In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home

Associated Press · Brian Melley · 2026-10-31 05:01 UTC

Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, he’s unsure if he’s ready for the journey to end. Bushby, 57, began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998 and has walked 31,000 miles across four continents. He has faced challenges like shifting ice, crocodile-infested waters, and geopolitical obstacles. Despite setbacks, he adhered to strict rules: no transport to move forward and returning home on foot. As he nears the end, Bushby is reflecting on his journey and the kindness of strangers who helped him along the way.

Watch live as British adventurer Karl Bushby, 57, arrives in Hull, England at the end of his 28-year walk across the world.

MARKET RASEN, England (AP) — Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, it’s not clear he’s ready for the audacious journey to end.

Pushing a cart loaded with camping gear up a busy country road in northern England about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the finish line, Bushby was uncertain of the future, anxious about the prospect of living in his mom’s basement and facing an identity crisis.

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