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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.

Weekly Wrap: Local Threads that Unite, Star-Crossed Cocktails & Wine on Tap

Dec 12, 2025

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: Local Threads that Unite, Star-Crossed Cocktails & Wine on Tap

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: State Capitol Tree Lighting, Holiday Shows, Parades

Dec 8, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: State Capitol Tree Lighting, Holiday Shows, Parades

and a big giveaway!

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Raleigh’s Holiday Magic Is Here (And So Is My Big Test!)

Dec 5, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Raleigh’s Holiday Magic Is Here (And So Is My Big Test!)

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Tree Lightings, holiday markets, Illuminate Art Walk, Boylan Heights

Dec 1, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Tree Lightings, holiday markets, Illuminate Art Walk, Boylan Heights

A huge week of events!

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: A Little Thanksgiving Gratitude From Us to You ✨

Nov 28, 2025

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: A Little Thanksgiving Gratitude From Us to You ✨

+ shining an international spotlight on Raleigh

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Happy Thanksgiving, Trophy Trot, Merry & Bright

Nov 24, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Happy Thanksgiving, Trophy Trot, Merry & Bright

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Manufacturing Holiday Magic (and Energy!)

Nov 21, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Manufacturing Holiday Magic (and Energy!)

All the latest news, events, findings and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
North Hills Christmas, Raleigh Christmas Parade and more

Nov 19, 2025

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3 min read

North Hills Christmas, Raleigh Christmas Parade and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Raleigh Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting celebrations and more

Nov 17, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Raleigh Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting celebrations and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Carolina in My Mind, salmon board, My Henry, and the Season starts

Nov 14, 2025

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: Carolina in My Mind, salmon board, My Henry, and the Season starts

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Christmas trees and Santa Claus: Where to find them & Celebrations

Nov 12, 2025

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3 min read

Christmas trees and Santa Claus: Where to find them & Celebrations

Ho Ho Ho with a star on top

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Chinese Lantern Festival, Raleigh Raw, Art Bash and more

Nov 10, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Chinese Lantern Festival, Raleigh Raw, Art Bash and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Discovering Joy at Gipson Play Plaza, Pantry Bowl, new openings

Nov 7, 2025

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11 min read

Weekly Wrap: Discovering Joy at Gipson Play Plaza, Pantry Bowl, new openings

+ beautiful fall colors

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Moonlight in the Garden, Oyster Festival, First Friday and more

Nov 3, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Moonlight in the Garden, Oyster Festival, First Friday and more

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: The Couch Almost Won... But Raleigh Called Me Out!

Oct 31, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: The Couch Almost Won... But Raleigh Called Me Out!

+ secret tearoom + fall vibes

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Staying in My Own Lane — and Showing Up for Raleigh

Oct 24, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Staying in My Own Lane — and Showing Up for Raleigh

+ amazing new coffee spot, hot honey & new renderings

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
36 Hours in Pinehurst: Bourbon, Brunch Trains & Golf Greens

Oct 22, 2025

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3 min read

36 Hours in Pinehurst: Bourbon, Brunch Trains & Golf Greens

Our Sandhills Getaway Guide

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Boos & Brews, Seven Deadly Sins, Day of the Dead

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Boos & Brews, Seven Deadly Sins, Day of the Dead

What an eerily fun weekend coming

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: A Feast for the Senses (and Stomachs)

Oct 17, 2025

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9 min read

Weekly Wrap: A Feast for the Senses (and Stomachs)

+ nighttime fair & a new exceptional restaurant experience

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: NC State Fair, Trick or Treat, Oak City Comedy Festival

Oct 13, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: NC State Fair, Trick or Treat, Oak City Comedy Festival

and the hottest tickets of the year go on sale

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Weekly Wrap: Stellar Send-Off to My 40s, Spicy Mocha, & Diwali

Oct 10, 2025

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10 min read

Weekly Wrap: Stellar Send-Off to My 40s, Spicy Mocha, & Diwali

+ more cultural festivals this weekend

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Smash it out, splash it up — a new kind of fun just outside Raleigh

Oct 8, 2025

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3 min read

Smash it out, splash it up — a new kind of fun just outside Raleigh

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
This Week in Raleigh: Walk for Hope, SAS Golf Championship & Canes season opener

Oct 6, 2025

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4 min read

This Week in Raleigh: Walk for Hope, SAS Golf Championship & Canes season opener

Plus moving into 50

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Be Part of Raleigh’s 37-Year Tradition — Walk for Hope at Angus Barn

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

Be Part of Raleigh’s 37-Year Tradition — Walk for Hope at Angus Barn

Walk, Donate & Make a Difference Oct 12

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
Introducing: The Golden Thread

Oct 5, 2025

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4 min read

Introducing: The Golden Thread

✨ A new story space I’ve been dreaming up...

Caroline Makepeace
Caroline Makepeace
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