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<div>[[File:DSC01806.JPG|right|thumb|300px|platschi hitchhiking in [[Turkey]]]]<br />
[[File:Serbia_platschi.jpg|right|thumb|300px|platschi hitchhiking in [[Serbia]]]]<br />
[[File:P1010833.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Together with [[User:Korn|Korn]] in [[Uruguay]]]]<br />
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=== About ===<br />
Platschi is a hitchhiker, moving around planet Earth. A more or less complete statistical record of past trips can be found on [http://www.hitchlog.com/en/hitchhikers/platschi hitchlog].<br />
<br />
=== Hitchhiking ===<br />
Platschi hitchhiked through/inside the following countries (year = first hitch in that particular country):<br />
<br />
* [[Germany]], [[Switzerland]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]] (2006)<br />
* [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Serbia]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Turkey]], [[Hungary]], [[Denmark]] (2007)<br />
* [[Poland]], [[Romania]], [[Syria]], [[Lebanon]], [[Belgium]] (2008)<br />
* [[Czech Republic]], [[Lithuania]], [[Latvia]], [[Russia]], [[Ukraine]], [[Moldova]] (2009)<br />
* [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Portugal]], [[Morocco]], [[Western Sahara]] (2010)<br />
* [[Abkhazia]] (2011)<br />
* [[Luxemburg]] (2012)<br />
* [[Uruguay]], [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]] (2013)<br />
* [[Chile]], [[Peru]] (2014)<br />
* [[Slovakia]], [[Mexico]] (2015)<br />
* [[Belize]] (2016)<br />
* [[Costa Rica]], [[Colombia]] (2017)<br />
<br />
=== Planned trips (2022+) ===<br />
* [[Pamir Highway]] / [[Central Asia]] <br />
* The Far East of Russia: Yakutia, Tuva, Sakhalin, etc.<br />
* Moon<br />
<br />
=== Statistics ===<br />
* Failed country: Tried to hitchhike in [[Bolivia]] in July 2014, giving up after realizing that traffic that day did not exist (and it was freaking cold)<br />
* Coldest position: On December 16, 2009 waited about 8 hours on the [[Latvia]]n - [[Russia]]n border at night at temperatures of about -30 °C. Pure fun! Realized only in the morning hours that traffic would only move after sunrise.<br />
*The longest ride ever: 1443 km, [[пыша]] to [[новосибирск]], [[Russia]], 50 hours, one truck.<br />
*The fastest ride ever was together with [[User:MrTweek|MrTweek]] hitchhiking from [[Freiburg]] towards [[Hannover]], got a driver inbetween who was riding ''260 km/h'' on the German [[A7 (Germany)|A7]] highway.<br />
*The milestone of 25,000 km hitchhiking was reached on May 10, 2008 hitchhiking from [[Hörstel|Riesenbeck-Birgte]] towards [[Münster]] in a Smart Cabriolet. Amazing!<br />
*The milestone of 50,000 km hitchhiking was reached on April 29, 2009 hitchhiking from [[Hannover]] towards [[Bad Oeynhausen]].<br />
*The milestone of 100,000 km hitchhiking was reached somewhere in August 2010 on the road between Faro (Portugal) and Sevilla (Spain) hitchhiking with a Portuguese-Angolan lady.<br />
*The milestone of 150,000 km hitchhiking was reached somewhere between [[La Pedrera]] and [[Rocha]] on 25 January 2015 in Uruguay, together on the road with [[User:Korn|Korn]] after an absence of way too long on the road.<br />
<br />
Since May 2006 he hitchhiked in total around 154,996 km through [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and [[South America]] (9/2015). A more or less complete record of his trips can be found on [http://www.hitchlog.com/en/hitchhikers/platschi hitchlog].<br />
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* Old log: [[User:Platschi/log]]<br />
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[[es:Usuario:Platschi]]</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Hitchhiking_and_Pandemia&diff=102286Hitchhiking and Pandemia2021-08-06T14:17:28Z<p>Platschi: /* Uruguay */ typo</p>
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<div>The Covid 2019 pandemic and the public reaction to it that as of April 2021 are ongoing and don't show any concrete signs of ever ending have affected many parts of public and private life. It could be expected that they would also render [[hitchhiking]] a much more difficult and precarious way of travelling, however this is not necessarily the case. In this article we gather some information about '''hitchhiking in the times of Corona'''.<br />
<br />
Apart from the fact that there are currently numerous rules in place to keep people from travelling, it is fairly difficult to get any reliable information about how the pandemic has affected hitchhiking itself. Only anecdotal evidence is available, and that can be quite contradictory. <br />
<br />
== Legal Problems ==<br />
<br />
Do you have any information about any laws that have been passed that specifically impact hitchhiking? Post them here. <br />
<br />
Possible issues are the obligation to wear masks in public space which exists in multiple areas, and conditions that are imposed on crossing borders. However the extent to which these regulations are enforced vary, eg. in Spain and France there is little control and negotiation is often possible. When crossing borders, hitchhiking can work to your advantage if you catch a ride in a car that has the right license plates.<br />
<br />
It's safe to say that rules are changing constantly and every country has their own rules. You may have to show a negative corona test and/or vaccination status at borders. You may be forced to quarantine for any number of days. Wearing a face mask may be compulsory inside and even outside. It's probably good to have some idea of the current rules when going from one country to another.<br />
<br />
== Respect and Safety == <br />
<br />
Of course it is everybody's own choice if they feel comfortable hitchhiking or travelling at all in the context of a global pandemic, even if the severity of this pandemic is debated by some people. When hitchhiking in this context, in can be respectful to ask the driver who stops for you if they would prefer you wearing a mask, sitting in the back, driving with the windows open -- the great thing about hitchhiking is that it is possible to personally negotiate the level of comfort and safety needed by everybody involved.<br />
<br />
Considering the amount of people you come in contact with during a typical hitchhiking trip, hitchhiking can actually be a safer way of travelling than taking a train or especially a bus. It's possible to focus this fact even more by avoiding short rides and aiming for less, but longer rides.<br />
<br />
== Experiences ==<br />
<br />
[[User:Zenit|Zenit]] has been hitchhiking on a weekly basis nearly all through 2020 and 2021. To him, it does not seem that hitchhiking has become more difficult at all, in fact he has even been picked up by some people who suffer from social isolation and needed somebody to talk.<br />
<br />
[[User:Warlo|Warlo]] Has hitchiked sparsely thru the pandemic and noticed no significant difference, particularly in Germany where rides are quick and plenty as usual. Also he is very surprised how up until this writing, no driver (and passengers if any) were interested in his offers to wear a mask, sit in the back, etc.<br />
<br />
[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] hitchhiked in [[Uruguay]] during the peak of the pandemic and found it very easy. Short waiting times, 1 out of 3 drivers were wearing masks, nobody asked but out of politeness he wore masks inside the vehicles. Hitchhiked without mask outside but put it on as soon as a vehicle stopped. Absolutely no problem.<br />
<br />
== Countries ==<br />
