A British man who has been walking around the world for 27 years is now close to finishing his long journey. Karl Bushby, a former paratrooper, began his adventure in 1998. He set out to walk about 36,000 miles without using cars or planes, a challenge he calls the Goliath Expedition.
Now 56 years old, Bushby is walking through northwest Hungary as he nears the final part of his journey. When he started, he carried a simple film camera and could not share his experiences instantly. Social media did not exist, and traveling the world was slower and less connected.
Bushby said the world has changed a lot since he began. Technology, social media, and global events have made travel and life very different from what he knew in 1998. He also noted that social media brings attention but also adds pressure.
The journey took far longer than Bushby expected. He thought it would take eight years, but it has lasted almost three decades. He faced many challenges, including visa problems, global conflicts, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Along the way, Bushby achieved many remarkable feats. In 2006, he crossed from Alaska to Russia over a frozen sea. He also swam across the Caspian Sea in 2024. But the journey was not easy. He spent long months walking through deserts and Arctic lands, where the same scenery stretched for days, testing both his mind and body.
Bushby hopes to finish the expedition by late 2026. After that, he plans to focus on teaching science and helping communities. His journey is not just about walking around the world it also shows how much the world has changed over nearly three decades.
Bushby’s adventure reminds people of the power of determination. Even as the world changes quickly, some human goals, like walking across the globe, remain strong and inspiring.
