Karl Bushby
Karl Bushby, born on March 30, 1969, in Hull, England, is a former British paratrooper and adventurer known for his ambitious undertaking of a continuous walking journey around the globe. Beginning his journey in 1998 from Punta Arenas, Chile, with the goal of returning home to Hull, he has faced numerous challenges, including traversing the dangerous Darién Gap and crossing the Bering Strait on foot. After decades of travel, he is currently making his way through Europe, aiming to reach his hometown in 2026, marking a remarkable 28-year odyssey.
Born on Mar 30, 1969 (56 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 7,872 | $55,000 | 50$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 91,226 | $340,000 | 319$ |
| Totals | 2 | 106,075,954 | 99,098 | $395,000 | 369$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Serbia:
Karl Bushby embarked on the Goliath Expedition to walk back to the United Kingdom from Chile without any form of transportation.
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Vietnam:
Karl Bushby has spent 27 years walking around the world, starting his journey in 1998 with a vow not to return until he completed his goal.
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Switzerland:
Karl Bushby began his journey to walk around the world in November 1998 with $500 in his pocket.
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Israel:
Karl Bushby is a British ex-soldier who has been walking from the southern tip of South America to northern Europe since 1998.
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Hungary:
Karl Bushby is attempting to walk around the world, having started his journey 27 years ago from South America.
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