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

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128 points wallflower | 3 comments | 07 Dec 25 16:26 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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bolasanibk ◴[12 Dec 25 06:12 UTC] No.46241342[source]▶
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.

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1. keiferski ◴[12 Dec 25 06:20 UTC] No.46241378[source]▶
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.
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2. rimeice ◴[12 Dec 25 09:04 UTC] No.46242238[source]▶
Big community of people who motorbike around the world non-stop. It’s definitely possible to prepare beforehand and actually more admin getting a vehicle through borders.
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3. alexey-salmin ◴[12 Dec 25 09:30 UTC] No.46242403[source]▶
Biking is faster, you can arrange for all visas for 6 months in advance but not for years. Even for 6 months to have them all approved with no gaps requires either a lot of luck or a very strong passport or both.