiencias de viaje en algún lado. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son geniales. Puede suceder que recogiste a alguien y luego te sientes incomodo con él. Por ejemplo, en [[Patagonia]] aventones pueden ser muy largos, y los autoestopistas pueden llegar a ser más extraños de lo aparente en el principio. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para hacer llamadas telefónicas o cualquier otra cosa. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Hay varias opciones:<br />
<br />
1. Diga la verdad directamente. "Prefiero no llevarte mas allá de donde estamos. Necesito mi propio espacio. Sé que lo va a entender."<br />
2. O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secretos profesionales y todo eso."<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que inician una conversación contigo en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden reconocer una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista en mitad de camino, lo más amable y generoso es dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tal como una [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una rampa de entrada a una autopista en la que pasa algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto para el autoestopista que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, en medio de una autopista donde autos van a 120km/h).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77919
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T19:43:11Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
.<br />
== Lugares comunes para hacer autostop ==<br />
<br />
Uno puede encontrarse con un autoestopista en casi cualquier lugar en o cerca de la carretera, pero hay lugares mas comunes donde estarán esperando.<br />
<br />
=== Semáforos ===<br />
A veces uno se encuentra con autoestopistas intentado pedir ride en semáforos. Si después del semáforo hay un lugar conveniente para parar, lo mejor es hacer una seña e ir allí. Una vez ahí, se puede tener una conversación corta antes de decidir, en vez de que el autoestopista tenga que meterse al auto muy rápidamente. Si eso no es posible, confíe en su instinto.<br />
<br />
=== Autopistas en la rampa de entrada/salida, paradas de autobús ===<br />
Las paradas de autobús son generalmente lugares convenientes para detenerse. Las rampas de entrada a autopistas pueden ser más complicadas, dependiendo de cómo están construidas, pero son lugares muy comunes en donde autoestopistas esperan, ya que ahí pueden encontrar solamente autos que van en la dirección que necesitan.<br />
<br />
=== Gasolineras ===<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren esperar en las gasolineras e iniciar conversaciones con todos los conductores que paran en ellas. Esto le da a ambos lados más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación y una confianza inicial en el otro antes de tomar una decisión. A algunas de las personas que trabajan en las gasolineras no les gustan los autoestopistas y consideran que son molestos y que están solicitando (en algunos países eso no es legal). A veces se comportan de manera grosera o los echan del lugar. Así que si tienes ganas de darles un aventón, puedes pedirles que esperen fuera de la gasolinera mientras usted está ahí, y recogerlos despues.<br />
<br />
== Carteles ==<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero para autoestopistas no es necesario llegar a su destino final con sólo un aventón. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tendrá muchos aventones consecutivos, con varios autos y conductores. Para evitar desentendidos, y aumentar las chances de que coches que hacen distancias más cortas paren, es común escribir dos o incluso más destinos en su cartel. Pero de todas formas, si ve un autoestopista con un cartel que dice que su destino es más lejano, pero usted si puede y quiere llevarlo parte del camino, deténgase y pregúntele. Muchas veces aceptaran con gusto un aventón que los lleve más cerca de su destino.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
.<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas generalmente son viajeros flexibles. Cuando se trata de aventones, su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, y no la de comodidad. Por ejemplo, es probable que no les importara ir sentados en la parte de atrás de un camión o una furgoneta, si es permitido, o viajar con su mochila sobre sus rodillas. Si tiene dudas, pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar de esa manera, ya que muchas veces preferirán un viaje “incomodo” a no recibir el aventón. Y a muchos autoestopistas les gusta viajar atrás, ya que se puede ver el paisaje de mejor manera.<br />
<br />
== Equipaje ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista(s) estén libres de cosas. Si puede hacerlo de manera segura, tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando deja al autoestopista en su destino, asegure rápidamente de que tomó todo su propio equipaje, y dejó el resto en el auto. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que es posible que no haya sido malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído del coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomado algo que no le pertenece, o olvidado algo que le pertenece. Para estos casos, intercambiar información de contacto durante el viaje puede ser una forma útil de asegurar que todo lo que se perdió vuelva a su lugar adecuado.<br />
<br />
== Cambio de la información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser amable y agradable darle una al autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de eso en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen blogs de viaje, y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. También siempre es bueno conocer a alguien en otro país y mantener contacto con el. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen estar llenas de relatos y datos interesantes, e incluso a veces sorprendentes. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con el autoestopista, y le interesa saber más de su vida, puede preguntar si escribe sobre sus experiencias de viaje en algún lado. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son impresionantes. Puede suceder que usted escogió a alguien y luego te sientes atascado con ellos. Por ejemplo, en [[Australia]] paseos puede ser muy largo y la gente puede llegar a ser más extraño de lo que esperaba. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para realizar llamadas telefónicas. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Varias opciones?<br />
<br />
# Diga la verdad pura y simple. "Siento que no puedo tomar más. Necesito mi espacio privado. Sé que va a entender."<br />
# O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secreto profesional.".<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que usted charlar en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden oler una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista, que es generoso para dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tales como [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una autopista [[situ rampa]] que es conseguir algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, el lado de la carretera).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Picking_up_hitchhikers&diff=77918
Picking up hitchhikers
2014-11-12T19:31:47Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>When considering '''picking up hitchhikers''', keep in mind first and foremost, you are not obligated to let someone into your car just because you pulled over. That being said, try to be welcoming, but at the same time alert and cautious. Just because someone looks bedraggled, unshaven and questionably clean, doesn't mean they are dangerous or shady. You have to consider that this person has very likely been on the road for days on end, probably without a proper place to sleep, and maybe without a proper meal. Of course, it's also not uncommon to find properly showered and shaved [[hitchhikers]] wearing a suit and a tie.<br />
<br />
[[File:IMG 5212.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Yaniv with luggage and sign for [[Verona]]]]<br />
A good starting point for your judgment is often their luggage. You should take a good look at the person's belongings as you slow down and pull over. Do they have a well worn rucksack and are their hands full with a map and a book while they frantically try to grab everything and rush toward your car? An honest traveler will probably have similar paraphernalia. Still, many hitchhikers hitchhike for short day trips on well-known territory and sometimes don't carry any luggage at all.<br />
<br />
Other ways to know are<br />
1. If the hitchhiker/s is/are walking on the highway with a sign or had their thumbs up as it tell that the person is trying to get some place. Keep that in mind if the person is not walking that does not mean he/she is not good enough to be picked up it could also be because tiredness. <br />
2. Keeping a proper eye contact? <br />
3. Smiling in a friendly way?<br />
<br />
== Communicate ==<br />
After this initial look, you should exchange a few words with the hitchhiker before throwing the door open. Many drivers pull over and hurriedly gesture for you to pile in, but you can often tell a lot about a person from a quick exchange, which could save you a lot of trouble. During this quick exchange, you have to keep in mind that the hitchhiker may also have apprehensions, and generally, they get the privilege of asking "where are you going?" before the driver does. This is because a the hitchhiker needs a "way out" if they pick up a bad vibe from the driver and decide they (politely) want to decline the ride.<br />
<br />
If you decide that you'd rather not have this person in your car, don't feel like you have to just because you've pulled over and had a few words with them. Your instinct is your best defense mechanism and ignoring it because you feel awkward is a bad idea.<br />
<br />
[[File:Erga-and-a-friendly-finnish-man.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Hitchhiker and driver in [[Finland]], 2008]]<br />
If you've decided that the hitchhiker is indeed legit (and most are), it's probably best to get moving so you don't fall victim to the even more likely danger of being hit by another car. Some more cautious (maybe paranoid) hitchhikers may be unwilling to part with their belongings, in case they need to make a quick escape. You could ask if they mind putting their pack in the trunk if you have limited room, but if at all possible allow them to keep their stuff nearby.<br />
<br />
If, before you let them in, you ask them where they are going and they say a place that is very very far away, but you are only going to a place that really is just 20km down the road, don't just drive off as it is quite likely that they would very much appreciate the extra 20km that you can take them. Even one km can be a big help if you happen to know that it is a better spot (e.g. a big petrol station along the motorway) than the one they are in.<br />
<br />
A better spot is also more important than how far. Taking someone from a good big petrol station and putting them on the motorway (or off the high way) might make more problems than it solves. As long as you can put the person at a somewhat better or the same quality place, a little bit of a ride is better than no ride, if not much else it gives the hitchhiker a new scenario and some hope.<br />
<br />
In any case, it's good to show some sign of recognition, even if you don't plan to stop. A quick smile or a gesture indicating that you're only going locally can give a hitchhiker some hope. And many hitchhikers love human interaction, so it's nice to have a chat at a petrol station.<br />
<br />
Most hitchhikers will try to converse with you to get to know you, in case they are not talking its good to try to initiate a conversation as they could be tired from all the waiting and walking.<br />
.<br />
== Common hitchhiking spots ==<br />
One can find hitchhikers on almost all areas on a road or close to it, but there's several kinds of places where it's more common and likely to see them.<br />
<br />
=== Traffic lights ===<br />
Sometimes you encounter hitchhikers at [[Traffic light hitchhiking|traffic lights]]. If the traffic light is followed by a convenient place to stop it's best to go there. Otherwise you have to [[trust]] on your instinct.<br />
<br />
=== Motorway on-ramp, bus stops ===<br />
Bus stops are convenient places to stop. Motorway on-ramps can be more tricky, but are similar. <br />
<br />
=== [[Petrol station hitchhiking|Petrol stations]] ===<br />
Many hitchhikers prefer to ask drivers for rides at petrol stations. This gives both hitchhikers as well as drivers more time to think, chat, and develop a rapport with which they can [[trust]] in one another. Some of the people working at the stations don't like hitchhikers and consider it soliciting so can be rude and may ask them to leave so if you feel like giving them a ride ask them to wait for you out side the gas station until you pick them up.<br />
<br />
[[File:Washing car window in the North of Finland.JPG|thumb|250px|left|It might even happen that a hitchhiker cleans your windows]]<br />
<br />
== [[Signs]] ==<br />
[[File:Parnu-riga.jpg|thumb|200px|[[User:Amylin|Amylin]] hitchhiking to [[Riga]]]]<br />
It's great when it happens, but hitchhikers don't need to go to their final destination with just one ride. Usually a hitchhike trip takes many consecutive rides. To avoid missing out on cars that go shorter distances people often put two or even more destinations on their sign.<br />
<br />
==Flexibility==<br />
Hitchhikers are flexible travelers - when it comes to rides, their main concern usually is to get to the destination, so often they don't mind sitting in the back of a truck, if it's allowed (for example in [[Missouri]] its allowed to sit in the back of a truck), sitting with their backpacks in their lap, or any other way that might be considered uncomfortable. It's best to ask them if they would be willing to ride that way, as often a hitchhiker will prefer an uncomfortable ride to no ride at all. If you feel uncomfortable or don't have room to sit in the cabin, offering a ride in the back can be a good option. Many hitchhikers consider it a very fun way to ride, and some actually prefer it because of the open view, the wind, etc.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Ideally, the seat or seats for the hitchhiker(s) will be empty of stuff. Take time to organize your car. When you drop the hitchhiker quickly assure that they took all their own stuff and left all your stuff. Also, if you lost something, remember it might not be malicious. Sometimes, something could have fallen out of the car, or a hitchhiker could've mistakenly took something that was not their property. In these cases, [[#Exchange contact information|exchanging contact info]] during the ride could be a useful way to ensure whatever is lost gets returned to its place.<br />
<br />
== Exchange contact information ==<br />
If you have a business card, it could be nice to give one to the hitchhiker. You never know what you can get out of it in the future. Also some hitchhikers have blogs and an extra link to your website can be good for your search engine rankings. And then it can also be nice to just know someone in another country. If you don't have a business card, write down your email address, phone number and/or Facebook name.<br />
<br />
Some hitchhikers also maintain travel logs on blogs or websites and their stories are typically full of interesting, even enlightening things. If you had a particularly enjoyable conversation with the hitchhiker(s), it could be nice to ask if they write about or otherwise share their traveling experiences. Many hitchhikers who do this are eager to share their contact info with you.<br />
<br />
== How to prematurely leave your hitchhiker ==<br />
Not all hitchhikers are awesome. It can happen that you picked someone up and then you feel stuck with them. For example, in [[Australia]] rides can be very long and people can turn out to be weirder than you expected. It can also simply be that you need your private space, e.g. for making phone calls. How to get rid of your hitchhiker? Several options?<br />
<br />
# Tell the outright truth. "I feel that I can not take you any further. I need my private space. I know you will understand."<br />
# Or a little white lie: "I need to call my boss and talk about sensitive subjects. You know, professional secret".<br />
<br />
