perfect spring day VLOG 🌱palaces and cafe hopping in seoul, korea

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Hello there! Today we're having what turned out to be the perfect spring day filled with trees, nice people, and good food. I really can't emphasize how happy I am to be on the other side of winter lol I am so excited for more spring in Korea content coming your way :) Sending love always~
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perfect spring day VLOG 🌱palaces and cafe hopping in seoul, korea

[@caricakes]

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[@kaylee_raines]

When those ladies sang “You are my Sunshine” I was so happy... so cute! They seemed so sweet! 🥺☀️

[@caricakes]

They were ADORABLE!!!!

[@AmoebaCulture]

I almost cried

[@kaylee_raines]

@@AmoebaCulture literally me... such a lovely moment!

[@__nicoleerin]

omg yes !! i literally began to tear up that was the sweetest thing :,)

[@kaylee_raines]

@@__nicoleerin 100%

[@mylifelately]

The grandmothers singing is so heartwarming, it makes me miss my sisters more and less afraid of aging. I can see us doing the same in 50 years time.

[@caricakes]

💞💞💞

[@leticiasayurisukino9385]

I just wasn’t expecting the ladies singing at the end 🥺🥺🥺 they were so adorable

[@caricakes]

They really were 💗

[@ayca1107]

this is like ✨the perfect day✨

[@caricakes]

It really was 🥺✨

[@erincahill5868]

The ladies singing are the most wholesome individuals. I’m actually crying. So glad you were able to capture this moment. 🥺

[@caricakes]

💖💖💖

[@eddie9159]

Ugh I totally admire how you make every day be unforgettable and I admire how you can manage to go outside and eat by yourself for me it’s really hard. Btw personally I think you need to apply for a job at Tourism Korea and promote the nation internationally cuz your doing an amazing job!! 💕

[@caricakes]

It took me a while to get comfortable but now i love my alone time!! And ahahha thank you!

[@delaclease]

I really needed this. Hearing them singing, made me smile. I think it's the first time I have since losing my Mother. You are going to be my mental help. I can escape into lovely time with you.

[@caricakes]

Not surprised that it is music that is what’s still able to bring you joy :) Hope these moments keep coming!

[@delaclease]

@@caricakes Thanks so much.

[@rixanoz]

All that beautiful golden Forsythia and those old women singing You Are My Sunshine had me missing my mom and grandmother like nothing else 🥺

[@caricakes]

I wanted them to adopt me 😭

[@NataliaGarza]

I’m moving back to Korea in a few months and girl I’m taking notes~ 😍 You always go to places I’ve never been to even though I’ve lived there before 🤣🤣

[@caricakes]

Omg yessss lemme know when youre here!!

[@NataliaGarza]

@@caricakes haha of course!! ☺️ Gotta smell that cucumber mint deodorant 🤣 LOL jkjkjk

[@caricakes]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@KieunChoi]

so this was the perfect spring day you were raving about over our chickpeace dinner that day! watching this made my sunday morning so much better 🥰 let’s go on a nature walk together now that the city is ~green~ again 💚🌾🌸🌿🌻🌼🌷🍃

[@caricakes]

Yesss!! Let’s go 😭🙏

[@KSKIM-pd1yz]

영상이 하나의 작품으로 충분한 유튜버님,당신의 영상 항상 감사하게 잘 보고있습니다. -마스크 잘쓰시고 건강하고 행복하게 지내시길 바래요~

[@caricakes]

🥺🙏🙏🙏

[@vuoristopuro]

Okay I feel like I need to share this: I was visiting my friend who was doing her student exchange in Daejeon and one morning we decided to get our breakfast from a (apparently famous?) local bakery. We were just choosing what to get and I noticed this filming group stepping into the bakery and they instantly spotted us (two scandinavians lol) so I just said to my friend something like "oh shit, RUN!" and I was able to escape but they caught my friend so I felt that I needed to go back for her support :D I still don't know the show we got ourselves in, but it definitely was an experience hahaha!

[@caricakes]

bahahahahah i know the feeling!!

[@samanthab195]

Omg you have such wholesome and heartwarming experiences!! This whole vlog is too cute, but especially the singing ladies. Praying for the borders to open up so I can rebook my trip to Seoul!

[@caricakes]

They were definitely the highlight of my day!!!

