British Veteran Nears End of 28-Year Global Trek
Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old British veteran, is nearing the end of a 28-year, 48,000-kilometer journey around the world without using airplanes.
According to Khaosod Online, 57-year-old British paratrooper veteran Karl Bushby is approaching the final leg of an extraordinary 28-year global expedition. Since beginning his journey in Chile in 1998, Bushby has traveled over 48,000 kilometers across four continents and 29 countries, strictly avoiding air travel and even swimming across the Bering Strait.
As of October 14, 2026, Bushby is preparing for the final 400-kilometer walk to his hometown of Hull, England. This trek marks the conclusion of a mission that has kept him away from his mother for 11 years. He is currently expected to reach his destination in early November 2026.
For travelers and residents, this story highlights the endurance of human exploration and the logistical challenges of long-distance, non-motorized travel. While the journey is nearing its conclusion, the exact date of his arrival in Hull remains subject to his walking pace and potential environmental conditions. Bushby’s feat serves as a notable example of extreme endurance travel, having spanned nearly three decades of continuous movement across diverse global landscapes.