Generally, though, hitchhikers prefer the truth and can handle it. The same goes for hitchhikers who chat you up at a service station. Most of them have had so many talks of this kind that they can smell a lie from miles away. Sometimes a lie is more insulting than anything else!<br />
<br />
In case you want to leave a hitchhiker, it's generous to leave them at a spot that will allow them to continue their journey easily, such as a [[petrol station hitchhiking|gas station]] on the highway or an highway [[on-ramp]] that is getting some traffic. That way, they'll be much less upset than if you leave them at a terrible spot (e.g. side of the highway).<br />
<br />
== More information ==<br />
* [http://www.digihitch.com/article480.html 'Why do people pick up hitchhikers?'] An article at [http://www.digihitch.com Digihitch]<br />
* A story written by a driver in the [[United States of America|USA]] and who see hitchhikers every day. He made some rules for himself. For an experienced hitchhiker-traveler they might sound funny, but it gives you a nice look in the mind of someone who picks up hitchhikers on a daily basis. "Every morning and evening, I see people hitchhiking on the 602 to get to Gallup and back." [http://robingallup.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/hitchhikers/ link]<br />
* Stop & Wander, a Girl’s Guide to Picking up Hitchhikers [http://bugbear.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/girls-guide-to-picking-up-hitchhikers]. "When I see someone standing by the side of the road, trying to flag down a ride, I get curious."<br />
* A journey of two months, two french hitchhikers traveled around eastern europe. Easy to translate with Google© [http://howtosayhello.fr/projet/].<br />
<br />
[[Category:Practical info]]<br />
<br />
[[fi:Liftarin kyytiinottaminen]]<br />
[[fr:Prendre des auto-stoppeurs]]<br />
[[he:הנהג]]<br />
[[pl:Zabieranie autostopowiczów]]<br />
[[nl:Lifters meenemen]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Picking_up_hitchhikers&diff=77917
Picking up hitchhikers
2014-11-12T19:20:59Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>When considering '''picking up hitchhikers''', keep in mind first and foremost, you are not obligated to let someone into your car just because you pulled over. That being said, try to be welcoming, but at the same time alert and cautious. Just because someone looks bedraggled, unshaven and questionably clean, doesn't mean they are dangerous or shady. You have to consider that this person has very likely been on the road for days on end, probably without a proper place to sleep, and maybe without a proper meal. Of course, it's also not uncommon to find properly showered and shaved [[hitchhikers]] wearing a suit and a tie.<br />
<br />
[[File:IMG 5212.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Yaniv with luggage and sign for [[Verona]]]]<br />
A good starting point for your judgment is often their luggage. You should take a good look at the person's belongings as you slow down and pull over. Do they have a well worn rucksack and are their hands full with a map and a book while they frantically try to grab everything and rush toward your car? An honest traveler will probably have similar paraphernalia. Still, many hitchhikers hitchhike for short day trips on well-known territory and sometimes don't carry any luggage at all.<br />
<br />
Other ways to know are<br />
1. If the hitchhiker/s is/are walking on the highway with a sign or had their thumbs up as it tell that the person is trying to get some place. Keep that in mind if the person is not walking that does not mean he/she is not good enough to be picked up it could also be because tiredness. <br />
2. Keeping a proper eye contact? <br />
3. Smiling in a friendly way?<br />
<br />
== Communicate ==<br />
After this initial look, you should exchange a few words with the hitchhiker before throwing the door open. Many drivers pull over and hurriedly gesture for you to pile in, but you can often tell a lot about a person from a quick exchange, which could save you a lot of trouble. During this quick exchange, you have to keep in mind that the hitchhiker may also have apprehensions, and generally, they get the privilege of asking "where are you going?" before the driver does. This is because a the hitchhiker needs a "way out" if they pick up a bad vibe from the driver and decide they (politely) want to decline the ride.<br />
<br />
If you decide that you'd rather not have this person in your car, don't feel like you have to just because you've pulled over and had a few words with them. Your instinct is your best defense mechanism and ignoring it because you feel awkward is a bad idea.<br />
<br />
[[File:Erga-and-a-friendly-finnish-man.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Hitchhiker and driver in [[Finland]], 2008]]<br />
If you've decided that the hitchhiker is indeed legit (and most are), it's probably best to get moving so you don't fall victim to the even more likely danger of being hit by another car. Some more cautious (maybe paranoid) hitchhikers may be unwilling to part with their belongings, in case they need to make a quick escape. You could ask if they mind putting their pack in the trunk if you have limited room, but if at all possible allow them to keep their stuff nearby.<br />
<br />
If, before you let them in, you ask them where they are going and they say a place that is very very far away, but you are only going to a place that really is just 20km down the road, don't just drive off as it is quite likely that they would very much appreciate the extra 20km that you can take them. Even one km can be a big help if you happen to know that it is a better spot (e.g. a big petrol station along the motorway) than the one they are in.<br />
<br />
A better spot is also more important than how far. Taking someone from a good big petrol station and putting them on the motorway (or off the high way) might make more problems than it solves. As long as you can put the person at a somewhat better or the same quality place, a little bit of a ride is better than no ride, if not much else it gives the hitchhiker a new scenario and some hope.<br />
<br />
In any case, it's good to show some sign of recognition, even if you don't plan to stop. A quick smile or a gesture indicating that you're only going locally can give a hitchhiker some hope. And many hitchhikers love human interaction, so it's nice to have a chat at a petrol station.<br />
<br />
Most hitchhikers will try to converse with you to get to know you, in case they are not talking its good to try to initiate a conversation as they could be tired from all the waiting and walking.<br />
.<br />
== Common hitchhiking spots ==<br />
One can find hitchhikers on almost all areas on a road or close to it, but there's several kinds of places where it's more common and likely to see them.<br />
<br />
=== Traffic lights ===<br />
Sometimes you encounter hitchhikers at [[Traffic light hitchhiking|traffic lights]]. If the traffic light is followed by a convenient place to stop it's best to go there. Otherwise you have to [[trust]] on your instinct.<br />
<br />
=== Motorway on-ramp, bus stops ===<br />
Bus stops are convenient places to stop. Motorway on-ramps can be more tricky, but are similar. <br />
<br />
=== [[Petrol station hitchhiking|Petrol stations]] ===<br />
Many hitchhikers prefer to ask drivers for rides at petrol stations. This gives both hitchhikers as well as drivers more time to think, chat, and develop a rapport with which they can [[trust]] in one another. Some of the people working at the stations don't like hitchhikers and consider it soliciting so can be rude and may ask them to leave so if you feel like giving them a ride ask them to wait for you out side the gas station until you pick them up.<br />
<br />
[[File:Washing car window in the North of Finland.JPG|thumb|250px|left|It might even happen that a hitchhiker cleans your windows]]<br />
<br />
== [[Signs]] ==<br />
[[File:Parnu-riga.jpg|thumb|200px|[[User:Amylin|Amylin]] hitchhiking to [[Riga]]]]<br />
It's great when it happens, but hitchhikers don't need to go to their final destination with just one ride. Usually a hitchhike trip takes many consecutive rides. To avoid missing out on cars that go shorter distances people often put two or even more destinations on their sign.<br />
<br />
==Flexibility==<br />
Hitchhikers are flexible travelers as when it comes to rides as their main concern is to get to the destination, so they wouldn't mind sitting in the back of a truck, if its allowed for example in [[Missouri]] its allowed to sit in the back of a truck. Ask them if they would be willing to ride in the back if you feel uncomfortable or don't have room to sit or simply leave.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Ideally, the seat or seats for the hitchhiker(s) will be empty of stuff. Take time to organize your car. When you drop the hitchhiker quickly assure that they took all their own stuff and left all your stuff. Also, if you lost something, remember it might not be malicious. Sometimes, something could have fallen out of the car, or a hitchhiker could've mistakenly took something that was not their property. In these cases, [[#Exchange contact information|exchanging contact info]] during the ride could be a useful way to ensure whatever is lost gets returned to its place.<br />
<br />
== Exchange contact information ==<br />
If you have a business card, it could be nice to give one to the hitchhiker. You never know what you can get out of it in the future. Also some hitchhikers have blogs and an extra link to your website can be good for your search engine rankings. And then it can also be nice to just know someone in another country. If you don't have a business card, write down your email address, phone number and/or Facebook name.<br />
<br />
Some hitchhikers also maintain travel logs on blogs or websites and their stories are typically full of interesting, even enlightening things. If you had a particularly enjoyable conversation with the hitchhiker(s), it could be nice to ask if they write about or otherwise share their traveling experiences. Many hitchhikers who do this are eager to share their contact info with you.<br />
<br />
== How to prematurely leave your hitchhiker ==<br />
Not all hitchhikers are awesome. It can happen that you picked someone up and then you feel stuck with them. For example, in [[Australia]] rides can be very long and people can turn out to be weirder than you expected. It can also simply be that you need your private space, e.g. for making phone calls. How to get rid of your hitchhiker? Several options?<br />
<br />
# Tell the outright truth. "I feel that I can not take you any further. I need my private space. I know you will understand."<br />
# Or a little white lie: "I need to call my boss and talk about sensitive subjects. You know, professional secret".<br />
<br />
Generally, though, hitchhikers prefer the truth and can handle it. The same goes for hitchhikers who chat you up at a service station. Most of them have had so many talks of this kind that they can smell a lie from miles away. Sometimes a lie is more insulting than anything else!<br />
<br />
In case you want to leave a hitchhiker, it's generous to leave them at a spot that will allow them to continue their journey easily, such as a [[petrol station hitchhiking|gas station]] on the highway or an highway [[on-ramp]] that is getting some traffic. That way, they'll be much less upset than if you leave them at a terrible spot (e.g. side of the highway).<br />
<br />
== More information ==<br />
* [http://www.digihitch.com/article480.html 'Why do people pick up hitchhikers?'] An article at [http://www.digihitch.com Digihitch]<br />
* A story written by a driver in the [[United States of America|USA]] and who see hitchhikers every day. He made some rules for himself. For an experienced hitchhiker-traveler they might sound funny, but it gives you a nice look in the mind of someone who picks up hitchhikers on a daily basis. "Every morning and evening, I see people hitchhiking on the 602 to get to Gallup and back." [http://robingallup.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/hitchhikers/ link]<br />
* Stop & Wander, a Girl’s Guide to Picking up Hitchhikers [http://bugbear.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/girls-guide-to-picking-up-hitchhikers]. "When I see someone standing by the side of the road, trying to flag down a ride, I get curious."<br />
* A journey of two months, two french hitchhikers traveled around eastern europe. Easy to translate with Google© [http://howtosayhello.fr/projet/].<br />
<br />
[[Category:Practical info]]<br />
<br />
[[fi:Liftarin kyytiinottaminen]]<br />
[[fr:Prendre des auto-stoppeurs]]<br />
[[he:הנהג]]<br />
[[pl:Zabieranie autostopowiczów]]<br />
[[nl:Lifters meenemen]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77916
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T19:18:12Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
.<br />
== Lugares comunes para hacer autostop ==<br />
<br />
Uno puede encontrarse con un autoestopista en casi cualquier lugar en o cerca de la carretera, pero hay lugares mas comunes donde estarán esperando.<br />
<br />
=== Semáforos ===<br />
A veces uno se encuentra con autoestopistas intentado pedir ride en semáforos. Si después del semáforo hay un lugar conveniente para parar, lo mejor es hacer una seña e ir allí. Una vez ahí, se puede tener una conversación corta antes de decidir, en vez de que el autoestopista tenga que meterse al auto muy rápidamente. Si eso no es posible, confíe en su instinto.<br />
<br />
=== Autopistas en la rampa de entrada/salida, paradas de autobús ===<br />
Las paradas de autobús son generalmente lugares convenientes para detenerse. Las rampas de entrada a autopistas pueden ser más complicadas, dependiendo de cómo están construidas, pero son lugares muy comunes en donde autoestopistas esperan, ya que ahí pueden encontrar solamente autos que van en la dirección que necesitan.<br />
<br />
=== Gasolineras ===<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren esperar en las gasolineras e iniciar conversaciones con todos los conductores que paran en ellas. Esto le da a ambos lados más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación y una confianza inicial en el otro antes de tomar una decisión. A algunas de las personas que trabajan en las gasolineras no les gustan los autoestopistas y consideran que son molestos y que están solicitando (en algunos países eso no es legal). A veces se comportan de manera grosera o los echan del lugar. Así que si tienes ganas de darles un aventón, puedes pedirles que esperen fuera de la gasolinera mientras usted está ahí, y recogerlos despues.<br />
<br />
== Carteles ==<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero para autoestopistas no es necesario llegar a su destino final con sólo un aventón. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tendrá muchos aventones consecutivos, con varios autos y conductores. Para evitar desentendidos, y aumentar las chances de que coches que hacen distancias más cortas paren, es común escribir dos o incluso más destinos en su cartel. Pero de todas formas, si ve un autoestopista con un cartel que dice que su destino es más lejano, pero usted si puede y quiere llevarlo parte del camino, deténgase y pregúntele. Muchas veces aceptaran con gusto un aventón que los lleve más cerca de su destino.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas son viajeros flexibles como cuando se trata de paseos como su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, por lo que no le importaría que se sienta en la parte de atrás de un camión, si es permitido, por ejemplo, en [[Missouri]] su permitieron sentarse en la parte trasera de un camión. Pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar en la parte de atrás si se siente incómodo o no tiene espacio para sentarse o simplemente salir.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista (s) estarán vacías de cosas. Tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando se le cae el autoestopista asegurar rápidamente que tomaron todo su propio material y dejaron todas sus cosas. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que podría no ser malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído en el coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomó algo que no era de su propiedad. En estos casos, [[#Exchange información de contacto | intercambio de información de contacto]] durante el viaje podría ser una forma útil de asegurar todo lo que se perdió consigue vuelto a su lugar.<br />
