Long distance travel refers to the movement of people, goods, or ideas over vast distances. It often involves traversing challenging terrains and requires extended periods of time to reach the destination.
Related terms
Caravan Trade: This term describes the practice of merchants traveling together in groups (caravans) for protection while conducting trade across long distances.
Infrastructure: It refers to the physical structures and systems that support transportation networks such as roads, bridges, rest stops, and supply stations along trade routes.
Trade Networks: These are interconnected systems that facilitate economic transactions between different regions or civilizations. They can be local or global in scale.