HiFolks,

Me and a mate are off through Europe (France - Switzerland - Italy/Sicily) to spend two weeks running around Tunisia later this month, heading off on the 25th.

I'm based in King's Lynn, Norfolk and the furthest I've travelled by motorbike has been to Wales and back and can't wait to go back and explore more of the place.

I've sorted the following so far:
IDP.
EHIC formerly E111.
Passport.
Updated my Driving Licence photo.
Bike re-built the bike a Kawasaki ER-5 500cc (Range 150).
Mate has a Honda CBR 600.
Green Card - The insurance (AA) are reluctant to give me this saying "oh you wont need it" but I have been advised from some that the Swiss like to see this form so will keep badgering them to get it.
Tent etc, sorted plus brolly so I don't get to burnt.
Spares - Break levers, has new break and tyre so should be OK, me thinks.

I admit I'm currently inexperience though I have been riding on/off for 6 years and a little nervous of this trip but really exited and cant wait to get started but to settle the nerves a little I would love to hear from people who have done Tunisia before.

What questions I have are:

Insurance? - I understand I can buy this either on the Ferry or at customs? Is this accurate? What's the process and how was your experience of this?

Moneys - What's the best way to obtain local currency? How do you go about this.

Breakdown insurance? - I can get this for Europe through the AA but what about Tunisia, I'm not sure if I need this or not or where to get it if I do?

Fuel - Should I take and extra 5Ltr plastic can with me or save weight and not. My range is 150 but that's travelling at 60+, I expect to be travelling 50-55mph mostly.

Water - I have a camel pack 3ltr would it be advisable to carry more, temp will be 33C.

Food/grub - I'm considering taking a colman petrol stove, but could do without the bulk of it to be honest, whilst my mate will be sporting a small metal jerry can, home made grill setup. Is it worth bothering with cooking equipment or can you find stalls most places?

Camping - Will be camping most of the time, but will be needing a shower now and again and would appreciate any suggested places to stay and if you have coordinates all the better.

There's probably a 101 things you guys could suggest so please feel free, thank you.

I can PM you my number if a natter is easier than tapping away on a keyboard.

If there's areas of the HUBB, that I've missed, answering my queries please could you give me a link to these, though I have had a good rummage there might be threads I've missed.

Lastly if there's anyone who would like to hook up with us on the way feel free. Should be in Tunis on the 02/09/12.

Thanks guy's n' gal's, really appreciate any help given.

Regards

Conan