There’s something deeply fascinating about people who attempt the near-impossible; the dreamers who dare logistics, and fatigue just to leave a dent in the timeline. Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is one of those people.
In March, Alma set out on a bold mission to become the fastest person to journey across all seven continents. Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Australia, and even Antarctica. She packed her bags, prepped her routes, and hit “record” on what could’ve been a history-making run for Nigeria and travel lovers everywhere.
But life, as it often does, had other plans.
The Dream, the Delay, the Detour
Midway into her journey, Alma encountered the two classic villains in every international traveler’s story: visa drama and flight cancellations. In an interview with BBC Africa, she shared that there was a moment when it all became clear that she wasn’t going to break the record this time.
The Bigger Win
In an era where virality often trumps vision, Alma’s story stands out for a different kind of ambition that’s not just about the destination but the documentation.
While the record seemed out of reach on her journey, Alma kept moving.
She didn’t ghost. She didn’t spiral into “what ifs” and hide the journey. Instead, she owned the detour. She documented the chaos, shared the pain, and opened up about what she’d do differently next time.
That’s not failure. That’s data. That’s character.
Alma gave visibility to what happens behind those picture-perfect travel reels, from countless hours spent at embassies, to the flight re-bookings, rejections, and burnout.
So maybe she didn’t make it into the record books yet — but she’s made it into the cultural conversation, and that in itself? Is a flex.
Big ups, Alma. Keep flying the flag.