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
Things to see and do on a Snowy Mountain Drive [2026 Update]
Whenever I tell people that Australia has snow-capped mountains, they are shocked! Australia is home to so many diverse landscapes; why not add snow-topped ski resorts to that list? The Snowy Mountains, or The Snowies […]
The Marrakech street food tour that took me beyond tagine
My first evening in Marrakech nearly ended with an early night. I was jet-lagged and running on very little sleep after a long flight, and the bed in my riad looked very convincing. I went […]
12 Unmissable things to do in Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ [2026 Update]
The Saguaro cacti are captivating. Their presence commands your attention and musings. It’s almost as if they are watching you, standing guard, protecting you, and ensuring that you are behaving and taking care of Saguaro […]
48 Hours in Athens: 20 Best Things To Do [2026 Update]
When it comes to finding things to do in Athens, you really are spoiled for choice. This historic capital city is packed full of ancient Greek attractions, historic landmarks, and vibrant cultural heritage. Most people […]
30 Best things to do in Yellowstone National Park [2026 Update]
Are you planning to visit Wyoming for the first time and need some inspiration for the best things to do in Yellowstone National Park? Then you’ve come to the right place. This is undoubtedly one […]
18 Unmissable things to do in Gettysburg, PA [2026 Update]
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was not a destination that was on my USA bucket list, and before visiting, I had no idea how much there was to see and do. I definitely knew there were interesting things […]
How to spend a day in Big Bend Ranch State Park [2026 Update]
If you’re travelling through Texas and want to explore some incredible national parks, then visiting Big Bend Ranch State Park should be high on your list. Most people will travel to the state park’s next-door […]
5 Unmissable things to do in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada [2026 Update]
Nevada’s oldest and largest state park is not the most famous attraction from Las Vegas, but it certainly shouldn’t be missed off your itinerary. The vibrant ochre-colored rock formations makes for a striking first impression, […]
10 Unmissable things to do in Coober Pedy, South Australia [2026 Update]
There’s an eerie air in Coober Pedy, South Australia. It’s hot, dry, desolate, quiet, dusty, and burnt orange. But despite its small size and barren landscape, there are still some fun things to do in […]
16 Best things to do in Margaret River with kids [2026 Update]
Okay, so Margaret River is not just about wine and beer. You might be surprised that there are many things to do in Margaret River with kids, as well as without, of course. When we […]
Guide To The River Red Gum Parks of the Riverina, NSW [2026 Update]
The fire crackles and pops beside me. Soon we will be cooking our evening meal over it and warming ourselves on an Autumn evening under the stars. The afternoon air is warm and invites me […]
10 Best Things To Do In Pemberton, Western Australia [2026 Update]
The town of towering timbers, otherwise known as Pemberton, is a small forest town in Western Australia that captured our hearts. Despite being a small town, there are some exciting things to do in Pemberton, […]