Use 'bum around' in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

Informal Situations

'Bum around' often implies laziness or a lack of drive, so be careful using it to describe others.

Negative Connotation

Suggests a person chooses to be idle, rather than being forced into inactivity.

Implies a sense of spontaneous adventure or exploration without a plan.

Associated with traveling cheaply or with very little money.

Can indicate an interest in experiencing different cultures in an unplanned way.