<br />
== Cambio de la información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser agradable para dar una a la autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de ella en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen los blogs y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. Y entonces también puede ser agradable para conocer a alguien en otro país. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen ser lleno de interesantes cosas, incluso esclarecedoras. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con la autoestopista (s), que podría ser agradable para preguntar si escriben sobre o compartir sus experiencias de viaje. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto con usted.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son impresionantes. Puede suceder que usted escogió a alguien y luego te sientes atascado con ellos. Por ejemplo, en [[Australia]] paseos puede ser muy largo y la gente puede llegar a ser más extraño de lo que esperaba. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para realizar llamadas telefónicas. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Varias opciones?<br />
<br />
# Diga la verdad pura y simple. "Siento que no puedo tomar más. Necesito mi espacio privado. Sé que va a entender."<br />
# O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secreto profesional.".<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que usted charlar en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden oler una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista, que es generoso para dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tales como [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una autopista [[situ rampa]] que es conseguir algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, el lado de la carretera).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77915
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T18:49:00Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Comunicación ==<br />
Después de la mirada inicial, es recomendable hablar por lo menos un poco con el autoestopista antes de abrirle la puerta. Muchos conductores que se detienen y de inmediato hacen un gesto para que el autoestopista entre. Pero se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona tras un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle problemas. Durante este intercambio, hay que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener sus dudas, y, en general, muchos autoestopistas prefieren tener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes del conductor. Esto se debe a que necesitan una buena excusa si reciben mala vibra del conductor, y deciden que quieren rechazar la oferta del aventón (amablemente). <br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no llevar a esta persona en su coche, no se sienta obligado nada mas por haber parado y hablado con él. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa, y ignorarlo por vergüenza o porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de confianza (y la mayoría lo son), lo mejor es ponerse en movimiento rápidamente, para que no sean víctimas del peligro aún más probable de ser golpeados por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden rehusar desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten salir del auto de forma rápida. Si tiene espacio limitado o prefiere que el equipaje quede ahí, usted podría preguntar si pueden poner su equipaje en el maletero. Pero si es posible y cómodo permitir que mantengan sus cosas cerca, hágalo.<br />
<br />
Si antes de entrar al auto dicen que van a un lugar muy lejano, y usted sólo va a un lugar más cercano, no se marche de inmediato! Es muy probable que ellos aprecien mucho cualquier tramo extra que usted les pueda llevar, aunque sean solo 20km de un viaje de 400km+. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sabe de un mejor lugar para hacer autostop (por ejemplo, una gasolinera grande a lo largo de la autopista) del que se encuentran. <br />
<br />
Un mejor lugar generalmente es más importante que que tan lejos los puedes llevar. Llevando a alguien de una gran gasolinera donde otros conductores pueden parar muy fácilmente, y ponerlos en plena autopista (o alejarlos de la autopista) podría causar más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted pueda poner a la persona en algún lugar que sea poco mejor o del mismo carácter y calidad, cualquier distancia recorrida es mejor que quedarse en el mismo lugar. A lo mínimo, le dará al autoestopista un cambio de escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no planea detenerse. Una sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo haces un viaje local o que no tienes espacio en el auto, puede darle al autoestopista algo de esperanza y el sentimiento de que los conductores lo ven y pueden comunicarse con él. A la mayoría de los autoestopistas les encanta la interacción humana (es una de las mayores razones para viajar de autostop), así que a veces una corta charla en una estación de servicio puede subirles los ánimos, aunque usted no puede llevarlos.<br />
<br />
Una vez dentro del auto, la mayoría de los autoestopistas intentaran conversar contigo y conocerle un poco. En caso de que no estén hablando, es bueno iniciar una conversación, ya que podrían estar cansados de toda la espera y de caminar. Obviamente, no hay necesidad de hablar si usted no quiere, y si no inicia una conversación y responde respuestas cortas y al punto, la mayoría de autoestopistas entenderán intuitivamente y dejaran de intentar.<br />
.<br />
== Semáforo ==<br />
A veces se encuentra con autoestopistas en [[Tráfico autostop luz | semáforos]]. Si el semáforo está seguido por un lugar conveniente para parar lo mejor es ir allí. De lo contrario, usted tiene que [[la confianza]] en su instinto.<br />
<br />
== Autopista en la rampa de salida, paradas de autobús ==<br />
Las paradas de autobús son lugares convenientes para detener. Autopista en-rampas pueden ser más complicado, pero son similares.<br />
<br />
== [Gasolinera [autostop | Gasolinera]] ==<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren pedir controladores para paseos en las gasolineras. Esto le da a los dos autoestopistas, así como los conductores más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación con la que pueden [[confiar]] en sí. Algunas de las personas que trabajan en las estaciones no les gusta autoestopistas y consideran que es solicitar por lo que puede ser grosero y puede pedirles que dejar así que si tienes ganas de darles un paseo pedirles que esperar a que fuera del lado de la gasolinera hasta que usted escoja para arriba.<br />
<br />
[[Archivo: ventanilla del coche que se lava en el Norte de Finland.JPG | thumb | 250px | left | Podría incluso ocurrir que un autoestopista limpia sus ventanas]]<br />
<br />
== [[Signos]] ==<br />
[[Archivo: Parnu-riga.jpg | thumb | 200px | [[Usuario: Amylin | Amylin]] autostop a [[Riga]]]]<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero autoestopistas no es necesario ir a su destino final con sólo un paseo. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tiene muchos paseos consecutivos. Para evitar perderse en los coches que van más cortas distancias la gente suele poner dos o incluso más destinos en su signo.<br />
<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas son viajeros flexibles como cuando se trata de paseos como su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, por lo que no le importaría que se sienta en la parte de atrás de un camión, si es permitido, por ejemplo, en [[Missouri]] su permitieron sentarse en la parte trasera de un camión. Pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar en la parte de atrás si se siente incómodo o no tiene espacio para sentarse o simplemente salir.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista (s) estarán vacías de cosas. Tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando se le cae el autoestopista asegurar rápidamente que tomaron todo su propio material y dejaron todas sus cosas. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que podría no ser malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído en el coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomó algo que no era de su propiedad. En estos casos, [[#Exchange información de contacto | intercambio de información de contacto]] durante el viaje podría ser una forma útil de asegurar todo lo que se perdió consigue vuelto a su lugar.<br />
<br />
== Cambio de la información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser agradable para dar una a la autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de ella en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen los blogs y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. Y entonces también puede ser agradable para conocer a alguien en otro país. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen ser lleno de interesantes cosas, incluso esclarecedoras. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con la autoestopista (s), que podría ser agradable para preguntar si escriben sobre o compartir sus experiencias de viaje. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto con usted.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son impresionantes. Puede suceder que usted escogió a alguien y luego te sientes atascado con ellos. Por ejemplo, en [[Australia]] paseos puede ser muy largo y la gente puede llegar a ser más extraño de lo que esperaba. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para realizar llamadas telefónicas. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Varias opciones?<br />
<br />
# Diga la verdad pura y simple. "Siento que no puedo tomar más. Necesito mi espacio privado. Sé que va a entender."<br />
# O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secreto profesional.".<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que usted charlar en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden oler una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista, que es generoso para dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tales como [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una autopista [[situ rampa]] que es conseguir algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, el lado de la carretera).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77914
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T18:15:20Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
<br />
<br />
Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Hay que tener en cuenta que sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o problemático. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona posiblemente esta en camino durante varios días, quizás sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar autoestopistas recién duchados y afeitados, vestidos con en traje y corbata.<br />
<br />
A menudo, el equipaje del autoestopista es un buen punto de partida. Es recomendable echar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona mientras usted disminuye la velocidad y se detiene. Tienen una mochila bien desgastada, un mapa y una guía de viaje en sus manos, y están tratando frenéticamente de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero muchas veces tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas hacen dedo en viajes de distancia corta, viajes de día en su propia zona, y a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto. Hay quienes viajan a su trabajo cada día por autostop.<br />
<br />
Otras formas comunes de reconocer si el autoestopista es confiable son:<br />
1. Si está caminando o parado al lado de la carretera con un cartel que dice cual es su destino, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de llegar a algún lugar. Tenga en cuenta que si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que no merece ser recogido - podría deberse al cansancio, o puede ser que es una autopista a la que los peatones están prohibidos a entrar, o que el destino es lejano y no vale la pena caminar, etc.<br />
2. Si alza la mirada directa hacia el conductor, y mantiene el contacto.<br />
3. Si sonríe de una manera amistosa.<br />
<br />
Lo más importante es confiar en sus propios instintos.<br />
<br />
== Comunicar ==<br />
Después de esta mirada inicial, usted debe intercambiar algunas palabras con el autoestopista antes de tirar la puerta abierta. Muchos conductores detenerse y apresuradamente gesto para que se apile en, pero a menudo se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona de un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle un montón de problemas. Durante este intercambio rápido, tienes que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener aprensiones, y, en general, que obtener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes que el conductor. Esto se debe a un autoestopista necesita una "salida" si van a recoger una mala vibra del conductor y deciden que (educadamente) quieren rechazar el viaje.<br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no tiene esta persona en su coche, no se siente como usted tiene que sólo porque usted ha tirado encima y tuvo unas palabras con ellos. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa y haciendo caso omiso de ella porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de fiar (y la mayoría lo son), es probablemente la mejor manera de ponerse en movimiento para que no sean víctimas de los peligros aún más probable de ser golpeado por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden no estar dispuestos a desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten para hacer una escapada rápida. Usted podría preguntar si la mente poner su paquete en el maletero si tiene espacio limitado, pero si es posible que les permita mantener sus cosas cerca.<br />
<br />
Si, antes de que se les deja en, que ellos dónde van pides y te dicen que es un lugar muy, muy lejano, pero sólo se va a un lugar que realmente está a sólo 20 km de la carretera, no acaba de marcharse ya que es muy probable que ellos aprecian mucho los 20km extra que usted puede tomar. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sucede saber que es un lugar mejor (por ejemplo, una estación de gasolina grande a lo largo de la autopista) que la que se encuentran.<br />
<br />
Un lugar mejor también es más importante que lo lejos. Teniendo a alguien de una buena estación de gasolina grande y ponerlos en la autopista (o fuera de la alta manera) podría tener más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted puede poner a la persona en un poco mejor o el mismo lugar de calidad, un poco de un paseo es mejor que no viaje, si no mucho más que da el autoestopista un nuevo escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno para mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no va a detener. Una rápida sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo vas a nivel local puede dar un autoestopista alguna esperanza. Y muchos autoestopistas encanta la interacción humana, por lo que es bueno tener una charla en una estación de gasolina.<br />
<br />
La mayoría de los autoestopistas a tratar de conversar con usted para conocer a usted, en caso de que no se habla es bueno para tratar de iniciar una conversación, ya que podría estar cansado de toda la espera y caminar.<br />
.<br />
== Semáforo ==<br />
A veces se encuentra con autoestopistas en [[Tráfico autostop luz | semáforos]]. Si el semáforo está seguido por un lugar conveniente para parar lo mejor es ir allí. De lo contrario, usted tiene que [[la confianza]] en su instinto.<br />
<br />
== Autopista en la rampa de salida, paradas de autobús ==<br />
Las paradas de autobús son lugares convenientes para detener. Autopista en-rampas pueden ser más complicado, pero son similares.<br />
<br />
