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He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/05/karl-bushby-walk-around-world/
45•wallflower•4d ago

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mitchbob•2d ago
https://archive.ph/2025.12.09-165741/https://www.washingtonp...
bolasanibk•1h ago
It was not one continuous hike. He takes frequent breaks. But travels back to where he last stopped and continues.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Bushby

Still very impressive, but a little less impressive than I first thought.

keiferski•1h ago
I don’t really think this would be possible given the nature of visas. Many countries require you to apply for a visa from your country of residence, not merely the nearest embassy. I guess with infinite funds he could fly back and forth to handle that, but doesn’t seem practical.
hn_throwaway_99•44m ago
It would be impossible to do without taking breaks, as explained in the article:

> Due to visa limits, Bushby has had to break up his walk. In Europe, he can stay for only 90 days before leaving for 90, so he flies to Mexico to rest and then returns to resume the route.

Given that he literally swam across the Caspian Sea in order to avoid Russia and Iran because of legal issues, nevermind bring imprisoned in Russia due to what sounded like bureaucratic BS, it's more impressive than I first thought.

tennisflyi•41m ago
Very common hiking technique - section hiking
compounding_it•1h ago
>The world is a much kinder, nicer place than it often seems.

I realize that a lot these days. People are not inherently so bad but greed is a nasty drug that has the potential to ruin the best.

When you have nothing to offer but kindness and compassion, it is very simple to see the humanity side of things in this world and it can feel really amazing.

Panzer04•20m ago
Idk, people are usually nice in my experience. News, forum opinions and youtube videos are not remotely representative of how things work in real life.
mykowebhn•9m ago
A couple of Youtubers who are also round-the-world travelers whom I enjoy watching, one a Dutch motorcyclist and the other a German cyclist.

Noraly, the motorcyclist, has already traveled through South and North America, Africa, and Asia, some multiple times. Currently, I believe she is in Tajikistan about to enter Kyrgystan.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg

Max Roving, the cyclist, has already cycled through Afghanistan and he is currently trying to ride Africa north to south. He just completed Algeria and is about to enter Morroco.

https://www.youtube.com/@MaxRoving

bncndn0956•7m ago
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He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/05/karl-bushby-walk-around-world/
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