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British man returns home after 28 years of walking across the globe

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British man returns home after 28 years of walking across the globe. (2026, November 2). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/brit-returns-home-from-a-28-year-expedition/

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Karl Bushby began his "Goliath Expedition" at age 29, walking across South and North America, Asia, and Europe. After over 10,000 days of continuous travel, he is now heading back to northern England. This report details his journey by journalist Ramy Inocencio.
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Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old British adventurer, has completed his 28-year journey of walking across the globe and is nearing home. Starting from Punta Arenas, Chile in 1998 at age 29, Bushby walked over 30,000 miles, adhering to strict rules not to use transportation or return to the UK until he finished his trek. His journey included navigating through jungles, deserts, and Arctic ice before crossing the Humber Bridge in England on November 1, 2026. He will conclude his epic walk in Hull, where he is expected to be greeted by family members including his mother, son Adam, and granddaughter whom he has never met.

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📰 Karl Bushby Completes Epic Journey Home
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“Article A describes Bushby nearing the end of his journey and preparing for life after walking, while Article B reports on him returning home after completing the expedition.”
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“Article A describes Karl Bushby nearing the end of his journey with about 130 miles left, while Article B indicates he has returned home after completing his walk.”
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“The articles refer to different phases of Karl Bushby's journey - one near completion, and another reporting his return home after completing it.”
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Karl Bushby was 29 years old when he embarked on his "Goliath Expedition" across South and North America, Asia and Europe.
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Karl Bushby was 29 years old when he embarked on his "Goliath Expedition" across South and North America, Asia and Europe. asserted
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After more than 10,000 days on the move, he's finally returning home to northern England. asserted
he → return → England
Ramy Inocencio reports. asserted
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