With limited means and a desire to travel the roads of Ireland? Hitchhiking is a fairly common solution in Ireland, and a perfect way to meet Irish people, who are always keen to chat with strangers during a simple journey…
If you’re not afraid of venturing out alone on Irish roads in changeable weather, then hitchhiking is the perfect solution!
The Irish love to meet new people and help out tourists in exchange for a good chat on the way! So much so, in fact, that they’ll happily stop at the side of the road to ask you where you want to go, even though you’re not even hitchhiking! That says a lot about the Irish principle of mutual aid, and the generosity of its people!
As a general rule, prefer busy roads: some parts of Ireland are so remote that your chances of finding a car willing to take you for a drive are slim. Depending on where you are, there may even be less than one in an hour!
So there’s no need to keep your thumb in the air in deserted corners! So choose the main roads rather than those lost deep in the Irish countryside.
If, by chance, an Irishman accepts you as a passenger, don’t hesitate to show him your gratitude! The Irish love to please, and to be thanked. Also, simply showing interest in the driver by engaging in conversation is a great way to thank your Good Samaritan!
As for Irish driving, don’t be surprised if they negotiate bends a little abruptly: they know the road well in general, and will be cautious and respectful of Ireland’s traffic rules! What’s more, the reputation of Irish roads is world-renowned!
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