Traveling may mean significant expenses. Because of that, we choose to travel with Infinity sailboat, that surely has a low footprint and requires an affordable budget for downshifters.
However, during the South Pacific cyclone season, Infinity is anchored in Auckland and we took the window to travel in land New Zealand. To do so, we have been hitchhiking and so far, to our surprise and joy, we have already done 500 km. Trough this way, we emit less carbon once we “surf” in the fuel of the driver who would spend it anyway.
We have to mention that hitchhike in New Zealand seems really easy and safe. In average, it does not take longer than 5 minutes to get a lift, even though we are carrying immense backpacks. Not rare, drivers stop before we set thumb up and, often, at the end of the ride, we exchange e-mails and have new friends.
Thanks to all New Zealanders, who indeed are friendly people!
