walk about
Stroll with no destination
Walkabout (usually one word) refers to a journey on foot, especially one with spiritual or reflective purpose.
The term comes from Australian Aboriginal culture, where it describes a young person's extended solo journey through the wilderness as a rite of passage.
In broader use, it means any period of wandering or traveling without fixed destination: He went on walkabout for a few months to clear his head.
British English uses walkabout for a politician or celebrity's informal stroll among crowds.
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- wanderMove without fixed direction
- wander offLeave gradually, aimlessly
- ambleRelaxed, slow gait
- saunterRelaxed, aimless stride
take a stroll · roam · tour · mosey · stretch your legs · perambulate · spiritual quest · vision quest · soul searching · promenade · circumambulation · life journey · self-discovery · pilgrimage · stride · circuit · pace · procession
walk aboutmarch
Rhythmic group walk
beeline · go straight · follow directions · guided tour · navigate