Sounds like fun, I bet it is going to be fun getting all the Visa's etc arranged.
what engine?
Check the boot / rear wheel arch and bottom of "b" pillar as well for the rot.
One tip: If you are driving through a country where the authorities like some extra pocket money for "helping " you ,or for real or imagined driving mistakes. Do not keep a lot of money in your wallet, then when you open it to pay the "fine" , you can show them you are running low on funds. They generally accept the money left in your wallet rather than the wedge you have stashed somewhere else.
Cheers