<br />
<br />
=== [[Europe]] ===<br />
<br />
updated 23.5.21<br />
<br />
<br />
EU Agreed on a common certificate that should allow free movement within EU-States starting 1st of June. Everyone that has been vaccinated, recovered or has a negative test should be able to move freely within most of Europe([https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2021/05/21/covid-19-coreper-endorses-political-agreement-on-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-to-facilitate-free-movement/ link]).<br />
<br />
<br />
EU and Schengen-States highly restrict entry from non member countries. Within the EU travel to some extent is still possible. You can find info about most entry rules and local measures here:<br />
<br />
https://reopen.europa.eu/en <br />
<br />
==== [[Germany]] ====<br />
<br />
free testing:<br />
<br />
Citizens are able to get one free test per week (result should be available in 15-30min). You get a certificate via email that you can use for border crossing, flying, and so on. You have to register (online) with a German address so better bring an id that doesn't have you address on it if it's not a German one (like a passport should work). It is available at many places (mostly pharmacies) so if one place refuses there are plenty of others to go to. Just ask for "kostenloser Corona-Test" or "free citizen test". Even the limit on one test per week won't be checked. Better make sure it is in English as well if you want to use it for entering another country.<br />
<br />
<br />
updated 13.5.21<br />
<br />
From 13.5. the following new rules will update/replace the roles below:<br />
* people that are fully vaccinated or recovered from covid:<br />
** are treated equal to people tested negative<br />
** are not subject to curfew and contact restrictions <br />
* no more quarantine for people coming from simple risk areas, just a negative test<br />
<br />
Official source: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/issues/covid-19-immigration-regulations-1913692<br />
<br />
<br />
'''negative test:'''<br />
<br />
required for:<br />
*everyone entering via air<br />
*else, everyone coming form risk, high incident or virus variant area (every neighboring country at the moment)<br><br />
accepted test:<br> <br />
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: German, English, French<br><br />
exemptions:<br />
*transit on the fastest way<br />
<br />
further info:<br />
*free weekly testing for residents (might work with a fake address...)<br />
<br />
'''quarantine:'''<br />
<br />
*10 days if you enter from a risk, high incendet or virus variant area<br />
*might be able to reduce to 5 days with another negative test (depending on regional rules)<br />
<br />
'''contact rules:'''<br />
<br />
*only two households are allowed to meet, max 5 ppl<br />
<br />
'''accomodation:'''<br />
<br />
*hotels/hostels/... are closed for private guests<br />
<br />
'''curfew:'''<br />
<br />
*every area with an incident > 100 has a mandatory curfew from 10pm to 5am<br />
<br />
'''misc info: '''<br />
<br />
*[https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de Online registration] required before entering.<br />
*Germany is a federal republic, every federal state can have its own rules, even cities might decide on different rules than others. Recently a federal law has been introduced regarding the curfew yet better check for the local rules that might apply.<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
https://www.germany.info/us-en/coronavirus/2317268<br />
<br />
==== [[Sweden]] ====<br />
<br />
updated 30.4.21<br />
<br />
'''negative test required for:'''<br />
<br />
* every foreign national aged >= 18<br />
<br />
accepted test: <br />
<br />
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: Swedish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French<br />
<br />
'''quarantine:'''<br />
<br />
*recommended for 7 days, NOT MANDATORY <br />
<br />
'''contact rules:'''<br />
<br />
*"The police has the right to cancel or dissolve an event that has more than eight attendees."<br />
<br />
'''accomodation:'''<br />
<br />
*no restrictions<br />
<br />
'''curfew:'''<br />
<br />
*no<br />
<br />
<br />
'''misc info: '''<br />
<br />
*Entry via Denmark (bridge or ferry) should be ok(transit). Probably better find a direct ride from Germany to Sweden. It should be rather easy from [[Puttgarden|Puttgarden (ferry)]] as the ferry runs pretty much non stop every 30min and is one of the main routes from Germany to Sweden. The ferry goes to Denmark so make sure the car goes further to Sweden afterwards!<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
https://visitsweden.com/about-sweden/information-for-travellers-corona-virus/<br />
<br />
==== [[France]] ====<br />
<br />
updated 10.6.21<br />
<br />
'''entry requirement:'''<br />
*vaccinated<br />
*recovered<br />
*tested (PCR or antigen; max 72h; [https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/var/miomcti/storage/images/media/dgsi/images/telecharger-uk3/978689-1-fre-FR/telecharger-uk_large.png sworn statement] about contacts and symptoms; free testing in Germany!)<br />
<br />
'''curfew''' (23.00-06.00): will be lifted by 30.6.<br />
<br />
'''gatherings/contact''': max 6 people<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
[https://www.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france]<br />
<br />
[https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france]<br />
<br />
==== [[Spain]] ====<br />
<br />
Land borders between Spain and Portugal are supposed to be closed until some point in May 2021. Coming in from France, you need a PCR test in most all cases. <br />
<br />
==== [[Netherlands]] ====<br />
<br />
As of some point in May the Netherlands will be forcing people to quarantine for 10 days. This is on top of the requirement of showing a negative test.<br />
<br />
==== [[Belgium]] ====<br />
<br />
Quarantine unless you're staying less than 48 hours.<br />
<br />
==== [[Switzerland]] ====<br />
<br />
''updated May 2021''<br />
<br />
Switzerland requires testing if '''a)''' you arrive by plane, or '''b)''' you have spent time in one of the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html risk countries] in the ten days before arriving. In the latter case, you also need to quarantine for ten days. Switzerland does not ban anybody from entering. You are required to fill in a form prior to arrival, but only if you're coming from further than from a border area. It might not be required to fill in the form if you're not travelling by public transport, but this is a bit unclear. More info on the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#1355154378 official website].<br />
<br />
=== [[South America]] ===<br />
<br />
==== Uruguay ====<br />
<br />
''Update: August 6, 2021''<br />
<br />
All borders by land to [[Argentina]] and [[Brazil]] are closed, inbound airline traffic exists. There's a Buquebus ferry to [[Buenos Aires]] twice per week, with infrequent schedule and short-notice changes which tend to be not announced. Entry to the country is only permitted for Uruguayan citizens, residents or for travellers with special permits which must be applied for beforehand (family reunion, business).</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Hitchhiking_and_Pandemia&diff=102285Hitchhiking and Pandemia2021-08-06T14:16:55Z<p>Platschi: /* Countries */ add South America > Uruguay</p>
<hr />
