Busan and Gyeongju Weekend 🌸 spring cafe hopping, cherry blossoms, life in korea vlog

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i went back to my two favorite Korean spring cities for a 36 hour marathon of chasing cherry blossoms. hope spring is treating you well! love always!
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Busan and Gyeongju Weekend 🌸 spring cafe hopping, cherry blossoms, life in korea vlog

[@caricakes]

outside of seoul spring hits different :') 🌸🌸🌸 ALSO! we're going to have a little meet up on April 23rd! We'll be in Seoul Forest hopefully by the picnic tables or the stage starting at 11am. Very casual, just bring yourself and maybe a blanket if we run out of seating. Just chatting and lounging around :) I'll drop specific locations on my Instagram the day of! 🌸🌸🌸

[@bidaaahmed399]

😊😊😊😊

[@jeszrah2864]

❤❤❤❤

[@elichanxxvi]

I wish I could join, maybe next time 🥹

[@myrosievlog]

Wish I could make it! I'll be in Korea next month, missed it barely~~ I hope it's super fun!

[@chillybi]

i wish icould be there 😂

[@csciacchitano]

My wife and I just completed an incredible two week trip through South Korea and I wanted to thank you for all your helpful videos - Gyeongju was a highlight for me and my wife loved some Busan cafes you covered previously!

[@caricakes]

That makes me so happy ahhhh!! So glad you had a great time!

[@teatravel9526]

Gay

[@Josecitox]

For some random reason aka the algorythm, i found your channel yesterday at 4am in the morning when i was about to pass out of boredom, ended up being awake till sunrise watching your vlogs lmao. Now i really want to make a trip to Korea happen, a long dream of mine. Thanks a lot for your videos! :D

[@dolmamyen]

감사합니다.

[@caricakes]

감사합니다 🥺

[@danidanigirl]

As usual, my sunday morning's better because of your spring videos 💕

[@caricakes]

:''''''')

[@RalphHon]

I was in Korean from 26 March to 31 March. Cherry was in full bloom! I did not plan to see cherry blossoms, but got to enjoy them at Seokchon Lake with my cousin, who I've not seen since 2008. I also saw my aunt for the first time since the 90's. She was so old and frail.....broke my heart! She said " this may be the last time!", and I just broke down. Thanks for capturing spring beauties in Korea, Cari!

[@agentnaget]

This was such a relaxing vlog, all of the scenery was just stunning! I’m glad you soaked it all up rather than dashing around.

[@caricakes]

Im glad too hahaha thanks for watching!

[@lyn__s]

i remember spending time with my family in gyeongju before my cousin got too busy with school to attend family gatherings 😭 thank you for the opportunity to revisit gyeongju through your eyes 🫶🏻

[@caricakes]

Thanks for coming with me 🥲🌸

[@GreyAngel-ng2ss]

this is your best vlog ever

[@caricakes]

omg thank you!

[@rensvh98]

Gyeongju vlogs are so surreal. Everytime I see a spot and I go "wait I recognize that! I've been there!" lol. I got there just after peak cherry blossom season (first week of April) so the petals were kinda darkened already but SO gorgeous and serene regardless... wish I could go back everyday

[@caricakes]

Gyeongju is seriously stunning all year around 😩 glad you visited 😍😍

[@lizawithaz9524]

Love meandering when travelling - you tend to discover the coolest places! Busan and Gyeongju look stunning in spring....and capturing a snippet of that wedding couple was so cute 😍

[@mnlxlover00]

A simply BEAUTIFUL vlog, Cari... I love seeing all of the pretty cherry blossoms!! 🌸 🤍 This past winter felt long and arduous, but spring is FINALLY here and I welcome it with glee... sunny days, flowers, and good vibes here we come!! 😍 Enjoy the nice weather there, Cari~ 💗

[@caricakes]

so SO happy to see green again hahah have a wonderful spring too!

