Kellie McIntyre is a Southern girl with a passion for the world. Her quest for culture and adventure has taken her to nearly 50 countries across six continents. In 2013, Kellie, her husband, and two daughters packed one suitcase each and embarked on a five-month journey around the world.

As a family travel advocate, Kellie’s on a mission to help others travel boldly…without sacrificing the kids’ college funds. Kellie’s DIY budget adventures include the world’s most sought-after destinations—like “Big Five” African safaris, the legendary Galapagos Islands, and the luxurious Maldives.

Kellie holds a BA from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, but her worn passport has provided her most valuable education. Kellie shares tips for planning and surviving global family (mis)adventures—like getting kicked out of a country—at 4WornPassports.com.

Kellie lives in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The Passport Project is her first book.