Red Corner: Walking to Russia

Despite the theory that the first Americans walked to the continent across the frozen Bering Strait, nearly no one else has managed to do so since. Yesterday, however, it was reported that an ex-British paratrooper had just completed the opposite, traveling from Alaska to Russia entirely on foot. If this is true, he is one of only four people to have accomplished this in modern times.

The feat, however, is just one small piece of Karl Bushby's grand adventure in which he is attempting to walk around the world. Currently, he is seven years and 16,000 miles into this 36,000 mile journey. Bushby started at the tip of South America and hopes to make it home to England within the next five years, all on foot. Check out his great website which tracks his progress and regularly posts updates and photos.

Gadling will also keep you informed as Bushby continues his trek through his next biggest challenge, Kamchatka and Siberia.

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