Hi Rob (and Hello also to Ozhanu - have you done your trip to Turkey yet?).

I travelled from UK to Cyprus in March/April and can advise you that you are entitled to green card if you request it (my insurers are Norwich Union and I got the card without any hassle).

What you need to be careful of is that you tell them exactly what countries you are visiting/transiting and the dates that you need cover for. I changed my route slightly by going through Serbia instead of Romania and had to purchase insurance at the border crossing (valid for one month and cost about £70).

You do not need a carnet for any of the countries you've mentioned but you will be asked for the vehicle's registration document, I took photocopies but never used them as the border police in Serbia, Hungary and Turkey preferred the original to process.

In Serbia I stayed at Hotel Nais which is well signed on the main highway from Belgrade to Nis. Its a big place but quite basic. I got the impression that the people in Serbia did not really want me there but thats probably down to a bit of paranoia! Just watch out for the packs of stray dogs along the highway and you'll be fine.

As Ozanhu has already said, if you get the chance you should get into Turkey - the people are fantastically welcoming and extra helpful, I can' recommend the place too highly.

Best of luck with the trip


Tony