(Trying) to Leave Marmara Adasi and Get to Canakkale
Trying to leave Marmara Adası and reach Çanakkale turns into a lesson in uncertain ferry schedules, guesswork and how travel really works in this part of Turkey.
Final Day on Marmara Adasi
A final day on Marmara Adası, taking in the island’s atmosphere and reflecting on the experience before moving on.
Visiting Çınarlı – the Village of Plane Trees and Springs
A visit to Çınarlı on Marmara Adası, exploring its plane trees, promenade and relaxed village life away from the main town.
Visiting Asmali – Hunting for Greek Houses
A visit to Asmalı on Marmara Adası, wandering the village in search of old Greek houses and traces of its past.
Leaving Istanbul and Arriving on Marmara Adasi (Island)
The morning we left Istanbul it was throwing it down. The heat had dropped a little, but the feeling was now one of a steaming sauna. Last night, before returning to our hotel, we had commandeered a taxi driver to pick us up from our hotel this morning – no time for the inclusive breakfast,…
