as in birds of passage
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the book is one writer's journey of self-discovery as a restless knockabout
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Gerardo Olivares’ globe-trotting comedy sees various nomads and tribesmen move heaven and earth to watch the final between 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil.
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Who co-living is actually for The stereotype of co-living as a landing pad for laptop-toting nomads no longer holds.
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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.
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The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska.
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California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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“Knockabouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockabouts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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