Connectnigeria Articles

Nigeria’s Alma Asinobi is on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. She aims to complete this extraordinary feat in under 70 hours, beginning her journey in Antarctica and concluding in Australia, all while travelling with a Nigerian passport. Alma’s daring attempt showcases her adventurous spirit and highlights the challenges faced by travellers with low-mobility passports, inspiring many to pursue their global dreams despite bureaucratic hurdles.

Read more about Did you know?

The current record for the fastest time to travel to all seven continents stands at 3 days, 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 4 seconds. This record was set by Dr. Ali Irani and Sujoy Kumar Mitra of India, who completed their journey on December 7, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. Their remarkable achievement demonstrated both endurance and meticulous planning, setting a tough benchmark for future challengers.

Sign up for the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter

Alma Asinobi’s journey is expected to be both physically and mentally demanding, requiring precise logistics, seamless flight connections, and the endurance to traverse multiple time zones in rapid succession. Unlike travelers with high-mobility passports, she faces additional complexities related to visa applications and immigration processes. However, her determination to break the record serves as a powerful statement about resilience and the possibility of achieving greatness regardless of nationality or background.

Register to attend the CN Business Mixer

This record-breaking attempt aligns with a growing trend of African travellers like Pelumi Nubi pushing boundaries in global exploration and adventure. Alma’s journey, if successful, will not only cement her place in the record books but also inspire a new generation of Nigerian and African adventurers to dream big and travel far.

Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com

You might also like:

This article was first published on 6th March 2025
Notice: Undefined variable: last_modified in /var/www/html/articles/wp-content/themes/cnhalptem/content-single.php on line 36

chidozie-ahaneku

I am a poet. I am a moderate thinker who abhors radicalism on every front and believes that most things are relative. I am a social and political critic. I love writing, reading and international politics.