Meet Kristin
Founder of Parenthood Adventures
- Education: Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Santa Barbara
- Based in: United States (Previously, Berlin and Taipei)
- Number of countries visited: 65
- Mom since: 2022 to one amazing boy.
- Other specialties: Writing about solo travel on bemytravelmuse.com
- Authored Books: A Thousand New Beginnings and Conquering Mountains: How to Solo Travel The World Fearlessly
- Other work: Nomadic Matt, Backpacker Magazine, Thought Catalog, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Media Mentions: Kristin has been featured across the web. Check out her press portfolio.
Kristin Addis is the founder of ParenthoodAdventures.com. Having solo traveled the world for ten years prior to becoming a mom, she knew that she wanted to keep traveling after starting a family. By the time her son Felix turns two, he will already have visited 15 countries and taken hundreds of flights, the longest of which was 24 hours of back to back flying!
Kristin has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Inc., The Washington Post, UK Evening Standard, Travel Weekly, and Self, to name a few.
Her passion is to help families stay adventurous after parenthood, because there’s no reason to stop having fun just because you start a family.
Posts By Kristin
How We Get Free Hotel Room Upgrades When We Travel as a Family
I love a good hotel room upgrade the way my toddler loves throwing Goldfish crackers onto the floor—enthusiastically and with zero regrets. The difference is, when I score an upgrade, everyone wins. Luckily, I have cracked the code on how to get them—without paying a single extra dollar. It all comes down to two things:…
How to Book with a Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Luxury travel isn’t just about plush robes and infinity pools—it’s about feeling like an absolute VIP from the moment you check in. And when it comes to top-tier hotel experiences, Four Seasons sets the gold standard. They are amazing for families with their kids clubs, onsite nannies, and pools. But here’s something you might not…
I Tried All the Top Online Consignment Stores and This is Who Wins
Let’s be real: Shopping online for luxury secondhand goods is a little like dating on the internet. You’re swiping through glossy photos, wondering if the lighting is hiding a flaw, and hoping you don’t get completely catfished. I prefer to Buy, Sell, and Trade as much of our wardrobes and baby gear as possible. It’s…
The Best Hotels in Hawaii for Families with Little Kids
Hawaii is a dream destination for families, with its stunning beaches, warm aloha spirit, and plenty of kid-friendly adventures. But let’s be real—traveling with kids means you need a hotel that’s more than just a pretty view. You need epic pools, easy beach access, kid-friendly dining, and (bonus points!) a solid kids’ club to give…
How to Travel in Destinations that Aren’t Stroller Friendly
Over the 2.5 years that I’ve traveled with my son and shared about it on our social media, I’ve often heard the pushback that some of our most loved, most baby-friendly destinations, aren’t stroller-friendly. It’s true, from the nonexistent sidewalks in Bali and much of Thailand to the cobblestone of Europe or sandy and rocky…
Lake Tahoe with Little Kids or a Baby
I adore Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, in every season. Living so close, it’s my go-to for a perfect staycation, and I’ve been bringing my son up there since he was just 7 weeks old. Whether it’s summer or winter, there’s always something magical about Tahoe. Here’s my tried-and-true itinerary for…