GONGJU, KOREA VLOG ✨forests, cafes, cold noodles 🐻 a day in my life in south korea

[@caricakes]

Hello~ someone asked in the previous vlog about traveling right now with the covid cases rises in Korea so just wanted to remind you that these videos I'm posting are usually 3+ weeks old :) Hope you're all doing great and staying safe!

[@alyssarosengard6674]

Stay safe Cari. Glad you took us for a fun trip. The weather in CT is terrible. Endless dark skies and heavy humidity. We have mushrooms growing everywhere from all the dampness. There are only about 3 months to get sun in CT and we are definitely not replenishing our Vitamin D levels. I’m already thinking I am going to need a sun lamp for the winter.

[@blaah4490]

What is the vaccination situation in Korea? You need two shots to be safe with these new covid variants. I’m still waiting for my second shot. I wish you all the best! ☀️

[@diachiong18]

stay safe Cari

[@mattkean1128]

Cari's so big now they closed down the forest so she could shoot her vlog 😜

[@caricakes]

LOL

[@ky_koala]

When cari stands in front of the giant wooden bear, I SAW MERIDA!!!! 🧡

[@caricakes]

hahahhaha 🏹

[@ivannageorgieva7450]

"They're letting us in" was the cutest thing ever

[@caricakes]

Hehehhe yes 💕💕💕

[@selinaa19]

honestly, a swing in the forest is such a perfect combo. brings back so many memories !

[@caricakes]

it was perfect :')

[@natalie2799]

“that’s dark magic stuff…it’s french” hehe

[@caricakes]

i do not mess with dark magic and i do not mess with the French lol

[@thekreaper5334]

@@caricakes says a ginger 😎

[@lux3226]

Lmao, I snorted aloud when Cari said that. Such truths! NEVER mess with the French. xD

[@FlyingElectra]

as a French person, it made me laugh 😆 have a nice trip in the US ! À bientôt 👋

[@yoongi2356]

I just wanted to write down how much I appreciate the work you put into each clip. You give South Korea such a serene and warm image. You work so hard to present us many places, to edit and sketch ideas. Your channel has become a place of comfort and I didn't think it was possible to attach myself to anything on youtube. It sounds very precious what I write, but I think you are extremely beautiful and you have such a strong aura. Sorry for my bad english. Sending you only positive vibe✨

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🥺🙏

[@FalafelSam]

It never ceases to amaze me what they were capable of building in ancient times. I mean look at the walls of those tombs, Tomb 6's wall-stones are so uniform they almost look like books lined up all the way to the ceiling ! And they must have known what they were doing building the castle walls up that high to get such a great view of the surrounding area. Always love historical cities and looks like it was a great day to explore this one !

[@caricakes]

Right?!

[@lejo1535]

The tombs and castle are actually part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Baekje Historic Sites". So it seems that other people also acknowledge the beauty and heritage of these ancient sites :)

[@beachguy44]

Hi Cari! That’s so cool they let you in when they were closed. Be safe traveling!

[@caricakes]

i was seriously so grateful :''')

[@julia-mf2jd]

Hey Cari! Just wanted to let you know that I went on a little adventure to a garden centre today to look at the plants and read over a pot of tea because I was inspired by your solo trips! I'm an INFJ and quite a socially anxious one so I feel proud of myself :) I finished almond today and it was such a good read although I didn't cry, even though some people were saying they did?? Anyways, have a great time in the US and I'm cheering on your jetlag recovery x

[@caricakes]

omg this makes me so happy!! and yeah i cried a tiny bit at the end but people were warning me this would be a heartbreaking book haha i read it in public too so im glad neither of us got the full waterworks :')

[@kenialcaso]

I came from ig and searched so fast that i wrote car cakes and there were indeed lots of videos of cakes of cars, lol

[@caricakes]

LMAO thank you for going through that hahaha

[@fairyfarms]

car cakes lol~

[@kenialcaso]

@@fairyfarms most of them looks pretty good tbh i was like yeah, ill check'em out later lol

[@MC-ko2mx]

That is a whole other genre I never thought would be associated with Cari's channel LOL

[@koryoball]

Gongsan fortress - the main fortress of the capital of the Kingdom of Baekje between 475AD to 574AD. The last king of Baekje surrendered to the Tang-Silla alliance here during the unification of the Korean peninsula and it is the oldest continually maintained Korean fortress.

