Karl Bushby: The Man Who Spent 28 Years Circumnavigating the World
Karl Bushby has finally reached the UK after a remarkable 28-year global journey. Starting in South America in 1998 at age 29, he traveled 48,000 kilometers across 29 countries, often by walking or swimming. Throughout his trek, he faced numerous obstacles including visa issues, financial difficulties, and pandemic-related border closures. He recently completed his final challenge by swimming the English Channel to return to his hometown, Hull. His journey has been documented by filmmaker Werner Herzog as 'Walk of Life'.
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