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As global family travel advocates, 4 Worn Passports has been featured in online news outlets, speaking engagements, podcasts, and travel blogs. Our no-nonsense approach to independent family travel is a useful resource for other wanderlusting families. We provide the inspiration and information for other families seeking extraordinary global adventures.

Condoleezza Rice International Day
4 Worn Passports with former Secretary of State, Dr. Condoleezza Rice at Liberty Park Middle School International Day. Dr. Rice was the opening keynote speaker. Kellie and Delaney were the closing keynote speakers. We were honored to speak from the same podium and hope to one day have as many passport stamps as she does!

Public Speaking

Liberty Park Middle School International Day keynote speakers

Kellie: “Same Same but Different–Quirky Thai Expression Could be the World’s Slogan”

Delaney: “Why World Travel Makes You a Better American”

In the News

Over-the-Mountain Journal: Amped Up Road Trip

Vestavia Voice: You’ve Got Mail

Yellowhammer News: What the NFL Can Learn from an Alabama Teenager

Yellowhammer News: The 200-year-old Galapagos tradition that led Alabama family to unusual (and scary) connection-making across state

Yellowhammer News: A Detained American’s View on the New Travel Ban

Podcast

Vacation Mavens: Planning a Trip to the Galapagos

Travel Sites

World is Wide: Family Travel Goal Story: Kellie from 4 Worn Passports

Trip Chiefs: How Families Can Afford to Travel

VIP Holbox: 5 Reasons to Visit Holbox Island, Mexico Now

Happy Gringo: Traditions of the Galapagos Islands–Post Office Bay

BootsnAll: Looking for Adventure

BootsnAll: On the Road Again

BootsnAll: Best Travel Experience

 

 

 

The infamous Hanoi Hilton’s most famous “guest”—former POW and U.S. Senator John McCain—was laid to rest this week. Although most Americans have heard of the Hanoi Hilton, not many have been inside. Today the prison is a museum. Most of the exhibits are dedicated to the oppressive, barbaric treatment of Vietnamese political prisoners by French colonists. However, a small portion of the museum covers the wonderfully “humane” treatment of the U.S. POWs by the North Vietnamese. It was a difficult, but important, place to visit. The prison is located right in the heart of Hanoi. It is surrounded by concrete walls with a jagged broken glass border. It’s a real world reminder that there are two sides to every story and each country tells the version that suits them best. . . . . . #hanoihilton #hoaloprison #hanoi #vietnam #johnmccain #worldschool #rtwwithkids #rtwwithteens #familygapyear #travel #familytravel #historylesson #vietnamwar #4wornpassports
Hooyah! Today Thailand is living up to its well deserved nickname of The Land of Smiles! We celebrate the rescue of the 12 #WildBoars and their brave coach. Our deepest condolences to the family of Saman Kunan, the former Thai Navy Seal who gave his life in the rescue efforts. What a joy it was to watch the world unite on a common mission. Well done! . . . . . #Thailand #ChiangRai #ThaiNavySeal #travel #landofsmiles #traveltuesday #thailandcaverescue #thailandcave #navyseals #chiangmai #temple #biketour #passionpassport #love #courage #familytravel #familygapyear #independenttravel #4wornpassports
The John Lennon wall in Prague has been a symbol for peace and love since the 1980’s. For years the former communist government would paint over the John Lennon inspired messages, but the graffiti always returned the next day. Today the wall is a popular site for buskers specializing in Beatles’ songs and photo ops for tourists. ❤️🌸🌈🎼🇨🇿 . . . . . #prague #praha #visitcz #johnlennonwall #johnlennon #graffiti #travel #peace #love #malastrana #passionpassport #praguecity #busking #streetart #travelplanner #budgettravel #independenttravel #europe #czechrepublic
The view of #Prague from Prague Castle at sunset is simply breathtaking. Pictures don’t do it justice which is why it should be on everyone’s #bucketlist! . . . . . #praha #visitcz #beautifuldestinations #topeuropephoto #passionpassport #praguecity #sunset #midieval #travel #igtravel #independenttravel #travelgram #instatravel #traveljunkie #roundtheworld #praguecastle #landscape #4wornpassports
The only thing more beautiful than #Budapest during the day is Budapest at night! . . . . . #hungary #parliament #chainbridge #danube #nightscape #travel #budacastle #stmatthias #familytravel #hellohungary #budapesteye
It’s not every day that you get to speak from the same podium as one of the people you admire most in the world! What an honor it was to meet former Secretary of State, Dr. Condoleezza Rice! She was gracious to spend her morning speaking to the kids at the opening assembly of International Day at @LibertyParkMS. I hope to one day have as many passport stamps as Dr. Rice. Thank you @kellieshleman_ for inviting Delaney and me to be the closing speakers. We enjoyed sharing a few of the life lessons that travel has taught us. 🇺🇸 #condoleezzarice
Happy 21st anniversary to my partner in both travel and life! We’ve been a lot of places in the past 21 years. Do you have any idea where you left your hair?
Swimming with the sea turtles at Los Tuneles in the Galápagos Islands felt like swimming next to Volkswagens. They were huge! Thanks @pahoehoe_tours for an amazing snorkeling experience! For tips on how to plan and book your own Galapagos adventure, check out our website. 🐢💯☀️
It was so fun participating in the Galápagos Islands’ 🦀🐠🐢🦈200-year-old free postal service delivery system! In a nutshell, travelers leave addressed, unstamped postcards in a barrel 🛢located on Post Office Bay 📬. As other travelers stop by, they look through the stacks of postcards for ones that are close to home. The tradition is to HAND DELIVER any postcards ✉️ that you can. We found three to deliver to Auburn, Homewood and Montgomery. We’ve already delivered one. If your Galapagos itinerary includes a stop on Floreana, be sure to read our tips for visiting on our website!