A Summer Day in Seoul's Buam-dong Neighborhood | Life in Korea VLOG

[@caricakes]

Thanks for watching, everyone! This was filmed a few weeks ago before the really bad rain. I hope everyone living in Korea is doing okay and is staying safe! Also, I didn't color correct this video at all, that's really how green everything was. It's absolute madness!!! Sending love^^

[@monica9199]

Wow! This video was sooo awesome. Are you still using your iPhone to film? If so which iPhone and software are you using? Your videos are keeping me sane!

[@caricakes]

Thank you! Yes this was all iphone! Yiu can check my “how i edit my videos” video for all my tips but this is just iphone and final cut :)

[@hot_chocolate_03]

Cari this vlog is beautiful 💚

[@aliceb3078]

Amazing as always !!

[@purpleunicorn5769]

The natural landscapes in Korea are all so stunning! I find it fascinating how Seoul still has so much beautiful greenery despite being a metropolitan city. Thank you for another lovely vlog:)

[@caricakes]

agreed! just a short bus ride from city center and I'm in a literal forest! amazing :')

[@hyuckjushon]

you made another blockbuster vlog hitting the hearts of people who have been depressed with a long lasting rainy season and quarantine...!

[@caricakes]

:') thank you!

[@haelrc8415]

I love the way Cari says 'see you there' and 'we arrived, we have a map'. It makes you feel like you're really going exploring with her

[@monicology]

Nobody: Literally Nobody: cari cakes: brightening everyone’s day with this video ✨ lots of love from a small youtuber! you inspired me to have a back to school giveaway for students

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!!

[@joanna.mytravels]

Coffee Prince was actually my first Korean drama and it still remains as one of my top favourites.

[@nakamurabrian2144]

Wow. Seoul is so amazing. There are lots of beautiful mountains just several minutes away from the bustling city's center. Thanks for sharing and love from Japan.

[@ruthnathaly8378]

I was crying at how beautiful it is & then you said “it makes me wanna cry” lol glad I’m not the only one 😭

[@Dazzlingpansy]

Natural landscapes in SK are truly amazing! The pavillon near the river: A DREAM. ✨ When I visited Seoul, I also wanted to see a bit of the countryside so I went to a day trip to Sokcho (to see the beach and the Seoraksan forest) and WOW, that's still an incredible memory. 😊

[@khuenguyen1412]

I recently discovered your channel through a friend and instantly fell in love. Your vlogs (both travel ones and chatty ones) have been so healing for me - just like a warm cup of tea. Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to go back to Korea.

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you so so much!! hope you're back in korea asap!

[@JustGeenuh]

Nature makes me emotional too! Everything is just so beautiful and sometimes it leaves me in disbelief that something could withstand all the bad and the good to prevail and continue to grow. Very nice video. I’ll have to check out Buemo. :)

[@caricakes]

completely!!!

[@Bert_World_247]

Wow, when you described the lady with her hat I really felt that in my gut. Another beautiful video! Can’t quite believe this isn’t colour corrected! So vivid! Xx

[@caricakes]

She was so darling :')

[@ninna12tw]

“Walk of cloud” and “walk of water” 🥺 why is that so wholesome !! I was totally ready to see some fairies 🧚‍♀️ 😂

[@caricakes]

right?! how could we not walk those paths hehe

[@yongseokghymn2930]

I've started to love my country more and more since I found out your channel, Cari. Thank u!

[@caricakes]

💚💚💚

[@woohogyu]

woww this vlog kinda brings me to “sageuk kdrama” life. It’s still amazes me that Korea esp. Seoul still have lots of their traditional buildings & archi despite their modern development.

[@caricakes]

😊

[@dnanswltlf]

서울에서 태어나고 자란 저도 여기는 못 가봤어요 숨은 진주를 소개해 줘서 감사합니다~~~^^

[@ItsLycheee]

Caris resident Norwegian🇳🇴: This was just the nicest thing to watch! I've been in a slump of missing Korea like crazy and it was so nice to see the beautiful nature so close to a huge metropolitan city that I love so so much💕💕 Thank you like always Cari for letting me live vicariously through you with your beautifully made videos💕 They always brighten my mood💕

[@Soph_79]

It's such a beautiful area! My list of places to visit when I finally get to Seoul is growing thanks to you! Love from London!

[@LoveAlwaysAlana]

It is so special when something so beautiful makes us want to cry.❤ I can't wait to come to Korea and see all of these places that you have shown us!

[@caricakes]

😽😽😽

[@guavagecko]

As someone who’s half Korean, I’ve been wanting to visit Korea for many many years now. Your genuine appreciation for the country is making me tear up tbh because I’ve been pulled by feelings of being treated as a foreigner (as I don’t look Korean) but seeing you thrive on your solo trips has made me realise it’s okay to look and act different- it’s all in the confidence :)

[@telmarosario302]

I feel like one of these days you are going to find Namjoon just enjoying the trees around Seoul 😂 loved the video 🌸

[@caricakes]

lol!

[@rixanoz]

I just feel like they would end up debating the merits of seafood and mint chocolate, but agree on trees and books.

[@ohsugarblitz]

I keep thinking exactly the same! Maybe Cari would end up bumping into him at a museum, or a garden, or library!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

Same😂

[@maamoon5891]

Same bro same

[@alexlopez2867]

Thank you for bringing us along on your walks around Seoul. My list grows longer with every video.

[@caricakes]

Thanks for joining me!

[@alyssarosengard6674]

Cari, wanted you to know you inspired me to try Korean cooking for the first time. I made Ttoekbokki and it was delicious although my husband and I were sweating from the Gochujong. I am definitely going to try a few more recipes this week. I love your vlogs. Korea is so beautiful and you express yourself so well. I always look forward to your uploads.

[@caricakes]

Oh wow!! You definitely need to watch Maangchi! She’s the best 😭🙏

[@alyssarosengard6674]

I will check her out.

[@shenowvlok7436]

Everything looks so beautiful.

[@caricakes]

it was really stunning!

[@nicolec2935]

Man...I'm in love with Korea's beautiful nature. Loved the video. Thank you, Cari. ☺🌿

[@caricakes]

thank you for coming with me 💚

[@WalkTogether]

The video showed up when I was looking for where to walk next in Seoul... As it's been raining weeks, I really miss sunny days here.

[@filipbula6316]

The scenery in this video was amazing! Everytime I watch your videos I'm amazed how stunningly beautiful South Korea is. Thank you Cari for making me feel cozy and at peace!!

[@blahblahblah7islucky]

I really admire how comfortable you are with being alone. It always looks so nice and peaceful but I always feel awkward and uncomfortable when I have to be in public alone, esp at cafes or restaurants. I've gotten over most of my anxiety but this is one i still struggle with a little. As silly as it may sound, you really inspire me to spend some alone time out in the world. Beautiful vlog as always!

[@client1024]

That is just the perfect itinerary for a day in Seoul 🥺 now I badly miss going out, seeing nature and spending peaceful quality time on a tearoom/cafe 😢

[@caricakes]

Hope you’re able to come again soon!

[@client1024]

@@caricakes oh sorry~ it's not like i've been in seoul before. I never had a chance to travel in korea 😭 we're still in lockdown and so I can't go anywhere even in neighboring towns.

[@carolineeleni]

If this wasn't the Namjooniest Namjooning vlog, idk what is 😂😍That tree would have made me cry too, what is it about beautiful and old things that make me cry??? The lady you described painting, with her hat blowing in the wind reminded me of that scene in The Wind Rises haha

[@caricakes]

😂 and yesss she was so lovely!

[@insulaarachnid]

I have never seen a chipmunk or squirrel in real life but they look adorable in photos & on film. I know Cari commented on how mountainous it is but I am always pleasantly surprised by how very green and lush it looks. I know London is known for it's gardens & parks but Korea looks like it could compete!

[@karparc7586]

Watching this while I’m eating porridge and just bedresting. I had my wisdom teeth extracted and was hoping I would be all better today to start working, but I woke up with so much pain. I had to call in sick and immediately felt guilty. I knew another cari vid would sooth my worries and calm me down.

[@caricakes]

Oh my goodness i had the worst time with my wisdom teeth! Hope youre feeling better soon but dont feel guilty for taking care of yourself 💕

[@khalil_art]

You're just an artist Cari literally, every frame in this video is a piece of art !!!

[@tsenzedolkar5278]

Cari, I literally can’t believe the place where you took us is in one of the most futuristic cities in the world. This was a magical video ✨

[@Clairee1122]

I only lived in Seoul for about a year when I was much younger than now and thought I don’t miss that place anymore but watching your vlogs makes me want to live there again 😭😭

[@elsaanderson7363]

when cari went “ow my hip” ... I felt that. Great video!

[@caricakes]

hahahahhahaha

[@jasonforss]

Coffee Prince! and the yellow VW bug is still there. Beautiful video thanks Cari.

[@caricakes]

yes!! i feel like rather than getting ride of anything, they just keep adding bits and bobs hahah there are always new statues!

[@m00nsheep]

my country is still in lockdown (with no good plan against covid 🙄) so my mental health has been whack. watching you gush over nature makes me feel a little lighter. hope you enjoy more good weather and beautiful scenery 🍃 thanks, cari

[@caricakes]

Sending you love! I hope we get through this soon but for now im happy to be your virtual travel partner!

[@addi944]

so beautiful Cari! this makes me want to roam around some greenery (aka one of my fav feelings). what an amazing video :)

[@caricakes]

💚💚💚

[@jennymai1292]

I love that you explore your surroundings and that you're not afraid to be out by yourself! It's truly inspiring, thank you for taking us along your travels. It's super heartwarming to watch you explore and enjoy your days.

[@joanna.mytravels]

Each time I am watching your vlogs I keep adding places to my list of places to see when I can travel to Korea again.

[@eternityoftheheart]

There's just something so surreal about Korea's nature. Like the trees look lusciously green and fresh! It truly feeds my soul (no pun intended) whenever you go out to places like these. On the other hand, being in a forest alone is terrifying to me because I'm afraid of what woodland creatures I might encounter haha... Amazing video Cari!!!

[@caricakes]

right?! its just SO green!!!

[@jamiedunlap4521]

Cari~ you are so stink in’ cute and they way you talk and present about what you are experiencing when you go on your “tours” is simply beautiful. I love your creative content!! ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

hahaha thank you always!

[@giorgostrim3709]

The rainy days have caught up with us too in Greece literally the sky was light up with thunder. One of those days you might transport into a different time like outlander this is what these vlogs make me feel.✨🍃 I am watching this video from my balcony while the rain has stopped but is still cloudy and this video is just perfect for it. The kid yelling mom! Hope they found her

[@yada_ice1098]

Wow. It's so amazing. There are lots of beautiful mountains just several minutes away from the bustling city center. Thanks for sharing experience.

[@delaney6122]

Okay I'm SWOONING over the beauty in this video!! Thanks for brightening my day :)

[@caricakes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lorethehobbit]

Damn, i’ve got to get myself to Seoul!! The gorgeous artistic cafes, stunning nature...definitely on my places to go list 🌿🇰🇷

[@Lion-fj3wp]

Enjoying Nature is free ,listening to the birds chirping feeling wind in your hair just the beauty of it all🙏🏽🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🌍

[@juliabean7181]

your vlogs have been so soothing to me lately :) i like that you always say "we" rather than i, makes me feel like were adventuring together

[@black_saturn]

Just what I needed to relax on a super stressful day, thank you always Cari ✨

[@caricakes]

Thank YOU always ✨

[@mb9763]

Cari would make an incredible tour guide. I can’t wait to visit one day and visit many of her recommendations. She seem so knowledgeable about the sites and history. She is also so personable!

[@하디-k6r]

캐리님 여러 영상 봐왔지만 이번꺼는 최고입니다..ㅠ대박

[@kimberlycn]

I literally can’t wait until the day I could travel to South Korea 🥺🥺 I love your vlogs Cari, hope you’re staying safe out there!

[@Giulia_C2222]

🌳that tree has seen so many stories. Your video made my day Cari ❤

[@caricakes]

I bet it does 🤧

[@_papum_4303]

What I find really inspiring about you is the fact the you actually *know* the place your'e living in, and aspire to experience it to the fullest ! When covid starts to calm down in my country hopefully, I'm going to try and do the same, or a least try and know my country a bit more

[@thelittlethingsbyeva]

usually your videos only gives me lots of joy but all the beauty of this vlog just made me cry since I have tickets to South-Korea in the end of October and I try to avoid the fact that I should probably reschedule my flight. I know Korea will be there but I'm just waiting for tis trip for so long. Anyways thank you for the video as always! ❤

[@tonibonibomboni]

perfect way to finish the day 💤☁️

[@caricakes]

goodnight :)

[@hediyoongi6028]

What a green vlog wow✨ and it’s so amazing that even though you’ve been living there for a long time, you still find new places to blow you away! That must feel wonderful! Thanks for always bringing us with you✨

[@hellophi6096]

your vlog about nature will always be my favorite part of the daaay!

[@mariaramirez7177]

Hi Cari, Every time I watch one of your videos it brings a lot of joy to my day. I stumbled upon your channel a few months ago after I purchased my plane ticket to visit Korea and I have been watching ever since. I'm hopeful that my trip will still be possible in March but who knows :) thanks for your hard work on these videos.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

At 12:49 I literally cried looking at that view. It was so beautiful

[@joanahenriques8863]

I could be absolutely wrong, but those "wild strawberries" look a lot like what we have in Sweden called smultron. It's a tiny, more sour berry and we definitely eat it here xD

[@claudiam.5487]

We've got wild strawberries in Germany, too (they look like these she showed and are called Wald-Erdbeere which means Forest-Strawberry), and you can absolutely eat them! They are sweeter than their big cousins, my parents have them in their garden and I ate lots of them all the time xD

[@claudiam.5487]

@Paul Shin Oh, okay, it looks the same as the forest strawberry here in Germany! Interesting! So I will restrain from eating it in Japan then XD

[@PeihaninTaiwan]

The garden looks amazing! I love the Korean traditional houses. I’m amazed they were able to maintain it beautifully. ❤️ Oh, and that penne pasta you’re having at 11:13 looks delish! 🤤

[@Starlight_Pho3nix]

I just discovered your channel a few days ago and your videos are seriously helping me cope with quarantine in the US. They always have such a peaceful vibe. Thanks so much for these, I’m living vicariously through your adventures! ❤️

[@phoebebradburn8894]

Thank you so much for bringing such happiness to my day!

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching!!! 😍

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

I subbed to your book channel awhile back because i just love your energy and love your book choices. Failed to realize you have a MAIN CHANNEL, proceeded to BINGE like 6 of you videos. Needless to say i am in heaven with your content. Thank you for sharing your life with us, it is going to give me so much happiness 🤧

[@caricakes]

oh my goodness THANK YOU!!!!

[@kiteretsugoyal8504]

i'm honestly in love with korea. it's exactly how dreams look like.

[@alie3315]

Okay.. I just found your channel and honestly WOW ! Firstly, I absolutely love your lifestyle! Secondly, I want to thank you for all the beautiful sceneries of East Asia you’ve shown to us in your videos, it literally makes me dream !! And lastly, thank you for answering some of my inquiries about moving/living in another country. Have a really really nice day, xxx

[@larinnaann4599]

I just love watching your videos they make me forget about things just for a little while so thank you

[@polyna4978]

This video was so relaxing! Just to see all of that greenery was a feast to the eye not mentioning the buildings (I really like this building style) ♥️

[@corinashi]

I just wanna say: GORGEOUS. 🌿🍃🌱

[@caricakes]

right?!!!!!

[@monikar9846]

So beautiful!! Really enjoyed the natural beauty. I find your videos so relaxing, plus I love learning about new places.

[@caricakes]

Thank you!!!

[@catec.9088]

I just booked a house in Buam-dong this May! So excited to go there. Thank you for the tour!

[@gizoshivlogs7131]

When the first thing I do in the morning is watching your vlogs, my day becomes happier ✨ they are so calming 💫

[@xinyinglim4033]

The cafes and museum looks so amazing~ I love your vlogs so so much💕⭐️

[@caricakes]

Thank you 💕💕💕

[@STARDUSTPH]

I so love this! Will definitely go oneday. Just cant wait to be back in Seoul!

[@caricakes]

😍🥰

[@takadacol]

I've only been to Seoul once and that was in the middle of winter - definitely need to go back and explore outside the city a little. Thanks for another chilled day out! :)

[@농직이]

There's no good exercise like walking around. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@galas455]

Thanks for the great tour Cari gotta just love this country.

[@annierei7017]

Thank you so much for sharing a slice of Korea with us! This place is so gorgeous!! 😌🌱🌿

[@NanaFos]

Cari! Your videos are always one of my favorites here on youtube! You turn everything into magic! I went to Korea last year but I feel i didn't explore much since there is so much to see!! Watching this makes me want to go back so much. Thank you for sharing these moments with us! Wishing you all the best! Love from Portugal

[@caricakes]

oh my goodness thank you! hope you're back exploring soon :)

[@melina_aks]

I'm so happy I stumbled across this channel! I love your content 💛

[@caricakes]

I’m happy too hahha thank you!

[@WolframRaies]

This is so wholesome, thanks Cari!

[@caricakes]

Thanks ✨🙏

[@maryam5617]

i miss rain so much! I don't remember the last time I had rain here in california. That cafe with the view is gorgeous, I loved this video!

[@caricakes]

Omg pls take some of ours! This is the longest monsoon season in decades!

[@1220melinda]

such a good morning for me too watching this video.THANK YOU

[@sarahschentouf8159]

I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed watching one of your vlogs more than this one omg!! I’m moving to Seoul next week and I’ll DEFINITELY check out this neighborhood (once my 2 week quarantine is done😭)!

[@JemimasOutcome]

Love that Seoul is surrounded by mountains, breathe taking views :)

[@caricakes]

It never gets less beautiful 😍

[@stroyteller]

Yes, as you are introducing rightly, there are so many wonderful places in Seoul and even in S. Korea, easily accessible at a lovely price. Unfortunately most Korean are too busy and tired from their daily lives to enjoy them. Recently we, Korean, are challenging socially and politically to change our life style, simply expressing “let’s relex, more and more”. I’m not sure, our challenge will be successful or failed. Hopefully, many Korean, rather than foreigners like you, will find wonderful places in S. Korea from your good lady’s Vlog. ^^

[@danaewardrup3922]

Thank you for this vlog, Cari. I enjoyed the beautiful nature and cafe so much. I live in Texas where quarantine is still very much a part of my life and your vlogs allow me to "travel". I am so grateful for your channel, especially in this crazy chapter of life. Also, so fun seeing the pink crepe myrtle tree in Korea when we have so much of them here in Texas! Latitudes are wild, man.

[@debbiefondow7871]

Lovely video, Cari. Absolutely love the background music too. Beautiful!!❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you always!

[@pierre-yvesrecoules1134]

I can definitely relate to the lack of sleep 😂. Another splendid soothing video here. Always such a delightful Sunday ritual!

[@ilianaconde2865]

I can't wait moving to Korea, magical place. Thank-you for sharing this experience.

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching :)

[@krystalruhl3467]

I love your content so much! I put it on to watch while I’m sewing masks to donate and I swear your videos are the best non pharmaceutical anti anxiety habit. I hope you’re having a great day!

[@caricakes]

Omg yesss thank you for your service 🙏🙏🙏

[@khushi21]

this is so pretty! i can't wait to explore the world after this is all over! sending love from tx

[@caricakes]

cant wait for you to get back to exploring either!!! hope we're all safe soon!

[@emb1993]

This was lovely, I hope one day I can go there.. it's really beautiful

[@paulamlucena1]

I found your channel just a couple of days ago and honestly... your videos are giving me life

[@caricakes]

😭🙏 thank you!

[@kaerrette]

Your videos always feel so magical I never want them to end

[@caricakes]

🙈 thank you!

[@lilackaday8037]

Thank you so much for these beautiful videos, Cari! I really appreciate seeing all these snippets of Korea; it's so calming to watch, and hopefully I can use these for planning someday.

[@caricakes]

thanks for coming with me :)

[@n0_view868]

Beautiful... I love the clouds doing their thing in that shot s☁️☁️☁️ much! Thank you Cari 🧡☘

[@elainecampbell8083]

What a great video! That was such a wonderful mental and visual break. Everything was so beautiful and interesting, and delicious looking!! I love how simple things in life make you tear up. I am the same. I always say the little things in life bring the most happiness. :)