[@caricakes]

🤗🤗🤗

[@arianekochoa]

your videos make me so happy!! i love seeing how beautiful korea is

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@tyencee]

aaaaaa i love this video! thank you for the healing time as always :) forest vibes + cafes + quiet neighbourhoods + cari 🥺💕

[@ghanshyamsingh3653]

It's humid and hot here...near sleeping time...soo only naturally I was praying for Cari to pray for me!! Then she mentions..." a bookstore/cafe" and I'm like HELL YEAH...girl🥰😍🤗🤗 Now the heat and that darn yellow sun are soo worth it but THE VIEW THO...💙💙💙...only jealous and envious 😒 😏 😇

[@SamFournier]

Goats on beautiful hills in the last vlog and now a princess city 😍 so magical

[@caricakes]

Really hitting you guys with the greenery hehehe

[@su6869]

The beautiful forest with all the art gave me major 'Where the Wild Things Are' vibes!! i got so damn emotional

[@caricakes]

Ohhh yes totally! And thank YOU!

[@irene_amelia]

Wherever cari goes, dogs will (without a doubt), be there :)

[@caricakes]

Hehehehe

[@kristallopezvazquez5779]

Hi Cari. I live in Mexico and I love your videos. I'm recently learning English and these videos help me to understand more. Thank you for your beautiful content

[@minabosch2517]

It‘s so beautiful there 😍 i love that I get to explore all these beautiful cities because of you. Thank you!💕

[@caricakes]

thank YOU!

[@hanjeso]

When you updated at the 4 hrs was so surprised because of how much you were able to show us in that amount of time! I get tired easily so it’s nice to see you be able to do so much!

[@caricakes]

yes!! i love cities with a lot to do in one area so i can do it all and then take a rest :)

[@nephele3989]

hi cari! i just wanted to thank you for the content you create and for being who you are. you have taught me a lot, inspired me and your videos have always been there when i needed them and they never fail to serve as a reminder for how beautiful life can be

[@caricakes]

it might be because i am very tired from my flight yesterday but this legitimately made me tear up ahhhh :'''') thank you!

[@rosariorose]

Omg that lady was so nice to let you inside the forest 🥺

[@caricakes]

i know!!! truly a forest angel fairy hahah

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

or... maybe cari was the bait for the secret forest killer who likes to keep victim's shoes

[@caricakes]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f a very possible second option hahaha

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

@@caricakes lol

[@yagop8719]

Thank you for uploading amazing vlog Cari! I really had a good time watching it and learned about that place! I know this sounds bit weird but I thought of the movie "The Wicker Man" when I saw that bear statue made out of branches. Thanks again! have a great week Cari!

[@caricakes]

😱😱😱 and thank you!!!!

[@michaelmotas188]

im loving the cute little bookstore upstairs, korea you are amazing :((

[@caricakes]

That poster made me so happy!

[@ricepaddyinkorea5538]

Cari cakes your stuff rocks! As a fellow creator that recently started out here in Korea I love your productivity, ideas and humour. Very inspiring. :)

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!! good luck on your journey^^

[@ricepaddyinkorea5538]

@@caricakes the luck of the Irish! Thanks ~^^

[@livad7192]

Your videos are so calming and I just love ur style of editing

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!

[@LoveAsAlways3]

I miss Korea so much lately, thank you for these vids, feels like I’m there while watching them! 🥲

[@caricakes]

thank you for coming along with me^^

[@lillianwhetstone7316]

Cari I can’t express how much I love your vlogs, they always make my day!! Thanks so much for what you do!💕

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :''')

[@TheApopolypse1]

thoroughly enjoywable and peaceful, live for these vibes

[@caricakes]

😊😊😊

[@its_irr8202]

I think she could be a great tourist guide because she always tells us the most informative things about the places 😉😔 lovely vlog!

[@wildflwrlexi]

another beautiful road trip vlog. admire this landscape so much! And that you had a forest for your own is so beautiful.

[@caricakes]

Thanks for coming with 🥰

[@ysj5088]

Nice 팔도유람 vlogs these days. 영상 잘보고 있어요. 감사합니다.

