Former student on a mission to travel with no vehicle gives tips, tricks

A crazy-looking man stands on the side of the highway. His messy, sun-bleached hair, dirty clothes and multiple bags suggest something between “homeless person” and “beach bum.” Maybe both.
As your car approaches, something catches your attention – his sign says he is heading for K-State. Do you pick up the hitchhiker, or do you pass him by? In this case, to continue driving might mean missing out on the opportunity to have an adventure and make a new friend.
“It’s way more adventurous than driving – you get to meet cool people, and you get into all sorts of different situations,” said Aaron Bell, the 25-year-old hitchhiker mentioned above. Kyle Wheeler, 25, Bell’s friend and fellow hitchhiker, cited “different situations” as a primary reason for their method of travel.