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
2 Nights in Wolfville, Nova Scotia: Wine, Wellness & Warm Hospitality
There are places that sneak up on you. Places you might not expect to resonate with until you’re suddenly standing in the middle of them, glass of wine in hand, warm sun on your face, […]
Saltair Nordic Spa & Wellness Review: Finding Peace on the Bay of Fundy
There are moments in travel when you step into a place that imprints itself into your memory forever – Saltair Nordic Spa & Wellness was one of those for me. After winding our way down […]
Things to know before visiting Jordan [Based on my experience]
I had always had a fairytale view of Jordan. In my minds eye, it was a place where history is etched in stone, landscapes defy logic, where Holy waters flow through sacred lands. If you […]
A Perfect Day in Lunenburg and Mahone Bay [Itinerary of things to do]
If you only have one day to spare on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, make it count with a visit to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. These two charming seaside towns are just 15 minutes apart and […]
A Guided Walking Tour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: Step Into UNESCO History
Lunenburg is the oldest town in Canada, and one of the very few UNESCO-listed urban communities in the country (another is Quebec City). This colonial port town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia is […]
16 Things to do in Death Valley National Park: Where Extremes Shape the Extraordinary
You’ve probably already heard of Death Valley and it’s extreme accolades – the lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America, the largest national park in the United States, and the film set for Star […]
Sensea Nordic Spa: A Journey Into Forest Calm in Chester, Nova Scotia
When we told locals in Nova Scotia about our Nordic spa road trip, almost every response came with the same question: “Are you going to Sensea?” The tone was always the same – half excitement, […]
Top things to do in San Diego with kids: Unmissable attractions & gems!
San Diego is a true playground in Southern California. It promises both relaxation and adventure. From days at the beach to hiking along the coastal cliffs to riding roller coasters to discovering that “tide pooling” […]
A Day in Chester, Nova Scotia: Sailing Charm Meets Spa Serenity
Chester in Nova Scotia is the kind of seaside village that feels worlds away with its elegant homes trimmed with hydrangeas, sailboats gliding across Mahone Bay, and cafés spilling onto flower-lined sidewalks. Founded by New […]
Guide To Olympic National Park: Things To Do + Tips
You might be thinking Olympic National Park is all about hiking, bears and bigfoot, but there are actually some really incredible things to do in Olympic National Park besides walking in the woods. You’ll be […]
The Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort: A Seaside Sanctuary of Relaxation Near Peggy’s Cove
There’s something profoundly soothing about the combination of ocean air, soft light, and stillness. Something I felt deeply at the Oceanstone Resort & Nordic Spa in Nova Scotia, just a short 45-minute drive from Halifax […]
Visiting Peggy’s Cove and Peggy’s Point Lighthouse: Nova Scotia’s Most Iconic View
Perched atop wave-worn granite and gazing out over St. Margaret’s Bay, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is one of the most photographed places in all of Canada. The whitewashed tower rising from rugged rock has become a […]