[@anniek820]

Thanks so much for this! Been following you for a while - my son has lived in Gongju for nearly 11 years now, teaching English. I’ve visited there once so far, in February 2017, when the fortress had icy paths that prevented us from exploring it all. I’m going back next April or May (fingers crossed that quarantining will be done by then), and going to explore much more. That forest! Love that, and it will definitely be part of my plans. Good luck with your next chapter! (Posted a link to this on my FB, with credit to you, because I have friends and fam back in the US that are interested.) Really love seeing parts of Korea I am not aware of through your channel!

[@veronihika]

This vlog, your energy, the beautiful korean sights, the music 🎶, oh so perfect. I was having a rough evening and just started to play this and colour in my flower book and I feel like a whole different person 💖🦋

[@caricakes]

I’m so glad 🥺🙏

[@natalieborrego7195]

You are my spirit animal 👸🏼 I admire your confidence in being alone and just being yourself!

[@caricakes]

[@markhla427]

Wow, I loved the saturated colours in this video Cari, it felt so summery ☀️. Also... that bookstore! 👍❤️👍

[@caricakes]

the bookstore was truly the cherry on top!

[@sarahratliff482]

Such a great vlog, Cari! Thank you for taking us along one of your adventures.

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 😭

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

It was such a beautiful day 😍😍😍😍I can't take my eyes of the blue sky and fluffy clouds

[@caricakes]

It was stuuuunning!

[@kacchanlovr]

the stream beside the cafe was so pretty! looks like it came straight from an anime 🌀

[@caricakes]

It was so relaxing 🥰

[@RiriIsvan]

Cari mentioning Jaejoong here aww ❤️❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

[@rachelo75]

Wow, definitely my fave Korea vlog in a while! You can feel the peaceful vibes right through the computer screen!😌

[@amoodd1842]

the editing, vibes, calming bgm, and you being excited over nature are so adorable 🥺☘️🌷🦋🧚‍♂️✨

[@caricakes]

🥺🙏

[@조성훈-t2s]

Gongju's old, more korean name is Gomanaru. Goma means bear and Naru, river port. So it means 'Bear River Port'."공" of "공주" also comes from '곰(gom)", "bear". Anywas I do not know why I was expecting you to say "I'm hungry" 'n the video XD

[@MC-ko2mx]

Thank you for sharing! Bear River Port sounds really cute.

[@rixanoz]

The Annihilation art ... I would have been tempted to run.

[@caricakes]

Yeah 😬😬😬

[@ririns]

I love your travel videos, but this one makes me feel nostalgic for my visits to see my grandparents 😭 The nature and city remind me of their hometown, even tho it’s a different country. While I wait ‘til I can go to Obu again, I’ll just watch your vlogs 😭💕

[@caricakes]

😭🙏 hope youre visiting sooooon!!

[@sheilamae99]

Its so beautiful there, cari. 💖🌲

[@caricakes]

It really is 🥺

[@rachelsaelid6081]

Growing up there would be so idyllic!

[@caricakes]

Soooo pretty!!

[@thenanlife1141]

Such beautiful places to visit in South Korea .. such a lovely country xxx thank you for your wonderful vloggs Cari xx🥰🥰❤️

[@ikramaouchiche1066]

When they ask me to describe cari in 3 words : sunshine ,reliable old sister for me and ofc adventure lover 💜 love u so so much just saw your story funnily im an enfj im pretty sure we would make a great friendship anyyywaysssss thank you so much for the effort ( and countless hours ) you put into editing these masterpieces have a great day 💜

[@caricakes]

that is definitely more than three words but thank you so so so much hahahha

[@violetmorris9085]

very excited to see a new city and to be so early to a video for once!! thank you always for your efforts on these lovely videos! have a great day, cari

[@caricakes]

thank you so muuuch! have a great day too^^

[@jamiesmithinidaho]

I love love this trip! It's such a beautiful place. Thank you for taking us along. Hope you have an amazing time with your family here in the states. 🤗💕

[@marivlogs7679]

Such an amazing city! Thank you always for showing these kind of places :)

[@caricakes]

thanks for coming along :)

[@oliviam469]

jusy got back from Korea after being there since march & haven’t been able to watch any of ur videos since i was soooo busy w school :( now i have so many to catch up on LOL & more places to visit when i go back next month AHHHH

[@caricakes]

Yeeee 😍😍😍😍

[@boredomisnevergood]

Gorgeous video 😍 I can’t wait to explore other cities in KR!

[@elenasreadingcorner]

I loved this vlog, so peaceful and beautiful! Nice town and got some history in as well, now I'm researching the three kingdoms of korea 😌

[@caricakes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Fate-iq4np]

Cari is really the proper description of a person romanticizing her life. I am so inspired, as always.

