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Hitch-hiking in Croatia was an experience I would recommend to any and everyone.

Firstly, it is the best way to meet Croatians; the pair of you is coerced into attempting conversation which can usually be abandoned out of the context of a car when the language barrier becomes too arduous.

Secondly, it is free! For those who are strapped for money, do not let the airlines tell you that you are barred from seeing the world. Some clothes, a passport, an r4 card and some money for food is all you truly need. There are cars, some four fifths empty, travelling to the very places you wish to go to and often manned by an extremely road-weary driver keen for a distraction.

Thirdly, you are forced into leaving the ‘tourist-trail’ as often you are left in obscure locations that have managed to elude the Lonely Planet travel journalist. My favourite places in Croatia were small fishing villages towards the north where a cup of (extremely strong but delicious) coffee can be enjoyed without a camera flailing tourist in sight.