Cadillac

Hitchhiking alone has brought me further out of my comfort zone than ever before, at least in the recreation and travelling department. (Exams and field camp are not really in my comfort zone either.) Motorcycling, cycling and cycle touring, windsurfing, kitesurfing and snowboarding were all new and exciting experiences, but they were basically physical and scared me, if at all, in a thrilling, roller-coaster-ride way. Hitchhiking scared me at a deeper level, asking me questions about my independence and confidence in the world. It squarely targeted my insecurities about meeting new people, asking for help, and taking care of myself. Travelling alone before this was a good start, but hitchhiking, and alone no less, is a big step forward for me, not only in my travelling experience but in my overall personal growth in life.