[@caricakes]

😊🙏

[@moonchild-bc6qk]

I am in love with your song choices and places you visited recently!! Take care and enjoy your time in America! Wish you happy day!!

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much!! Have a wonderful day too 💕

[@nandinigoswami2110]

OH MY GRACIOUS LORD!! it was just so beautiful. I seriously thank you for this amazing video. it was so fun to watch!!

[@caricakes]

Thank YOUUU!!

[@laiiaaabc]

I just love how relaxing are all of your videos!

[@caricakes]

😌 thank you!

[@ayshasiddika7600]

Imagine you go to the forest with a friend and they asked where you are and you just reply "I'm in the bears eyes"...😂😂 The 'dark magic stuff' as you so kindly put it reminds me of a titans head 😅 That mini glass floral tea pot is to die for!!!! The jinmyosu looks like a Pokémon.

[@caricakes]

omg it totally looks liek attack on titan ahhh!!

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

The shoes in the ground were terrifying… WHY ARE THEY THERE 0_0

[@caricakes]

I NEED TO KNOW

[@fraukeaha2540]

After you enter the bamboo head with the tree in the middle you clearly enter a paralel world (it just reminded me so much of haruki murakami after reading the plaque) 😅 the shoes are propably one thing you have to leave behind? Lol, sorry for my nonsense. This Vlog was just what I needed right now, wonderful Park, thanks for showing us cari ;)

[@lux3226]

I found those shoes both terrifying, but a little reassuring. Maybe because I'm Korean, I kinda get the mindset naturally? I dunno, but I felt like those shoes signified that, even when we, as a race are gone, life will continue to exist, and nature will simply gently reassert itself. I dunno, I may be way off the mark, but that's what I got from it, and I found myself getting a little bit emotional at the sight of it. ^^

[@SuperRefine]

The park is kind of spooky no? Hahaha you are such a brave girl

[@kui-is-ghost]

Thank you Cari for this wonderful video! It inspired me to go on a walk and do a picnic near the river and read, all by myself ♥

[@julianathint130]

i’m so excited!! this vid looks so pretty (^~^)

[@caricakes]

gongju is suuuuch a pretty city!

[@calidriscanutus]

omg i really love this blog! the city is gorgeous

[@caricakes]

it really is :''')

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Getting some Wicker Man/Midsommar vibes from that forest!

[@caricakes]

especially that head statue hahaha

[@Notkmoo]

Thanks for such a beautiful video, this city was really pretty. Hope your jetlag goes away soon and that you have a wonderful time in your country with your loved ones 💕

[@caricakes]

thank you!! and gongju really was looking its best for me that day :')

[@charlotte7538]

This vlog is just what I needed today 🥰

[@caricakes]

[@sofire3396]

i am currently binging all of your videos with my little cousin, because she fell in love with your last vlog

[@alisonfraser3305]

The tourism where I live is very focused on providing day trip experiences for those who want to get out of the city. I find these small trips are enlightening.

[@caricakes]

Love day trips!!

[@evewithwonder]

That forest/park is SO beautiful, omg... I really would love to visit 🥰

[@caricakes]

i hope you can, it really was so pretty!!!

[@jandjlifestyle2861]

Cheers to jaejoong as kpop first love 💕💕💕 (i mean okay it was hangeng for me but he’s chinese sooo) The shoes are a different level creative and creepy 👀 thanks for this video! Keep safe~

[@caricakes]

Oh man i miss Hangeng!!

[@johntobin2819]

I have to agree with comments about the Fortress wall hike I did it with my daughter. My wife and I were there in late September 2019 and experienced Chuseok At age 66 hiking the Fortrress wall was a bit of a challenge but well worth it. This video brought back some fond memories of of our time visiting our daughter who teaches with Epik in Gongju. Thank you for sharing this.

[@caricakes]

I’m glad you had a great time too!

[@johntobin2819]

@@caricakes thank you

[@xpolarisx]

Your vlogs make me really want to travel all over South Korea someday.

[@caricakes]

yesssss!!!!

[@xpolarisx]

@@caricakes I'll have to live vicariously through your vlogs until then

[@marianaa.5531]

No matter what happens, i will always come back to ur videos😍😅

[@caricakes]

💕💕💕

[@moni.l0425]

bears~🐻 the perfect end to my busy day^^

[@caricakes]

🐻💕

[@alecorro2347]

The best KZbin channel ever.

