walkabout

IPA: wˈɔkʌbˈaʊt

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

walk about

IPA: wˈɔkʌbˈaʊt