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BULLET GIST — Karl Bushby Nears Completion of 27-Year World Walk

• Legendary trek nearing its end: British adventurer Karl Bushby is close to finishing his decades-long mission to walk around the world on foot, expected to reach his hometown in England by September 2026. (The Washington Post)

• Origin of the journey: The epic walk began in 1998 from the southern tip of Chile, sparked by a barroom bet that he could walk all the way back to England. (The Washington Post)

• The Goliath Expedition: Bushby’s project—called the Goliath Expedition—has covered tens of thousands of miles across more than 25 countries, and included deserts, jungles, war zones, and hostile terrain. (The Washington Post)

• Self-imposed rules: He has committed to no motorised transport on his route and won’t “go home until he arrives on foot.” (The Washington Post)

• Unexpected challenges: The trek has taken far longer than his original 12-year estimate due to bureaucratic hurdles, visas, financial problems, and global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Washington Post)

• Epic obstacles: Along the way, he negotiated the infamous Darién Gap, crossed the Bering Strait on foot, and even swam across the Caspian Sea to bypass geopolitical barriers. (Türkiye Today)

• Current status: In late 2025 he’s walking through Europe, with only a few thousand kilometres left before reaching Hull, England—possibly completing the first unbroken global walk. (News24)

• Personal note: Now 56, Bushby has spent almost half his life on the road, reflecting on the journey’s impact and its meaning as he approaches home. (iOS)

If you want a short headline, here are a few punchy options:
👉 “After 27 Years on Foot, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home”
👉 “The World’s Longest Walk Nears Its Finish Line”
👉 “British Trekker Nears Completion of Unbroken Global Walk”