Travel Philosophy Global Spirit’s small group travel style provides face-to-face connection with ordinary people around the world. That’s why our groups are limited in size, stay in locally owned accommodations, and use local tour guides. To borrow a phrase from Rick Steves, travel guru, all our trips seek to foster a “fanatically positive and militantly optimistic” experience and an appreciation of other people, regions and cultures. There are no 5 star hotels in our itinerary, but all accommodations will be clean, comfortable and well located. Additional guided tours will be available in Greece, but we’ll have a full time tour guide throughout Turkey.