Alma Asinobi, a renowned travel and lifestyle content creator, is poised to make history by breaking the Guinness World Record for visiting all seven continents in the shortest time possible. The Nigerian travel influencer aims to complete this extraordinary journey in under 70 hours, significantly faster than the current record of 73 hours (3 days, 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 4 seconds) held by Sujoy Kumar Mitra and Dr. Ali Irani.
Starting from Antarctica on March 15th, Alma will embark on a meticulously planned route that spans all seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. At just 26 years old, she is the youngest and only Black solo attemptee to take on this remarkable challenge.
“This attempt is about more than just breaking a record; it’s about showing what’s possible for young African women and anyone with a low-mobility passport. I’m determined to complete this journey in under 70 hours, proving that determination can overcome barriers in global travel. I don’t want my dreams or adventures to be determined by the color of my skin or the color of my passport,” she said.
Alma’s mission goes beyond setting a world record. She is passionate about making international travel accessible to those with low-mobility passports through her informative storytelling and engaging visuals. Her journey sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals with restrictive passports, and she is determined to redefine global exploration.
Eneyi Obi, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Rise, says, “Alma’s record attempt represents a significant moment for diversity in global adventure travel. Her journey will inspire countless travelers from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their own travel ambitions, and we at Risevest are glad we can be catalysts to make this amazing feat a reality.”
With a community of over 200,000 followers across social media, Alma has become a trusted voice in the travel community. Her authentic approach has resulted in partnerships with global brands like Sony, Mastercard, and Spotify, as well as delivering keynote speeches at TEDx Talks.
Alma has earned several accolades, including a nomination for ‘Travel & Leisure Influencer of the Year’ at the 2022 Pulse Influencer Award and was recently named one of the 2024 Top 100 Influential Nigerians by List NG. Her work has been recognized by publications such as ThisDay and BellaNaija for her contributions to the advancement of women’s development.
Speaking on her inspiration, she said, “I didn’t see a lot of people like me traveling and sharing details about how they were able to make it happen with their passport. Most blogs and social media content were focused on the trips themselves, and not much about how to get visas and plan for the trips. So I decided to fill that gap in the space by creating content for people like me who have low-mobility passports and need more information about how to travel.”
As Alma strives to make history this Women’s Month, she continues to inspire millions, particularly those who are Black, young, and female, along with solo travelers around the world. Follow Alma Asinobi’s world record journey with the hashtag #AlmaChasingContinents on Instagram and Twitter.
