Grand Tour
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Grand Tour• A tour to the principal cities and places of interest in Europe, formerly said to be an essential part of the education of the young man of ‘good birth’ and ‘fortune’.
• Main travelers were diplomats, business people, and scholars.
• Mainly for career, education, culture, literary, health, scientific, business, and economic reasons.
What is the modern equivalent?
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Backpacking! It’s a rite of passage!
Also known as a “gap year” (Europe) or “walkabout” (Australia).
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If you were planning your own gap year, where
would you go and why?
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Pilgrimage
• A pilgrimage is a journey to a place of particular interest or significance.
Examples: •Mecca
Muslim faith
• GracelandHome of Elvis Presley
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Pilgrimage
CBC’S DNTO: Where did your pilgrimage take you?
http://www.cbc.ca/dnto/episode/2013/12/17/where-did-your-pilgrimage-take-you/
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Assignment:
In a written reflection state the destination of your “pilgrimage.”
Explain your motivation for the journey and any expectations you might have for the trip.