[@adriennehilll]

So glad we could have our monthly busan meet up while you were visiting 🥹💕 I give you so much credit for walking alllll those hills too 🤝🏻😅

[@caricakes]

lol seriously, for me spring means cherry blossoms and finally seeing you again :'')

[@LosZetasUno]

@caricakes This is like a kvloggers Avengers team up!

[@kacchanlovr]

your spring vlogs are my absolute fave !!! so happy they're finally here again 😭

[@caricakes]

thank you! so happy green is back hahahha

[@aeolia80]

I think the flowers on the bush you didn't know was a spring flowering osmanthus, my favorite variety of that plant is an orange one that blooms in autumn that smells like apricots. The first time I saw/smelled it was in Yeosu and it took a year or so to figure out what it was called because even the Koreans I knew didn't know the Korean name for it. Then our neighbors across the street from us in Eonyang/Samnam planted one in their garden and man, our corner smelled so delicious ever early autumn.

[@caricakes]

I couldnt get over how fragrant it was! So good!!

[@stevenjo6046]

첫 영상부터 현재까지 지난 몇년간 계속해서 봤습니다.^^. 아름다운 영상과 음악 그리고 존경심이 있는 매너와 행동들. 앞으로도 꾸준히 같이 행복해지고 싶습니다.^^. 주말 잘 보내세요.

[@caricakes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SuspirosdaBea]

One thing that i learned is that i really like to just wander while traveling. I don't wanna rush and it is cool because you end up finding other places

[@caricakes]

Yes!!!

[@alexandrafraser6369]

I was in gyeongju on those same dates, it was magical! I booked a trip there from your vlog from the year before too 😢❤

[@caricakes]

right?! its so stunning, im so glad you got to see it!

[@Salma_knani]

Spring vibes 😍

[@rixanoz]

I’m embarrassed to say I fell asleep the moment I started watching this, but it’s Sunday morning now and I’m enjoying this more than anything right now.

[@caricakes]

😂😂 hope you have a good weekend!!!

[@mpho_lephuthi]

I just get sooooo excited to see your vlogs...i feel like I'm in them as well ❤❤❤....enjoy the music🎉

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@xCarleex]

I'm visiting South Korea for the first time next year. Your videos give me nostalgia for a place I haven't even been yet, they are so calming and wholesome.

[@caricakes]

Hope you have the most amazing time 🥹🙏🥹🙏

[@hdbrl]

Which city are you planning to go?

[@xCarleex]

@@hdbrl I havent decided yet because I have 2 more trips before that one but I was going to fly to Seoul first. Any recommendations?

[@hdbrl]

Thank you for visiting Busan! It's very special and pleased experience to see the place ,where i live, in different way.

[@indrianikurniawan7048]

I booked a trip to both Busan and Gyeongju earlier this month because of your past vlogs for this late April!!! What a perfect timing for this video!! I wish I could join the meet up 🥹

[@caricakes]

i hope you have an amazing time!!!

[@isabelle8284]

How do you always find the most adorable little coffee shops? a true talent

[@caricakes]

Korea makes it easy hahhaha

[@thenanlife1141]

Your photography and editing is Absoloutely brilliant Cari .. you really are soo talented .. I always look forward to your wonderful vloggs . So relaxing to watch .. Thank you ❤❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you always 🥰

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

Wasn't expecting 'Get over by mindme' at 9:22. Always a fan of your song selection

[@caricakes]

🥹🙏

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

@@caricakes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wgima3857]

Thanks, Cari for another great weekly vlog. Always welcomed and enjoyed, always great vibes, never disappointing. ❤

[@caricakes]

Thank YOU always 🥹🙏🥰

[@똑딱이사진]

적당한 속도감의 편집이 참 좋습니다. 사랑스런 표정의 영상 속의 숙녀가 참 힐링이네요. ㅎㅎㅎ

[@azadehjafari8664]

How gorgeous were the places you showed to us , thank you 😊 and I truly appreciate about links you always add to the videos ❤

[@caricakes]

Thanks always ☺️

[@MissEricaCourt12]

Love your short solo trips ❤ The cherry blossoms are so stunning, that long road lining the park in Gyeongju is just dreamy. This vlog really reflected the chill and no- stress vibes you were striving for. Appreciated this for the start to my sunday. Thank you!

