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
Sydney Central YHA Review: Where Location is Everything
When choosing a place to stay in Sydney, you want to make sure it is close to where all the action is. The Sydney Central YHA is one of the best located accommodations in the […]
How To Visit The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill in Rome + Tips For Visiting
Rome, the Eternal City, is one of the most magical cities in Europe. It’s home to countless historical landmarks and architectural marvels, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Colosseum. This iconic […]
A Tuscan Food & Wine Tour in Florence (the Perfect Dinner Experience)
If you’re looking for a unique experience in Florence, far from the maddening crowds of the Duomo, you’ll find exploring the charming cobblestone streets of a lively Florentine neighborhood on a Tuscan food and wine […]
17 Essential Tips For Visiting Europe With Kids
Are you planning a trip to Europe and think you have everything mapped out, but not sure what you need to know for when you’re actually on the ground? Well, then you’re in the right […]
Cinque Terre Boat Tour: A Must See View of the Five Lands
A boat tour of Cinque Terre is a great way to experience the stunning scenery of this region in Italy from a different perspective. The rugged cliffs, turquoise waters, and colorful fishing villages of this […]
9 Reasons We Loved Our Avalon Waterways Danube River Cruise
You know a travel experience is great when a week later you are saying, “we should be at happy hour overlooking the Budapest Parliament now,” or “aw, right now I’d be doing morning yoga on […]
15 of the Best Dublin Pubs and Bars
Ireland would have to have one of the best pub scenes in the world, and the best place to explore that scene is from one of the best Dublin pubs and bars. We had the […]
Unravel The History Of Roman Cuisine On A Rome Food Tour
I loved our history and street food tour of Rome because of the insights it gave me into Italian food – one of my favorite cuisines in the world. Firstly, I had it all wrong. […]
How to Plan a Trip to Europe with Kids: Essential Planning Tips
Planning a trip to Europe with kids is equal parts exciting and equal parts daunting. It’s unlike any other destination as it involves multiple countries in one land mass, each with their own cultures, rules, […]
Your Guide To A Montmartre Food Tour In Paris (our favorite activity)
If you’re thinking about doing a Montmartre food tour in Paris and are on the fence, I’m here to tell you to jump off on the right side of YES. It will take you deeper […]
European River Cruises for Families: Why Take Them + Important Tips
You may have heard lately of more families taking European river cruises with their children, including us, and in this post we’re sharing our family perspective on this style of travel. News is spreading that […]
Guide to Planning a Trip to Thailand with Kids
“We’re really going to have to watch the girls when we are in Thailand,” I said to Craig, “especially walking down the street. You know how chaotic they are with overhanging wires, bumpy pavers, and […]