{"product_id":"2940044474529","title":"The Hitchhiking Crash Course: How to Travel the World and Meet Cool People","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Strategy Guide That Shows You How to Hitchhike Safely and Efficiently\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hitchhiking Crash Course is a travel guide that shows you how to hitchhike: how to get rides quickly, how to protect yourself from predators, how to deal with the police and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere’s what you’ll find inside...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Reasons why you should consider hitchhiking\u003cbr\u003e-How to prepare for a hitchhiking trip\u003cbr\u003e-Where to thumb for rides\u003cbr\u003e-How to get people to pick you up quickly\u003cbr\u003e-Where to sleep when you’re out on the road\u003cbr\u003e-Survival strategies for men and women hitchhikers\u003cbr\u003e-How to deal with police\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch of the book is dedicated to getting rides. You’ll read...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The easiest and hardest places in the U.S. and Canada to hitchhike\u003cbr\u003e-A way of dressing that will let you get the most number of rides\u003cbr\u003e-The benefits of using a sign vs. using your thumb\u003cbr\u003e-Identifying the kinds of drivers who pick up hitchhikers\u003cbr\u003e-A trick that will let you score rides at truck stops easily\u003cbr\u003e-How hitchhiking with a partner can help or hinder you\u003cbr\u003e-How to thumb for a ride at night\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book teaches you what you need in order to go hitchhiking. You’ll learn...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The most important thing you need before you set out\u003cbr\u003e-How to manage your money when you’re on the road\u003cbr\u003e-The best kind of backpack to buy\u003cbr\u003e-What to take with you and how much of it to take\u003cbr\u003e-A list of supplements you need in order to stay healthy\u003cbr\u003e-How to plan out a hitchhiking route\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitchhiking is safer than you think, but you still need to learn how to protect yourself. With that in mind, the book teaches you...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-How to avoid getting run over by drivers\u003cbr\u003e-How to profile suspicious drivers\u003cbr\u003e-Tips to ensure your safety when you get in the car\u003cbr\u003e-How to escape from a dangerous driver\u003cbr\u003e-Special advice for women hitchhikers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wrap the book up with a discussion about the law and police. You’ll read…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-How cops can be your worst enemy OR your best friend\u003cbr\u003e-The frame of mind you need when dealing with police\u003cbr\u003e-How to determine whether hitchhiking is legal in your area\u003cbr\u003e-A step-by-step walkthrough of an encounter with a cop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into an introduction and six chapters…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. How to Prepare: What you need for a hitchhiking trip\u003cbr\u003e2. Where to Do It: The easiest places to thumb\u003cbr\u003e3. How to Do It: Getting rides as quickly as you can\u003cbr\u003e4. Staying Safe: Protecting yourself while on the road\u003cbr\u003e5. You and the Law: Surviving encounters with police\u003cbr\u003e6. Final Thoughts: A concise summary of what you’ve learned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hitchhiking Crash Course aims to be a must-read guide for any man or woman who wants to go on a hitchhiking adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MattForney.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148336939248,"sku":"2940044474529","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044474529_p0.jpg?v=1763664098","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044474529","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}