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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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…
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Are Lovevery Play Kits Worth It for Toddlers? My Honest Take
We’ve loved Lovevery play kits since the beginning. Here’s everything to know about making the investment during the toddler years. Editor's Rating: 5 If there’s one thing I’ve learned about parenting, it’s that toy storage is a battle I was never prepared for. Between birthdays, holidays, and the unstoppable force that is extended family, we’ve…
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Cruising Holland America with a Baby – My Honest Review
There are some things in life that just get better with experience. Like riding a bike, playing Scrabble, and the realization that not cooking on vacation is non-negotiable. I’m officially a “will not lift a spatula” person when on vacation, especially with a toddler in tow. So when the chance to cruise with Holland America…
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Are Seraphine Babywearing Coats Worth Buying?
When I first saw photos of the Seraphine Babywearing coat, I thought it looked adorable and wondered if they were worth it. We had one of the biggest winters on record where I live (near Lake Tahoe) and had a few big winter trips planned as well when my baby was about 3-8 months old….
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The Best Baby-Friendly Luxury Hotels Worth the Splurge
Traveling with a baby can feel like you’ve signed up for a tactical mission: it’s you, your partner, your baby, and a stroller up against the world. But every now and then, you come across a hotel that doesn’t just accommodate babies—they celebrate them. And if you’re going to splurge on a luxury vacation, let…
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How to Survive Long Layovers with a Baby or Toddler
Long layovers can already be a drag, but add a baby to the mix, and they can feel like an eternity. I’ve been there, pacing up and down airport terminals, desperately trying to keep my toddler entertained. He’s well traveled, having been on over 100 flights and visiting 15 countries by his second birthday. So…