British traveler returns to hometown after 28-year world tour

London -- British adventurer Karl Bushby returned today, Monday, to his hometown of the coastal city of Hull in northeastern England, after a 28-year circumnavigation of the globe. According to British media, Bushby began his journey from Chile in November 1998, at the age of 29, with the aim of walking continuously to his birthplace in Hull. His expedition was named the “Goliath Journey.” During his trek, Bushby crossed four continents and swam across the English Channel, covering more than 58,000 kilometers. On his part, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulated the 57-year-old British adventurer on his extraordinary achievement, praising “his determination and belief in his own abilities.” Karl Bushby, born in 1969, was born and raised in Hull, England. He is an English adventurer, author, and former paratrooper who served in the Parachute Regiment for 11 years. (End) A.S.H./G.A.