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
How To Go Camping at Kerr Lake NC: A Guide For Family Fun
Kerr Lake NC is the perfect camping getaway especially with kids and with friends. Prepare for some kneeboarding and tubing fun and total relaxation
Best Way To Travel Around Australia: Caravan Vs. Camper Trailer
We often get asked what’s the best way to travel around Australia – caravan or camper trailer? Both have their pros and cons, but ultimately we chose a camper trailer for the majority of our […]
Why Is Australian Internet So Bad? + Advice For A Better Connection
As I write this, my Google Chrome browser wheel is on spin, and it’s been like this for the past five minutes. I ask myself; why is Australian internet so bad? This is 2024, why […]
Helpful Tips For An Outback Queensland Road Trip With Kids
Does the idea of a road trip with kids fill you with excitement or a little bit of dread, or perhaps a bit of both? Don’t worry, we had the same feeling before we went […]
Jayco Outback Swan Camper Trailer Review [Hint: It Broke]
Before embarking on our 18-month road trip around Australia, we spent a lot of time and effort researching the best way to get around that would be cost effective and convenient. We settled on towing […]
How To Travel India As A Solo Female Traveller & Stay Safe
So you’re dreaming of travelling to India as a solo female traveller, you tell your friends and they go “oh, is that safe?” – so you decided to look it up online and see what […]
Guide To Visiting Feathertop Winery in Bright, Victoria
Located in the Alpine Valleys of Bright, Victoria, Feathertop Winery is a boutique vineyard and cellar door that offers luxurious accommodation, spectacular views, and unforgettable experiences. We thought we were going to have to give […]
4 Day Kangaroo Island Road Trip Itinerary: The Best Of Karta Pintingga
Kangaroo Island is full of adventure, stunning scenery and wild Australian animals. We’re sharing our highlights of a 4 day Kangaroo Island road trip.
Guide To Visiting Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park
Flinders Ranges National Park, or Ikara to the Adnyamathanha people, the traditional owners of this land, is one of our favourite Outback destinations in Australia. Ikara is the traditional name for the region the national […]
How To Move To London On A Budget [From Personal Experience]
London is the thirteenth most expensive city in the world to live in, so you wouldn’t be wrong to ask how to move there on a budget! After getting an infected foot hiking in Indonesia, […]
Are There Sharks In Sydney Harbour? Yes! Here’s What You Need To Know
Growing up near Sydney, one of the questions we often got asked by travellers is; are there sharks in Sydney Harbour? The answer is yes, and it’s not uncommon to see them swimming in certain […]
Lessons Learned From My Experiences Teaching Overseas (5 Countries)
One of the most commonly asked questions I get about my experience teaching overseas is; “if you could do it all over again Caz, would you?” It’s a hard question to answer, as my teaching […]