British Adventurer Completes Epic 28-Year Walk Around the World

British adventurer Karl Bushby has successfully completed his epic 28-year journey of walking around the world, returning to his hometown of Hull, England, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Bushby, a former paratrooper, began his "Goliath Expedition" in Punta Arenas, Chile, in 1998 at the age of 29, with the goal of walking back to the UK without using any form of mechanized transport and not returning home until the mission was accomplished. His extraordinary trek covered over 31,000 miles across four continents and approximately 30 countries.

Throughout his remarkable odyssey, Bushby encountered a multitude of formidable challenges. These included navigating the perilous Darién Gap, surviving a near-death experience while crossing the Bering Strait, facing detainment in Panama and Russia, and overcoming various bureaucratic hurdles and visa restrictions that often caused significant delays. He meticulously adhered to his strict rules, even swimming across bodies of water like the Caspian Sea and the English Channel to avoid using transport.

Upon his emotional return to Hull, the now 57-year-old adventurer was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers and honored with a civic ceremony. Bushby expressed gratitude for the "kindness of strangers" and the "big team" that supported him globally. His journey has been extensively documented, and an exhibition of his personal belongings and photographs is planned in Hull.