Karl Bushby nears the end of his long walk home

After 28 years of travel, Karl Bushby is nearing his mother’s home in Hull, England. Accounts describe the journey as involving extensive walking, delays over visas and geopolitics, and long separations from family; Bushby has also spoken about uncertainty over what comes after the walk. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; cf30d04a-c37c-44c5-9f03-71962e61666c)

• Bushby began his journey in South America in 1998 and is now on the final stretch toward his mother’s home in Hull. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; e584c803-45b8-48f8-8298-148cc8507fd1)· 2 sources
• The reports give different totals for the distance: The Independent says 31,000 miles, while the BBC headline says 36,000 miles. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; cf30d04a-c37c-44c5-9f03-71962e61666c)· 2 sources
• Visa issues, weather and geopolitical obstacles extended the journey; Bushby says he spent about 15 of the 28 years walking. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; cf30d04a-c37c-44c5-9f03-71962e61666c)· 2 sources
• Bushby has described strain and distance in his family relationships, and the Independent reports that he is unsure how he will adjust after the journey ends. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; cf30d04a-c37c-44c5-9f03-71962e61666c)· 2 sources
• Both reports describe help from strangers as important to the journey; the Independent also notes sponsors and a documentary in development. (0648c3a0-3f24-492f-9098-fa3a964bd937; cf30d04a-c37c-44c5-9f03-71962e61666c)· 2 sources