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Caroline Makepeace

Lifelong global traveler, entrepreneur, mother, and content creator. Since turning 21, I've lived in five countries, visited over 60, and traveled full-time with my two daughters for seven years. I'm the co-founder of two successful online publications, This is Raleigh and YTravelBlog, one of the world’s most influential travel blogs. An author, course creator, and public speaker, It's mission is to inspire others to live authentically and joyfully.

This Week in Raleigh: We pressed play ... and ended up at a concert + Rare opening & top events

Feb 23, 2026

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: We pressed play ... and ended up at a concert + Rare opening & top events

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: From Shedding Skin... to Full Gallop 🐎🔥

Feb 20, 2026

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8 min read

Weekly Wrap: From Shedding Skin... to Full Gallop 🐎🔥

Live more boldly in Raleigh

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Body Mind Spirit celebration, a Comic Book Odyssey, QuiltCon, and Monster Jam

Feb 16, 2026

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3 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Body Mind Spirit celebration, a Comic Book Odyssey, QuiltCon, and Monster Jam

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: All Aboard for Pastries, Pints & Powerful History

Feb 13, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: All Aboard for Pastries, Pints & Powerful History

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Valentine's love all around & Mardi Gras Joy

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Valentine's love all around & Mardi Gras Joy

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Let’s Take This Offline: Train Trips, Meetups & a 5K

Feb 6, 2026

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: Let’s Take This Offline: Train Trips, Meetups & a 5K

+ Woodhouse Spa Giveaway

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Best ways to enjoy February in Raleigh

Feb 3, 2026

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3 min read

Best ways to enjoy February in Raleigh

Events, experiences, and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Krispy Kreme, Super Bowl, American Aquarium Roadshow

Feb 2, 2026

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3 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Krispy Kreme, Super Bowl, American Aquarium Roadshow

and more snow

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Hunker Down, Raleigh ❄️ Cozy Weekend Ahead

Jan 30, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Hunker Down, Raleigh ❄️ Cozy Weekend Ahead

+ Free coffee for a month

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Astronomy Days, African American Cultural Celebration

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Astronomy Days, African American Cultural Celebration

and more snow

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: I Took Raleigh to New York — and They Loved It

Jan 23, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: I Took Raleigh to New York — and They Loved It

+ Sixty Vines & Nail Labs

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Chinese New Year, Plantmania, a different side of Caz

Jan 19, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Chinese New Year, Plantmania, a different side of Caz

and a trip to NYC

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Choosing Joy, One Ripple at a Time + MLK & Facials

Jan 16, 2026

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9 min read

Weekly Wrap: Choosing Joy, One Ripple at a Time + MLK & Facials

Community & Connection Matters

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: MLK events, Vintage market, winter vibes

Jan 12, 2026

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: MLK events, Vintage market, winter vibes

Coat up and go for a walk

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: “Slow Down, Sis” 💛 Sensational Sandwich, Home & Hair improvements

Jan 9, 2026

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: “Slow Down, Sis” 💛 Sensational Sandwich, Home & Hair improvements

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Let's Dig Deep to find the fun

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Let's Dig Deep to find the fun

+ one of our favorite home services for the past 5 years

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Looking Ahead to 2026: Raleigh, Real Life & What’s Coming

Jan 4, 2026

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6 min read

Looking Ahead to 2026: Raleigh, Real Life & What’s Coming

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Rested, Recharged & Ready for Raleigh in 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Rested, Recharged & Ready for Raleigh in 2026

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
The Golden Thread That Made 2025 a Raleigh Year to Remember

Dec 30, 2025

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11 min read

The Golden Thread That Made 2025 a Raleigh Year to Remember

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Ending the Year Gently + What’s Happening in Raleigh This Week

Dec 29, 2025

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5 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Ending the Year Gently + What’s Happening in Raleigh This Week

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Still Need a Christmas Treat? This Bakery Has You Covered 🎄🍰

Dec 24, 2025

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4 min read

Still Need a Christmas Treat? This Bakery Has You Covered 🎄🍰

Or for your after Christmas bakery needs as well!

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Merry Christmas, (rare) ghost tour, & Motown Christmas show

Dec 22, 2025

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3 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Merry Christmas, (rare) ghost tour, & Motown Christmas show

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Honoring the slow-down at the end of the year

Dec 19, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Honoring the slow-down at the end of the year

+ new finds, closures, and new openings

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Holiday Shopping, the Hillsborough Street Way

Dec 18, 2025

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3 min read

Holiday Shopping, the Hillsborough Street Way

Shop small. Shop local.

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Happy Hannukah, Sad Hearts, Candlelight concerts, and holiday shows

Dec 15, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Happy Hannukah, Sad Hearts, Candlelight concerts, and holiday shows

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
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