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Sometimes the world becomes too much, and you need to get away for a while.
Short term:
Under the bed. Just remember to vacuum properly. Combine with an oversized bedspread that reaches all the way to the floor and you're set.
A reasonably clean public restroom. Just bring a book and don't leave until your legs have fallen asleep at least once.
Crowds are good for vanishing in. A walk through a nearby mall or city centre is good.
If you own a black balaclava, wear black and stick to the shadows. Don't forget socks and gloves.
A SCUBA certificate makes hiding underwater a tempting proposition.
Woodlands. Plenty of stuff to hide behind. Dense undergrowth makes you all but undetectable.
If you live near a farm or stable that uses loose hay, hide in a haystack or hayloft. Just bury yourself in the hay, retract all limbs, and you'll not only be hidden, but also warm.
Avoid:
Ventilation shafts. They are nowhere near as clean, spacious and free from vermin in real life as they were in Die Hard.
Vehicles of any kind. You never know where or with whom you'll end up.
Long term:
Find out if there are any monasteries near your place of residence. No matter the religion, most monasteries are happy to accept boarders who can pay for their meals and make any contribution in labour or cash. For a more permanent hideout, you may want to consider joining up.
The woods again. A good knife, a ball of string, a lighter and a packet of water purification tablets, get you far. Just make sure to get some instruction in bushcraft first, and to not violate any laws or local ordinances.
On the move. Not so much a hiding place as evading pursuers. Hitch-hiking, riding between train-cars and walking are recommended. Remember good shoes and plenty of clean socks and underwear. You'll need them.
Avoid:
Breaking the law. Prison is a bad hiding place
False identities. It is tempting to drop everything permanently, but you will be found out. Also, see above.
Motels. They quickly become too expensive for extended hiding.
Short term:
Under the bed. Just remember to vacuum properly. Combine with an oversized bedspread that reaches all the way to the floor and you're set.
A reasonably clean public restroom. Just bring a book and don't leave until your legs have fallen asleep at least once.
Crowds are good for vanishing in. A walk through a nearby mall or city centre is good.
If you own a black balaclava, wear black and stick to the shadows. Don't forget socks and gloves.
A SCUBA certificate makes hiding underwater a tempting proposition.
Woodlands. Plenty of stuff to hide behind. Dense undergrowth makes you all but undetectable.
If you live near a farm or stable that uses loose hay, hide in a haystack or hayloft. Just bury yourself in the hay, retract all limbs, and you'll not only be hidden, but also warm.
Avoid:
Ventilation shafts. They are nowhere near as clean, spacious and free from vermin in real life as they were in Die Hard.
Vehicles of any kind. You never know where or with whom you'll end up.
Long term:
Find out if there are any monasteries near your place of residence. No matter the religion, most monasteries are happy to accept boarders who can pay for their meals and make any contribution in labour or cash. For a more permanent hideout, you may want to consider joining up.
The woods again. A good knife, a ball of string, a lighter and a packet of water purification tablets, get you far. Just make sure to get some instruction in bushcraft first, and to not violate any laws or local ordinances.
On the move. Not so much a hiding place as evading pursuers. Hitch-hiking, riding between train-cars and walking are recommended. Remember good shoes and plenty of clean socks and underwear. You'll need them.
Avoid:
Breaking the law. Prison is a bad hiding place
False identities. It is tempting to drop everything permanently, but you will be found out. Also, see above.
Motels. They quickly become too expensive for extended hiding.
OK, from what or whom are you hiding?
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