Hi Pompier Look forward to seeing you in August - me and Mark went to Albania on the bikes in 2012 so if you haven't been before we can pass on some our titbits. As for a thankless task... I am just pleased to be able to open up this wonderful country to some who would maybe not have considered it b...

Yes & No are

Da & Ne pronounced Dar & Nay

Thank you is blagodaria (but they also use Merci like in French)

Only problem is they write it like this благодаря

This little article in the Bulgarian news website was sort of on topic and may answer some questions. It was written by a foreign travel journalist (judging by the spelling - probably American).... The first time I traveled through Bulgaria, I knew it wasn't enough. So I came back for round two. I l...

In all my globetrotting years I have never used headlight deflectors on my bikes and have never encountered any problems either - that includes all over Europe, USA, Russia and Northern Africa.

Just as well that you are not coming to the Motocamp today...

I've got a little TTR 250 Raid out here in Bulgaria - I am what you might say a bit on the heavy side and this little beauty drags me around the local trails effortlessly - a simple joy to ride and maintain

Hi Nixy Lake Garda is very touristy in the summer - lots of day visitors in coaches etc - maybe not the quiet lake you may envisage. However, just to the west of Lake Garda (and you have to zoom in a bit on Google Earth or Google maps) is the much smaller, less busy Lake Idro (Lago d'Idro). There is...

coolbananas wrote:So why don't those of us who want to do a 5 day or longer ride share the cost of a 4 berth booking from Hull ... at least we will all arrive in Europe at the same time and then continue to Bulgaria as a group.

Wise words Coolbananas

I think I should point out a few things about opsman, he's from Trawden so tight as the proverbial ducks arse :) Max he'll pay for a brew is £1 Max for a bacon buttie £1.25 Max for camping £5 a night, free preferred. Hotel/hostel?????????,,,over his dead body. And if you think I'm joking ask him fo...

If you have never ridden in Eastern Europe then prepare to be surprised. Most major roads are in much better condition than those you are used to in the UK - agreed, a small minority of the back roads can sometimes be a bit rough but I have experienced worse riding through Coventry. Breakdown cover ...