<div>The Covid 2019 pandemic and the public reaction to it that as of April 2021 are ongoing and don't show any concrete signs of ever ending have affected many parts of public and private life. It could be expected that they would also render [[hitchhiking]] a much more difficult and precarious way of travelling, however this is not necessarily the case. In this article we gather some information about '''hitchhiking in the times of Corona'''.<br />
<br />
Apart from the fact that there are currently numerous rules in place to keep people from travelling, it is fairly difficult to get any reliable information about how the pandemic has affected hitchhiking itself. Only anecdotal evidence is available, and that can be quite contradictory. <br />
<br />
== Legal Problems ==<br />
<br />
Do you have any information about any laws that have been passed that specifically impact hitchhiking? Post them here. <br />
<br />
Possible issues are the obligation to wear masks in public space which exists in multiple areas, and conditions that are imposed on crossing borders. However the extent to which these regulations are enforced vary, eg. in Spain and France there is little control and negotiation is often possible. When crossing borders, hitchhiking can work to your advantage if you catch a ride in a car that has the right license plates.<br />
<br />
It's safe to say that rules are changing constantly and every country has their own rules. You may have to show a negative corona test and/or vaccination status at borders. You may be forced to quarantine for any number of days. Wearing a face mask may be compulsory inside and even outside. It's probably good to have some idea of the current rules when going from one country to another.<br />
<br />
== Respect and Safety == <br />
<br />
Of course it is everybody's own choice if they feel comfortable hitchhiking or travelling at all in the context of a global pandemic, even if the severity of this pandemic is debated by some people. When hitchhiking in this context, in can be respectful to ask the driver who stops for you if they would prefer you wearing a mask, sitting in the back, driving with the windows open -- the great thing about hitchhiking is that it is possible to personally negotiate the level of comfort and safety needed by everybody involved.<br />
<br />
Considering the amount of people you come in contact with during a typical hitchhiking trip, hitchhiking can actually be a safer way of travelling than taking a train or especially a bus. It's possible to focus this fact even more by avoiding short rides and aiming for less, but longer rides.<br />
<br />
== Experiences ==<br />
<br />
[[User:Zenit|Zenit]] has been hitchhiking on a weekly basis nearly all through 2020 and 2021. To him, it does not seem that hitchhiking has become more difficult at all, in fact he has even been picked up by some people who suffer from social isolation and needed somebody to talk.<br />
<br />
[[User:Warlo|Warlo]] Has hitchiked sparsely thru the pandemic and noticed no significant difference, particularly in Germany where rides are quick and plenty as usual. Also he is very surprised how up until this writing, no driver (and passengers if any) were interested in his offers to wear a mask, sit in the back, etc.<br />
<br />
[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] hitchhiked in [[Uruguay]] during the peak of the pandemic and found it very easy. Short waiting times, 1 out of 3 drivers were wearing masks, nobody asked but out of politeness he wore masks inside the vehicles. Hitchhiked without mask outside but put it on as soon as a vehicle stopped. Absolutely no problem.<br />
<br />
== Countries ==<br />
<br />
<br />
=== [[Europe]] ===<br />
<br />
updated 23.5.21<br />
<br />
<br />
EU Agreed on a common certificate that should allow free movement within EU-States starting 1st of June. Everyone that has been vaccinated, recovered or has a negative test should be able to move freely within most of Europe([https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2021/05/21/covid-19-coreper-endorses-political-agreement-on-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-to-facilitate-free-movement/ link]).<br />
<br />
<br />
EU and Schengen-States highly restrict entry from non member countries. Within the EU travel to some extent is still possible. You can find info about most entry rules and local measures here:<br />
<br />
https://reopen.europa.eu/en <br />
<br />
==== [[Germany]] ====<br />
<br />
free testing:<br />
<br />
Citizens are able to get one free test per week (result should be available in 15-30min). You get a certificate via email that you can use for border crossing, flying, and so on. You have to register (online) with a German address so better bring an id that doesn't have you address on it if it's not a German one (like a passport should work). It is available at many places (mostly pharmacies) so if one place refuses there are plenty of others to go to. Just ask for "kostenloser Corona-Test" or "free citizen test". Even the limit on one test per week won't be checked. Better make sure it is in English as well if you want to use it for entering another country.<br />
<br />
<br />
updated 13.5.21<br />
<br />
From 13.5. the following new rules will update/replace the roles below:<br />
* people that are fully vaccinated or recovered from covid:<br />
** are treated equal to people tested negative<br />
** are not subject to curfew and contact restrictions <br />
* no more quarantine for people coming from simple risk areas, just a negative test<br />
<br />
Official source: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/issues/covid-19-immigration-regulations-1913692<br />
<br />
<br />
'''negative test:'''<br />
<br />
required for:<br />
*everyone entering via air<br />
*else, everyone coming form risk, high incident or virus variant area (every neighboring country at the moment)<br><br />
accepted test:<br> <br />
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: German, English, French<br><br />
exemptions:<br />
*transit on the fastest way<br />
<br />
further info:<br />
*free weekly testing for residents (might work with a fake address...)<br />
<br />
'''quarantine:'''<br />
<br />
*10 days if you enter from a risk, high incendet or virus variant area<br />
*might be able to reduce to 5 days with another negative test (depending on regional rules)<br />
<br />
'''contact rules:'''<br />
<br />
*only two households are allowed to meet, max 5 ppl<br />
<br />
'''accomodation:'''<br />
<br />
*hotels/hostels/... are closed for private guests<br />
<br />
'''curfew:'''<br />
<br />
*every area with an incident > 100 has a mandatory curfew from 10pm to 5am<br />
<br />
'''misc info: '''<br />
<br />
*[https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de Online registration] required before entering.<br />
*Germany is a federal republic, every federal state can have its own rules, even cities might decide on different rules than others. Recently a federal law has been introduced regarding the curfew yet better check for the local rules that might apply.<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
https://www.germany.info/us-en/coronavirus/2317268<br />
<br />
==== [[Sweden]] ====<br />
<br />
updated 30.4.21<br />
<br />
'''negative test required for:'''<br />
<br />
* every foreign national aged >= 18<br />
<br />
accepted test: <br />
<br />
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: Swedish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French<br />
<br />
'''quarantine:'''<br />
<br />
*recommended for 7 days, NOT MANDATORY <br />
<br />
'''contact rules:'''<br />
