It is perhaps surprising that hitch-hiking been in decline. With petrol pricey and a heightened consciousness of carbon footprints, shouldn't hitching be all the rage these days? So why is it that we ...

My wife and I share a car that can, apparently, reach a top speed of 130mph. 130mph! Given the twisty, narrow nature of the roads in west Cork, even 30mph could be considered reckless. Anyway, with ...

A common sight on Britain's roads 20 years ago, hitch-hikers have now become a rare breed. Paul Willis becomes acquainted with the rule of thumb. THE start of the M1 is a bleak and uninspiring place.

Although hitch-hiking is a fairly common mode of transportation in the Lake Tahoe Basin, authorities say it’s illegal in both Nevada and California. Public safety is the reason behind the prohibition, ...

There is a stigma and fear around picking up hitch-hikers. Hitch-hiking has been a source of adventure and a form of entertainment for me ever since I got my driving licence about four years ago.

The ball python found under a car on Richard Street on Wednesdaybat the Victoria Pound. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST The ball python that was on the loose for six weeks in Victoria and captured nearly ...

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