[@KristaWasHere86]

I love hearing Cari speak in Korean 🤍🤍🤍

[@jakirebecca6461]

Currently sitting in quarantine in Seongsong-gu, waiting for the day I can walk around with white flower trees. The old ladies were so cute :)

[@caricakes]

you'll be free in no time 💞💞💞

[@ayinglavapiez1771]

Its just a lovely ending. Those ajummas singing you are my sunshine. Its a therapy for me. Felt so nice and warm🥰

[@user-jm3ox2tr5s]

한국에 좋은곳 소개해주시고 항상 잘보고 있어요 한국어 댓글 하나보니 그냥 관종이라고 생각하시고 무시 하세요 저런글에 상처받지 마시고요. 항상 응윈합니다

[@caricakes]

감사합니다 🥺🙏

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

Cari likes mint choco chip? We have to stan✨👍

[@caricakes]

Yes👏👏👏

[@dree1128]

I’m cryinggg I love the people you meet on these little adventures, 💕🥲

[@mariagiuliadavignon]

Omg that song, "Summer is for falling in love", such vibes, love it ☺️ I've seen it in so many korean homevlogs that finish with a sunset 🌆, so pretty with that song ☺️☺️☺️

[@caricakes]

Yesss love sarah kang!!!

[@ninjamiann]

Being stuck in a city that's going back to lockdowns, your videos really help me get through. As someone who recharges my soul through nature, experiencing the outdoors and such wholesome interactions vicariously through your videos help me a lot. Thank you, Cari! 🌸

[@caricakes]

Glad we both got a much needed nature recharge 😭🙏

[@justina9661]

I’m in the same situation unfortunately :/ but watching Cari’s vlogs, I’m thinking that hopefully life will get back to “normal” some day 🤞🏻

[@beingerola]

Half a minute in and I'm already the heart eyes emoji at those pastries... Saving this video for breakfast tomorrow morning, we'll see you in a few hours in Europe 🙌💗

[@caricakes]

Right?! So delicious 😍 sweet dreams!

[@davidherd1855]

What a colourful video, we could do with some of that weather in Edinburgh, we have had some blue sky this week, but very cold brrrrr. Spring is definitely in the air where you are, everywhere looks great. I'm not surprised that people stop and say hello, and give you compliments, your a nice girl with that fabulous smile 😄 Thanks for taking us with you on such a wonderful day. Take care. Stay happy 😄XX

[@elisroom9506]

I just ordered the deos and ofcourse also the cucumber mint one.... I'm very excited I usually never follow such placements but I really need a new one and we love sustainable brands!!!

[@caricakes]

yessss hope you love them!

[@native_cos]

💙🥒✨

[@kathier.9359]

today it finally happened, i started crying while watching ur vlog!! im so grateful for them tbh, but its so bitter sweet bc i miss living )): just quite literally living through your vlogs these past few months, but its okay!! just gotta keep thinking to myself that the situation over here is gonna get better one day again and i'll be able to do all these things again soon as well! its been a lovely vlog cari, hope all is well always

[@caricakes]

just imagine how sweet every moment will be once you're safely free again! im so excited for you :')

[@kathier.9359]

@@caricakes yes 🥺 thank you 💕

[@fatimarahman7559]

AHH dude i just got an internship and then your video came out BEST DAY EVER MY GUY

[@caricakes]

Yesssss congratulations 😍✨👏🙌🌸💗

[@mayeveryday]

the perfect spring vlog!! korea, cherry blossoms, cafes and also palaces 😍❤️

[@caricakes]

Exactly 😍😍😍

[@cez6379]

All those singing and stragers talking... says that we miss the human connection. somemwhat makes me a bit teary eyed as i hear the songs at the end of the video

[@caricakes]

🥺🙏

[@molalifeintokyo4012]

13:30 The painting with only one drop of water is the artist's painting, which was sold for 82 million won at Auction. This painting is also beautiful.☆彡

[@caricakes]

😱

[@jasonforss]

Thanks for another chill Sunday morning vlog - such great locations, blossoms, food, sun, singing and good art! 대박 Now time to enjoy some Aussie autumn sunshine 🌞

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏✨

[@danshortyshort]

Watching Cari's vlogs is like manifesting my desire to go out and enjoy the day when in reality in where I live people are still hanging around making crowd, not wearing masks, basically getting on my nerves everytime I try to go out 😠

[@caricakes]

Hopefully we’re all out safely and responsibly soon 😭🙏

[@jwehope]

Why did those ladies singing "You Are My Sunshine" make me tear up?? So lovely 🥰

[@FM-pn3fo]

what you said about meeting people at certain places is so true! i actually went to follow a tour in the secret garden in 2018, but there weren't any English tours, so i decided to just follow a Korean tour (despite not being able to understand Korean back then.) one of the fellow visitors, a woman about my mum's age, started translating everything to me and chatting to me and even bought me an iced coffee! it was so sweet. moments like that are the ones you'll never forget.

