So, I'm among friends when I admit that I walk in any video game that gives me an easy way to do it? Including MMOs. I've had lots of players in Mabinogi hurrying on their way to somewhere stop just to ask me why my little wagon full of merchandise was slowly trotting along the road. Then I get them to stop and look around at the scenery, invite them to a campfire, share some 5-star food I cooked, and play some music, like people used to do in the good old days.
I'm having fun just taking it easy and chatting with people. I wander around in whatever direction merchanting takes me, finding trouble (and friends) in whatever town I end up in at any given time.