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
Our Experience On A Hard Times Mount Isa Mine Tour, Queensland
Mount Isa is a remote and enchanting town located in the heart of Outback Queensland. It’s most famous for its rich history of mining, which you can learn all about on a unique Hard Times […]
Read More14 Exciting Things To Do In Longreach, Outback Queensland
If you’re looking for another small town in Outback Queensland to get off the beaten path in, then you may want to cast your eyes towards Longreach. Known for its aviation history, this tiny town […]
Read MoreGuide To Visiting Finch Hatton Gorge, Queensland
If you’re a nature enthusiast looking for somewhere incredible to explore in Queensland, then look no further than Finch Hatton Gorge. With its lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls, and volcanic boulders, this hidden jungle oasis is […]
Read MoreOur Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Hunter Valley Experience
If you’re looking for a great experience to have in Hunter Valley, then look no further than a hot air balloon flight. Hot air balloon flights over Hunter Valley are a great way to get […]
Read MoreDon’t Miss These 20 Bucket List Destinations for 2024
It’s that time of year again; the time to start planning your bucket list travel destinations for the year! We believe everyone should have a travel bucket list. Even though we’ve traveled extensively for over […]
Read MoreSalzburg or Český Krumlov: Which One Should You Visit?
When embarking on a journey along the majestic Danube River, travelers are presented with a delightful dilemma; should you choose the day trip to Salzburg or Český Krumlov?
One the one hand, the musical haven of Salzburg, Austria is where you can walk the same streets as Mozart and absorb the city’s classical influence, on the other, the charming medieval town of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic is a pretty, UNESCO-listed town with incredible views and hidden corners to discover.
Read MoreHow To spend 4 Days In Paris: Things to do + Itinerary Guide
Paris, the City of Love, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. With its rich history, iconic landmarks, and unrivaled cuisine, it’s no surprise that millions of visitors flock to this […]
Read MoreThings To Do In Winton, Outback Queensland
Ah, Winton Queensland. You sure caught us by surprise! This tiny, remote town is not on every traveler’s radar, and it wasn’t even on ours until our friends told us about it. “It’s only a […]
Read MoreIs Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Worth Visiting? The Answer May Surprise You
It was blowing a gale when we arrived at our campsite in Denham, 30 minutes down the road from Monkey Mia. It was so bad that the pole that holds up the canvas roof over […]
Read MoreThe Perfect 7 Day London Itinerary: How To spend A Week In London
London is a huge city with so much to see and do, so congratulations on choosing a good amount of time to spend in the city to enjoy its top attractions and neighborhoods. In our […]
Read More15 Best Towns in Australia You Need To Visit In 2024
One of the things we reflect most about when we think of our road trip around Aus, is how many amazing towns in Australia we found. Australia is well known for its natural wonders, unique […]
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