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Snow-capped mountains and volcanic peaks guided us towards Prizren, Kosovo’s second city. Parking up, we spotted Rosemary had a flat tyre. That could wait. It wouldn’t be a long job, although we would need a replacement. Prizren With a history stretching back to Byzantine rule more than a thousand years ago, its centre was stunning. A small stone bridge arched over a clear-water river. The 17th-century Sinan Pasha Mosque held sway in the old town, as we browsed trinket stalls

24 countries, four men, three weeks, one car. There are bound to be magical moments and, well, let's just say ones that are less enjoyable. From seeing a Beastie Boy to watching football in the Balkans, there are many things to look forward to. We've also known each other decades, so there shouldn't be any surprises - but what we already know about one another would cause dread in most others. Have a look below as we preview the good and the ugly sides to the trip.

Buying a 15-year-old car and expecting it to effortlessly cope with the rigours of around 4,500 miles and four middle-aged men made it seem wise to check she was up to it. A check brought up some issues, such as the suspension. I refer you back to the mention of four middle-aged men, now throw in some Eastern European roads and we needed to sort this out. It wasn’t easy. Jase nearly suffered a harrowing injury, Craig nearly lost faith, Ian decided to move house and Jim nearly