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
9 Things to Do in Carnarvon Gorge National Park [2026 Update]
Carnarvon Gorge National Park is located in Queensland’s sandstone country. You’ll find deep, craggy gorges, jaw-dropping cliffs, and more than 2,000 pieces of Aboriginal rock art. Nestled amongst the rocks, you’ll find mossy gardens and […]
13 Best Things to Do on Magnetic Island: The Thrill Of The Chill [2026 Update]
It took me a couple of days to adjust to Magnetic Island, or should I just say Maggie, as the locals call it. It was like I had suddenly walked into a bubble and was […]
Don’t Miss The Amazing Town of 1770 LARC! Tours [2026 Update]
Where the road runs out, adventure begins. That’s how we do it in Australia. From beach driving to dune bashing, we don’t let our environment stop us from exploration. There’s no greater example of this […]
Things to do in Baffle Creek, Queensland: Don’t be baffled! [2026 Update]
I’ll admit, we were a little baffled by Baffle Creek. Not because of its name, but because we weren’t expecting it to be so beautiful. We’d never heard of this small town on the Capricorn […]
Things To Do In Agnes Water and Town of 1770 [2026 Update]
Not many people have heard of Agnes Water and 1770, or Town of 1770, as it’s often referred to. And it’s no surprise, Agnes Water has less than 3,000 residents, and 1770 has less than […]
How To Visit Wop-pa (The Great Keppel Island), Queensland [2026 Update]
There aren’t too many islands in the Great Barrier Reef where you can escape the crowds for a quick getaway and stay in your own beach bungalow for a reasonable price. In fact, getting a […]
K’Gari (Fraser Island) day trip: The best way to spend a day
Visiting K’Gari, otherwise known as Fraser Island, was one of those moments in life when the world reveals to you how magically perfect it is. Known for being the world’s largest sand island, where the […]
A Complete Guide to the Noosa Everglades: The River of Mirrors [2026 Update]
Tucked away in the heart of the Sunshine Coast are the Noosa Everglades, the second-everglade system in the world. It’s here where tea-colored waters sit quietly under paperbark trees, and the only sounds you hear […]
A Complete Guide To the Noosa Hinterland, Queensland! [2026 Update]
Many people visit Noosa for its polished beaches, laid-back surf culture, and salty sea breeze, but if you head a few miles inland, the landscape begins to change, but it is no less beautiful. The […]
3 Day Washington, D.C. Itinerary For Teens & Tweens [2026 Update]
Washington, D.C. may not sound like the most exciting holiday travel destination for a teen and tween who have spent most of their lives traveling (and visiting far too many museums). “DC will be boring,” […]
Guide to Visiting the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. [2026 Update]
As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is an important city where all decisions regarding the future of the country are made. For anyone visiting the city who has a passion for politics, […]
27 Cheap & Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. For Budget Travelers [2026 Update]
The President may live here alongside his many diplomats and bureaucrats in their fancy motorcades, but that doesn’t mean you need a champagne budget to visit Washington, D.C. The US Capitol is a fantastic destination […]