[@caricakes]

omg this is precious!

[@thepeasantfarmer8157]

Your videos are life giving. Life goal--> to be an amazing old lady singing in a secret garden.

[@caricakes]

💯💯💯

[@janinev9412]

"You are my sunshine" means everything to me. I work with elderly people who have dementia, and every time I'd start singing this song, they would sing along with me. Thanks, Cari for capturing those singing ladies on film. Very heartwarming 💕🌸

[@sindhupellakuru4962]

I couldn't stop the tears from rolling at 8:55 such a sweet moment ^^

[@caricakes]

right!?

[@Hakwoxdbjwznek]

Omg me too 😭 so precious

[@debbiefondow7871]

Hearing those ladies sing "You Are My Sunshine" made me smile so much. What a lovely vlog. It truly made my day! ❤❤

[@kyungmix]

When the ladies sang you are sunshine... it warmed my heart 🌞

[@caricakes]

truly :')

[@gerdam0]

it’s so bittersweet to watch this now, because i was supposed to go to korea today, but i can’t go and over here it’s snowing and hailing every other day, the weather is so sad.. still, at least i can experience some of the fun and beautiful things through your vlogs 💞💖

[@caricakes]

i hope you can plan an even more amazing trip for next spring 💞💞💞

[@eagertravelcris]

Omg self paced tour in chandeokgung is the best.. the tours are great but i wish it was a lot slower so you can really enjoy the nature! Wish i can teleport to seoul right now 🥺🥺

[@caricakes]

Yess! They give you an hour and twenty minutes to wander but i didnt see anyone checking so you could have stayed longer 🥺

[@HylianGeekBoy]

@@caricakes btw what is the name of the last song

[@kfx3907]

이런날이 계속되었으면.. 🤧 영상 잘봤어요 Cari! 🤗

[@SurZaineOpps]

I just broke down in happy tears when they sang the song! I really miss Korea and what you said is true they can be really kind. I had a similar experience during Spring maybe 2 years ago at an odd place in the toilet when suddenly a bunch of ahjummas looked at me and said I was pretty and we had a good laugh. Thank you Cari for sharing your precious time with us! It really makes my day every time your video pops up and I will always wait for a new one!

[@caricakes]

love memories like that!!! and thank you so much 💞

[@doesheart6943]

For some reason caris vlogs are making me insanely happy and sad at the same time. I’m low key depressed bc miss COVID hit me and travel plans really hard...now I’m stuck here. But I’m really glad that she takes me with her and shows me glimpses of countries, I really love to visit someday. Ahhh, this wanderlust is a heavy burden. Btw, a beautiful vlog as always 🤍

[@kacipak6156]

Wow! This vlog made my heart so warm from seeing all the greenery, to the nice ladies, and seeing you of course, because you’re just a ray of sunshine☀️! My mom grew up in Seoul, Korea but I have never been there so I’m so grateful to experience it through your camera lenses with you 😊💛

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗

[@RaymondwLin]

Love the little song the old ladies sung.

[@Sandra-in9cz]

The poppies, the singing ladies, the soft serve, the cherry blossoms... 💖

[@caricakes]

💖

[@user-hy2wh5hj4f]

ok... this video is going straight to my antidepressant playlist...

[@caricakes]

[@yaritzabaez9863]

I wish you could send the warm weather to the 🇬🇧 . Still quite cold ❄ over here. Thank you for sharing the beautiful blossoms. 🌸

[@tinasnotes]

i have a dream to visit south korea one day ✨ thank you for your cozy vlogs ✨

[@annawilhelm9697]

Thank you for all the warmth and blossoms and spring atmosphere. 🌸

[@caricakes]

thank you always! 💞💞💞

[@1220melinda]

Oh my God. A beautiful vlog.....

