A global nomad is a person who is living a mobile and international lifestyle.
Global nomads aim to live location-independently, seeking detachment from particular geographical locations and the idea of territorial belonging.
They also travel worldwide and via various routes, whereas traditional nomads have a fixed annual or seasonal pattern of movement.
Although pastoralists are also professional travelers, they move relatively short distances, mostly walking or riding donkeys, horses, and camels.
In addition to location-independent travelers, the term has also been used for backpackers, lifestyle migrants and third culture kids (highly mobile youth and expatriate children) for highlighting the range and frequency of their travels.