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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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?
Backpacking! It’s a rite of passage!
Also known as a “gap year” (Europe) or “walkabout” (Australia).
If you were planning your own gap year, where
would you go and why?
Pilgrimage
• A pilgrimage is a journey to a place of particular interest or significance.
Examples: •Mecca
Muslim faith
• GracelandHome of Elvis Presley
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/
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.
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