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
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Is Hill House Home Worth the Hype? I Tried it To Find Out
So, is Hill House Home worth it? I’d say yes—for the right person. If you’re all-in on that East Coast vibe or do wear dresses casually, there’s plenty to love. But for me, it’s the kids’ line that’s worth coming back for. I don’t love it as much as Rylee and Cru and Bums and…
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for 2-Year-Old Boys This Christmas
Ah, two-year-olds. They’re in that magical stage where every new skill feels like a major life accomplishment—pouring water, organizing stickers, and even occasionally, cleaning up. If you’re shopping for the toddler in your life, here’s a list of gifts that will capture their endless energy, curiosity, and need for hands-on play. From classics like wooden…
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WayB Pico vs. Cosco Scenera Next – I Tried Both to See Which is Better
Let’s talk about two popular car seats that claim to make travel easier, especially if you’re navigating airports with a toddler on one hip and three bags on the other. The WayB Pico and Cosco Scenera Next are both lightweight, compact, and fit-for-travel seats, but each has its quirks. I’ve used both—on planes, in taxis,…
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WayB Pico Car Seat Review: Perfectly Portable but with Some Trade-Offs
If there’s one travel item I’ve grown to be picky about, it’s car seats. You’re essentially bringing along a bulky, toddler-sized safety cocoon for every leg of the journey, and if it’s difficult to install, uncomfortable for the kiddo, or an issue in any way, it becomes a huge stressor. Safety is the most important…
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JSX Airline Review: Private Terminal Bliss (Mostly) with Little Kids
As a mom who flies solo with a toddler from time to time, the idea of sidestepping the typical airport maze, TSA lines, and last-minute sprints to the gate is beyond unappealing. Editor's Rating: 4.5 As a mom who flies solo with a toddler from time to time, the idea of sidestepping the typical airport…
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International Travel with a One Year Old Tips and Tricks
When I first started flying with my baby, I mostly had a sleepy guy who didn’t take up much space. As my kiddo grew into a squirmy one-year-old, we didn’t stop taking him on trips, but had to learn to juggle more on travel days. Long flights and layovers are about survival so you can…