Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Route Planning
Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 31 Mar 2019
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: UK/Greece
Posts: 2
Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo borders

Hi,

I'm setting off from UK to Greece on 29/4/2019 going via France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia which are all covered under my insurance


from Croatia my route is Bosnia - Montenegro - Kosovo - FYROM

I'm looking for the best border crossings where insurance/green cards can be obtained.

Bosnia I am thinking Metkovic? Montenegro to Kosovo Peja? and Kosovo to FYROM Pristina?


Could anyone clarify if these are the best crossings and if I can obtain insurance and or green card


Many thanks in advance


Jed
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 1 Apr 2019
(aka frgich) HUBB Advertiser, Supporter
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Posts: 422
Hi Jed,

since these things change on yearly base, it's impossible to provide info in advance, except if someone just crossed recently. Maybe someone will chime in with fresh news, but for Metkovic if you're coming from the Croatian side, you were able to buy Bosnian insurance there, not in Neum, that was last year.

Anyways count on extra time for 2-4 h detours that could happen and if they happen have a pint extra and enjoy the ride

cheers
dooby
__________________
Bike purchase, storage, expedition tours / insurance, health & repatriation, transport, rally training
www.lobagola-mototours.com/ www.lobagola-insurance.com/
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 1 Apr 2019
(aka frgich) HUBB Advertiser, Supporter
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Posts: 422
PS welcome to HUBB
__________________
Bike purchase, storage, expedition tours / insurance, health & repatriation, transport, rally training
www.lobagola-mototours.com/ www.lobagola-insurance.com/
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 5 Apr 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: North London
Posts: 41
Jed, I’ve just crossed from Croatia to Bosnia using the Metkovic border, no problem for Brit national and bike. Bought 7 day green card insurance €30. Travelled to Mostar , Sarajevo great riding and roads, back in Dubrovnik heading for Macedonia
__________________
千里之行,始於足下
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 7 Apr 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Finland
Posts: 32
Thumbs up Kosovo

To Kosovo entering from Rozaije to Peja is no problem. It is a nice road, btw
Entering FYROM you should do via Glloboçica. Its lot better than the main border crossing. Smaller, faster, less traffic and more interesting road
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10 Apr 2019
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1
Hi Jed,

I have no experience regarding insurance for most of these countrys as they are covered by the austrian insurances (green insurance card), except for Kosovo.
For Kosovo you can optain insurance at any bigger border crossing (smaler crossings may not sell insurances and you have to get them in the next bigger town).
There is just one more thing to consider except insurance. If you leave Serbia via Kosovo and want to reenter Serbia via another boardercrossing you may get problems as for Serbs you have not officialy left Serbia.

have a nice trip
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11 Apr 2019
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,125
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jedventure rider View Post
I'm looking for the best border crossings where insurance/green cards can be obtained.
Hi Jed:

I've ridden through all the countries you mentioned, and obtained insurance at the border in all of them.

I can't tell you exactly which crossings offer insurance (or what the hours of the insurance agents are - they are independent businesses, not government agencies), but the 'general guideline' is that if it is a major road, it's reasonable to expect that you can buy insurance at the border crossing between about 1700 and 1800 7 days a week. Some crossings might even offer H24 service.

Here's a link to a post I made quite a few years ago that might be helpful to you: Balkans Insurance - Here's the story, with details & sample documents

Michael
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Kosovo to Sarajevo via Montenegro mathematics Route Planning 8 28 Sep 2016 12:49
Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Montenegro Gepetin Europe 25 2 Jul 2016 00:50
Border Crossing Montenegro to Kosovo Lonerider Europe 4 2 Nov 2015 15:14
Exploring Balkans. Montenegro and Bosnia off-road. Gliga Ride Tales 18 4 Apr 2015 23:53
Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania? goo Europe 15 13 Jul 2014 19:28

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 14:41.