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Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother’s house

British adventurer Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026, completing a 31,000-mile journey around the world. The former paratrooper reunited with his mother, Angela, on Monday after departing for Punta Arenas, Chile, in 1998. Bushby was 29 years old when he began the trek, which required him to overcome deserts, jungles, and bureaucratic red tape over nearly three decades.

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  • ✓ Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026.
  • ✓ The journey lasted 28 years and covered 31,000 miles.
  • ✓ Bushby began his walk in 1998 when he was a 29-year-old ex-paratrooper.
  • ✓ Bushby started his world walk in Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Karl Bushby officially completed his 31,000-mile journey and reunited with his mother in England.

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  1. Karl Bushby returns to Hull after 28-year walk around world

    British adventurer Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026, completing a 31,000-mile journey around the world. The former paratrooper reunited with his mother, Angela, on Monday after departing for Punta Arenas, Chile, in 1998. Bushby was 29 years old when he began the trek, which required him to overcome deserts, jungles, and bureaucratic red tape over nearly three decades.

    Why it matters

    Bushby's journey is a long-term endurance feat aimed at circumnavigating the globe on foot. He started the expedition in Chile to begin his walk. The return marks the end of a 28-year odyssey.

    What is confirmed

    • Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026.
    • The journey lasted 28 years and covered 31,000 miles.
    • Bushby began his walk in 1998 when he was a 29-year-old ex-paratrooper.
    • Bushby started his world walk in Punta Arenas, Chile.
    • Bushby's mother is named Angela.
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    5. AP News — Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother’s house
    6. The Guardian — ‘It’s been a while’: hero’s welcome for UK man after 28-year walk across the world
    7. Reuters — UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world
    8. BBC — 'Where have you been?': Karl Bushby reunites with tearful mum in Hull after 28-year journey
    9. www.cbsnews.com — Englishman Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking ...
    10. colombiaone.com — Karl Bushby Completes 28-Year Walk Around the World and Returns Home
    11. www.wral.com — Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world ...
    12. www.ctvnews.ca — Karl Bushby completes 28-year global walk, returns to mother ...
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