== [Gasolinera [autostop | Gasolinera]] ==<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren pedir controladores para paseos en las gasolineras. Esto le da a los dos autoestopistas, así como los conductores más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación con la que pueden [[confiar]] en sí. Algunas de las personas que trabajan en las estaciones no les gusta autoestopistas y consideran que es solicitar por lo que puede ser grosero y puede pedirles que dejar así que si tienes ganas de darles un paseo pedirles que esperar a que fuera del lado de la gasolinera hasta que usted escoja para arriba.<br />
<br />
[[Archivo: ventanilla del coche que se lava en el Norte de Finland.JPG | thumb | 250px | left | Podría incluso ocurrir que un autoestopista limpia sus ventanas]]<br />
<br />
== [[Signos]] ==<br />
[[Archivo: Parnu-riga.jpg | thumb | 200px | [[Usuario: Amylin | Amylin]] autostop a [[Riga]]]]<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero autoestopistas no es necesario ir a su destino final con sólo un paseo. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tiene muchos paseos consecutivos. Para evitar perderse en los coches que van más cortas distancias la gente suele poner dos o incluso más destinos en su signo.<br />
<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas son viajeros flexibles como cuando se trata de paseos como su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, por lo que no le importaría que se sienta en la parte de atrás de un camión, si es permitido, por ejemplo, en [[Missouri]] su permitieron sentarse en la parte trasera de un camión. Pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar en la parte de atrás si se siente incómodo o no tiene espacio para sentarse o simplemente salir.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista (s) estarán vacías de cosas. Tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando se le cae el autoestopista asegurar rápidamente que tomaron todo su propio material y dejaron todas sus cosas. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que podría no ser malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído en el coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomó algo que no era de su propiedad. En estos casos, [[#Exchange información de contacto | intercambio de información de contacto]] durante el viaje podría ser una forma útil de asegurar todo lo que se perdió consigue vuelto a su lugar.<br />
<br />
== Cambio de la información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser agradable para dar una a la autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de ella en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen los blogs y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. Y entonces también puede ser agradable para conocer a alguien en otro país. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen ser lleno de interesantes cosas, incluso esclarecedoras. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con la autoestopista (s), que podría ser agradable para preguntar si escriben sobre o compartir sus experiencias de viaje. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto con usted.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son impresionantes. Puede suceder que usted escogió a alguien y luego te sientes atascado con ellos. Por ejemplo, en [[Australia]] paseos puede ser muy largo y la gente puede llegar a ser más extraño de lo que esperaba. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para realizar llamadas telefónicas. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Varias opciones?<br />
<br />
# Diga la verdad pura y simple. "Siento que no puedo tomar más. Necesito mi espacio privado. Sé que va a entender."<br />
# O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secreto profesional.".<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que usted charlar en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden oler una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista, que es generoso para dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tales como [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una autopista [[situ rampa]] que es conseguir algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, el lado de la carretera).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Recogiendo_autoestopistas&diff=77912
Recogiendo autoestopistas
2014-11-12T17:48:41Z
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<div>''This page is here temporarily until it's translated and moved to the Spanish version. The Spanish Hitchwiki at the moment isn't allowing the creation of new pages''<br />
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Al considerar '''recoger autoestopistas''', hay que tener en cuenta ante todo que no hay obligación de llevar alguien en su coche nada mas por haber parado. Siempre es bueno intentar ser simpático y acogedor, pero al mismo tiempo alerta y cuidadoso. Sólo porque alguien se ve descuidado, no afeitado y en estado de limpieza dudosa, no quiere decir que sea peligroso o con sombra. Usted tiene que considerar que esta persona ha sido muy probable que en el camino durante días y días, probablemente sin un lugar adecuado para dormir, y tal vez sin una comida adecuada. Por supuesto, tampoco es raro encontrar correctamente duchado y afeitado [[autoestopistas]] vestido con un traje y una corbata.<br />
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Un buen punto de partida para su juicio es a menudo su equipaje. Usted debe tomar un buen vistazo a las pertenencias de la persona a medida que disminuye la velocidad y deténgase. No tienen una mochila bien gastado y son sus manos llenas con un mapa y un libro mientras que frenéticamente tratan de agarrar todo y correr hacia su coche? Un viajero honesto probablemente tendrá parafernalia similar. Aún así, muchos autoestopistas autostop para viajes cortos días en territorio conocido y, a veces no llevan equipaje en absoluto.<br />
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Otras formas de conocer son<br />
1. Si el autoestopista / s es / están caminando en la carretera con un signo o tenían sus pulgares hacia arriba, ya que dice que la persona está tratando de conseguir un poco de lugar. Tenga en cuenta si la persona no está caminando eso no significa que él / ella no es lo suficientemente bueno para ser recogido también podría deberse a que el cansancio.<br />
2. Mantener un contacto ocular adecuada?<br />
3. sonriente en una manera amistosa?<br />
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== Comunicar ==<br />
Después de esta mirada inicial, usted debe intercambiar algunas palabras con el autoestopista antes de tirar la puerta abierta. Muchos conductores detenerse y apresuradamente gesto para que se apile en, pero a menudo se puede decir mucho acerca de una persona de un intercambio rápido, lo que podría ahorrarle un montón de problemas. Durante este intercambio rápido, tienes que tener en cuenta que el autoestopista también puede tener aprensiones, y, en general, que obtener el privilegio de preguntar "¿a dónde vas?" antes que el conductor. Esto se debe a un autoestopista necesita una "salida" si van a recoger una mala vibra del conductor y deciden que (educadamente) quieren rechazar el viaje.<br />
<br />
Si usted decide que prefiere no tiene esta persona en su coche, no se siente como usted tiene que sólo porque usted ha tirado encima y tuvo unas palabras con ellos. Su instinto es su mejor mecanismo de defensa y haciendo caso omiso de ella porque te sientes incómodo es una mala idea.<br />
<br />
Si usted ha decidido que el autoestopista es realmente de fiar (y la mayoría lo son), es probablemente la mejor manera de ponerse en movimiento para que no sean víctimas de los peligros aún más probable de ser golpeado por otro coche. Algunos autoestopistas más prudentes (tal vez paranoides) pueden no estar dispuestos a desprenderse de sus pertenencias, en caso de que necesiten para hacer una escapada rápida. Usted podría preguntar si la mente poner su paquete en el maletero si tiene espacio limitado, pero si es posible que les permita mantener sus cosas cerca.<br />
<br />
Si, antes de que se les deja en, que ellos dónde van pides y te dicen que es un lugar muy, muy lejano, pero sólo se va a un lugar que realmente está a sólo 20 km de la carretera, no acaba de marcharse ya que es muy probable que ellos aprecian mucho los 20km extra que usted puede tomar. Incluso un kilometro puede ser de gran ayuda si usted sucede saber que es un lugar mejor (por ejemplo, una estación de gasolina grande a lo largo de la autopista) que la que se encuentran.<br />
<br />
Un lugar mejor también es más importante que lo lejos. Teniendo a alguien de una buena estación de gasolina grande y ponerlos en la autopista (o fuera de la alta manera) podría tener más problemas de los que resuelve. Mientras que usted puede poner a la persona en un poco mejor o el mismo lugar de calidad, un poco de un paseo es mejor que no viaje, si no mucho más que da el autoestopista un nuevo escenario y un poco de esperanza.<br />
<br />
En cualquier caso, es bueno para mostrar alguna señal de reconocimiento, incluso si usted no va a detener. Una rápida sonrisa o un gesto que indica que sólo vas a nivel local puede dar un autoestopista alguna esperanza. Y muchos autoestopistas encanta la interacción humana, por lo que es bueno tener una charla en una estación de gasolina.<br />
<br />
La mayoría de los autoestopistas a tratar de conversar con usted para conocer a usted, en caso de que no se habla es bueno para tratar de iniciar una conversación, ya que podría estar cansado de toda la espera y caminar.<br />
.<br />
== Semáforo ==<br />
A veces se encuentra con autoestopistas en [[Tráfico autostop luz | semáforos]]. Si el semáforo está seguido por un lugar conveniente para parar lo mejor es ir allí. De lo contrario, usted tiene que [[la confianza]] en su instinto.<br />
<br />
== Autopista en la rampa de salida, paradas de autobús ==<br />
Las paradas de autobús son lugares convenientes para detener. Autopista en-rampas pueden ser más complicado, pero son similares.<br />
<br />
== [Gasolinera [autostop | Gasolinera]] ==<br />
Muchos autoestopistas prefieren pedir controladores para paseos en las gasolineras. Esto le da a los dos autoestopistas, así como los conductores más tiempo para pensar, charlar, y desarrollar una relación con la que pueden [[confiar]] en sí. Algunas de las personas que trabajan en las estaciones no les gusta autoestopistas y consideran que es solicitar por lo que puede ser grosero y puede pedirles que dejar así que si tienes ganas de darles un paseo pedirles que esperar a que fuera del lado de la gasolinera hasta que usted escoja para arriba.<br />
<br />
[[Archivo: ventanilla del coche que se lava en el Norte de Finland.JPG | thumb | 250px | left | Podría incluso ocurrir que un autoestopista limpia sus ventanas]]<br />
<br />
== [[Signos]] ==<br />
[[Archivo: Parnu-riga.jpg | thumb | 200px | [[Usuario: Amylin | Amylin]] autostop a [[Riga]]]]<br />
Es genial cuando sucede, pero autoestopistas no es necesario ir a su destino final con sólo un paseo. Por lo general, un viaje de autostop tiene muchos paseos consecutivos. Para evitar perderse en los coches que van más cortas distancias la gente suele poner dos o incluso más destinos en su signo.<br />
<br />
== Flexibilidad ==<br />
Autostopistas son viajeros flexibles como cuando se trata de paseos como su principal preocupación es la de llegar al destino, por lo que no le importaría que se sienta en la parte de atrás de un camión, si es permitido, por ejemplo, en [[Missouri]] su permitieron sentarse en la parte trasera de un camión. Pregúnteles si estarían dispuestos a viajar en la parte de atrás si se siente incómodo o no tiene espacio para sentarse o simplemente salir.<br />
<br />
== Stuff ==<br />
Lo ideal sería que el asiento o asientos para el autostopista (s) estarán vacías de cosas. Tómese el tiempo para organizar su coche. Cuando se le cae el autoestopista asegurar rápidamente que tomaron todo su propio material y dejaron todas sus cosas. Además, si has perdido algo, recuerde que podría no ser malicioso. A veces, algo podría haber caído en el coche, o un autoestopista podría haber equivocadamente tomó algo que no era de su propiedad. En estos casos, [[#Exchange información de contacto | intercambio de información de contacto]] durante el viaje podría ser una forma útil de asegurar todo lo que se perdió consigue vuelto a su lugar.<br />
<br />
== Cambio de la información de contacto ==<br />
Si usted tiene una tarjeta de visita, podría ser agradable para dar una a la autoestopista. Nunca se sabe lo que puede salir de ella en el futuro. También algunos autostopistas tienen los blogs y un enlace adicional para su sitio web puede ser bueno para su posicionamiento en los motores de búsqueda. Y entonces también puede ser agradable para conocer a alguien en otro país. Si usted no tiene una tarjeta de visita, escriba su dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o el nombre de Facebook.<br />
<br />
Algunos autostopistas también mantienen registros de viaje en los blogs o sitios web y sus historias suelen ser lleno de interesantes cosas, incluso esclarecedoras. Si usted tuvo una conversación particularmente agradable con la autoestopista (s), que podría ser agradable para preguntar si escriben sobre o compartir sus experiencias de viaje. Muchos autoestopistas que hacen esto están dispuestos a compartir su información de contacto con usted.<br />
<br />
== ¿Cómo dejar prematuramente su autoestopista ==<br />
No todos los autoestopistas son impresionantes. Puede suceder que usted escogió a alguien y luego te sientes atascado con ellos. Por ejemplo, en [[Australia]] paseos puede ser muy largo y la gente puede llegar a ser más extraño de lo que esperaba. También puede ser simplemente que usted necesita su espacio privado, por ejemplo, para realizar llamadas telefónicas. ¿Cómo deshacerse de su autoestopista? Varias opciones?<br />
<br />
# Diga la verdad pura y simple. "Siento que no puedo tomar más. Necesito mi espacio privado. Sé que va a entender."<br />
# O una pequeña mentira piadosa: "Tengo que llamar a mi jefe y hablar de temas sensibles Sabes, secreto profesional.".<br />
<br />
En general, sin embargo, autoestopistas prefieren la verdad y pueden manejarlo. Lo mismo ocurre con los autoestopistas que usted charlar en una estación de servicio. La mayoría de ellos han tenido tantas conversaciones de este tipo que pueden oler una mentira a kilómetros de distancia. A veces una mentira es más insultante que cualquier otra cosa!<br />
<br />
En caso de que quiera dejar un autoestopista, que es generoso para dejarlos en un lugar que les permita continuar su viaje con facilidad, tales como [[gasolinera autostop | gasolinera]] en la carretera o una autopista [[situ rampa]] que es conseguir algo de tráfico. De esa manera, va a ser mucho menos molesto que si los dejas en un lugar terrible (por ejemplo, el lado de la carretera).</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Halifax&diff=77853
Halifax
2014-11-10T00:02:31Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
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<div>'''Halifax''' is the capital city of [[Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]]. It is also the main city of the Maritimes region.<br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
<map lat='44.7' lng='-63.65' zoom='10' view='3' float='right' country='Canada'/><br />
=== Going North to Cape Breton, [[New Brunswick]], [[Quebec]], and the rest of Canada ===<br />
Take the #55 Port Wallace bus from the Bridge Terminal in Dartmouth, and get off at the last stop, where it turns around. From here, walk straight ahead and to your right and climb up the hill to Highway 118. You want to be on the side closest to the bus stop. There is a good wide place to pull over here and good visibility. A lot of the traffic is going to the airport, but get a lift there anyway, because it will increase the chances that passing cars are going longer distances. <br />
If you are going to Cape Breton, you need to get off near Truro (the next big town, about an hour drive). Tell your driver and they should know where to drop you off, where the 102 meets the 104.<br />
Good luck!<br />
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=== Going North West ===<br />
Highway 101 goes to Wolfville, Kentville, the rest of The Valley, and Yarmouth. Take the #80 Sackville bus to the Sackville Terminal and then climb up on the highway on ramp to get a lift. A lot of people commute from the Valley into town for work, and Wolfville is a big university town, so this road is quite well traveled.<br />
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=== Going South West ===<br />