[@caricakes]

💞

[@rosepeppermint]

What a lovely day

[@baileeamorette9519]

thank u i needed this serotonin today 💓

[@caricakes]

💓💓💓

[@lux3226]

Is it weird that I was touched when you thanked the bee? Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, and that moment just made me realize, why isn't EVERYONE thanking bees? They're what make the green things grow, and when we lose them, we lose flowers, we lose trees, we lose, well, food, population, and way of life. They're our front line essential, workers, and they're so underrated for their service. Sorry for waxing eloquent about bees, but that moment really got me. Also, the little old ladies, walking along and singing - I felt that, too. Made me think of my grandmother in Korea, and how much I miss her. I must've woken up in a nostalgic mood today, everything is just making my insides go squishy. xD

[@astridyllmark550]

SOOOO MUCH Spring content I’m sooo happyyyy ~ you really are the sole reason I’m not going nuts when studying and taking my exams rn🥴🥵💖😭💔🍏🦕💔🐍♻️🤪

[@caricakes]

You can get through it 😭🙏✨🥺💗

[@laura-mt9ge]

Loving the intro music choice 👏🏻 the Smiths are awesome 😍 also, that peach pastry looks divine!!! 👌🏻☺️😋

[@caricakes]

It waaaas 😍😍😍

[@emilym5589]

This gives me so much serotonin ☺️🥰💜💛

[@caricakes]

🥰💗✨

[@KateLee3]

AHHH Cari it’s me, Kate!! I can’t believe I ran into at the Baskin Robbins but soso glad I did 🥰 Forgot to mention to you in-person that I’ve been structuring so many of my Seoul explorations around your vids and have been watching for years! Thank you always & this was such a beautiful one! 🌸

[@caricakes]

Omg yay!!! Thank you again for saying hi, it was the perfect way to end a great afternoon 🥰 Hope the rest of your stay is amazing!!!

[@clarkamayna4443]

This is just so wholesome!!! 🥺🥺 the interaction with people and those old folks singing "you are my sunshine" huhu so sweet. and i just realized, when the footage of the blossoms on the ground was shown, that those blossoms may have fallen off but they help make the ground look beautiful. we must be like them; making things beautiful in our own ways wherever and whenever we may fall. thank you cari! may the Universe bless you all!

[@byseeesil]

We’re alike in using Shazam to discover music in cafes. And yes if Shazam doesn’t work I also just google the lyrics. 😂 Love your videos! I hope I can travel again to Seoul.

[@caricakes]

Exactly!! And i hope you can too!!!

[@HealingTimeCom]

멋진 영상 잘 보고 있어요♡♡ 세상을 보는 특별한 능력이 있으신듯 ㅎㅎ

[@caricakes]

☺️ 감사합니다!!

[@FalafelSam]

Never have I ever known someone who lives in the city, yet knows where all the lush wildlife and good trees are lol. Also, nice one with the black sesame ice-cream; that's a hard one to find, and to also find done right !

[@caricakes]

im so thankful seoul is so green!!

[@JayChon]

Remembering you like 칼국수, do try 황생가 next time when you’re near. Thanks for bringing spring.

[@caricakes]

I will look it up 😍😍

[@minamina99]

Cari catching petals like I did an hour ago in Animal Crossing! Now you can make a Cherry blossom clock!

[@caricakes]

hahahah i wish!!

[@KatieB2305]

Those ladies singing!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥰

[@Annie-nk9om]

that lil moment when Cari spoke korean was just so ✨ p r e c i o u s ✨ Cari: '혹시 다시 찍을까요?' Cari: * takes pictures * the lovely grandmas: '아이구 예쁜 사람이~' me: * screams in cute *

[@rinjulawaiba9892]

I love nature and I loved this vlog it was very calming💜🍀🍃

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching!

[@najyaindra2292]

i haven't been able to catch up with your videos because my second semester in uni is draining me out lol today feels like the perfect time to do it just so i can pretend i am currently in seoul enjoying spring 😂 thank you for taking us with you as always! 💚

[@caricakes]

Sending you strennnnnngth!!!!

[@kdramauwu9880]

not gonna lie the serene greenery with the singing just brought some feels. and that little wooden stairway in the library reminds me of a studio ghibli film i forgot what it was tho.

[@caricakes]

:')

[@kpopsweetlemon1396]

I wish a had your life. My biggest dream is to go to south Korea. And I love kpop Imagen just walking at a park and you hear some ladys singing you are my sunshine. Ahhh that is the cutest thing ever.

[@caricakes]

i hope this is in your near future!!

[@kpopsweetlemon1396]

@@caricakes you made my day by replying to my comment thank you

[@dotpia]

청국장을 먹을 줄 아는 외국인은 처음보네요. 한국인들 중에도 청국장 못먹는 사람들 많은데. You're my sunshine. lol

[@caricakes]

☺️☺️☺️

[@_bmee]

The ladies in secret garden is so cute! Oh to have friend to stroll in garden & sing u r my sunshine 🌞

[@caricakes]

The dream!

