Kervansaray Canakkale Hotel

Travel Blogs from Canakkale

Emotions and Anzacs

A travel blog entry by bevie

Here we are in Canakkale in Asian side of Turkey. Still looks like Turkey to me.

We have had a very interesting day checking out the war memorials at Anzac cove and Lone Pine. It is such a peaceful place now and beautiful scenery, such a shame that so many men died on those hills.

I have a special interest in the Anzac cove as my …

Gallipoli visit on the way down the coast

A travel blog entry by paulnsteph

Gallipoli was an experience and visit to be had along the way. An early morning departure and 5 hour bus trip from Istanbul on dual lane freeway nearly all the way. Some photos attached from our afternoon there.

Pamukkale - Pretty...Pristine...Perfect

A travel blog entry by mr-mrs_pickles

This was incredible... On our way to Pamukkale, we met a kind English couple on our bus ride to Pamukkale, Bea and John. Bea was actually Turkish and had a hotel booked for them already. Offered for us to share their free ride to the hotel which sounded just like the one we had so enjoyed in Fethiye. We thanked them with a smile and discussed a few …

Ruins and more ruins

A travel blog entry by guykb

This is a top pick!

We woke again to a wonderful scene from our window - the Aegean Sea in all its glory. Fishing boats were coming in and out of the small harbour and small waves were breaking on the shore. The girls found time for another swim and then we were on our way. First stop was the Assos ruins. Halfway up the hill from the harbour is the theatre so we …

Day 30, Aug 11 (112km) - Is this Germany?

A travel blog entry by duanet

... a resort town. Which it is with the exception, of all other resort towns like this, of not having a beach. It really seemed like people were headed to a beach. Because of the history of the area there were quite a few Australians and some New Zealanders walking about. The battle of Gallipoli was like their Battle of Vimy Ridge for Canadians (except they lost) and they somehow grew up as a nation. Funny how ...

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