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
23 Tips for Flying With Kids: How Not Lose Your Mind!
Want to travel with kids but dread flying with them? Here are 17 tips for flying with kids to help you feel calm and the kids happy. Happy Pinning!
19 Tips To Keep Kids Cool In Hot Weather On Their Travels
I never realised the impact heat had upon our mental stability and tolerance until I travelled with kids. As someone who hates the cold, I welcome the heat in like a long lost friend – […]
10 Ways Travel Strengthens Marriages And Relationships!
Marriage is tough, no matter where you are. It’s long term, day in day out, nose to the grind constant work. Every decision you make is centered on what is best for each other, not […]
10 Must-Visit Places to Try Thai Street Food in Bangkok
When you think of street food, your mind instantly wanders to South East Asia. Think old ladies stirring big pots on the street, roaring open fires, sizzling grills, and many, many happy locals. In Thailand, […]
18 Classy Things to Do in Upper East Side New York City
Have you landed in a neighborhood in NYC where the streets are as polished as the people who walk them? Chances are you’ve found yourself in the Upper East Side – NYCs dazzling and affluent […]
9 Steps 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?
16 Best things to do in Ipswich, Queensland!
Ipswich in Queensland is known for its deep history and numerous cultural attractions. As the oldest provincial city in Queensland, it has retained a lot of its heritage with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites and […]
16 Best Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast Besides Beaches!
The Sunshine Coast is most well known for it’s laid back coastal charm, and of course that’s one of the main reasons why you’d want to visit. However, sometimes you can have a little too […]
Things to do On The Eyre Peninsula: A 10 Day road trip itinerary!
Swimming with sea lions, the best oysters in Australia, and stunning coastline – why wouldn’t you want to visit the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia?
7 Day Sandstone Wilderness Itinerary: THe Ultimate Road Trip!
Sandstone Wilderness is a region in Central Queensland famous for its diverse landscapes, made up of rainforest, sandstone gorges, tropical islands, gem fields, and Aboriginal art sites. It extends from the Carnarvon Gorge to Yeppoon […]
Guide To Visiting the Cosmos Centre Charleville, Outback Queensland
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered if there are aliens out there, or if your neighbour’s cat is harbouring a secret space ship? If you’re looking to launch your astronomic […]
Visiting Baan Huay Kee Lek, The Akha Hill Tribe in Chiang Rai
If you’re looking for unique experiences in Northern Thailand, then you’ll want to head deep into Dan Lao mountain range outside of Chiang Rai. Here you will find some of the most authentic Akha villages […]