Hitching around Galilee
by kevarms
Hitching is a good way to get around this part of Israel. I did it a lot during my 6 months as a kibbutz volunteer and travelled with some very nice and interesting people. Of course, as everywhere else in the world, there are some risks involved and I had a couple of not so pleasant experiences. Here's some basic tips:- when hitching don't stick out your thumb. In Israel that is a rude gesture. Instead use your index finger and point at the road. - girls: don't hitch alone. EVER ! In fact I'd go so far as to suggest even 2 girls is not a good idea, especially at night- guys: if there is a girl in your group let her sit in the back of the vehicle. - if there are 2 or more of you hitching, just have one person doing the finger work. The others should stay out of sight somewhere, in the bus shelter or whatever. If a car does stop don't come running out like it's an ambush. They will drive...