<br />
*"The police has the right to cancel or dissolve an event that has more than eight attendees."<br />
<br />
'''accomodation:'''<br />
<br />
*no restrictions<br />
<br />
'''curfew:'''<br />
<br />
*no<br />
<br />
<br />
'''misc info: '''<br />
<br />
*Entry via Denmark (bridge or ferry) should be ok(transit). Probably better find a direct ride from Germany to Sweden. It should be rather easy from [[Puttgarden|Puttgarden (ferry)]] as the ferry runs pretty much non stop every 30min and is one of the main routes from Germany to Sweden. The ferry goes to Denmark so make sure the car goes further to Sweden afterwards!<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
https://visitsweden.com/about-sweden/information-for-travellers-corona-virus/<br />
<br />
==== [[France]] ====<br />
<br />
updated 10.6.21<br />
<br />
'''entry requirement:'''<br />
*vaccinated<br />
*recovered<br />
*tested (PCR or antigen; max 72h; [https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/var/miomcti/storage/images/media/dgsi/images/telecharger-uk3/978689-1-fre-FR/telecharger-uk_large.png sworn statement] about contacts and symptoms; free testing in Germany!)<br />
<br />
'''curfew''' (23.00-06.00): will be lifted by 30.6.<br />
<br />
'''gatherings/contact''': max 6 people<br />
<br />
'''Official information'''<br />
<br />
[https://www.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france]<br />
<br />
[https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france]<br />
<br />
==== [[Spain]] ====<br />
<br />
Land borders between Spain and Portugal are supposed to be closed until some point in May 2021. Coming in from France, you need a PCR test in most all cases. <br />
<br />
==== [[Netherlands]] ====<br />
<br />
As of some point in May the Netherlands will be forcing people to quarantine for 10 days. This is on top of the requirement of showing a negative test.<br />
<br />
==== [[Belgium]] ====<br />
<br />
Quarantine unless you're staying less than 48 hours.<br />
<br />
==== [[Switzerland]] ====<br />
<br />
''updated May 2021''<br />
<br />
Switzerland requires testing if '''a)''' you arrive by plane, or '''b)''' you have spent time in one of the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html risk countries] in the ten days before arriving. In the latter case, you also need to quarantine for ten days. Switzerland does not ban anybody from entering. You are required to fill in a form prior to arrival, but only if you're coming from further than from a border area. It might not be required to fill in the form if you're not travelling by public transport, but this is a bit unclear. More info on the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#1355154378 official website].<br />
<br />
=== [[South America]] ===<br />
<br />
==== Uruguay ====<br />
<br />
''Update: August 6, 2021''<br />
<br />
All bordrs by land to [[Argentina]] and [[Brazil]] are closed, inbound airline traffic exists. There's a Buquebus ferry to [[Buenos Aires]] twice per week, with infrequent schedule and short-notice changes which tend to be not announced. Entry to the country is only permitted for Uruguayan citizens, residents or for travellers with special permits which must be applied for beforehand (family reunion, business).</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Hitchhiking_and_Pandemia&diff=102284Hitchhiking and Pandemia2021-08-06T14:13:44Z<p>Platschi: /* Experiences */ add experience</p>
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<div>The Covid 2019 pandemic and the public reaction to it that as of April 2021 are ongoing and don't show any concrete signs of ever ending have affected many parts of public and private life. It could be expected that they would also render [[hitchhiking]] a much more difficult and precarious way of travelling, however this is not necessarily the case. In this article we gather some information about '''hitchhiking in the times of Corona'''.<br />
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Apart from the fact that there are currently numerous rules in place to keep people from travelling, it is fairly difficult to get any reliable information about how the pandemic has affected hitchhiking itself. Only anecdotal evidence is available, and that can be quite contradictory. <br />
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== Legal Problems ==<br />
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Do you have any information about any laws that have been passed that specifically impact hitchhiking? Post them here. <br />
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Possible issues are the obligation to wear masks in public space which exists in multiple areas, and conditions that are imposed on crossing borders. However the extent to which these regulations are enforced vary, eg. in Spain and France there is little control and negotiation is often possible. When crossing borders, hitchhiking can work to your advantage if you catch a ride in a car that has the right license plates.<br />
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It's safe to say that rules are changing constantly and every country has their own rules. You may have to show a negative corona test and/or vaccination status at borders. You may be forced to quarantine for any number of days. Wearing a face mask may be compulsory inside and even outside. It's probably good to have some idea of the current rules when going from one country to another.<br />
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== Respect and Safety == <br />
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Of course it is everybody's own choice if they feel comfortable hitchhiking or travelling at all in the context of a global pandemic, even if the severity of this pandemic is debated by some people. When hitchhiking in this context, in can be respectful to ask the driver who stops for you if they would prefer you wearing a mask, sitting in the back, driving with the windows open -- the great thing about hitchhiking is that it is possible to personally negotiate the level of comfort and safety needed by everybody involved.<br />
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Considering the amount of people you come in contact with during a typical hitchhiking trip, hitchhiking can actually be a safer way of travelling than taking a train or especially a bus. It's possible to focus this fact even more by avoiding short rides and aiming for less, but longer rides.<br />
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== Experiences ==<br />
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[[User:Zenit|Zenit]] has been hitchhiking on a weekly basis nearly all through 2020 and 2021. To him, it does not seem that hitchhiking has become more difficult at all, in fact he has even been picked up by some people who suffer from social isolation and needed somebody to talk.<br />
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[[User:Warlo|Warlo]] Has hitchiked sparsely thru the pandemic and noticed no significant difference, particularly in Germany where rides are quick and plenty as usual. Also he is very surprised how up until this writing, no driver (and passengers if any) were interested in his offers to wear a mask, sit in the back, etc.<br />
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[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] hitchhiked in [[Uruguay]] during the peak of the pandemic and found it very easy. Short waiting times, 1 out of 3 drivers were wearing masks, nobody asked but out of politeness he wore masks inside the vehicles. Hitchhiked without mask outside but put it on as soon as a vehicle stopped. Absolutely no problem.<br />
