Hi guys,

I have been travelling through France for the last five weeks and will be travelling around the world on Nelly, my Honda C90. Because of the nature of my vehicle and my own personal preferance for travel, I will be travelling very slowly and taking my time to appreciate and experience each place I go to. The entire journey I reckon will take perhaps longer than five years. I intend on being in europe for about six months, if not longer which presents a few insurance issues.

My insurance policy with Bennets runs out on the 30th of this month and I will need to look at renewing my policy or taking out a policy with another company.

I can only seem to find cover for 3 months abroad from any insurance company and requiring proof of departure dates (such as ferry tickets) if a claim is made.

Companies offering full cover in europe costs a fortune, one company's annual policy was in excess of €700, which is more than my C90 is worth financially and a lot more than I am willing to fork out each year for insurance.

I am aware that when i reach the Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa insurance is less of an issue however i will be in Europe for some time and cover is more important.

Has anyone had any experience with this and how have they gone about it?
Any advice would be appreciated.

I am half tempted to take the cheapest policy for a year and take my chances. Eventhough, theoretically, i will not be covered, at least i will have a slip of paper saying I have insurance that should get me past borders etc (As i don't have to proove when left England to anyone it shouldn't matter unless i have an accident).

Either way i need to make a decision fast so anyone who has some advice or experience to impart would be hugely appreciated!

Thank you all,
Best Regards
Eimhin
Travelswithnelly