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 Days in Halifax, Nova Scotia: Highlights + A Handy Sample Itinerary
We loved Halifax in Nova Scotia. We weren’t sure what to expect for a city with a population similar to our home in Raleigh, but its downtown felt so much more alive and was packed […]
Sleigh Your Getaway: Tips To Keep Your Cool While Traveling This Holiday Season
Holiday Travel is even more challenging during 2021 pandemic times. Helpful Tips for smooth travel and sanity this Thanksgiving & Christmas. Have fun out there
16 Top things to do in Manchester: Vermont’s little mountain muse
Planning a visit to New England in the Fall? Here are things to do in Manchester in the Green Mountains of Vermont with kids!
22 Road trips in the USA to see the best of America
Pack your car, prepare your playlist, wind down the windows, and rev up your muscle car, as a road trip across the USA is the most iconic way to explore the country. You’ve probably heard […]
The Ultimate Oregon Road Trip: 20 Stops Not To Miss!
Raw. Weird. Wonderful. These are just a few of the terms you’d use to describe the rugged terrain and lifestyle of a state still in the process of defining itself. We spent 5 weeks on […]
The Ultimate 5 Day Big Island of Hawai’i Itinerary: Go Big Or Go Home!
If paradise had a “plus-size” option, the Big Island of Hawaii would be it. Twice the size of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined, it’s a land where fire meets ocean, and where the coffee […]
17 Must-do things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii
They call it Hawai‘i Island, but you might have heard of it referred to simply as The Big Island – not just because it’s the largest in size, but because it packs in BIG wow […]
21 Unmissable Things To Do In Bryson City
Tucked into the folds of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City is a small mountain town that’s big on adventure. Once a whistle-stop town where trains sing through the valley, it’s now known for being […]
13 Unmissable Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park with Kids
Joshua Tree National Park is special. Due to there being no cell service in the park, you can really be at one with nature and listen to your inner voice. There’s something otherworldly about Joshua […]
25 Legendary Things To Do In Boston MA
Boston is a city where the past and present live harmoniously side by side. Where Revolutionary tales still echo between the sounds of Red Sox fans cheering and the sounds of boats pulling into the […]
20 Inspiring Things To Do In Montgomery, AL
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, and is equal parts historic and beautiful. Nestled on the banks of the Alabama River, the capital wears its past on its sleeve: known for its legacy with the […]
25 Unmissable Things To Do In Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is where the Lone Star State really comes into its own. Think rolling hills, wildflower meadows, gentle rivers and rural small town charm. Whether you’re looking for two-stepping dance halls, smoked […]