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== Countries ==<br />
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=== [[Europe]] ===<br />
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updated 23.5.21<br />
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EU Agreed on a common certificate that should allow free movement within EU-States starting 1st of June. Everyone that has been vaccinated, recovered or has a negative test should be able to move freely within most of Europe([https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2021/05/21/covid-19-coreper-endorses-political-agreement-on-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-to-facilitate-free-movement/ link]).<br />
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EU and Schengen-States highly restrict entry from non member countries. Within the EU travel to some extent is still possible. You can find info about most entry rules and local measures here:<br />
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https://reopen.europa.eu/en <br />
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==== [[Germany]] ====<br />
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free testing:<br />
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Citizens are able to get one free test per week (result should be available in 15-30min). You get a certificate via email that you can use for border crossing, flying, and so on. You have to register (online) with a German address so better bring an id that doesn't have you address on it if it's not a German one (like a passport should work). It is available at many places (mostly pharmacies) so if one place refuses there are plenty of others to go to. Just ask for "kostenloser Corona-Test" or "free citizen test". Even the limit on one test per week won't be checked. Better make sure it is in English as well if you want to use it for entering another country.<br />
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updated 13.5.21<br />
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From 13.5. the following new rules will update/replace the roles below:<br />
* people that are fully vaccinated or recovered from covid:<br />
** are treated equal to people tested negative<br />
** are not subject to curfew and contact restrictions <br />
* no more quarantine for people coming from simple risk areas, just a negative test<br />
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Official source: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/issues/covid-19-immigration-regulations-1913692<br />
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'''negative test:'''<br />
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required for:<br />
*everyone entering via air<br />
*else, everyone coming form risk, high incident or virus variant area (every neighboring country at the moment)<br><br />
accepted test:<br> <br />
Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: German, English, French<br><br />
exemptions:<br />
*transit on the fastest way<br />
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further info:<br />
*free weekly testing for residents (might work with a fake address...)<br />
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'''quarantine:'''<br />
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*10 days if you enter from a risk, high incendet or virus variant area<br />
*might be able to reduce to 5 days with another negative test (depending on regional rules)<br />
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'''contact rules:'''<br />
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*only two households are allowed to meet, max 5 ppl<br />
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'''accomodation:'''<br />
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*hotels/hostels/... are closed for private guests<br />
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'''curfew:'''<br />
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*every area with an incident > 100 has a mandatory curfew from 10pm to 5am<br />
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'''misc info: '''<br />
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*[https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de Online registration] required before entering.<br />
*Germany is a federal republic, every federal state can have its own rules, even cities might decide on different rules than others. Recently a federal law has been introduced regarding the curfew yet better check for the local rules that might apply.<br />
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'''Official information'''<br />
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https://www.germany.info/us-en/coronavirus/2317268<br />
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==== [[Sweden]] ====<br />
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updated 30.4.21<br />
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'''negative test required for:'''<br />
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* every foreign national aged >= 18<br />
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accepted test: <br />
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Antigen, TMA, PCR and LAMP; max 48h old; language: Swedish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French<br />
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'''quarantine:'''<br />
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*recommended for 7 days, NOT MANDATORY <br />
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'''contact rules:'''<br />
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*"The police has the right to cancel or dissolve an event that has more than eight attendees."<br />
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'''accomodation:'''<br />
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*no restrictions<br />
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'''curfew:'''<br />
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*no<br />
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'''misc info: '''<br />
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*Entry via Denmark (bridge or ferry) should be ok(transit). Probably better find a direct ride from Germany to Sweden. It should be rather easy from [[Puttgarden|Puttgarden (ferry)]] as the ferry runs pretty much non stop every 30min and is one of the main routes from Germany to Sweden. The ferry goes to Denmark so make sure the car goes further to Sweden afterwards!<br />
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'''Official information'''<br />
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https://visitsweden.com/about-sweden/information-for-travellers-corona-virus/<br />
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==== [[France]] ====<br />
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updated 10.6.21<br />
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'''entry requirement:'''<br />
*vaccinated<br />
*recovered<br />
*tested (PCR or antigen; max 72h; [https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/var/miomcti/storage/images/media/dgsi/images/telecharger-uk3/978689-1-fre-FR/telecharger-uk_large.png sworn statement] about contacts and symptoms; free testing in Germany!)<br />
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'''curfew''' (23.00-06.00): will be lifted by 30.6.<br />