[@caricakes]

Thank you always 🥹

[@markd3250]

I really like your new haircut and style! Gives you a more sophisticated look. I've now learned to eat before I watch your videos lol. This was a very pleasant, and relaxing video which was very enjoyable. Whether or not you realize it, it's a gift to have the time, opportunity and energy to be able to do what you do. The fact that you share it with everyone is a gift to us. Thank you, again, as always!

[@caricakes]

thank YOU always!

[@lbtea7]

Thank you so much for capturing the cherry blossom season and sharing it with us!! Absolutely gorgeous! 💜

[@Sthemingway]

You always look like you're having a good time even when you tell us that whatever moment you just filmed got weird b/c XYZ, but something about this video made me think you were having a good time on a whole other level... as in "everything is right with the world."

[@caricakes]

This trip really was a breath of fresh air 🥲

[@M.arta1509]

Thank you so much for your video, your mood, amazing views and relax! Love you for your personality! Good job!

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@michaelhall8586]

You always find so many yummy cafes!

[@caricakes]

They’re everywhere in korea hahhaha

[@kyriakoskokkin]

I really love your videos 😍😍. Also loved the music choices in this one. I was shazaming every song 😂😂😂. So thank you❤

[@thenanlife1141]

Such beautiful cherry blossoms .. great vlogg as always Cari ❤❤❤❤

[@debbiefondow7871]

Such a wonderful trip and vlog. An absolutely beautiful time of year there. ❤️❤️

[@ThisIsKylesLife]

These videos are great, really enjoyable. It’s great to see this part of the world from your perspective. The music 👌.

[@Fun-cn8hv]

Love your video and very excited to hear fall forward by beaux

[@kl379]

I really admire how you are able to enjoy your own company and do solo travels

[@caricakes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@TheRandomRoxy]

You always seem to catch the cherry blossoms at the right time! I feel like every year I see them through your eyes! I've been in Korea five years but always seem to miss them 😅

[@caricakes]

This year was the shortest I’ve ever experienced! Literally only 2 days in seoul of full bloom 😭

[@nicolegordon129]

I’m glad that the cherry blossoms were still lovely enough to behold. As always, it looks like it was a deliciously, fun, caffeinated good time. 😊

[@tearfulpandora3790]

Your vlogs are so relaxing! Also your hair looks amazing.

[@caricakes]

thank you :''')

[@vcackermanwrites]

Aww, Jinah the cat was so cute!

[@jkelly1701]

Great vlog love the cherry blossoms.

[@caricakes]

they were great this year!

[@GreyAngel-ng2ss]

Somethings cannot be Searched for , only Discovered . " when it's Fate , there is no coincidence ". the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time of Dreams , the Tears of a Dreamcatcher are Precious , the fall of the Cherry Blossom Petals 🌸, is as the fall of the tears of the Dreamcatcher " , catch the petal , catch the tear , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨,

[@agustdcjm]

oh how i agreed with yours opinion in which the more i travel the more then i feel at ease and peace enjoying all the spot i could sight seeing even thought its not fully same as my list itinerary. it feels great bein tender to myself by just sit by on current place. put music on my ears. and being lost on the wind. likewise peoples said. just let it flow. put yourself blend with the wind wherever it takes you go. you never know what future hold. so just enjoy your moment at that time. right.

[@terrihilton5103]

Love this! Thank you for making and sharing this with us.❤️❤️😃

[@orange_tea]

in my family we always say that not doing everything in a city is just a great excuse to come back and visit again!

[@caricakes]

exactly!!!!

[@kpopsweetlemon1396]

thanks for this video it was very healing. I now miss Spring so much.

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

So gorgeous beautiful! Normally we would have cherry blossoms at this time of year here in Sweden but we had a veeeery long winter so spring is very late! Hopefully in a couple of weeks ❤❤

[@caricakes]

Hope spring comes soon 🙏🙏🙏

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

@cari cakes thank you! It's slowly coming upon us, my tulips are starting to show with leave and seem to have multiplied since last year. Sun is shining, yesterday and today is warm! I have to check if the cherry blossoms are on their way in our central park in Stockholm

[@pendragon2012]

Spring has sprung, eh? Love cherry blossoms. Always a favorite on my trips to DC. BTW, your videos are amazing--the sheer artistry and storytelling is incredible!

[@caricakes]

seeing the cherry blossoms in DC are on my bucket list!

[@pendragon2012]

@@caricakes Well worth the trip!

[@NamasW24]

Busan is amazing ❤ I only knew about it from a movie

[@caricakes]

its such a beautiful city!

[@xTenshiAi]

i miss gwangalli beach so much. it was the most memorable part of my trip last year

[@caricakes]

My fav place in busan 🥲

[@JessyDraws]

I watched your vlog at the gym yesterday while I was running 😅 today I had to watch the rest. So lovely, always buts me in a good mood 😊

[@meenakshysatheesh21]

I am consumed by the need to visit South Korea after your vlogs❤

[@caricakes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@sathishbv8878]

My favourite season because of cherry blossom I love it❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@reuben5093]

see a month or so ago i commented on a winter vlog saying i couldn’t wait for spring and i think i jinxed us into having the shortest cherry blossom season ever😭 ty for bringing it back even just in video form! ps as an australian v happy you went to little aus, next time i rec a cafe named beacon^^

[@caricakes]

it really was SO short this year omg :''') and ahh adding to my list!!

[@Karoliina.]

👋🏻❤🇫🇮 beautiful vlog. All those cafe's☕, cherry blossom🌸 & other flowers🌼. (I was so sleepy last night, so i watch this vlog about 8 hour after post.🙈)

[@caricakes]

😂🥰🙏

[@RiveraLeilani]

I’m going to visit next year, your videos really help me decide where and what to do!

[@caricakes]

have a wonderful time!

[@rhonwyn100]

The amazing smelling flower is called Daphne 🥰

[@caricakes]

omg thank you! the scent was amazing!!

[@QueenOfKronstad]

That was so nice! I loved the music you used for this video.

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much!

[@naroomida]

I LOVE the music choices in this video!!! so nice

[@caricakes]

Thank you!!

[@elichanxxvi]

Good morning! 🌻

[@caricakes]

Good morning!

[@binacristine]

7:09 Darwin’s evolution. To survive you have to adapt and that Cheery blossom tree knows it!

[@mav7079]

if i should pick the top 4 cities on the list to visit, gyeongju is definitely on the top, followed by busan, jeju and yeosu with yang yang as a honorable mention. thx for the great video with beautiful bgms.

[@coco328i]

My hometown… yippee. Thank you Cari.

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@martinmuzoc]

I needed this calming content

[@caricakes]

[@kayseacamp]

Today is my last day in Busan and I'm going to miss it sooo much. This city just has a vibe that fits with my soul.

[@caricakes]

it really is such a recharging city :')

[@Yumi-tu8dp]

Yayyy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@caricakes]

[@jadekim2106]

so beautiful. ~ Gyeongju is great at night.

[@hoaenz4676]

The plant at 9.55 looks a lot like a Daphne bush. They do smell beautiful ❤️

[@harrypotter4276]

Wow ❤

[@caricakes]

🥰

[@thenanlife1141]

I really want to visit South Korea ❤

[@crisea2373]

cari,the reason why i added Gyeongju on our list this June is because of you ❤

[@caricakes]

omg yesssss i love it! hope you do too :')

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We wish you well, Cari. God bless you.

[@caricakes]

[@gabbymartinez9113]

usually trees growing that way are due to a reaction to stressors. the more deer eat or people cut the lower-branches as they grow, they tend to grow extra branches in the same spot as a defense mechanism, similar to how some leaves develop galls against wasp eggs or bark galls against insects. a lot more research is being done right now into why some trees grow "torqued" or not upright, but generally has to do with resource competition. I'd guess that the pines, which are a major shade tree, were restricting the cherry tree's access to sunlight as a sapling, so it probably just grew in whichever way it could find it, similar to how a sunflower follows the sun, but more permanent, cuz bark. hopefully that answers your questions a bit! :) thanks for letting me nerd in the comments lol

[@onceuponarenee]

I really missed Busan. Major withdrawal symptoms.😢 I wonder if its possible to work & stay in Busan. I was in Busan Apr 2 to 4. Wonderful Cherry blossom blooms too. But i heard the peak was end march.

[@The7cristina]

nice place🙂

[@today_i_will_draw7870]

This kind of reminds me of the music video of the song "Hopefully Sky" by Jeong Eun Ji, since it was filmed during cherry blossom season in Busan too ^^

[@leeleeg4169]

Love the beautiful spring vlog Cari. Thank you for sharing such amazing scenery with amazing tunes! You’re awesome! Love your new haircut too. So pretty. 💇‍♀️ Oh yes… question: What is the 2nd song (2:38)in this vlog btw? I dig its 80’s vibes!😊💕🎶💕

[@teatime3204]

Bless you, too. 🤧

[@caricakes]

hahaha 🤧🤧🤧

[@joonsoojang]

Ur ginger hair is also gorgeous along with 벚꽃 :)

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@klarafrovel7083]

Hey I just recently found your channel and I immediately followed I love your vlogs and also really enjoy your outfits so I was wondering what docs ur frequently wearing? Bc they look so cool and timeless

[@callmewaves1160]

The Cherry Blossom just striving to see that sunshine is a mood. I'm just sitting here in my Big W (Aussie Walmart) brand Oodie enjoying this vlog.

[@caricakes]

🥹🙏

[@benjaminbrelje2289]

It would seem that your kind of cherry blossom crazy however long I've been watching your videos I don't know it seems like there's always cherry blossoms and there's always 😆

[@ago255]

Your video came just in time. My family and I are booked for two nights in Busan and one night in Gyeongju. Planning out the itinerary was overwhelming as our trip is coming up in two weeks. I'm binge watching your videos right now to get some inspirations. By the way, can you share the link to the guesthouse you were staying at in Gyeongju? Also are all these places within walking distance from the guesthouse?

[@justicegenesis6726]

[@caricakes]

^_^

[@Nikilor]

I would like to see these cherry trees in the summer, when they have fruits. What do they look like? Are the fruits edible?😊

[@caricakes]

I only know of one cherry farm you can visit in korea - the ones you see here will not have fruit!

[@micstify]

hello! love this! we are going to Busan next year for cherry blossom. May I ask when was this video filmed exactly? thank you :)

[@bailey_sachs]

that one really tall cherry tree might be because trees in forests communicate through their root systems to alert each other of change of season and when to drop leaves/bloom etc. so it might just be confused due to the information coming from other trees. Learned from The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben ! a very interesting book about trees!

[@cultivatepod]

"do not disturb i am disturbed enough already" aka me lmao

[@ExpatNatt]

Gorgeous 😍😍

[@caricakes]

😍😍😍

[@deniserheault5744]

Love these please visit Mokpo in the future

[@cj-gunn]

I'm going to try to get to Seoul for Spring 2024. Where exactly is your fav cheery blossom spot in Busan? Would be nice to try and find an Air BnB nearby

[@caricakes]

I always link every location in my description box 🙏

[@LindseyUijleman]

I love your videos so much! Just a question: do you travel with like a big tripod for filming? Love you!

[@xandbellido]

May we know what date was this video was taken? Looking if we will book march or april this year ☺️

[@sungksoh]

Hello Cari you seem to visit Busan every year for cherry blossum. The most famous and popular cherry blossom city in Korea is Jinhae not too far from Busan. I grew up in Busan but some people went to Jinhae to enjoy cherry blossum during Jinhae Gunhang festival held every year during cherry blossum time. Maybe you should visit it one day. But there was reports of price gouging tourists during the festival.

[@caricakes]

I always avoid Jinhae because I think its going to be crowded but youre right, I should see it at least once!!!