This method of transportation is not suitable for everyone. Most people like to be in their comfort zone. However, for those who really want to travel and are not afraid to take risks, lack of money is not a hindrance if you use your social skills wisely.
Instructions
Step 1
Let go of expectations
If you are hitchhiking, you don't know exactly how far you will get, where you will end up sleeping and what you will eat for dinner. Therefore, the most important thing is to let go of any expectations and rejoice in what comes.
Step 2
Find your personal worst-case scenario
Try to figure out what the worst-case scenario might be for your trip. Without food or a place to sleep? Decide what is the worst you are willing to accept. And think about the limit when you break a commitment and pay for a hotel room or dinner. Create your own set of rules and stick to it no matter what happens. Prepare yourself for it mentally, and then accept as it happens. Even if it turns out to be difficult, look at the odds and try to learn how to overcome barriers.
Step 3
Try new things
Come up with the craziest ways, then pick one and try. Repeat until you reach your goal. This is a pretty effective way to get out of your comfort zone.
Step 4
New acquaintances
In principle, any person on the street is your potential helper. Feel free to get acquainted and ask questions. Even if the person cannot help you, he can tell you who to contact. And even offer you an overnight stay or invite you to dinner or breakfast.
Step 5
Prepare your karma
It may feel like begging is ethically wrong. Time to change perspective. In order not to look like a beggar who desperately asks for money, prepare for the trip in advance. Sign up on the couchsurfer website, offer travelers a place to sleep. You have friends all over the world, you just don't know them yet. Donate money, invite to tea. What goes around comes around. You will be surprised to know how great it is, and now it's your turn to receive.
Step 6
Offer your help
Hostels tend to have a lot of work to do and are often willing to offer food and lodging for work. Even just one night.
Step 7
Tell people about yourself
Arouse curiosity. Many people love adventure. Give them a chance to be a part of your story and they will willingly offer help.
Step 8
Make the world your playground
Traveling without money is unpredictable. It can happen that you get lost or get stuck in a hard-to-reach place. Take it easy! The most interesting thing about comfort zones is that they expand. What first causes fear, later goes away easily and playfully.
