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
15 Unmissable Things to do in Townsville, Queensland
Nestled in the Tropical North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef to one side and the towering peak of Mount Steward to the other, there are plenty of adventures to be had in Townsville. Townsville […]
Guide To Visiting Boodjamulla National Park, Gateway To Lawn Hill Gorge
Nestled in the heart of Tropical Queensland’s rugged Outback, Boodjamulla National Park is an untouched, unspoiled natural oasis. It’s one of those quiet places that could easily be the magical kingdom setting of the next […]
The Gold Coast Theme Parks Ranked Best To Worst
One of the biggest attractions for families to the Gold Coast is the abundance of theme parks. It’s the Theme Park Capital of Australia, and the place to go if you want a little adventure […]
Guide To Visiting the Undara Lava Tubes, Outback Queensland
Nestled in the heart of Queensland’s rugged outback lies a hidden wonder that you wouldn’t expect to find in Australia – the Undara Lava Tubes. Formed thousands of years ago by a colossal volcanic eruption, […]
19 Hidden Gems In Utah No One Tells You About
From spooky slot canyon hikes to ATV adventures over the sand dunes of one of the most colorful and spectacular state parks we’ve visited, we’re sharing those hidden secrets of Southern Utah.
15 Unmissable Things To Do In Greece with Teens + Why They Love It!
Are you and your teenagers looking for a sun-soaked journey filled with adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories? Then it’s no wonder that Greece has popped up on your radar! There are tons of things to […]
Guide To An Adelaide Central Market Food Tour
The sounds, the smells, the flavours, the variety of colours – it’s all truly breathtaking inside the historic Adelaide Central Market. This haven for foodies is where you can find the freshest, organic produce in […]
15 Tips For Couples Travel (So You Stay A Couple)
Craig and I married in 2002, and since then our family has grown beyond the two of us and we have two beautiful daughters – but even though we’re a family of four, we still […]
The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase – 11 Helpful Tips
After 22+ years of travel, I think I’ve got the knack for how to pack a suitcase efficiently down to a T. But I wasn’t always that way, I was born without an organization gene. […]
11 Tips For Taking Children To Public Places AND Enjoying It
Ok parents, real talk now. We know it can be hard going to public places with kids, especially when they are young and unfamiliar with their surroundings. One of the biggest anxieties as a parent […]
16 Fun USA Destinations (That Teens Will Love)
We know it can be hard to find a vacation destination in the U.S. that has something to offer teenagers. It’s easy to find activities and attractions that cater to kids and adults, but what […]
13 Things To Prepare Before Moving Abroad
Working abroad is one of the most exciting ways to travel long-term. Not only does it make the travel experience cheaper, but it turns the everyday mundane, like visiting the bank, into an exotic adventure. […]