[@roarmaus]

0:35 Oooh, look! Half for you and half for moi! 🤤🍑🥐

[@caricakes]

I dont think so!! * clutches pastry *

[@itzkeithnicole]

Oh yesss such a perfect spring day 💛💛💛

[@sophiem5389]

I’m a soon-to-be film student and your composition/framing/text overlays/colouring/music choices and literally everything are so nice to see as someone who is learning about filmmaking and an aspiring professional x

[@rachelhopkins8373]

those little old ladies singing my only sunshine has me cryingggg

[@HoneyKree]

This vlog was adorable and just gushing positive energy. I am impressed you can eat anything that is similar to natto!

[@caricakes]

Natto is a little too strong for me most days, but because of the broth and tofu, cheonggukjang is manageable heheh

[@Kaila_Monique]

The secret garden is so pretty! I need to make my way over there 😭🤍🌸

[@ALXNDRACOOK]

omgggg those ladies singing at the end again! Sooooo cuteeee. warmed my heart ♡

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗

[@sophiam.1625]

this is so wholesome 💕

[@caricakes]

It was such a good day 🥺

[@lynettelee9296]

Thanks for the tip about making reservations at Changdeokgung palace. It's one of my favorite palaces. We were there during early Fall of 2018 & the Secret Garden area was so beautiful! I took a ton of photos of the beautiful foliage.

[@caricakes]

Its one of my favorite places!!

[@charlottekim8411]

omg the "you are my sunshine" outro to your video was so perfect:') also beautiful vlog!

[@caricakes]

The stars of my video hehhee

[@iamatmyhouse]

@11:53 that looks like a morel! what a lucky find! 🍄

[@caricakes]

It looked like a brain 😱😂

[@branna3606]

Your vlogs are giving me LIFE! I live in Italy and travel is still restricted here, we can't even leave the region so I dream of visiting beautiful places and being able to travel again. Your vlogs are helping me remember that there is life out there and the world is not all dark. Thank you so much!

[@acerejado]

Oh my goodness Cari, I love your videos!! Never. Even though of going to South Korea before and now can’t stop thinking about it. 💕💕💕Thank youuu for showing us such beauty

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you so much!!

[@bellaswan77]

Awww the ladies singing You are my sunshine🤩, my heart melted

[@jastav]

Love the spring content so much 😍🌸watching this while it's raining in Germany right now 🙃

[@caricakes]

we're going to have some rainy days ahead too!!

[@pauli_joy]

14:11 the way the hands holding up also resemble cherry blossoms that fall on the ground Thats some next level symbolism

[@rixanoz]

I’m not really as upset about it snowing today when I get to escape to spring Seoul 💕

[@citydesk4527]

"Modern art or a building a new exhibit?" The best humour is when it resonates with reality. A lovely relaxing video with some beautiful authentic singing from locals. Sunnier days seem to be ahead (in so many senses).

[@Rin-yh7bu]

Just got off work and saw this video pop-up and it feels like a Sunday treat to relax to! Thank you for the lovely Spring content!

[@caricakes]

Yay!! Hope you have a relaxing rest of your day!

[@estersreisvlogjes4113]

Thank you for taking us along a cultural trip again! Can't wait to be able to do it myself as well

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching^^

[@ReiyukaE]

Spring is my favourite season anyway, but these beautiful days & all this gorgeous scenery Cari films just makes me appreciate it all the more. How I wish cafés would open up again in Belgium. 😭 I miss getting a nice drink whilst relaxing with a book.

[@caricakes]

i wish spring wasnt so short!! and hope you're safe in a cafe soon!

[@haroa3567]

Enjoyed all your spring vlogs but this one with traditional palaces is my favorite! 🥰 I haven't been there since.... I don't know.😂 The old ladies are so cute and nice, it's always nice to meet good people when you're abroad. :)

[@krispy777]

Thank you for putting their singing at the end of the video. So wholesome.

[@belacruz993]

Hiking/Nature really attracts nice people :)

[@laurennobody511]

Thanks so much for your videos. I love how you do the exact same things I would do when I go to Korea. Can't wait for travel to be accessible again.

[@caricakes]

hehehe thank you!

[@user-ul5hj4gq4l]

대표적인 건강음식이지만 한국인중에서도 피하는 사람이 적지 않은 청국장을 드시다니... 엄청난 내공이심~!!!

[@cskim77]

Cari.. It really felt like I was enjoying a beautiful spring walk with you~~!! Thank you so much for sharing!!