The True Story of Karl Bushby’s Walk Around the World

In Mexico, Karl developed a rhythm that bordered on superhuman. Some days stretched past 30 miles, fueled by a mix of stubbornness and street food. He walked through blistering heat and rainstorms, past farms, towns, and roadside shrines.

His cart creaked along beside him, attracting curious glances from children and warnings from police officers who couldn’t quite figure him out. He slept in culverts, abandoned buildings, or under makeshift tarps, always close to the road.