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

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Tips On How to Backpack & Travel Round The World

By Caroline Makepeace / November 7, 2023

Need tips on how to backpack and travel round the world? You’ve come to the right place. Backpacking is not just for the young, gap year kids and students, it’s something everyone should do at […]

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52 Money Saving Travel Tips: Save Before & On The Road

By Caroline Makepeace / November 7, 2023

How to save money on travel is one of the most common questions we get asked. Whether you’re looking to save up for the trip of a lifetime, or you want to stay budget conscious […]

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The Working Holiday Visa For The UK: How To Get The Youth Mobility Scheme Dream

By Caroline Makepeace / November 5, 2023

The UK working holiday program is very popular for people from all over the world who want to leave their home countries for a while and experience a short-term working experience abroad. England, and London […]

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13 Benefits of Guided Tours & Potential Disadvantages

By Caroline Makepeace / November 5, 2023

We have always been big advocates for independent travel, but we have realized that this is a type of travel that’s not for everyone. Some people may prefer guided tours over independent travel, because they […]

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15 Travel Essentials For A Baby Traveling To Any Destination

By Caroline Makepeace / November 4, 2023

Traveling with a baby is not exactly easy, but definitely doable, as long as you remember to pack travel essentials for your baby. When our daughter was eight weeks old, we travelled with her to […]

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Learn About Maori Culture At Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Maori Village), Rotorua

By Caroline Makepeace / November 2, 2023

Tamaki Maori culture has, in some ways, shaped New Zealand’s cultural landscape. While ancient traditions are no longer practiced aside from tourism value, the traditions and customs have continued to be past down through generations. […]

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21 Top Destinations for Thanksgiving Travel in 2024

By Caroline Makepeace / November 1, 2023

With the thanksgiving season approaching, many of us are deciding what to do with our days off. If you’re thinking about traveling for Thanksgiving, then you know how to do it right. While it’s no […]

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Unmissable Stops On The Savannah Way Drive, Queensland

By Caroline Makepeace / November 1, 2023

If you’re planning on traveling between Broome and Cairns, there can be only way to do this – The Savannah Way. The Savannah Way is a scenic road trip through, as the name suggests, tropical […]

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The 8 Best African Game Reserves & Safari Parks To Visit In Africa

By Caroline Makepeace / October 27, 2023

Ahh Africa, there’s no place on earth like it. It’s a continent famous for its vast, unspoiled landscapes, where scotching deserts, barren plains, and untamed grasslands collide and where animals roam freely. If you’re an […]

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What It’s Like On A Ross Sea Antarctic Expedition

By Caroline Makepeace / October 25, 2023

When you think of the word expedition, chances are your mind conjures up pictures of men huddled together, traversing through blistering winds, snowshoes tied to their feet, and huge sacks of equipment strapped to their […]

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How to Plan Your Dream USA Trip of a Lifetime

By Caroline Makepeace / October 23, 2023

Have you been dreaming about a USA trip but don’t know where to start when it comes to planning? Then you’re in the right place. We know just how hard it is to plan a […]

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Reasons To Visit the Bridge Road Brewers in Beechworth, Victoria

By Caroline Makepeace / October 23, 2023

This here is Ned Kelly country. There’s not a business name or street plaque in the town of Beechworth that won’t forget to remind you. Beechworth is famous for being the town infamous bushranger and […]

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