In
psychogeography, a
dérive (, "drift") is an unplanned journey through a landscape, usually
urban, on which the subtle aesthetic contours of the surrounding
architecture and
geography subconsciously direct the travellers, with the ultimate goal of encountering an entirely new and authentic experience. Situationist theorist
Guy Debord defines the dérive as "a mode of experimental behavior linked to the conditions of urban society: a technique of rapid passage through varied ambiances." He also notes that "the term also designates a specific uninterrupted period of dériving."