Shy entering land, going off gallivanting (5-8)

I believe the answer is:

globe-trotting

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'shy entering land going' is the definition.
'globe-trotting' can be an answer for 'going' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'shy entering land' bit.

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I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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