Alma Asinobi, the Nigerian travel content creator attempting to break the record for visiting all seven continents in the fastest time, has revealed her challenges entering Australia.
Asinobi announced her 60-hour journey a few weeks ago.
Her attempt, dubbed “AlmaChasingContinents,” aims to highlight the challenges faced by Africans with low-mobility passports while inspiring people to explore the world despite these limitations.
Asinobi started her trip in Antarctica and has traveled through Africa, Europe, and America.
In an update on Sunday, Asinobi revealed that she faced a major setback when she was denied access to her final destination Australia, due to visa issues.
The travel content creator said she was restricted from entering Australia after spending over 56 hours on her journey.
She said she was not allowed to board her flight to Perth, Australia, and was put on standby for confirmation from Australian authorities.
The content creator explained that the delay caused her to rebook her flight, which had initially elapsed.
I was just denied boarding on my flight to Perth, Australia for my final leg of the trip
Due to visa issues, I was put on standby for confirmation from Australia till boarding closed and the gate agent had to rebook me on the next flight to Australia.
He asked me to…
Advertisement— Alma Asinobi (@almaasinobi) March 23, 2025
“I was just denied boarding on my flight to Perth, Australia for my final leg of the trip,” she wrote on X.
“Due to visa issues, I was put on standby for confirmation from Australia till boarding closed and the gate agent had to rebook me on the next flight to Australia.
“He asked me to choose between Brisbane and Sydney, and I chose Sydney since it’s the Australian city I’ve always wanted to visit anyway.
“I was tempted to cancel the flight altogether and just head home to where I’m loved, but I’m not one to start something and not finish.
“After the flight cancellations, delays and the previous visa issues, it was already cutting it too close, and the goal seemed bleak.
“I’ve been running on autopilot for the past 56+ hours, and just powering through, running as far as my swollen legs could take me. Almost like a robot, I had just one goal: get to Perth at the earliest possible time.
“This journey has taught me way more than I set out to learn. I’m taking the sweet with the sour and hoping that one day – hopefully in my lifetime – we see change.
“From where I’m standing, we’re nowhere close to that day, but I know it’s possible.”
Asinobi said she is now headed to Sydney, where she plans to complete her final mission and raise the Nigerian flag.
She said she cannot wait to return home and celebrate her achievement with her supporters.
“Hanging my boots here for now, till I land in Sydney, on my last continent, and recover from all the humiliation and stress I’ve taken in huge doses within the past 56+ hours,” she added.
“I’ve cried, I’ve run, I’ve met new people along the way, and now I’m nearing the finish line.
“What I thought was going to be a cheeky little adventure turned into a whole movement with so much support from you which I couldn’t have done without.
“Every tweet, every message, every comment, gave me strength to power through, and I cannot thank you enough 
“Right now, my final mission is to fly our Nigerian 
flag on the 7th and final continent and bring it home.
“I cannot wait to be home, and I cannot wait to see you when we come out in solidarity to sign this flag. Taking off to Sydney now.”
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