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'''gatherings/contact''': max 6 people<br />
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'''Official information'''<br />
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[https://www.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france coronavirus-covid-19-the-situation-in-france]<br />
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[https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/ coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france]<br />
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==== [[Spain]] ====<br />
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Land borders between Spain and Portugal are supposed to be closed until some point in May 2021. Coming in from France, you need a PCR test in most all cases. <br />
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==== [[Netherlands]] ====<br />
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As of some point in May the Netherlands will be forcing people to quarantine for 10 days. This is on top of the requirement of showing a negative test.<br />
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==== [[Belgium]] ====<br />
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Quarantine unless you're staying less than 48 hours.<br />
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==== [[Switzerland]] ====<br />
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''updated May 2021''<br />
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Switzerland requires testing if '''a)''' you arrive by plane, or '''b)''' you have spent time in one of the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/liste.html risk countries] in the ten days before arriving. In the latter case, you also need to quarantine for ten days. Switzerland does not ban anybody from entering. You are required to fill in a form prior to arrival, but only if you're coming from further than from a border area. It might not be required to fill in the form if you're not travelling by public transport, but this is a bit unclear. More info on the [https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html#1355154378 official website].</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Platschi&diff=102283User:Platschi2021-08-06T14:09:14Z<p>Platschi: remove dead links</p>
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<div>[[File:DSC01806.JPG|right|thumb|300px|platschi hitchhiking in [[Turkey]]]]<br />
[[File:Serbia_platschi.jpg|right|thumb|300px|platschi hitchhiking in [[Serbia]]]]<br />
[[File:P1010833.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Together with [[User:Korn|Korn]] in [[Uruguay]]]]<br />
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=== About ===<br />
Platschi is a hitchhiker, moving around planet Earth. Currently settled in [[Uruguay]]. A more or less complete statistical record of past trips can be found on [http://www.hitchlog.com/en/hitchhikers/platschi hitchlog].<br />
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=== Hitchhiking ===<br />
Platschi hitchhiked through/inside the following countries (year = first hitch in that particular country):<br />
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* [[Germany]], [[Switzerland]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]] (2006)<br />
* [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Serbia]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Turkey]], [[Hungary]], [[Denmark]] (2007)<br />
* [[Poland]], [[Romania]], [[Syria]], [[Lebanon]], [[Belgium]] (2008)<br />
* [[Czech Republic]], [[Lithuania]], [[Latvia]], [[Russia]], [[Ukraine]], [[Moldova]] (2009)<br />
* [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Portugal]], [[Morocco]], [[Western Sahara]] (2010)<br />
* [[Abkhazia]] (2011)<br />
* [[Luxemburg]] (2012)<br />
* [[Uruguay]], [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]] (2013)<br />
* [[Chile]], [[Peru]] (2014)<br />
* [[Slovakia]], [[Mexico]] (2015)<br />
* [[Belize]] (2016)<br />
* [[Costa Rica]], [[Colombia]] (2017)<br />
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=== Planned trips (2022+) ===<br />
* [[Pamir Highway]] / [[Central Asia]] <br />
* The Far East of Russia: Yakutia, Tuva, Sakhalin, etc.<br />
* Moon<br />
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=== Statistics ===<br />
* Failed country: Tried to hitchhike in [[Bolivia]] in July 2014, giving up after realizing that traffic that day did not exist (and it was freaking cold)<br />
* Coldest position: On December 16, 2009 waited about 8 hours on the [[Latvia]]n - [[Russia]]n border at night at temperatures of about -30 °C. Pure fun! Realized only in the morning hours that traffic would only move after sunrise.<br />
*The longest ride ever: 1443 km, [[пыша]] to [[новосибирск]], [[Russia]], 50 hours, one truck.<br />
*The fastest ride ever was together with [[User:MrTweek|MrTweek]] hitchhiking from [[Freiburg]] towards [[Hannover]], got a driver inbetween who was riding ''260 km/h'' on the German [[A7 (Germany)|A7]] highway.<br />
*The milestone of 25,000 km hitchhiking was reached on May 10, 2008 hitchhiking from [[Hörstel|Riesenbeck-Birgte]] towards [[Münster]] in a Smart Cabriolet. Amazing!<br />
*The milestone of 50,000 km hitchhiking was reached on April 29, 2009 hitchhiking from [[Hannover]] towards [[Bad Oeynhausen]].<br />
*The milestone of 100,000 km hitchhiking was reached somewhere in August 2010 on the road between Faro (Portugal) and Sevilla (Spain) hitchhiking with a Portuguese-Angolan lady.<br />
*The milestone of 150,000 km hitchhiking was reached somewhere between [[La Pedrera]] and [[Rocha]] on 25 January 2015 in Uruguay, together on the road with [[User:Korn|Korn]] after an absence of way too long on the road.<br />
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Since May 2006 he hitchhiked in total around 154,996 km through [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and [[South America]] (9/2015). A more or less complete record of his trips can be found on [http://www.hitchlog.com/en/hitchhikers/platschi hitchlog].<br />
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* Old log: [[User:Platschi/log]]<br />
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<div>'''Armenia''' is a city in [[Colombia]]. <br />
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There is a beautiful botancial garden somewhat hidden in Calarcá some 5-6km east of the city which is worth a small detour if you're on the way to [[Ibagué]] or [[Bogotá]].<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
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''If you are stuck for a place to sleep for the night, the bus station has great security and is fairly quiet. Guards will wake you at 9am''<br />
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=== North towards [[Medellín]] ===<br />
Take bus number 1 (to Oro Negro) from the bus stop on the main street across the gas station, close to the bus terminal (2300 COP) and leave on the roundabout close to Museo del Oro. It's a good spot to catch a ride towards Salento, Pereira, Manizales and further to Medellin. <br />
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=== South towards [[Cali]] ===<br />
Take bus ''Ruta 9'' towards the airport and ask the driver to leave you at ''Glorieta'', just before the bus turns from the main road to the airport. A ticket costs 1500 pesos.<br />
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=== East towards [[Ibagué]], [[Bogotá]] ===<br />
