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
Top Things to do on the Central Coast of NSW
In 2010 we returned to our home town, Woy Woy on the Central Coast of NSW. It’s tucked away on a peninsula, just over an hour north of Sydney. We returned to Woy Woy because […]
Read MoreWhat’s It Like At The Billabong Yoga Retreat, Sydney? [Review]
We all have those moments in life where it all becomes a bit too much, and we need to take a step out of your ordinary lives and find a place of peace and tranquility […]
Read More25 things I do to help my fear of flying – my Flight Ritual
Do you have a fear of flying or a fight ritual? Here is how I get over my fear of flying, which has helped over the years. Do you do any of these?
Read MoreThe final week before departure – otherwise known as stressed out hell
I’m hyperventilating as I type and I have a knot of angst as big as a tennis ball in my gut. I alternate between scoffing down crackers and hummus, pacing the floors, and sitting with […]
Read MoreHow to throw a farewell party – leaving for our big Australia trip!
As a long term traveller, I’ve developed a certain disconnection with other people. I love socializing and hanging out with friends, but I know that like the wind, I can blow away pretty fast. So […]
Read MoreOMG! You mean you’re taking your child out of school?
Perhaps it is time to address the question. What about school? I was asked it a lot before we even knew we were going to travel around Australia for a year. Now it’s the number one […]
Read MoreSteps for preparing for full time travel
One of the most exciting things about preparing for long term travel is packing up your possessions. That’s the moment where it all starts to feel real, and at times, a little scary. When you […]
Read MoreShould I quit my job and travel the world?
Should I quit my job and travel the world? My favourite thing about travel blogging is connecting with our readers. I ADORE the emails we get from readers sharing their stories and their fears. It […]
Read MoreHow crossing a road in Saigon can help you create your dream life
One of my most significant travel experiences was learning to cross the road in Saigon. I think that was the moment when I truly said, “Holy Shit Toto, we ain’t in Kansas anymore.” Since then […]
Read MoreYou are not alone
I was devastated and stunned to learn this week that a member of the travel blogging community, Anita Mac, took her own life. Anita was an avid supporter of our blog, sharing our work, commenting […]
Read MoreIs Using Travel As a Form of Escapism Smart?
If you evaluated a person’s life from the perspective of how much they tried to escape their problems, I would be considered a marathon runner. It is my natural way of being. If I don’t […]
Read MoreI’m Freaking Out
We’ve got six weeks until our #yTravelOz Australian road trip. We hope. There are road bumps appearing and I’ve got only one hand on the steering wheel. It is freaking me out. Time doesn’t move […]
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