wanderer
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɑndɝɝ// UK //wˈɒndəɹɐ// wan·der·er
n. a person who travels from place to place without a fixed plan or home. You use this to describe someone who enjoys exploring and moving around rather than staying in one spot.
n. a person who travels aimlessly or without a permanent destination. Often carries a literary or romantic connotation of freedom and curiosity.
The lonely wanderer walked through the forest for hours.
After retiring, he became a true wanderer, spending his months traveling across the continent in a small van.
The novel depicts the protagonist as a restless wanderer, forever seeking a sense of belonging that his nomadic lifestyle consistently denies him.
Usage
Often used metaphorically to describe someone whose mind or attention frequently drifts.