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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Best Swimwear for Babies & Toddlers for Beach Vacations
Finding the perfect swimwear for babies and toddlers isn’t just about cute designs—it’s about comfort, sun protection, and durability. Whether you’re planning a beach vacation or poolside adventures, the right swimwear can keep your little one comfortable and protected from the sun. Here are the best swimwear options for babies and toddlers that combine style,…
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Best Toddler Travel Backpacks for Flights & Adventures
Perhaps the one good thing about kids outgrowing the lap infant stage while flying is the extra luggage allowance, including carry ons. Once little ones get bigger, there’s more they can push and carry as well – rejoice! A good toddler travel backpack isn’t just about storing snacks and toys—it’s about giving your little traveler…
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The Best Travel-Friendly Baby Monitors for Hotels & Airbnbs
I used to think bringing a baby monitor on vacation was overkill. “I’ll just keep an ear out,” I told myself. Then I found myself tiptoeing into a dark hotel room, holding my breath, and trying not to trip over a suitcase while checking if my son was still asleep. Spoiler alert: I woke him…
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15 Best Family Matching Swim – I Tried Them All!
If you’re anything like me, you live for those sunny days spent by the water, raising your little one to be a water baby just like mama. And what better way to make a splash than with your mini-me by your side, rocking matching swimwear? That’s right, folks – it’s time to dive in (pardon…
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The 5 Best Cabo, Mexico Luxury Resorts for Families with Little Kids
My family and I recently spent a week resort-hopping in Cabo, visiting five standout resorts, and while they each had their unique vibe, they all managed to make traveling with a little one feel like less of a herculean task and more of an actual vacation. Here’s what we loved about each one: 1. Chileno…
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How to Handle Potty Training While Traveling
Potty training is the gift of parenthood I never really thought about until it was time to start. And wow, what a gift it is! Potty training at home is one thing. Potty training while traveling? That’s an entirely different challenge. But after traveling extensively with my toddler while in the middle of potty training,…