peregrinations

noun

plural of peregrination
as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance planning a leisurely peregrination across Europe for our honeymoon

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  1. trips
  2. expeditions
  3. journeys
  4. travels
Noun
  • Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.
    — Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For Jung, that looked like attending Seoul Fashion Week and indulging in the city’s fine dining scene, while for some of her coaching clients, that meant professional color consultations, beauty treatments, and even weekend trips to Japan.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Detection of near-surface ice is of interest both scientifically as well as in support of future human expeditions to Mars.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • As father to both a toddler and an infant, the din of tearful wailing — theirs, not mine (usually) — is the soundtrack to approximately half of all car journeys.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The diversity and scale of South America have provided the canvas for many unforgettable journeys, but one trip stands out in particular.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of journeys
Noun
  • Two crazy ass years have gone by (fast af) and my travels have left me, at 28, with a little more wisdom, more guts and ALOT more shoes!
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 2026
  • On Sunday, Blair shared a video recap of her recent travels on Instagram.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of travels
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