CAROLINE MAKEPEACE - FOUNDER
Caroline Makepeace is the co-founder (with husband Craig) of two successful online publications: Y Travel Blog, one of the world’s most influential travel blogs since 2010, and This is Raleigh, a platform for anyone looking to explore the best of Wake County. It’s one of the premier sites on living in and moving to Raleigh.
Caroline has worked with the biggest brands in the world and has been featured by notable sites such as the Today Show, Conde Nast, and FOX Business, USA Today, Travel & Leisure, Forbes, National Geographic online and ABC Radio. Y Travel Blog has received a Modern Ontrapreneuer award from Ontraport for “Best Online Publisher” In addition, Y Travel Blog has been recognized by the White House… twice!
They were invited to the White House in 2014 as top global travel influencers to attend the first travel summit. And they received a green card in 2020 for their extraordinary ability in the art of travel blogging and for her contributions to the growth of tourism in the USA.
Caroline has written two ebooks, How to Create a Travel Life you Love and 12 Steps to Sacredness to help people lean into the life they really want and create epic memories. She also created a course, “6 steps to move from Blog to Business,” to help entrepreneurs make money from their love of blogging and a 6-week online program “30 days to Money Mindfulness” to help people improve their relationship with money (and create more of it!)
Caroline and Craig created an in-depth training guide on how to travel the USA for foreign teachers living in the USA, and a webinar to help Australians travel through Idaho. They are currently creating an in-depth training guide on relocating to Raleigh.
Caroline regularly speaks at conferences around the world on various topics such as global travel, family travel, social media, influencing and entrepreneurship. She has keynoted some of the world’s biggest travel conferences like TBEX and Women’s Travel Fest. She has also presented at conferences such as Problogger, New York Times Travel Show, and the Travel and Adventure Show.
Locally in Raleigh, she has presented at the Women’s Social Club, Raleigh Women in Marketing, City Club Raleigh, The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, and keynoted at the NC Public Relations Society of America Conference.
In addition to running the blog and social brand, Caroline calls her work a personal mission to inspire and empower others to travel more and create a life they love. Her family is proof that travel can be a lifestyle!
Caroline has made travel the core focus of her life since 1997. She’s lived in 5 countries, traveled to over 60, traveled 7 years full time with her two daughters (including homeschooling them), and has been a full-time professional travel blogger since 2010 working with some of the biggest brands in the world including Lonely Planet, Airbnb, Canon, Amex, Ford, Nissan, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Globus Tours, and Allianz Travel Insurance.
Locally in Raleigh, she has worked with big brands and small businesses such as RDU- International Airport, Nextdoor, Kane Realty, Outer Banks Tourism, Blue Water Spa, and Harris Teeter.
Caroline is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of North Carolina. She partners with a high-quality, successful broker to help people relocate and settle into their new life in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Caroline also goes by the name of Caz Makepeace- the shortened version of Caroline (it’s an Australian thing!) Caz is the flighty Libran of the Makepeace family, bringing harmony to the family through crystals, meditation, and downward dogs (and the odd glass of wine at 5pm). It’s all about the balance, right?
ALL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY Caroline Makepeace
Places to Relax in London: Escape the Crowds, Chaos, and Commotion [Yes, You Can!]
It’s no secret that London can feel like someone is holding a megaphone up to your ear. The honking red double-decker buses and black cabs, the sirens of emergency services around every corner, and the […]
London’s hidden secrets: Places you’ve probably never heard about…
We’ve all heard of London and its many iconic sights – The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and the giant Blue Whale skeleton in the Natural History Museum. Even far remote tribes in the Amazon rainforest […]
Guide to Karijini National Park: Things to do + more!
Hidden deep in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, Karijini National Park is where red gorges carve their way through arid desert, and where waterfalls tumble into clear plunge pools that stand as a turquoise oasis under […]
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Review, Lamington National Park: What it’s like to stay
Perched high in the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is more than just a hotel. Surrounded by ancient beech trees, misty escarpments, and the soundtrack of whipbirds and waterfalls, this is where […]
16 Unmissable Things to Do in Hervey Bay, Queensland
Hervey Bay may be a small town, but don’t let its size fool you into thinking there’s nothing to do here. Set along the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, it’s best known as […]
Kingfisher Bay Resort Review, Fraser Island (K’gari): What it’s like to stay
Sheltered on the western shore of K’gari (Fraser Island), Kingfisher Bay Resort is where wilderness and comfort collide. On one side, you have a dense eucalyptus forest and on the other, the calm waters of […]
19 Best Things to Do on the North Carolina Coast: Beaches, Towns & Hidden Gems
From the iconic surfing waves to sun-warmed dunes, there’s much to be uncovered on the shoreline of North Carolina. NC’s coast is where natural beauty shines in abundance, where small towns ooze with warm charm, […]
18 Best Festivals And Events In Australia To Add To Your Bucket List!
From the red-dusted heart of the Outback to the sun-soaked edges of its sprawling coasts, Australia is not just a country to visit for nature, it’s also packed full of immersive festivals and events that […]
4 Incredible Nordic Spas in Nova Scotia You Won’t Want to Miss
Did you know Nova Scotia is quietly becoming one of Canada’s top Nordic spa destinations? With its raw natural beauty, ocean breezes, and cozy forest retreats, it’s the perfect place to embrace this luxury Scandinavian-inspired […]
16 Quiet places to chill in Bangkok to escape the chaos
Bangkok is the most visited city in the world and is a feast for the senses – it honks, it sizzles, it shines, and it can often feel overwhelming at times, especially for tourists. It’s […]
7 Day Nova Scotia Itinerary: A Nordic Spa Road Trip With Scenery & Coastal Charm
Nova Scotia has long been known for its rugged coastlines, colorful fishing villages and small towns, and rich Acadian history, but did you know it’s also fast becoming a Nordic spa destination? With four distinctive […]
30 Exciting things to do in Seattle with kids: A playground with no limits
Seattle, also known as the Emerald City, is not just a city but an urban playground. It will have your little ones climbing walls, splashing through fountains, or peering through microscopes. It’s where the imagination […]