gallivants
Traipses about aimlessly
Gallivants is the third-person singular of gallivant, meaning to roam about seeking pleasure or entertainment, often with a suggestion of irresponsibility or aimlessness.
The word carries a mildly disapproving tone, implying someone is neglecting duties: She gallivants around Europe while her kids are home with the nanny.
It can also suggest carefree adventure without the criticism.
Travel without fixed purpose
- wanderMove without fixed direction
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- roveWander without fixed course
- strayWander from course
vagabond · nomad · itinerant · wayfarer · rambler · rover · drifter · globetrotter
Lighthearted playful movement
- jauntBrief recreational trip
- larkSongbird or escapade
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- meanderTo travel without direction
saunter · traipse · gad · ramble · amble · breezy · lighthearted · whimsical
Leisure time away
- holidayDay of rest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- outingShort recreational trip
daytrip · sightseeing · tourism · recreation · pleasure · diversion · amusement · retreat
Without advance preparation
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- escapadeReckless, exciting adventure
serendipity · capricious · unpredictable · spur-of-the-moment · free-spirited · unrestrained · adventurous · daring
roam
Travel without fixed purpose
- wanderMove without fixed direction
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- roveWander without fixed course
stray · vagabond · nomad · itinerant · wayfarer · rambler · rover · drifter · globetrotter · backpacker
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
meander · saunter · traipse · gad · ramble · amble · breezy · lighthearted · whimsical · jaunty
vacation
Leisure time away
outing · daytrip · sightseeing · tourism · recreation · pleasure · diversion · amusement · retreat · junket
impromptu
Without advance preparation
escapade · serendipity · capricious · unpredictable · spur-of-the-moment · free-spirited · unrestrained · adventurous · daring · reckless
gallivantsworks
Functions or labors
labors · toils · buckles down · focuses · applies oneself