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Take the bus going to the nearby town of Calarcá (05/2019: COP 2,300). It leaves quite regularly from a bus stop right behind the cathedral (04°31′55.66″N 75°40′18.21″W). In Calarcá, ask the driver to be let off at the market ("Plaza de Mercado") and cross the town walking East on the same street. At the end of Calle 39 you will meet the highway junction towards Bogotá. To your left you will spot a Mobil gas station (04°31′45.34″N 75°38′02.13″W) on the other side of the road. This is where you can start hitchhiking and asking people for a ride.<br />
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Note, traffic from Cali to Bogotá passes here, so it's likely you'll snag a direct lift to the capital. If headed South, ride until a junction just after the Peaje right before Espinal town.<br />
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===Experiences===<br />
[[User:jamesvagabond|jamesvagabond]] has tried hitching from [[Calarcá]] to [[Bogotá]] twice, a year apart, and never any luck. The first time there was rioting and trucker strikes, so it wasn't such a surprise. The second time should have been a breeze. Looks like it should be an amazing spot, but YMMV.<br />
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[[Category:Colombia]]<br />
{{IsIn|Colombi}}</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=Armenia_(Colombia)&diff=102279Armenia (Colombia)2021-08-06T13:56:53Z<p>Platschi: add some info on armenia</p>
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<div>'''Armenia''' is a city in [[Colombia]]. <br />
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There is a beautiful botancial garden somewhat hidden in Calarcá some 5-6km east of the city which is worth a small detour if you're on the way to [[Ibagué]] or [[Bogotá]].<br />
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== Hitching out ==<br />
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''If you are stuck for a place to sleep for the night, the bus station has great security and is fairly quiet. Guards will wake you at 9am''<br />
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=== North towards [[Medellín]] ===<br />
Take bus number 1 (to Oro Negro) from the bus stop on the main street across the gas station, close to the bus terminal (2300 COP) and leave on the roundabout close to Museo del Oro. It's a good spot to catch a ride towards Salento, Pereira, Manizales and further to Medellin. <br />
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=== South towards [[Cali]] ===<br />
Take bus ''Ruta 9'' towards the airport and ask the driver to leave you at ''Glorieta'', just before the bus turns from the main road to the airport. A ticket costs 1500 pesos.<br />
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=== East towards [[Ibagué]], [[Bogotá]] ===<br />
<br />
Take the bus going to the nearby town of Calarcá (05/2019: COP 2,300). It leaves quite regularly from a bus stop right behind the cathedral (04°31′55.66″N 75°40′18.21″W). In Calarcá, ask the driver to be let off at the market ("Plaza de Mercado") and cross the town walking East on the same street. At the end of Calle 39 you will meet the highway junction towards Bogotá. To your left you will spot a Mobil gas station (04°31′45.34″N 75°38′02.13″W) on the other side of the road. This is where you can start hitchhiking and asking people for a ride.<br />
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Note, traffic from Cali to Bogotá passes here, so it's likely you'll snag a direct lift to the capital. If headed South, ride until a junction just after the Peaje right before Espinal town.<br />
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===Experiences===<br />
:I've tried hitching from [[Calarcá]] to [[Bogotá]] twice, a year apart, and never any luck. The first time there was rioting and trucker strikes, so it wasn't such a surprise. The second time should have been a breeze. Looks like it should be an amazing spot, but YMMV."<br />
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[[Category:Colombia]]<br />
{{IsIn|Colombi}}</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Tripassana&diff=102275User:Tripassana2021-08-06T13:13:03Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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<div>Stopped to count kilometers by hitchhiking in 2017 when turned over 200000 km. Lived in Ukraine, Cyprus, Vietnam. Working in travel industry. Used to have network of hostels in Cyprus.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Tripassana&diff=102276User talk:Tripassana2021-08-06T13:13:03Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 15:13, 6 August 2021 (CEST)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:4Lus&diff=102273User:4Lus2021-08-06T13:12:17Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 15:12, 6 August 2021 (CEST)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Pellakas&diff=102271User:Pellakas2021-08-06T13:11:31Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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<div>Hitchhiking is my yearly Hobbie, mainly in Europe but now in turkey trying to go through palkab countries.<br />
I'm looking for information about crossing different countries within 48 hours with the same pcr test and also hitchhiker partner.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Pellakas&diff=102272User talk:Pellakas2021-08-06T13:11:31Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 15:11, 6 August 2021 (CEST)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Sempre_Fidelis&diff=102269User:Sempre Fidelis2021-08-06T12:48:12Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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<div>Mam 23 lata. Od 10 podróżuje. Zjeździłem Polskę i kawałek Europy autostopem. Śpiewam, czasem gram na gitarze. Jestem spokojny, opanowany i kulturalny. Zawsze staram się poprawiać innym humor. Nie mam celu, ważna jest droga.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Sempre_Fidelis&diff=102270User talk:Sempre Fidelis2021-08-06T12:48:12Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 14:48, 6 August 2021 (CEST)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:Aea7&diff=102267User:Aea72021-08-06T12:46:36Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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<div>Che il viaggiare diventi facile come il desiderare<br />
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Aiutare gli altri aiuti tutti<br />
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Ogni paese è la nostra casa<br />
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Grazie vita</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Aea7&diff=102268User talk:Aea72021-08-06T12:46:36Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 14:46, 6 August 2021 (CEST)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User:StopNoisePollution&diff=102265User:StopNoisePollution2021-08-06T12:42:35Z<p>Platschi: Creating user page for new user.</p>
