Gadabout (n.): "one who gads or walks idly about, especially from motives of curiosity or gossip" [Century Dictionary], 1830; see gad (v.) + about (adv.). As an adjective from 1817. Verbal phrase gadder about is attested from 1560s." etymonline

To walk about the world in search of curiousity and a good story.

The beginning of empathy is realizing meaning lies outside oneself. The beginning of adventure is to find that meaning. --T.Rapp