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.