[@caricakes]

🥺🥲🙏

[@thepeasantfarmer8157]

I totally understand what you mean about pine trees, the smell of hot cedar trees reminds me on childhood summers. I saw your Instagram story, Hi Louie

[@caricakes]

louie says hello

[@jenn199]

OMG Even tho I'm korean, I didn't know that 공주 is this beautiful. I'm actually searching for the bus and accommodation now haha

[@caricakes]

Yesss definitely visit 🥰

[@callmewaves1160]

I very much needed this today. Life hasn't been the greatest for me this last week and got worse today. Thanks for posting such great videos, they are a much needed distraction.

[@caricakes]

Hoping tomorrow is better 🙏🙏🙏

[@callmewaves1160]

@@caricakes thank you

[@davidherd1855]

Hi Cari, that was a fabulous place, that has to have been one of my top 5 places you have shared with us, it is good to know that there are some more open spaces with good views. Re your holiday back home, you mentioned setting some vlogs for while you are away, does this mean you are not doing any vlogs from the states, I was hoping we would get to meet your family, and see stuff from their neighborhood. Really enjoyed this trip, the park was interesting. Take care. 😄XX

[@caricakes]

Definitely have some USA vlogs coming no worries!!

[@davidherd1855]

@@caricakes That's great Cari, I will look forward to that. 😄XX

[@jkelly1701]

Superb video looks an amazing place

[@va2xan]

What a beautiful city. I can feel you really enjoyed being in there. 🌱

[@koldorii]

thank you for bringing us along, nature in korea is amazing, stay safe in the US as well!~💗🌿

[@caricakes]

Thank youuuu!

[@samanthafridley7160]

omg i live in gongju! ive been here nearly a year and never have been to the forest i know what im doing next weekend 🤪

[@caricakes]

omg YES! definitely dont go on a monday lmao

[@crisea2373]

its been raining from where i am lately,i want this type of summer!

[@caricakes]

this was riiiight before rainy season in korea so now its rainy all day too :')

[@ayana9761]

lovely as always 🪐 hope you're enjoying your visit in the us so far! will you be vlogging any of it?

[@caricakes]

thank you so much and yes!! hoping to make a few USA vlogs :)

[@Linats28]

Just the fact that you are alone in a whole forest is very magical!!! We even got time travel

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@Linats28]

@@caricakes Thank you for the response Louie and Cari! ☆

[@caromurray6152]

Another divine vlog & just what I need after hearing our lockdown is being extended.😥 That forest was beautiful & so kind of her to let you enter after going all that way, even if a couple of the sculptures (?) were a little creepy ( not to mention the shoes)!!

[@caricakes]

Hope youre doing okay!!!

[@Bbeeland]

Such a cute vlog- 💜✨

[@caricakes]

💜💜💜

[@sweetjammer]

Thank you for sharing your adventures! I found out about Gongju because of Jaejoong. Lol he’s my forever love ❤️ Was always curious about the views from Gong San Sung Fortress. So pretty! I hope to make it to Gongju one day soon.

[@caricakes]

i hope you can visit too!!!

[@rysa.tarts07]

That forest looks like something that came out of a story book! 😱😍❤️

[@cyriljamest.bualm.d.8867]

Watching this again during my bath. Hehe. Great way to start my day!

[@caricakes]

hahaha jealous!!!

[@hihihing7302]

Love this vibe ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

Me too💕

[@SodawhanChannel]

Gongju is so calm. Must be good to live there. Really like the city from your pov.

[@caricakes]

💕💕💕

[@missjoyce4210]

As always, your vlog is comforting and healing 🥰🥰🥰 i wanna be you someday 💗

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much!

[@Sthemingway]

Oh yes, those flat radishes that come with naengmyun are delicious. I like the cubed kind too.

[@caricakes]

Yessss 😍😍😍

[@kainatfatima3493]

I love your vlogsss💜💜💜💜

[@caricakes]

Thank youuuu!!

[@jinkim9839]

i love that expression, jamshiman-ing. have a safe trip to the US.

[@caricakes]

Hahaha and thank you!

[@carolitaruslender]

Hello Cari💛How are you? I looved this vlog😍I am having issues to check the dreamy tea house ☹️