walkabout

From Kriol wokabat.

walkabout (plural walkabouts)

1. (Australian aboriginal) A nomadic excursion into the bush, especially one taken by young teenage boys in certain ancient-custom honoring tribes.
2. A walking trip.
3. (Britain) A public stroll by some celebrity to meet a group of people informally.
4. An absence, usually from a regular place with a possibility of a return.

• go walkabout