HULL, UK – After 27 years, British explorer and former paratrooper Karl Bushby is finally approaching the home stretch of his legendary round-the-world journey on foot — a feat unmatched in modern exploration. Beginning in 1998 from Punta Arenas, Chile, Bushby’s Goliath Expedition has taken him across deserts, mountains, jungles, war zones, and even the frozen Bering Strait — all without using any form of transport. His most recent leg included a 31-day swim across the Caspian Sea in 2024.
Now stationed in Mexico, Bushby is waiting for a Turkish visa that will allow him to continue the final leg through Europe and back to Hull, his hometown in the UK. He expects to resume in August and complete the journey by September 2026, with around 2,000 miles left to cover. Bushby’s mission is not just about physical endurance, but about resilience and commitment to a goal many deemed impossible. His journey, often delayed by political and bureaucratic challenges, became a symbol of human determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Once completed, the Goliath Expedition will be the first-ever continuous walk around the world — a journey that spanned continents, wars, and generations.
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