Part 1 If you are trying to choose where to ride in Spain and Portugal, do not just follow the obvious headline routes. Yes, do the famous places if you have not seen them. But leave room for the roads between them, the empty valleys, the odd little villages, the viewpoints, and the unexpected detours that become the bit you remember.

GHIC stands for Global Health Insurance Card. Before Brexit, UK travellers used the EHIC, which was the European Health Insurance Card. The GHIC replaced it for UK citizens. The purpose is simple. It helps you access medically necessary state healthcare during a temporary stay in countries such as Spain, as well as other participating European countries.

Motorcycle Breakdown Insurance for Europe Sounds straightforward until you actually need it. Most riders assume that if the bike becomes unrideable abroad that help is included; that is not always the case. The catch is simple; some policies cover breakdowns only, others also cover accidents. If your bike has a mechanical fault, you may be fine. If you drop it in a car park, snap a clutch lever, bend the gear shift and suddenly cannot ride, your policy might not help at all.