You want to get onto highway 103 to get to Mahone Bay, Bridgewater, and other South shore towns, so take the #52 Bayers Lake or the #21 Timberlea bus to Lakelands Blvd, and then walk south out to the highway. There is a big sign here for the vehicle traffic, so you should have no problem getting in the right spot.<br />
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=== Eastern Shore ===<br />
If you're heading to Cape Breton from Halifax, going by the Eastern Shore is a good alternative to the highway. It will be slower, but more scenic and there's many nice places to stop on the way. To get out of Halifax, take any bus to Bridge Terminal, and then #401(doesn't run on weekends), #61 or #68 to Cherrybrook and ask to be let off on road 7/107 the farthest away from town (the buses might cross that road a few times on the way). From there just walk heading east and pick whatever spot looks good enough. You can take road 7 all the way to Antigonish, where it meets the main highway to Cape Breton.<br />
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{{IsIn|Nova Scotia}}<br />
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[[Category:Nova Scotia]]<br />
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[[trash:Halifax]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Nova_Scotia&diff=77852
Nova Scotia
2014-11-09T23:53:08Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
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<div>'''Nova Scotia''' is one of the Maritime provinces of [[Canada]], known as ''Canada's Ocean's Playground''. <br />
[[File:NS-Canada-province.png|thumb|left|Nova Scotia in Canada]]<br />
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== Cities ==<br />
=== [[Halifax]] ===<br />
'''Halifax''' is the capital city of [[Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]]. It is also the main city of the Maritimes region. It has a lot of culture for a city of it's size, as it is the largest Canadian city east of [[Quebec]] City.<br />
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== Hitchhiking out ==<br />
=== Going North to [[Cape Breton]], [[New Brunswick]], [[Quebec]], and the rest of Canada ===<br />
Take the #55 Port Wallace bus from the Bridge Terminal in [[Dartmouth]], and get off at the last stop, where it turns around. From here, walk straight ahead and to your right and climb up the hill to Highway 118. You want to be on the side closest to the bus stop. There is a good wide place to pull over here and good visibility. A lot of the traffic is going to the airport, but get a lift there anyway, because it will increase the chances that passing cars are going longer distances. <br />
If you are going to Cape Breton, you need to get off near [[Truro]] (the next big town, about an hour drive). Tell your driver and they should know where to drop you off, where the 102 meets the 104. The intersection is quite busy and cars go by fast, so a good option is to get off in the gas station 2-3km before the intersection, where road 2 meets the 102. There's a traffic circle before the on-ramp, so traffic goes slow, and there's plenty of room for cars to stop. <br />
Good luck!<br />
<br />
=== Going North West ===<br />
Highway 101 goes to [[Wolfville]], [[Kentville]], the rest of The Valley, and [[Yarmouth]]. Take the #80 Sackville bus to the Sackville Terminal and then climb up on the highway on ramp to get a lift. A lot of people commute from the Valley into town for work, and Wolfville is a big university town, so this road is quite well traveled.<br />
<br />
=== Going South West ===<br />
If you want to go to the South Shore of Nova Scotia ([[Mahone Bay]], [[Bridgewater]], [[Lunenburg]], etc) from Halifax, take the #52 Bus to Bayers Lake (more walking required) or the #21 to Timberlea (better option). Get off the #21 Bus on Lakelands Blvd across from the car dealership and Tim Horton's, and then walk south toward the only intersection. You'll cross the intersection (carefully!) over to the on-ramp for Highway 103. There is a lot of traffic here heading to the South Shore, especially M-F @ 17:00, so you should have no problem getting a ride if you have a sign.<br />
<br />
=== Eastern Shore ===<br />
If you're heading to Cape Breton from Halifax, going by the Eastern Shore is a good alternative to the highway. It will be slower, but more scenic and there's many nice places to stop on the way. To get out of Halifax, take any bus to Bridge Terminal, and then #401(doesn't run on weekends), #61 or #68 to Cherrybrook and ask to be let off on road 7/107 the farthest away from town (the buses might cross that road a few times on the way). From there just walk heading east and pick whatever spot looks good enough. You can take road 7 all the way to Antigonish, where it meets the main highway to Cape Breton.<br />
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[[File:A_visual.jpeg]]<br />
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== Border Crossing to [[Maine]], [[United States of America|United States]] ==<br />
Nova Scotia has no land border crossings with the United States. CAT Ferries[http://www.catferry.com/] ran a boat from from Yarmouth, NS to Bar Harbor, ME and [[Portland, ME]] but is now discontinued until further notice. Best to cross via New Brunswick.<br />
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== Personal experiences == <br />
[[User:Bella|Bella]] and a friend were on the highway from outside Halifax by 20miles and saw a few cops drive by and they didn't bother with them! <br />
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There are signs around Halifax stating that no pedestrians are allowed on highway, but out of the city limits there are not any, so, they hitched from outside Halifax to North Sydney to get the boat to Newfoubdland and had a fabulous time. People are friendly and cops seem to not mind. '''<br />
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{{IsIn|Canada}}<br />
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[[Category:Canada]]<br />
[[Category:Nova Scotia]]<br />
[[trash:Nova Scotia]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72684
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T14:55:54Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
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== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
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=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
A good place to camp close to the city center is Sacher Park. It's big enough to camp without being noticed, and even if you are noticed there's a good chance nobody cares. Close by, and a bit more secluded, is the Valley of the Cross, where you can also make a fire - just look for a place where people have made fires before. A bonus in this spot is you would be camping close to a beautiful 11th century monastery: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_the_Cross<br />
<br />
You will find official camping places with services just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilee. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or flowing water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
Single tram tickets are only valid for the day you bought them. There is a 90-minute transfer time for public transport in West Jerusalem- that's the tram and the green buses; East Jerusalem buses (the white ones with blue or green writing) are not included. If you bought and used a ticket, and will not use it again within the 90-minute time, why not give it away to somebody in the tram/bus stop? Random kindness to strangers is always good.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72683
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T14:50:29Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
A good place to camp close to the city center is Sacher Park. It's big enough to camp without being noticed, and even if you are noticed there's a good chance nobody cares.<br />
<br />
You will find official camping places with services just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilee. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or flowing water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
Single tram tickets are only valid for the day you bought them. There is a 90-minute transfer time for public transport in West Jerusalem- that's the tram and the green buses; East Jerusalem buses (the white ones with blue or green writing) are not included. If you bought and used a ticket, and will not use it again within the 90-minute time, why not give it away to somebody in the tram/bus stop? Random kindness to strangers is always good.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72682
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T14:49:01Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or flowing water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
A good place to camp close to the city center is Sacher Park. It's big enough to camp without being noticed, and even if you are noticed there's a good chance nobody cares.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
Single tram tickets are only valid for the day you bought them. There is a 90-minute transfer time for public transport in West Jerusalem- that's the tram and the green buses; East Jerusalem buses (the white ones with blue or green writing) are not included. If you bought and used a ticket, and will not use it again within the 90-minute time, why not give it away to somebody in the tram/bus stop? Random kindness to strangers is always good.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72681
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T13:18:16Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
Single tram tickets are only valid for the day you bought them. There is a 90-minute transfer time for public transport in West Jerusalem- that's the tram and the green buses; East Jerusalem buses (the white ones with blue or green writing) are not included. If you bought and used a ticket, and will not use it again within the 90-minute time, why not give it away to somebody in the tram/bus stop? Random kindness to strangers is always good.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72680
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T13:16:57Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
There is a 90-minute transfer time for public transport in West Jerusalem- that's the tram and the green buses. East Jerusalem buses (the white ones with blue or green writing) are not included. Single tram tickets are only valid for the day you bought them. If you bought and used a ticket, and will not use it again within the 90-minute time, why not give it away to somebody in the tram stop? Random kindness to strangers is always good.<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72679
Jerusalem
2013-09-25T12:58:15Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite different from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72292
Jerusalem
2013-09-07T20:12:52Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (maybe as much as once every 5 rides, or so). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors.<br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72284
Jerusalem
2013-09-07T16:02:49Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 804400 (2013)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of dozens of people hitching here, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (from my own experience, I get checked maybe once every 7-10 rides). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors. <br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72281
Jerusalem
2013-09-07T15:58:27Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 747,600 (2007)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
<br />
=== French Hill junction ===<br />
<br />
French Hill (or Hagiva Hatzarfatit) junction is a good place for hitchhiking to several places. You can hitch from it to the Dead Sea, towards route 90 and then south towards Eilat or north towards Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights, to Palestinian cities that are north of Jerusalem, to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and towards Tel Aviv (although this is not the best spot for Tel Aviv).<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get there is by tram to Givat Hamivtar stop, and buses 4, 4a, 8, 37, 57 and 68 also go there. From the stop, walk 1 minute to the intersection that the tram rails cross diagonally. This is the junction, where route 1 and route 60 meet. <br />
<br />
For the Dead Sea, route 90 south or north and the West Bank/Samaria, go to the big bus stop on route 1, right before it goes below the bridge. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers on their way to West Bank/Samaria settlements, and drivers stop often. There are times when there is a group of 30+ people waiting there, and some drivers even come with signs themselves, to show which settlement they’re going to. This group is almost always at the beginning of the bus stop, so if you’re going to the Dead Sea or route 90, it’s better to stand apart from the group, towards the back of the stop. A sign here can help. <br />
<br />
You can hitch from the same place towards Ramallah (and from there you can reach Nablus and other Palestinian cities). Just be advised that if you’re standing in this stop with a sign that says “Ramallah” on it, it's quite possible people are going to look at you like you’re crazy, and might try to convince you not to go there, that it’s dangerous, etc. <br />
<br />
It’s also possible to hitch from this intersection to Tel Aviv. On the other side of the big intersection there is a smaller bus stop. Cars that pass here might be going into Jerusalem, to road 443 or to road 1 towards Tel Aviv, so a sign here can be a big help. There are no good places to stop on road 1 except the Shaar Hagai petrol station, so it’s better to wait for a direct ride. If you can get a ride part of the way on road 443, to Modiin for example, that is much better, because there are bus stops in almost every intersection on that road.<br />
<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
See French Hill junction above.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
See French Hill Junction above. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (from my own experience, I get checked maybe once every 7-10 rides). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors. <br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72279
Jerusalem
2013-09-07T14:52:49Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 747,600 (2007)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take bus 25, 4 or 4A to Har Ha'tsofim (French Hill). You can hitchhike from the bus stop across the street from the entrance to the Mt. Scopus Campus of Hebrew University. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers, and drivers stop often. Most likely they will go only part of the way, in which case you should ask to get off in the entry junction to their settlement, and continue hitchhiking from the bus station.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take a city bus (25, 4, or 4a) to the [[Har Ha'tzofim Junction]] and stand there. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (from my own experience, I get checked maybe once every 7-10 rides). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors. <br />
<br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=72278
Jerusalem
2013-09-07T14:50:31Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 747,600 (2007)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take bus 25, 4 or 4A to Har Ha'tsofim (French Hill). You can hitchhike from the bus stop across the street from the entrance to the Mt. Scopus Campus of Hebrew University. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers, and drivers stop often. Most likely they will go only part of the way, in which case you should ask to get off in the entry junction to their settlement, and continue hitchhiking from the bus station.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take a city bus (25, 4, or 4a) to the [[Har Ha'tzofim Junction]] and stand there. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
== Public Transportation ==<br />
<br />
