jaunting
Taking short trips
Jaunting is taking a jaunt—a short trip or excursion, usually for pleasure.
The word suggests leisurely movement without urgent purpose: We spent the afternoon jaunting around the countryside.
In science fiction, particularly Alfred Bester's *The Stars My Destination*, jaunting refers to teleportation by mental will alone.
Short recreational trip
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- daytripShort outing, same-bed return
- rambleMove or speak without direction
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
gallivanting · wandering · roaming · spin · drive · ride · getaway · saunter
Reckless, exciting adventure
- foraySwift raid or attempt
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- larkSongbird or escapade
- caperPrank or pickled bud
quest · expedition · romp · exploit · odyssey · safari · trek · journey
Without advance preparation
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- capriciousSubject to sudden changes
- serendipitousFortunately coincidental
spur-of-the-moment · carefree · lighthearted · free-spirited · impulsive · offhand · casual · breezy
Related to enjoyment activities
- holidayDay of rest
- vacationLeisure time away
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- relaxationState of being unwound
weekend · break · respite · downtime · escapism · retreat · repose · idyllic
outing
Short recreational trip
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- daytripShort outing, same-bed return
- rambleMove or speak without direction
stroll · gallivanting · wandering · roaming · spin · drive · ride · getaway · saunter · meander
escapade
Reckless, exciting adventure
caper · quest · expedition · romp · exploit · odyssey · safari · trek · journey · voyage
impromptu
Without advance preparation
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- capriciousSubject to sudden changes
serendipitous · spur-of-the-moment · carefree · lighthearted · free-spirited · impulsive · offhand · casual · breezy · nonchalant
recreational
Related to enjoyment activities
relaxation · weekend · break · respite · downtime · escapism · retreat · repose · idyllic · leisurely
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- buoyantAble to float
- sprightlyEnergetic and nimble
carefree · merry · breezy · sunny · jovial · spirited · vivacious · exuberant · playful · frolicsome
fleeting
Passing very quickly
passing · transitory · ephemeral · short-lived · temporary · swift · hasty · brisk · hurried · cursory
jauntingtrekking
Long-distance foot travel
journeying · voyaging · migrating · pilgrimaging · relocating