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7 Aug 2012
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Italy, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania....
Hi,
Firstly my apologies - I haven't posted for a while as work commitments have, as ever, taken precident over my travelling activities
About 18 months ago I started to plan a trip to Syria from the UK. Down through Italy, Greece, Turkey and on into Syria.
Recent, er 'developments' have made this trip unfeasable......
So plan B is to get as far as Turkey, and then head back through Bulgaria, Romania (friends there) and then head home again via Hungary.
My insurers - ebike - don't offer cover in Turkey, Bulgaria & Romania. Can I buy insurance at the borders of these countries??
I have endeavoured to my own research, but am currently at work on the North Sea, where time and Internet access are both fairly limited!!
I shall be travelling on a '07 GS ADV, solo, and doing some camping along the way.
Some advice regarding insurance, Visa's, etc much appreciated,
Many thanks,
GB
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7 Aug 2012
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Insurance is certainly available to purchase for Turkey at the border. I will pass on a warning given to me, ensure you inform the broker the cover is required for a motorcycle or you will be charged for a car (a higher premium).
When are you planning to leave?
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7 Aug 2012
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Location: Brasov - Romania
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bulgaria and romania are both EU countries - so your insurer must give at least the min level of cover by law.... most phone muppets at insurance companies have no idea!!
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7 Aug 2012
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ohh and why not pop past turkey to georgia! well worth a visit!!
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7 Aug 2012
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Hi Greasy,
may be Polly and Doug have more Information about insurance for these countries. They are organizing the HU Meeting in Bulgaria and running a bike camp in Bulgaria. Both of them a speaking fluent english.
(better then me )
Take a look at: http://motosapiens.org
and scroll down:
"We have a new service now: we can provide motorcycle green card (liability insurance) for the EU, contact us for information"
I am sure, polly has some information about turkey as well.
Wish you a good trip!
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7 Aug 2012
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Thanks to everyone for your replies and encouragement, will keep you posted
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15 Aug 2012
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My partner and I on separate bikes recently included a trip of the Balkan's including the coutries you mention. We found Carol Nash insurance very flexible in terms of tailoring the countries needed
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