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
The 10 Best Luxury Resorts In Thailand For Families
Thailand is one of the most incredible destinations to visit as a family, but let’s be real, it’s also got a bit of a reputation as a backpacker haunting ground. When you’re looking for something […]
Getting spooked on the Port Arthur ghost tour, Tasmania
The old church spires poked up above the trees, its shelled out sandstone windows lit up by glowing lanterns. Above the full moon glowed, offering us more light than I would have hoped, but a […]
Guide To Visiting Yarrangobilly Caves, Snowy Mountains
Nestled in the northern part of the Snowy Mountains is one of the most unique attractions in New South Wales, Yarrangobilly Caves. These are the most beautiful limestone caves in all of Australia, and are […]
Staying At the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Airlie Beach [Review]
When choosing a place to stay in the Whitsundays, there aren’t many choices for budget-friendly accommodation. This tropical paradise is known for its luxury resorts and hotels, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any options […]
3 Day Yosemite National Park Itinerary: The Best Route For First Timers
With towering sequoias and colossal granite peaks, Yosemite National Park is world famous for its veracious landscapes and undeniable beauty. If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking through thick forests opening up to thundering waterfalls that […]
A Whitsunday Crocodile Safari Review: A Memorable Experience
The Whitsunday Islands are most synonymous for its pure silica sand so white and powdery it’s like walking through snow, or swimming face to face with bat fish out on the Great Barrier Reef, but […]
9 Fun Things To Do In Cullen Bay, Darwin
Cullen Bay is a neighborhood in Darwin where the iconic sunsets are blazing, the beaches are dazzling, and the man-made marina beckons you to stay awhile. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to do […]
3 Day Los Angeles Itinerary: The Best Of Tinsel Town!
Welcome to La La Land Los Angeles, where the sun shines brighter than a Hollywood smile and the traffic moves slower than a sloth on a Sunday stroll! Los Angeles is not an everyone city. […]
Experiencing The Texas Longhorns Charters Towers, QLD
I bet when you were planning your trip in Aus, you weren’t planning seeing a magnificent herd of Texas Longhorns, right? We all know everything is supposed to be bigger in Texas, especially when it […]
The 12 Best Weekend Breaks From Sydney: Say Yay To A Short Getaway!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Sydney – it’s where the sun kisses the surf, and the coffee is strong enough to wake the dead, but let’s be honest — sometimes, even the most die-hard […]
The YHA Grampians Eco Hostel: AN Honest Review
Cosy fires, veggie gardens, chooks to collect eggs from, and wallabies jumping around outside – the Grampians YHA Eco hostel is definitely a place you could linger a while. We loved it so much we […]
The 12 Best City Breaks in the USA: Where to Go For a Long Weekend
Tired of spending your weekends stuck in the same old routine? It might be time for a long weekend vacation! One of the best ways to spend a long weekend is to fuel up the […]