The Journal´s aim is to deal with all types of nomadic peoples, such as pastoral nomads, foragers, peripatetics (gypsies), and so-called sea nomads. Its aim is to provide the scientific community and the general public with information on the traditional as well as the actual lifestyles, on strategies of herd management, hunting, fishing, food gathering, servicing and trading. It discusses the hazards nomadic peoples face in a rapidly changing world. The contributions cover all aspects of the culture of itinerant peoples.