In the last few episodes, we have been talking about Istanbul. We learned about the basics of transversing the city and a few of the major sites. In this episode, we jump on a quick flight to Pamukkale where we will visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, St. Philip's Martyrium and the geological site known as "cotton castle". Istanbul | Istanbul is a fabulous city! It’s almost like San Francisco, but with a European flair and a touch of spice. Istanbul is steeped in history that dates as far back as the 6th millennium BC. The city grew in size and importance as a prominent stop along the silk road, as Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus strait that connects the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea. Today Istanbul is Turkey's largest city with over 15 million people and is the country's economic, cultural and historic center making it an excellent hub and base for exploring nearby towns and attractions. Hub and Spoken Travel Show | The Hub and Spoken Travel Show is all about travel destinations! In this podcast, we will gab about "hubs" such as Florence, Boston, London, Istanbul and Tokyo; exploring how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, see and do...then we will bring you to "spokes" such as Volterra in Italy, Hakone in Japan or Pismo Beach in California. Some of the destinations will be well-traveled, must-sees; whereas others will be off-the-beaten path recommendations. Join us to learn more about your favorite worldwide destinations and discover more places along the way!