Join The Independent’s travel team, Simon Calder and Helen Coffey as they share their top recommendations on where to go and what to see in Istanbul. First, Simon Calder introduces us to the city’s impressive new airport terminal, which connects 300 cities worldwide, before delving into the city’s vibrant backstreet cafe scene and street food delicacies - and learning more about the lesser-visited corners of Istanbul. Meanwhile, Helen Coffey divulges her top sustainable travel tips, particularly how to reach Istanbul by train. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB