British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world

The 57-year-old crossed jungles and frozen seas before an emotional homecoming in Hull, northern England.Published On 2 Nov 20262 Nov 2026A British adventurer has completed a 28-year walking journey around the world, arriving at his childhood home after travelling some 50,000km (31,070 miles) across jungles, frozen seas and international borders.Karl Bushby, 57, was embraced by his mother, Angela, outside her terraced house in Hull, northern England, on Monday, beneath a banner reading “Welcome Home Son”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Al Jazeera condemns Israeli ban extension, calls for its immediate liftinglist 2 of 4Jake Paul returns to boxing after a year out to face MMA star in Dubailist 3 of 4Carrick says United players are committed despite poor runlist 4 of 4Displaced in Hebron: Picking up pieces after Israeli siegeend of listHundreds of cheering supporters had welcomed him in the city centre before he made the final stretch home.“Sorry to keep you waiting,” he joked to the crowd. “Is that it, is it done?”Karl Bushby completes the final leg of his 28-year journey in Hull, northern England [Adam Vaughan/EPA]Bushby began what became known as his Goliath Expediti...