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British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- British adventurer Karl Bushby completed a 28-year, 50,000km walking journey around the world, arriving at his childhood home in Hull, England.
- Bushby began his Goliath Expedition in 1998 from Punta Arenas, Chile, aiming to return home without using motorized transport, traversing diverse terrains including jungles, frozen seas, and international borders.
- His route included crossing the Bering Strait on foot, swimming the Caspian Sea, navigating the Darien Gap, and overcoming numerous challenges such as detainment in Russia and funding issues exacerbated by the 2008 financial crisis.
- The journey, initially expected to take 12 years, extended to 28 years due to various delays, with the final major obstacle being a swim across the English Channel last month.
- Bushby credited the support of strangers and nations worldwide for his success and plans to launch a speaking tour in England, alongside a documentary about his expedition.