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<div>Have hitched north, east, west and south of my location. Want to reduce noise pollution that makes life hell for animals and humans.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:StopNoisePollution&diff=102266User talk:StopNoisePollution2021-08-06T12:42:35Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>I am a Student and like to discover the World! I am interested in yoga and Mediation and having nice Talks. Currently i am living in Bonn but probably soon in switzerland.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Shinoloquin&diff=102264User talk:Shinoloquin2021-08-06T12:42:08Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>European Traveler, hitchhiking around the world and the seasons. Free culture enthusiast, I like helping people on the road, for information is power. And the more information we share, the more powerful we all become.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:OpenFavorable&diff=102262User talk:OpenFavorable2021-08-06T12:41:44Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>I am Melani, I am 30 years old and I am Argentine. I am a very polite and respectful person and I love to travel. I think that hitchhiking is a brilliant way to travel since we take care of the environment by sharing trips and also of course it is a very good way to meet people.<br />
Im fully vaccinated against Covid</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Melanifregenal&diff=102260User talk:Melanifregenal2021-08-06T12:40:27Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Pharmacist wannabe! Podcasts, books, music & sports. Living @ Earth nowadays.<br />
Wines, Wines Varieties, Vineyards, travelling, bycicles, water, plants.<br />
Enjoy looking at the night sky!</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Joao_H3001&diff=102258User talk:Joao H30012021-08-06T12:40:09Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>I'm Pedro, I'm 21 at the moment that I'm writing this bio.<br />
Born in France, raised in Portugal, went to University in the United Kingdom.<br />
New to hitchhiking!!</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Pedroalmeida1201&diff=102256User talk:Pedroalmeida12012021-08-06T12:39:51Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Hello! Im Joaquin, I have been travelling around since 2014, mainly hitchhiking, but also by boat, and currently with my bike. I also use to wild camp. I am a filmmaker based in Madrid, I love to tell stories and discover how my point of view can potentially affect on how people see the world in my personal projects. As a traveller I love to listen and learn from every story - also, I try to share my point so we can grow together.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Joapimu&diff=102254User talk:Joapimu2021-08-06T12:39:33Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Hello my name it’s Nuno, and I’m a traveller from Portugal.<br />
Full of good vibrations, like to meet new people and cultures. <br />
Party and nature enthusiast</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Varetaduarte&diff=102252User talk:Varetaduarte2021-08-06T12:37:33Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>hey, i am new to this platform. Please don't hesitate to contact me if some of my edits are wrong.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Zehlicka&diff=102250User talk:Zehlicka2021-08-06T12:35:11Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Hitchhiking around the world since 2018. Traveled around Europe, Asia and Morocco by autostop. More than 50.000Km done We are here to say thanks to this wonderful community, share our experiences and give it back information</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Patagonia.almundo2018&diff=102248User talk:Patagonia.almundo20182021-08-06T12:34:54Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Live in Edinburgh, enjoy exploring everywhere. <br />
Occasional hitch hiker, more frequent walker and cyclist. <br />
Believer in hitch hiking as a way of promoting love, trust and generosity in the human family.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Pilgrim_Beth&diff=102246User talk:Pilgrim Beth2021-08-06T12:34:37Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Brasileiro Feliz e amante de viajem . Adoro conhecer novos lugares e novas pessoas . Gosto de pegar carona e aprender mais sobre a vida e cultura local. Aprender inglês e espanhol seria incrível</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Daniel01&diff=102244User talk:Daniel012021-08-06T12:34:20Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Hi, I'm 19 years old guy from Novosibirsk in Russia. I have never hitchhiked yet, but I really want to try and, of course, travel around the whole world.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Ilya_Cherepanow&diff=102242User talk:Ilya Cherepanow2021-08-06T12:34:00Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Hey guys! I’m Aiaz, student from Russia. I moved to Germany to study in early 2021 and now I want to get to know the culture and people around me using hitchhiking!</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Sonnigermann&diff=102240User talk:Sonnigermann2021-08-06T12:33:43Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Twenty words should be reached by now :)<br />
OK it wasn't, but maybe by now?!<br />
Or I could just count words :)</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Flooo&diff=102238User talk:Flooo2021-08-06T12:33:27Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>I started hitchhiking with 16 years in my small town and just started hitchhiking on motorways. I also plan to do a big tour through eastern and northern europe with my older sister.</div>Platschihttps://hitchwiki.org/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Pepperparfum&diff=102236User talk:Pepperparfum2021-08-06T12:33:09Z<p>Platschi: Welcome!</p>
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<div>Heya! Thanks for contributing to Hitchwiki! Just a request: for clarity of understanding who has posted what in discussions, it would be great if you could ''sign'' your input (only in discussions, not in articles) by adding this sequence of characters: <nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki> <br>Thank you and see you on the road! :-) --[[User:Zenit|Zenit]] ([[User talk:Zenit|talk]]) 10:57, 13 October 2020 (CEST)<br />
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Hi Dxc!<br />
Cool that you are cleaning up a lot of wiki pages. On some pages I think you could leave the quotes though, at least when they are written in third person. e.g. "''User:XYZ'' believes that this spot is bad for hitchhiking." In my opinion that adds a personal touch to the wiki. In many cases people do use the first person and then I would agree to delete it. What do you think? <br />
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Hello, Dxc! Here's wishing you a belated welcome to Hitchwiki! I see that you've already been around a while and wanted to thank you for [[Special:Contributions/Dxc|your contributions]]. If you want to get to know the site a little better, you might find the following useful:<br />
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I hope you like it here and continue to contribute. If you have any questions, you can ask me on my talk page or ask at the [[Hitchwiki:Community Portal|community portal.]] Happy editing!<br />
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==Updates on [[Berlin]] page==<br />
Hey mate, I left some questions on the Talk/Discussion page of Berlin. Would be great if you could answer and we agree on how it should look like! Cheers. --[[User:Raureif|Raureif]] ([[User talk:Raureif|talk]]) 20:11, 20 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Removing content ==<br />
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Hey, I noticed you removed a lot of content from pages. What is the rationale of this? Where is it decided that the information is useless? --[[User:Platschi|Platschi]] ([[User talk:Platschi|talk]]) 17:21, 9 February 2021 (CET)</div>Platschi