RECOMMENDED: Karl Bushby's 27 year long journey starting 1998 / 1998-2025 🌐🚶🇬🇧
The Goliath Expedition is Bushby's attempt to walk around the world "with unbroken footsteps", from Punta Arenas, Chile, to his home in Hull, England. He began his journey on 1 November 1998 and originally expected to finish the trek of 36,000-mile (58,000 km) in eight years; however, due to numerous delays, it was still in progress as of 25 November 2025.
Bushby set off from Punta Arenas, Chile, on 1 November 1998, and had completed over 17,000 miles (27,000 km) as of 2006, walking through South, Central, and North America. With over 19,000 miles (31,000 km) to walk, and maintaining his current speed, he then estimated he would return home to Hull by 2026.
Karl Bushby 1998-2017 Highlights (VIDEO)
- 2017: Bushby crossed the Russia-Mongolia border, and by August he was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- 2024: He started swimming the Caspian Sea from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan to bypass Iran and Russia.
- 2025: Bushby crossed the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, entering Europe in May 2025, which marked the start of the final leg of his journey. As of November 2025, he has approximately 2,000 miles left to walk.
- 2026: He is expected to arrive back in Hull in September 2026.
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@bushby3000 - Ex British Paratrooper, Adventurer. Walking the longest unbroken footpath in history
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„Karl Bushby, a British former paratrooper, embarked on an extraordinary journey in 1998 when he decided to walk from the southern tip of Chile all the way back to his hometown of Hull, England, a trek spanning roughly 36,000 miles across four continents and 25 countries. Known as the Goliath Expedition, this adventure has lasted over 27 years, making it one of the longest and most challenging journeys on foot in history.
Throughout his trek, Bushby has crossed some of the planet’s toughest environments, including six deserts and seven mountain ranges, and faced extreme challenges like navigating the perilous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama, swimming across the Caspian Sea, and attempting to cross the frozen Bering Strait.
Along the way, he’s survived harsh jungles, freezing temperatures, and countless physical and mental obstacles, showing remarkable endurance and determination. As of 2025, Bushby reached Istanbul, marking a major milestone as he prepares for the final leg of his journey home.
His unwavering commitment to completing this nearly impossible feat highlights not only his adventurous spirit but also the power of human perseverance, inspiring many around the world with his story of walking continuously for nearly three decades toward a singular goal.” - Most Unknown FACTS You And 98% Didnt Know (fb)
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