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Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking around the world

The 57-year-old British adventurer completed his 31,000-mile journey on foot across six continents, ending at his childhood home in Hull.

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What to know

  • Karl Bushby, 57, completed a 31,000-mile walk across six continents on November 2, 2026, returning to his childhood home in Hull to greet hundreds of supporters.
  • The journey took 28 years but involved only about 15 years of actual walking; the rest was spent handling visas, logistics, and dealing with geopolitical obstacles.
  • Bushby faced serious obstacles including imprisonment in Panama, gunpoint threats in Mexico, Russian border detention, plus delays from the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19.
  • A documentary about his journey is in production and he plans a speaking tour around England.

“Sometimes the monotony is incredible. You're in deserts and the landscape doesn't change for days to weeks. That can get a little mind-bending.”

Karl Bushby, British adventurer · Channel News Asia ↗

Karl Bushby British adventurer

Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking around the world
Channel News Asia

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  1. upcoming

    Documentary and speaking tour in planning — A feature-length documentary about Bushby's journey is in production, and he is planning to embark on a speaking tour around England in the coming weeks.

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    Bushby reflects on obstacles and true walking time

    In interviews, Bushby revealed that he spent only about 15 of the 28 years actually walking, with the rest consumed by visa arrangements, logistics, sponsorship deals, and dealing with bureaucratic and geopolitical barriers. He cited the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 as major delays.

    “This is what an odyssey in the 21st century looks like. Half of it is literally dealing with these bureaucratic geopolitical problems, not just the environmental hurdles.”
    — Karl Bushby
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    Bushby arrives home in Hull to crowds of supporters

    The 57-year-old adventurer finished his trek at his childhood home in Hull, where hundreds of cheering supporters greeted him in the town square on the morning of November 2. His mother, 36-year-old son, and 12-year-old granddaughter were waiting at the family home.

    “After 28 years, you just couldn't ask for more than this. I guess I'll be seeing you around.”
    — Karl Bushby
    1. 5 outlets British adventurer returns home after 28-year odyssey to walk around the world

      first by The Globe and Mail, 6d ago · also The Washington Post, Channel News Asia, CNA, Reuters

      2 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet 28 years and 50,000 kilometres: UK adventurer is home after epic trek

      first by Euronews.com, 6d ago

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    Bushby swims the English Channel on final leg

    On the final stretch of his voyage, Bushby swam across the English Channel to complete the last portion of his 31,000-mile journey entirely under his own steam.

  6. background

    Karl Bushby begins world walk from Chile — After serving in the British Army's Parachute Regiment and his marriage breakdown, Bushby drew a line on a world map and set off from Chile, inspired by his father's question about walking from London to New York. He carried a tent, a few hundred dollars, and a cheap plastic camera.