Blackriding is not possible in buses, because you have to pass by the driver as you enter. On the tram it is possible, but keep in mind there are quite a lot of checkups (from my own experience, I get checked maybe once every 7-10 rides). Inspectors wear white buttoned shirts in summer, sometimes with a yellow reflector vest on top, and dark blue coats in winter. They come in twos or threes, and are usually quite strict. As of September 2013, there are no "undercover"/plainclothes inspectors. <br />
There's no public transport in West Jerusalem from about 2 hours before dark on Friday evening to 1 hour after dark on Saturday night. East Jerusalem buses keep running regularly. <br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=70924
Jerusalem
2013-08-18T09:43:19Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 747,600 (2007)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take bus 25, 4 or 4A to Har Ha'tsofim (French Hill). You can hitchhike from the bus stop across the street from the entrance to the Mt. Scopus Campus of Hebrew University. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers, and drivers stop often. Most likely they will go only part of the way, in which case you should ask to get off in the entry junction to their settlement, and continue hitchhiking from the bus station.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right below the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take a city bus (25, 4, or 4a) to the [[Har Ha'tzofim Junction]] and stand there. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Jerusalem&diff=70923
Jerusalem
2013-08-18T09:42:29Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox Israeli Location<br />
|country = Israel<br />
|district = Jerusalem District<br />
|map = <map lat='31.78' lng='35.22' zoom='11' view='0' country='Israel'/><br />
|pop = 747,600 (2007)<br />
|motorways = 1, 60<br />
}}<br />
'''Jerusalem''' is a city in the [[Middle East]], under dispute between [[Israel]] and the Palestinians, both claiming it to be their capital city.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
Be aware that Jerusalem is quite diffferent from Tel Aviv. Some inhabitants and areas are very religious and "modesty" is appreciated and sometimes somewhat violently enforced. Best not to wear mini skirts and other outfits you would wear at the beach in Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
== Hitching out ==<br />
[[File:CraigIsraelKfarAdomim.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[User:Halt, Stop! Reudnitz kommt.|Craig]] at Maale Adumim Junction en route to Dead Sea (5 mins).]]<br />
=== East to the [[Dead Sea]], [[Amman]] ([[Jordan]]) ===<br />
<br />
The road splits towards Amman and towards the Dead Sea at Beit-HaArava junction. Depending on where you are in Jerusalem, there are two options for getting there:<br />
<br />
==== From East Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take service taxi ("sheirut") 36 from Damascus Gate in the direction of [[Abu Dis]], a ride of 7 NIS only. Get off in Maale Adumin North junction and continue hitchhiking east. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking east towards the Dead Sea and Jordan.<br />
<br />
==== From West Jerusalem ====<br />
<br />
Take bus 25, 4 or 4A to Har Ha'tsofim (French Hill). You can hitchhike from the bus stop across the street from the entrance to the Mt. Scopus Campus of Hebrew University. The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers, and drivers stop often. Most likely they will go only part of the way, in which case you should ask to get off in the entry junction to their settlement, and continue hitchhiking from the bus station.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] found it easy to get a lift even from inside Jerusalem. The bus stop mentioned above works perfect. Since recently you can get there taking the Tram ''or'' you hitchhike from in front the Damascus gate (sounds strange, but worked numerous times: 10 mins, 5 mins).<br />
<br />
=== South towards [[Eilat]], [[Aqaba]] ([[Jordan]]), [[Taba]] ([[Egypt]]) ===<br />
<br />
Follow the direction to go to the [[Dead Sea]], but continue south on [[Highway 90 (Israel)|Highway 90]] until its end. From there you can continue east towards [[Jordan]], or south towards [[Egypt]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Hitching_out_of_Jerusalem.JPG|thumb|right|220px|Orthodox Jews hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== West towards [[Tel Aviv]] ===<br />
Take a bus or tram to the central bus station in Jerusalem (many bus lines go there). From the main entrance, head to the right (when looking away from the building). Go on walking further on Jaffa road, take a right before the tram bridge, and continue till you get to the main junction where the "Begin" highway splits off to the right. Continue straight past this junction, and on your right (after the petrol station) you will see a bus stop, the best spot to hitchhike. Most likely you will see other hitchhikers standing there too. If you get bored or want to burn some time, just behind you there is an ancient Palestinian village (Lifta), which was deserted in 1948. Go down the stairs and find your way to the local spring.<br />
<br />
In case it's too crowded you might be better off going a bit back up the street to the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] and hitch there. Also, Israeli hitchhikers seem to have an aversion against [[signs]], so if you're not local using a sign could work out in your advantage.<br />
<br />
There is also a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway at Shaar Hagai (שער הגיא) [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=gas+station&hl=en&cd=10&ei=6SqMS7XXIYivOJe28LcG&sig2=rVVbYMtdQ5gwWRR4lSrEAA&sll=31.799391,35.108185&sspn=0.250939,0.376282&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10709258174763436664&ved=0CBIQpQY&hq=gas+station&hnear=&ll=31.88572,35.024414&spn=0.501407,0.752563&z=10&iwloc=A Google map link] This might be useful if a ride is not going all the way to Tel Aviv as there are very few spots to stop on the highway between the two cities.<br />
<br />
=== North towards [[Tiberias]], [[Golan Heights]] ===<br />
<br />
Follow the same directions as for Amman and the Dead Sea, but continue north on highway 90 from the Beit HaArava Junction until you reach the Tsemach Junciton at the bottom of the Kinneret. From there, you can either hitchhike to [[Tiberias]] by going westwards on Road 90, or use the [[trempiyada]] up to the Golan. People either drive up to Road 92 or Road 98 from there. Road 98 goes right up to the Golan, and Road 92 runs along the west coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Roads 789 or 87 to the Golan. Highway 789 connects to Road 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Road 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the centre of the Golan until it picks up 98 at its end.<br />
<br />
[[File:Israel-erga hitching out of jerusalem.jpg|thumb|250|right|[[User:Erga|Erga]] modestly hitching out of Jerusalem]]<br />
<br />
=== To [[Ramallah]], [[Samaria]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take a city bus (25, 4, or 4a) to the [[Har Ha'tzofim Junction]] and stand there. Rides from here are available to the Ramallah area ([[Ramallah]], [[Ofra]], etc.) As well as further in, towards [[Nablus]], via "Tapuach Junction" ([[Ariel]], [[Salfit]], [[Buddya]] etc.)<br />
<br />
However, due to the lack of rides to this area, it is probably best to take a service taxi (very cheap) to this area from Damascus gate in Jerusalem.<br />
<br />
=== To [[Bethlehem]], [[Judea]] ([[West Bank]]) ===<br />
<br />
Take the #31 bus to Giloh (you'll have to ask people how to get to the ''[[trempiyada]]''. From there you can hitch rides to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Gush Etzion]] areas, ([[Efrat]], [[Bethlehem]], [[Alon Shvut]]), etc, as well as further south, to the [[Hebron]] area of [[Hebron]], [[Kiryat Arba]], [[Tarqumia]], [[Yatta]], etc. To get to the latter area, however, it is better to hitch a ridge to [[Gush Etzion Junction]], and try from there.<br />
From the Palestinan bus terminal in front of Damascuus Gate you can get a bus straight to [[Bethlehem]] and [[Beit Jala]]. It runs every 30 mins and takes a little more to Bethlehem.<br />
:[[User:Halt,_Stop!_Reudnitz_kommt.|Craig]] got a lift from in front the Damascus gate around 8pm (20 mins). Go to the junction before the cars go down the tunnel. there is enough space to stop. Sometimes people cannot cross the checkpoint and will drop you off. Try to sneak by the tough pedestrian checkpoint and flag down cars in front of the car crossing. Saves time and nerves =)<br />
<br />
== Sleep ==<br />
<br />
=== Free hospitality ===<br />
In projects such as [http://www.bewelcome.org BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com CouchSurfing] you can find many Jerusalemic members who will host you for a night or two in their homes...<br />
<br />
=== Hostels and cheap accommodation ===<br />
As a rule of thumb, the Western part of the city is much (much!) more expensive than the Eastern part, especially when it comes to hostels. In the old city and around Damascus gate you can find a dorm bed for as little as 20 NIS (4 Euro) for a night. Check [http://www.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage] for more details.<br />
<br />
=== Camping ===<br />
You will find some camping places just at very touristic spots as the Dead Sea or the Sea of Galilae. But you won't get a problem if you set up your tent just somewhere in the wood. Just make sure that you don't do it on private property, nearby the sea or fluent water (it is supposed to be forbidden) and in natural reserves.<br />
<br />
[[trash:Jerusalem]]<br />
{{IsIn|Israel}}<br />
<br />
[[he: ירושלים]]</div>
Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Eskihisar&diff=70922
Eskihisar
2013-08-18T09:31:59Z
<p>Ofercarmon: </p>
<hr />
<div><map lat='40.77170187057763' lng='29.424476623535156' zoom='13' view='0' float='right'/><br />
<br />
'''Eskihisar''' is a village just east of [[Istanbul]]. It’s located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Izmit and, most important of all, is where the cheapest ferries to [[Yalova]] across the Gulf can be found.<br />
<br />
== Hitching in ==<br />
You should be real lucky to find a direct lift to this little town from [[Istanbul]]. However, it’s not impossible at all if you’re ready to change cars inbetween.<br />
<br />
From Taksim Square in European side of Istanbul, catch bus #129T (''Taksim-Üst Bostancı''). This is, like all other city busses crossing the Bosphorus Bridge, is a double-ticket line and will cost you 3 TL (~EUR 1.50/~US$ 2). Get off at the leaf-clover interchange named ''Bostancı Köprüsü'', close to its last stop, recognizable by big ''Bostancı'' and ''İçerenköy'' signs there. You are now on D100 highway. Walk past the interchange until you see a safe shoulder down the road a couple hundred metres away. Start hitching there ready with a [[Signs|sign]] saying at least ‘[[Gebze]]’, it’ll make you more visible and look like a total hitchhiker. Drivers around here seem to have some concerns about sharing their car with a stranger and looking like a total hitchhiker seems to somewhat ease their anxiety. However, there are also many minibuses heading for Gebze on this road, so hiding your sign when they are passing by and shaking your head both sides when its headlights flash (to ask whether you’d like a ride … for a fee) may prevent some of the unwanted attention. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes until you are offered a lift. Morning hours (approx. between 6:30-8:30) are best since the road is congested at that time and vehicles move slowly, which lets the drivers to think more about taking you in. Beware of the motorcycles by the way, which sometimes illegally drive inside the shoulder and literally skim you over.<br />
<br />
From the Asian side, you can take the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to its last stop, the Kartal interchange. The exit of the metro stop is right on the D100 highway, and there's a good place for cars on the direction of Gebze to stop. This spot is much closer to Gebze than Bostancı, so you'll have better chances of getting drivers who are going in that direction. <br />
<br />
Once you are near Gebze, you are more likely to be dropped off on the highway, out of the city centre. Ask your driver to drop you off as near to Eskihisar as possible. At some part of the road, you’ll notice signs for Eskihisar, complete with a diagram for the ferry. Once on that corner of the road, you are about 30 minutes away from the ferry quay on foot.<br />
<br />
Another cheap way (involving payment) to reach Eskihisar from Istanbul may be to take a suburban train (''banliyö treni'') from Haydarpaşa Station near Kadıköy, the main district of Istanbul on Asian side (To get to Kadıköy from European side, you can take ferries from Eminönü near Sultanahmet; Karaköy near Beyoğlu/Galata; or Beşiktaş near Taksim. They all cost 1.40 TL/person). Suburban train costs around 1.50 TL/pessenger. Ride it until Gebze, the last station on its route. However Gebze ''the station'' is not exactly located in Gebze ''the city centre'' (about 3-4 km inbetween), so don’t confuse each other. Then, once you are in Gebze station, you are again about 30 min of walk away from Eskihisar jetty. Ask around for the way there.<br />
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Useful Turkish words on this route are ''Feribot'' (pronounced ''fay-ree-baut'') and ''İskele'' (pronounced ''ees-kay-lay''), which mean “ferry” and “quay/jetty” respectively.<br />
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=== Personal Experiences ===<br />
[[User:Rodzy|Rodzy]]: We hitchhiked from Istanbul to Bursa in May 2012, the suburban train from Haydarpasa goes only to Pendik (I don't know if they have some works or they closed the railways to Gebze), the ferry from Pendik to Yalova costs 13 TL! So we decided to hitchhike from Pendik (not far from the ferries) to Gebze. After 10 minutes we got a car until the Eskihisar jetty, there we tried to hitch a car just in the front of the gate. For the guard was more then clear that we would not pay for the jeton so he said that if we wanted he could let us to pass the gate. He opened the gate for us, we just walked through and towards to the ferry. (In case: the jeton costs 3,5 TL)<br />
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== Ferry ==<br />
The ferry has a flat fare for cars, so it doesn’t really matter whether there is only one person (i.e. driver) in it, or it is occupied by ten people when it comes to payment. Thus, the easiest method to avoid paying for the ferry is to ask drivers whether you can cross the toll booth in their car. You can do this in the very front of the booth, just before the drivers pay the fee (there usually is a helpful car queue in front of the booths). Security guards there seem to be relaxed about this, not concerned if you dodge the payment in this way (However, they may make a real fuss if you simply try to walk through the booth without buying a token). Once on the other side of the booth, the car will likely to be taken into a seperate queue if the ferry has started to fill up. There you can wish your driver ''bon voyage'' (Turkish: ''iyi yolculuklar'', pronounced ''ee-yee yohl-joo-look-laar'') and walk yourself to the ferry itself: Once you are clear off the booth, no one asks for a receipt of a payment, neither when boarding the ferry nor when getting off.<br />
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If you happen to be on your unlucky day, ferry costs 2.80 TL/person (~EUR 1.30/~US$ 2.10).<br />
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Across the Gulf of Izmit is the Topçular jetty, not much more than a harbour and related buildings really. The highway is very near, has a wide shoulder and enough traffic, so you can hitch your way forward quickly. The nearest town to the west is [[Çiftlikköy]], about 15-20 km away. A distance sign on the road to Çiftlikköy says [[Yalova]] is only 2 km further away, but in fact, Yalova city centre is at least 7 km away from Çiftlikköy. The ‘2 km’ sign is just some sort of bureaucratical curiosity, it seems.<br />
