The Grand Tour was the 17th and 18th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe undertaken by upper-class young European men as an educational rite of passage, an artistic...
The Grand Tour was the 17th and 18th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe undertaken by upper-class young European men as an educational rite of passage, an artistic and cultural journey. With the democratization of transport and the revolution of online communications, travel has become a part of everyday life, of our relationships with others, and of our personal growth. During these strange, necessarily restricted times, we find ourselves trapped inside, with travel plans and meetings cancelled, and in turn, spending more time online. From reports measuring 70-100% growth in internet usage, to the increase of remote work, the internet becomes more present than ever in our everyday lives as physical borders and boundaries are tightened.