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Hello all, I thought I'd post here to get some help on a trip that I am planning in August from London to Slovakia. I will attempt this on my CBR500R (12k mileage) which will have a full service before the trip. I am currently on an A2 licence. I'm 22 with about 1 1/2 years experience. I understand this may not be an easy trip. I will be looking to wild camp along the way. I have a full hammock/tarp set up and at the moment the only storage my bike has is a back box. My girlfriend is originally from Slovakia and her family are travelling out there by car, and I've been told they can do it in a day and a half. The reason I mention this is that I will only be carrying what I need for the trip. Google maps has offered 3 alternative routes with similar times, however, I want to experience the best roads (and views, and places) possible in the least amount of time. Lets call the routes stated as A, B, C respectively, from top to bottom. A - running through France, Belgium, Netherlands (briefly), Germany, Poland then South into Slovakia B - running through France, Belgium (Past Brussels), Germany (Past Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremburg), Czechia then East into Slovakia. C - running through France, Belgium (Past Brussels), Germany (Past Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremburg), Austria (past Vienna), Hungary (past Budapest), then North into Slovakia Questions - What option would you take? How many days would this realistically take? Any good stops along the way for the options? Is wild camping too dreamy, should I book campsites instead? Alternative, hotels. Should I ride the route with least amount of borders? Is there any points where I should take a diversion to follow some routes with good twisties? (happy to waste time on good roads, views, experiences) Should I ditch the idea and just get in the car with them? I'd really appreciate any constructive input, thank you!