I hitchhiked from Sydney to Perth, and found comfort in the company of strangers

<p>The lost practice of hitchhiking is a subculture, an art, and a way of travel that satisfies wanderlust like no other trip. Plus, it costs nothing</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/sep/25/saved-for-sunday-newsletter-email-signup-