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
Experience 16 Off The Beaten Path Destinations in Australia
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Opera House, The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru – everyone has heard of these iconic places to visit in Australia, and they should be on everyone’s travel bucket list of Australia experiences. […]
A Stay At Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat and a return to circadian rhythm [Review]
A return to the circadian rhythm is what I was told. It sounds a bit like a sexual act, doesn’t it? In a way, it is: raw, organic, the way nature intended. If you’re not […]
12 Best Things to do in Newcastle NSW
I know Newcastle well. Or at least I thought I did. When we took our road trip around Australia, and landed in Australia’s 7th biggest city, we realized there were so many things to do […]
9 Best Things To Do In Kangaroo Valley NSW
You should always leave space in your travel itinerary for spontaneity. And that’s what happened to us when we landed in Kangaroo Valley NSW. A large focus of our Australian road trip was to ask […]
Where To See see wild kangaroos in Australia
I never get sick of seeing wild kangaroos in Australia, and I’m an Aussie, I see them all the time. I can’t imagine how excited a foreigner would be to step on our shores and sight […]
A Stay At Hilton Hotel Residences, Surfers Paradise [Review]
It’s got the location, it’s got views, and it’s got comfort, not to mention a plethora of space and a vibe that makes me not want to leave the apartment door. The Hilton Hotel Residences […]
Getaway from the Gold Coast on Couran Cove Island Resort [Review]
Ahh the idyllic South Stradbroke Island, it’s a place where the rigidity of the Australian culture heavily reliant on rules doesn’t exist. It’s where you can just walk or ride your bike unencumbered and chill […]
Staying At Kirra Surf Apartments, Gold Coast [Review]
Kirra is a much-loved place on the Gold Coast for surfers and those wanting a much quieter Gold Coast beach experience. We love the area as it is just a short stroll around the headland […]
A Stay At Crystal Creek Meadows Luxury Cottages, Kangaroo Valley [Review]
Kangaroo Valley was one of the highlights of our Australia road trip and was somewhere we hadn’t thought about visiting before. The valley is as green as Ireland and with the Australian bush and escarpments […]
A Guide To Hunter Valley Wine Tasting and Tours
The Hunter Valley Wine Region is one of Australia’s most famous and popular wine growing regions. As such, anyone visiting Hunter Valley should consider looking at one of the many Hunter Valley wine tasting tours. […]
Things to see and do on a Snowy Mountain Drive
Whenever I tell people that Australia has snow-capped mountains, they are shocked! Australia is home to so many diverse landscapes, why not add snow-topped ski resorts to that list? The Snowy Mountains, or The Snowies […]
18 Festivals Around The World To Add To Your Bucket List!
If you’re looking for bucket list adventures, then participating in festivals around the world is the ultimate way to make memorable travel experiences. Not only do you get to experience a new culture in the […]