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Other ferry lines plying a similar route depart from Yenikapı (near Sultanahmet in European side of Istanbul), Bostancı (in Asian side), and Pendik (in Asian side, too); all arriving at downtown Yalova. Though they cut down the road to be taken at both ends (no need to go through Gebze/Eskihisar/Topçular), they all require payments for each pessenger, whether in a car or not, and the ridiculous fares of around 12 TL per person (~EUR 5.50/~US$ 8.60; and this is for pessengers riding in a car, it’s substantially more for pessengers without a vehicle!) go against the very idea of hitchhiking.<br />
At Pendik the fare is 6 lira for a passenger, the ferry takes around 50 minutes.<br />
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A way to avoid ferries altogether is to hitch east from [[Istanbul]] all the way to [[Izmit]] first, along the northern shore of the Gulf, then once in Izmit, hitch back to west to [[Yalova]] along the southern shore. This will add at least an hour more to your trip when compared with Eskihisar route.<br />
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Note: Hitchhiker [[Theo]] recieved a used ticket from a driver AFTER the driver has passed the control and managed to pass through the passenger entrance with this ticket. Even though the ticket was in the name of Mustafa Kemel and [[Theo]] is quite un-Mustafaish the guard just laughed and let him through (''git git'').<br />
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Ofercarmon
https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Eskihisar&diff=70921
Eskihisar
2013-08-18T09:28:59Z
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'''Eskihisar''' is a village just east of [[Istanbul]]. It’s located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Izmit and, most important of all, is where the cheapest ferries to [[Yalova]] across the Gulf can be found.<br />
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== Hitching in ==<br />
You should be real lucky to find a direct lift to this little town from [[Istanbul]]. However, it’s not impossible at all if you’re ready to change cars inbetween.<br />
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From Taksim Square in European side of Istanbul, catch bus #129T (''Taksim-Üst Bostancı''). This is, like all other city busses crossing the Bosphorus Bridge, is a double-ticket line and will cost you 3 TL (~EUR 1.50/~US$ 2). Get off at the leaf-clover interchange named ''Bostancı Köprüsü'', close to its last stop, recognizable by big ''Bostancı'' and ''İçerenköy'' signs there. You are now on D100 highway. Walk past the interchange until you see a safe shoulder down the road a couple hundred metres away. Start hitching there ready with a [[Signs|sign]] saying at least ‘[[Gebze]]’, it’ll make you more visible and look like a total hitchhiker. Drivers around here seem to have some concerns about sharing their car with a stranger and looking like a total hitchhiker seems to somewhat ease their anxiety. However, there are also many minibuses heading for Gebze on this road, so hiding your sign when they are passing by and shaking your head both sides when its headlights flash (to ask whether you’d like a ride … for a fee) may prevent some of the unwanted attention. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes until you are offered a lift. Morning hours (approx. between 6:30-8:30) are best since the road is congested at that time and vehicles move slowly, which lets the drivers to think more about taking you in. Beware of the motorcycles by the way, which sometimes illegally drive inside the shoulder and literally skim you over.<br />
If you're in the Asian side, you can take the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to its last stop, the Kartal interchange. The exit of the metro stop is right on the D100 highway, and there's a good place for cars on the direction of Gebze to stop. This spot is much closer to Gebze than Bostancı, so you'll have better chances of getting drivers who are going in that direction. <br />
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Once you are near Gebze, you are more likely to be dropped off on the highway, out of the city centre. Ask your driver to drop you off as near to Eskihisar as possible. At some part of the road, you’ll notice signs for Eskihisar, complete with a diagram for the ferry. Once on that corner of the road, you are about 30 minutes away from the ferry quay on foot.<br />
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Another cheap way (involving payment) to reach Eskihisar from Istanbul may be to take a suburban train (''banliyö treni'') from Haydarpaşa Station near Kadıköy, the main district of Istanbul on Asian side (To get to Kadıköy from European side, you can take ferries from Eminönü near Sultanahmet; Karaköy near Beyoğlu/Galata; or Beşiktaş near Taksim. They all cost 1.40 TL/person). Suburban train costs around 1.50 TL/pessenger. Ride it until Gebze, the last station on its route. However Gebze ''the station'' is not exactly located in Gebze ''the city centre'' (about 3-4 km inbetween), so don’t confuse each other. Then, once you are in Gebze station, you are again about 30 min of walk away from Eskihisar jetty. Ask around for the way there.<br />
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Useful Turkish words on this route are ''Feribot'' (pronounced ''fay-ree-baut'') and ''İskele'' (pronounced ''ees-kay-lay''), which mean “ferry” and “quay/jetty” respectively.<br />
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=== Personal Experiences ===<br />
[[User:Rodzy|Rodzy]]: We hitchhiked from Istanbul to Bursa in May 2012, the suburban train from Haydarpasa goes only to Pendik (I don't know if they have some works or they closed the railways to Gebze), the ferry from Pendik to Yalova costs 13 TL! So we decided to hitchhike from Pendik (not far from the ferries) to Gebze. After 10 minutes we got a car until the Eskihisar jetty, there we tried to hitch a car just in the front of the gate. For the guard was more then clear that we would not pay for the jeton so he said that if we wanted he could let us to pass the gate. He opened the gate for us, we just walked through and towards to the ferry. (In case: the jeton costs 3,5 TL)<br />
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== Ferry ==<br />
The ferry has a flat fare for cars, so it doesn’t really matter whether there is only one person (i.e. driver) in it, or it is occupied by ten people when it comes to payment. Thus, the easiest method to avoid paying for the ferry is to ask drivers whether you can cross the toll booth in their car. You can do this in the very front of the booth, just before the drivers pay the fee (there usually is a helpful car queue in front of the booths). Security guards there seem to be relaxed about this, not concerned if you dodge the payment in this way (However, they may make a real fuss if you simply try to walk through the booth without buying a token). Once on the other side of the booth, the car will likely to be taken into a seperate queue if the ferry has started to fill up. There you can wish your driver ''bon voyage'' (Turkish: ''iyi yolculuklar'', pronounced ''ee-yee yohl-joo-look-laar'') and walk yourself to the ferry itself: Once you are clear off the booth, no one asks for a receipt of a payment, neither when boarding the ferry nor when getting off.<br />
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If you happen to be on your unlucky day, ferry costs 2.80 TL/person (~EUR 1.30/~US$ 2.10).<br />
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Across the Gulf of Izmit is the Topçular jetty, not much more than a harbour and related buildings really. The highway is very near, has a wide shoulder and enough traffic, so you can hitch your way forward quickly. The nearest town to the west is [[Çiftlikköy]], about 15-20 km away. A distance sign on the road to Çiftlikköy says [[Yalova]] is only 2 km further away, but in fact, Yalova city centre is at least 7 km away from Çiftlikköy. The ‘2 km’ sign is just some sort of bureaucratical curiosity, it seems.<br />
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Other ferry lines plying a similar route depart from Yenikapı (near Sultanahmet in European side of Istanbul), Bostancı (in Asian side), and Pendik (in Asian side, too); all arriving at downtown Yalova. Though they cut down the road to be taken at both ends (no need to go through Gebze/Eskihisar/Topçular), they all require payments for each pessenger, whether in a car or not, and the ridiculous fares of around 12 TL per person (~EUR 5.50/~US$ 8.60; and this is for pessengers riding in a car, it’s substantially more for pessengers without a vehicle!) go against the very idea of hitchhiking.<br />
At Pendik the fare is 6 lira for a passenger, the ferry takes around 50 minutes.<br />
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A way to avoid ferries altogether is to hitch east from [[Istanbul]] all the way to [[Izmit]] first, along the northern shore of the Gulf, then once in Izmit, hitch back to west to [[Yalova]] along the southern shore. This will add at least an hour more to your trip when compared with Eskihisar route.<br />
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Note: Hitchhiker [[Theo]] recieved a used ticket from a driver AFTER the driver has passed the control and managed to pass through the passenger entrance with this ticket. Even though the ticket was in the name of Mustafa Kemel and [[Theo]] is quite un-Mustafaish the guard just laughed and let him through (''git git'').<br />
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https://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Istanbul&diff=70920
Istanbul
2013-08-18T09:22:01Z
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<div>'''Istanbul''' is the biggest city of [[Turkey]], partly in [[Europe]] and partly in [[Asia]].<br />
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In many parts in Europe you can find Turkish truckers, who might be heading to Istanbul. Watch out for Turkish number plates beginning with '''34''', the city code for Istanbul, however a high proportion of all trucks heading for the Asian side of Turkey still have to go through Istanbul.<br />
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== Hitching in ==<br />
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=== From the west {{E|80}} ===<br />
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Trucks are banned from entering the city during rush hours (morning: ''?'', evening: about 17:00-22:00), and even when they can proceed through the city, there are few places to stop. Therefore it is highly likely that your driver will let you out at the Mahmutbey toll booths. There are two ways to the centre from here. Note that there are no ATMs on the outskirts of Istanbul. If you have no Turkish money, the driver may let you travel for free, or a friendly local may pay for you; arrive with some Turkish lira in your pocket to not be reliant on the kindness of strangers.<br />
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One option is to walk to the side road to the right of the motorway, then turn to the first or second street to your right (the wide one). From the bus stop about 200 m down that street, take bus 89M "Zeytinburnu Metro", which will cost around 2 Turkish lira (~ €0.80) (see section below on Public transport). From Zeytinburnu there is an extensive choice of public transportation into the city such as trams to Sultanahmet, buses to Taksim/Beyoğlu (93C), or the ''Metrobüs'' heading for the Asian side across the Bosphorus. <br />
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Another option, from close to the motorway toll booth, are the frequent minibuses to Topkapı or Yenibosna, from which you can find transportation further into the centre.<br />
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A third option is possible if your driver is going to the Asian side of Istanbul. If he will cross the bridge ''Fatih Sultan Mehmet kuprusu''. ask him to drop you at the last exit before the bridge's toll booth, which is right after you pass the new stadium. if you walk/hitch down that road, very soon you will arrive at a metro station, which will take you directly to Taksim.<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
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Generally, you can just start hitching anywhere in the city center. Just walk to the nearest highway and stick your thumb out. It might need a few lifts until you get out of the border, but given that you hardly ever wait more than 10 minutes for a lift, it can be faster than public transport.<br />
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''Taksim Square in the center of the European part of Istanbul is chosen as a starting point for the upcoming description due to the fact that there the most bus lines of the European side start and end.''<br />
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=== Northwest towards [[Edirne]] and [[Bulgaria]] {{E|80}} ===<br />
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There are several ways to get out of the city centre and onto the main highway. If you stop a car that is not going a long distance, then it is best to aim for the Mahmutbey toll booths in the northwest of Istanbul where the E80 really begins. <br />
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=== First option ===<br />
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Get to the Mahmutbey toll booths (Mahmutbey Gişeleri) where it is possible to stop long-distance cars and trucks. <br />
Some buses pass this spot. One is 98H from Bakırköy, a suburb in the west. Another one (146T) departures from Yenikapı, near Sultanahmet and you can get off at the stop just after the bus turns north into the suburb Başakşehir. From the bus stop, you can walk a couple of hundred metres down to the toll booth (there is a handy gap in the fence). You can also go by metro to Ikitelli Sanayi stop (M3 line) walk south until you see the highway and follow it until you reach the toll booths (about 1 km walk). For the metro, one ticket costs 3,00 TL or a bit less with an prepay "akbil". But beware of the fact that everytime you change metro's, you'd have to pay the 3TL again.<br />
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Strictly speaking, pedestrians are not permitted here; if a bored traffic police officer asks you to leave, but ignore him and feign misunderstanding, and walk a few metres away and thumb.<br />
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=== Second option ===<br />
You can take bus 83O* from Taksim Square to the big bus station ''Bayrampaşa Otogar'' on the European side, which is just along the motorway to Edirne / Bulgaria. Take the bus to the last stop, get off and walk back to the entrance. From there, you'll be hitching directly along the motorway. A sign works well here, and there is plenty of space for drivers to pull over since a lot of buses and minibuses stop for passengers just outside). While exiting, you'll notice a petrol station to your right that is a possible alternative starting point where you can ask drivers for lifts (or just use the toilet).<br />
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Hitchhikers experience: we don't understand what means when you write "last stop". And turkish people didn't understand when you try to explain them that you whant to get out of the city to highway. They offer to you their buses. It's easier to take bus from this bus station to the nearest village Catalca, get out before bus turn to Catalca.<br />
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==== Third option ====<br />
This section needs an update!<br />
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Get into the metro at Taksim Square and take a train towards ''Haciosman''. This is currently the last station for the trains departing from Taksim. One ticket costs 2,00 TL (~0,80 Euro), or 1.75 TL with an prepay "akbil". But beware of the fact that everytime you change metro's, you'd have to pay the 2TL again! At the ''Sanayi Mahallesi'' station (not to be confused with Atatürk Oto Sanayi which is the last station en route), get out of the Metro. You will find yourself along the ''Büyükdere Caddesi'' avenue. Walk along the main street direction north (watch out for big signs that are leading drivers to the motorway to Edirne. After 3-4 min and passing a military camp you'll see the [[on-ramp]]. Unfortunately, there is no way to cross the street from right to left then by attempting suicide, because the main street is mostly full of fast traffic. If you are not brave enough to do so, walk another 10 min further and cross the street over a bridge and walk back the way along the other side. <br />
