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

Family of four getting a phot taken on the beach with beautiful blue water behind them

Why Travel With Kids? The 8 Benefits Of Travel On Children

By Caroline Makepeace / November 19, 2023

When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Kalyra, I felt as if those around me were celebrating something other than the life growing inside me. They would say, “so that’s the end of the […]

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Feel Austria. Those gorgeous mountain views

15 Ways Travel Helps You To Find Yourself

By Caroline Makepeace / November 17, 2023

Ever thought of traveling to find yourself? I prefer to say travel helps you to uncover who you truly are. Here are 10 ways it opens up that self-discovery

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travel with a toddler in Thailand (1 of 1)

The Best Age to Travel With Kids (& The Worst!)

By Caroline Makepeace / November 17, 2023

Craig and I were once contemplating a possible year long adventure through Southeast Asia, the only problem was, our girls were 5 and 18 months old at the time. After our two week trip to […]

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Mom and two daughters biking in front od a colosseum

From Rome to Venice: The Ultimate 2-Week Italy Itinerary

By Caroline Makepeace / November 15, 2023

Are you picturing images of Roman ruins, vast stretches of vineyards, and scenes of gondoliers singing “O sole mio” through the winding canals of the floating city? Then you’re conjuring up images of Italy! If […]

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woman sitting on pool chair in water reading magazine

How To Choose Your Travel Destinations For 2024

By Caroline Makepeace / November 14, 2023

Are you overloaded with pictures of travel online and need some help choosing your travel destinations? Then you’ve come to the right place. Whilst we’re not in the business of actually booking trips for others, […]

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Zanettes Gold Coast ice cream

The 10 Best ice Cream Shops In Australia

By Caroline Makepeace / November 13, 2023

Looking for a places in Australia that serve delicious ice cream. This list of 15 places should tickle your sweeties for your Australian holiday.

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Boynton Canyon Sedona best place to visit in Arizona

Guide to the Powerful Sedona Vortex Sites (+ My Experiences)

By Caroline Makepeace / November 13, 2023

If you’re new to this concept of vortexes and feeling energy, you may struggle to have an experience at the Sedona Vortexes – well at least one you are aware of and can connect to. […]

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pick up travel in Africa

Africa Trip Cost: How Much Should You Budget?

By Caroline Makepeace / November 12, 2023

Africa is a continent that’s famous for its wildlife and safari experiences, remote villages, tribes and miles and miles of untamed, unspoiled natural beauty. Those who travel to Africa will leave in a sense of […]

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The lagoon at Hilton Hawaiian Village - one of the best things to do in Hawaii with kids

15 Tips For Keeping Kids Safe While Traveling

By Caroline Makepeace / November 10, 2023

Planning a family holiday? Worried about child safety? Make sure you travel safely by following these travel safety tips with kids

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Beer sampling at Hallertau Brewery

The 10 Best Wineries In Auckland (& 1 Brewery) To Visit!

By Caroline Makepeace / November 9, 2023

Good beer and wine is a given in New Zealand, one of the world’s top wine producers. Being Australian, I admit to being a wine snob and thinking that only Australia can produce high quality wines, […]

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Mom and two daughters in front of a glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris

11 Things to Do in Paris with Teens and Why They’ll Love it

By Caroline Makepeace / November 8, 2023

Are you planning a family trip to Paris with teens and wondering how to keep your teenagers engaged and excited? Worry not, because the City of Love and Lights has something for everyone, including your […]

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Caz smiling at camera with venice canal behind her

Join a Guided Venice Walking Tour & Discover Its Enchanting Secrets

By Caroline Makepeace / November 7, 2023

Venice in Northern Italy is often referred to as the “City of Canals” or the “Queen of the Adriatic,” is unlike any other place on Earth (no Venice in Vegas is never an option!) While […]

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