Simon costs for food/accommodation are cheap but one thing that does mount up if you are visiting all of the Balkan countries is insurance. Particularly Macedonia at 55 euros/Bosnia 40 euros. The rest are cheaper but it is something to consider. Arriving at some borders on a Sunday can be a problem...

If not already mentioned I'd recommend Kamp Vrhpolje (Vrhpolje 42, 5271 Vipava, Slovenia) Lovely little site in a very small village (with the quietest bar I've ever known on a Saturday night), if that's the sort of thing you're after. Plus the owners (as do lots of people round there) make their ow...

Stayed in the Pitlochry hostel a few years back, would recommend.

Decent enough place, good showers, etc. Friendly vibe in the common room. Handy car park round the back although no access from the hostel.

Hi Steve I'm heading out Bulgaria/Romania/Balkans way in a few weeks on a loaded 800GS. If you have any suggestions on tracks/sights to aim for it'd be very much appreciated. (thumbs) Cheers Jersey P.S Will also be riding solo so gently does it for me too Hi Jersey, give me shout when you get here ...

Hi Steve

I'm heading out Bulgaria/Romania/Balkans way in a few weeks on a loaded 800GS.

If you have any suggestions on tracks/sights to aim for it'd be very much appreciated. (thumbs)

Cheers
Jersey

P.S Will also be riding solo so gently does it for me too

Heff + Suzi - Radio tower added to the list.

Thanks everyone, looks like a bit of a plan is now forming (thumbs)

Shedman - Will do. Hope they're not as prolific as the Highlands or Norway...not enjoyable

Moorso - Bit of both really. I have a sat nav that I use mainly to keep track of where I am and to have a nose about to see if there are any interesting looking roads nearby. Use paper maps mainly through the day/night before to plan my routes though - wouldn't feel right not having a well creased m...

Mawse - Achill Island now added to the list (thumbs)

Heff - As I'm making it up as I go I may well do, depending on time. Where abouts are you?

I'll be over for 7 nights/6 days so will probably be aiming to cover a similar distance to your route I'd hazard. (thumbs) Someone at work suggested going as far up the West Coast as Sligo. Of course it'll all depend on how slowly I cover the distance - don't really want to find myself needing to bl...

Thanks Moorso, that's the sort of route I was eyeing up. (thumbs) Looking through a Rough Guides book Dingle and Doolin were highly recommended so that's a couple of nights ticked off. Usually play it by ear when traveling in Europe with regards places to stay but any recommendations would be handy ...