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Or better, you may get off the metro at ''İTÜ-Ayazağa'' station (the first one after ''Sanayi Mahallesi''), cross the street on an pedestrian overpass close to that station's exit and then walk ''south'' for about 10 min to get to the on ramp to the motorway. You will have to walk past the military park on the right side of the road, and then you will see the big motorway below.<br />
If you don't feel comfortable at the on-ramp for whatever reason (eg the cars pass too close or drive too fast), try to start hitching from a bus stop just after the gasstation called 'Opet'. If you stand here, many taxi's might stop for you, but just wave them away, or say 'para yok' (no money) and wait for a normal car to stop for you. <br />
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Go somewhat down the ramp and you can find a good spot to stand and stop cars. Also try to get short lifts (even some kilometres can help in Istanbul).<br />
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=== Westwards towards [[Greece]] (via [[Tekirdağ|Tekirdag]]) {{E|84}} ===<br />
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Take the suburban train (''banliyö treni'') from the very city center (Sirkeci) towards Halkali. It's only 2.00 lira. Get off at ''Küçükçekmece''. If the train station is 6 o'clock, walk in the direction of 12 o'clock in order to find the on ramp towards [[Tekirdağ|Tekirdag]]. This is the same road that will take you directly to Greece, although you will still be well within the congested motorways of suburban Istanbul. Be aware that you cannot cross this border walking! You have to find somebody to take you across. Knowing [[Western Europe phrasebook|German]] will help you a lot to explain that you need help to cross the border due to many drivers with a Turkish-German background.<br />
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* Hitchhikers experience: I took the train to Küçükçekmece like I read on here, and found the highway. To my dismay it was '''impossible''' to hitch. After walking 2 miles, hoping there would be a spot for people to pull off, there was nothing. I noticed these buses that road in the middle of the highway, and decided to take one down the road. After two stops, it was the end of the line. Fortunately, there was a huge spot to hitchhike. For anyone who goes this way, I '''highly''' recommend taking the bus the whole way instead of trying to walk like I did. Or, use another method to hitch. - Jon<br />
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Another way to get to city's western outskirts is to take the metro from Aksaray close to Sultanahmet in the old city centre, and ride it till ''Yenibosna'' station (2.0 TL pp, roughly €0.80). Then, take the public bus #448 (''Yenibosna Metro-Mimarsinan''; an extra 2.00 TL pp), which departs from the stops right next to metro station. You will ride this bus for a ''long'' time, roughly an hour, until where it quits the motorway west and turns to right in a cloverleaf interchange near the village of [[Mimarsinan]], where the bus eventually heads. Get off at the stop right at the very location bus turns right, this is where as much west as you can get on Istanbul's public transportation. Then walk a bit further from the junction, and start thumbing. Hitchhiker [[User:Vidimian|Vidimian]] tried this route in 2002 or 2003, when he wasn't very experienced at hitchhiking. The first lift offer arrived so late (after about 2 hours of thumbing) and the following lifts were so short (and, again, late) that he could make it to [[Tekirdağ]], a mere 120 km away from this hitching spot, after the night falls, despite starting early in the morning.<br />
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For those who rather not try hitchhiking through the overgrown western suburbs of the city, a slightly more expensive but a lot easier way to follow this westbound route to Greece may be to take the morning train to [[Muratlı]] from Sirkeci station in central Istanbul, and then hitch your way forward to Greece via [[Tekirdağ]] from there. See [[Muratlı]] article for full details.<br />
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Once you have passed the border, try to stay in the car which took you through, as the first 20-30 km on the Greek side is one of the worst places to hitchhike in Europe. Local people there are afraid of stories about immigrants from Iran and Afghanistan etc. so it's especially hard to get a ride. It took hitchhiker [[User:Lapulevel|Lapulevel]] a full day to get out of this area—and that wasn't simply a shortage of luck as that happened twice!<br />
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=== East and south towards [[Ankara]], Black Sea coast, Antalya {{E|80}} ===<br />
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For going east there are different options:<br />
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* '''From parking on motorway O4'''<br />
Take ferry to ''Kadıköy'' on Asian side. Next to the ferry terminal there is a bus terminal where you have 2 options:<br />
1) Take bus 130 and after half an hour or so you'll arrive to a Gas station where the bus stops (near Gebze). Get down and from here you can hitch-hike either asking or stopping cars.<br />
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2) Take bus 19, 19C or 19Y. Get off at the stop ''Ferhatpaşa'' (you will see a road going in a circle like a big roundabout). From there walk northeast until you get to the motorway O4 Anadolu Otoyolu. There is a fence along the motorway but it has many holes, so getting to the other side is not difficult. Once you get to the parking area, you can ask around or make a big sign and show it at parking area's exit to the drivers passing by on the motorway, so they can stop on a merge lane. There's one small restaurant in the parking area where many drivers stop for a short break.<br />
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* '''From Şekerpınar close to Gebze'''<br />
Get on the 111, 112 or 200 and stay on the bus almost all the way to the last stop (get off approximately two or three stops before).<br />
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You are now located a little bit south of the O4 (E80) heading East towards Ankara. You will need to walk a little bit northwards in order to reach a ramp. There is a bus stop on the on-ramp. You can hitch out from there unto the O4 (E80) going East.<br />
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Most people who will take you might just drive for another 10km or so. There are lots of [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol stations]] on the way in this giant suburban maze but chances are only local people stop there. You will have to go for about nearly 20 or 30 km until you will actually be out of the Istanbul metropolis. <br />
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If you want to avoid 30km of urban hitch hiking, from the last stop of 112 take bus 134BK (other 134 buses may work as well) which leaves across the road from where 112 ends. Ride until the end and transfer onto 133Ş and ride it until the last stop. You are then in Şekerpınar and can walk the 2km to the main motorway O4 Anadolu Otoyolu.<br />
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* '''From Bostancı Köprüsü (Bostancı Bridge)'''<br />
From ''Taksim'' Square take bus 129T (''Taksim - Üst Bostancı'' line), which, like the other transcontinental bus lines, requires two tickets (3.50 TL). Get off at the leaf-clover interchange called in Turkish ''Bostancı Köprüsü'' (literally Bostancı Bridge), close to its last stop. You can recognize the interchange by big signs saying ''Bostancı'' and ''İçerenköy'' (besides the usual ''İzmit'' and ''Ankara'' signs) there. Then, after getting off the bus, walk past the interchange until you see a safe shoulder down the road a couple hundred metres away. Start hitching there ready with a [[Signs|sign]] saying at least ‘[[Gebze]]'/'[[Izmit]]’, it’ll make you more visible and look like a total hitchhiker. Drivers around here seem to have some concerns about sharing their car with a stranger and looking like a total hitchhiker seems to somewhat ease their anxiety. However, there are also many minibuses heading for ''Gebze'' on this road, so hiding your sign when they are passing by and shaking your head both sides when its headlights flash (to ask whether you’d like a ride … for a fee) may prevent some of the unwanted attention. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes until you are offered a lift. Morning hours (approx. between 6:30-8:30) are best since the road is congested at that time and vehicles move slowly, which lets the drivers to think more about taking you in. Beware of the motorcycles by the way, which sometimes illegally drive inside the shoulder and literally skim you over.<br />
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There is a petrol station exactly 9km before [[Izmit]] where you can be dropped off. It is recognizable for its BP petrol station and Burger King restaurant. Trucks are regularly parked here and bound for all points in Turkey, while sometimes one can even find a lift all the way to neighbouring countries.<br />
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For Mediterranean cities such as [[Antalya]], you should also take this eastwards route till [[Adapazari]], then head south via motorway D650 from there.<br />
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* '''The (free) walking option'''<br />
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While most people would find it more comfortable to take a bus to the outskirts and then start hitchiking there is another, slighlty more challenging, option. Generally it is actually faster to just find a good piece of highway somewhere close to where you stay (even if it's in the centre of Istanbul), get ON the highway and put your thumb up. You are unlikely to wait more than 3-5 minute before a car pulls over (many people don't really mind stopping on the highway) and the police is very unlikely to give you any trouble (they picked [[Theo]] up, gave him tea and chocolate-cookies and dropped him of 20 kilometers further down the road)<br />
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From Taksim: Walk down Cumhüriyet Caddesi for about 40-50 minutes. It's a big avenue which is easy to find (alternativvely just follow the signs on Taxim for Şisli). After 40-50 minutes you'll see Cevahir shopping center on your right side and that's about 200 meters from where you'll start hitching. If you manage to get lost (hard as it's a big avenue without any real tricky intersection or anything) you should just ask your way to Cevahir shopping center.<br />
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After the 40-50 minute walk (about the time when you pass Cevahir shopping center on your right side) you'll see the highway. This is th spot where the Mercidiköy bridge starts and about 70-80 % of the traffic is bound for the Asian side. When you get to the highway (which is actually about 10 meters over you as you are under the bridge) you'll see the Mercidiköy bustation to your left. Turn left,walk 20 meters until you see a small footpath leading up to the highway, climb up, thumb up, and smile at your audience (often about 50-60 people) who are waiting for the Metrobus to come. They might even give you an applause if you just put up a show.<br />
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Important: BE PATIENT AND DON'T JUST ACCEPT ANY RIDE. Wait for someone who's going at least past the main intersection in Atesehir (say that you want to go direction Gebze/Izmit on the autoyol). Even though almost no traffic is going far from here it is important that your first ride is gonna take you to the O4 highway after the two highways merges and that may mean declining 1, 2 or 4 rides. Ask to get dropped of at the highway and not at some on-ramp or something even more silly (this is [[Turkey]] remember). You may have to repeat it one or two more times before you get out of Istanbul just because of the city's enourmous size.<br />
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Alternatively you could wait for a ride to take you across the bridge and get dropped off at the paytolls on the Asian side and find a ride onto the 04 from there.<br />
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=== South towards [[Yalova]]/[[Bursa]]/[[Izmir]] ===<br />
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See [[Eskihisar]] for how to get to the ferry jetty on the route and how to get into the ferry for free.<br />
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The route via [[Eskihisar]] is also the shortest way to [[Izmir]] and its adjacent area in western Turkey.<br />
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== Public transport ==<br />
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Istanbul has an extensive public transportation system consisting of a metro, trams, buses and metrobuses (buses which run along a special lane in the middle of the road). <br />
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On the buses, payment must be made with a prepaid card called an ''akbil''. However, if you try to give the driver money, he will probably just ask another passenger to take your money and pay with his ''akbil''. At metro stations and tram stops, there are machines where you can pay cash to get a token.<br />
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== Eating ==<br />
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There is a community kitchen called "Karacaahmet Sultan Dergahi" on Nuhkuyusu street in Selimiye (Üsküdar, Asian Side), some 200 meters down from Karaca Ahmet Camii (the big mosque). You can just walk in around lunch time and ask for food. They hardly speak English though so maybe you can ask someone to translate a brief note.<br />
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== Sleep ==<br />
Sleeping on the streets of Istanbul can be dangerous acccording to locals, but luckily many people will be willing you to offer a place to sleep.<br />
[[User:Karol Yohan]] was (attempting to) sleeping in a park in Uskudar when some guys offered him to stay at their place for free.<br />
If you really want to have your own camp site, you should check the Princess Islands. The inconvinient is that you will have to pay 3.5 lira to get there (or maybe not?). There is a good beach which is deserted in Burgazada, just exit the ferry and walk to the right side. When you pass an cemetery look at the right side of the road for some stairs leading to a desert beach. The beach has very low activity and you can camp there. [[User:Karol Yohan]] stayed there for a week in October 2012. Beach is a bit poluted but has a great view.<br />
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<div>'''Banská Bystrica''' is a city in [[Slovakia]].<br />
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=== Northeast towards Brezno, Poprad 66 ===<br />
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Catch bus 33 towards Senica and get off near the end of the line when you see the Shell gas station along the road. Use this same bus stop to hitch from. Don't miss your stop, or you'll end up in a sketchy area of town!<br />
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=== North towards Ružomberok {{E|77}} 59 ===<br />
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Catch bus no. 43 and get off at the at the end of the city, bus stop "Novy Svet II", walk 50 meters along the road and there you will find a good place for cars to stop. If you are not lucky, walk another 300 meters along the road, there is a gas station where you can ask for a lift.<br />
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=== South towards Zvolen, Bratislava, Budapest R1 ===<br />
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Catch any bus going to the Tesco on Zvolenska Cesta, and stand under the bridge close to the Radvan railway station. If you're going to Budapest, you can take a train to Zvolen for about 1EU (as of October 2012) and walk from the train station to the spot in the intersection of 59 and 66 (it's marked on the map). <br />
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