Seoul Neighborhoods 🫖 bookstores, cafes, stationery and thrift stores in mangwon | life in korea

[@scotthaan1046]

Many foreign KZbinrs post travel vlogs in Korea and introduce life in Seoul, but no one does it in such precise, detailed, sophisticated ways as you do. You are on another level, kudos to you!

[@brooke-d]

What I wouldn't give to be able roam through a place with cafes and boom stores and cute little stores for a day 😍 Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you Cari! My husband I laughed at you "not buying" anything 😂

[@caricakes]

i promise my goal was to buy nothing hahahhaa

[@노아-g3j]

항상 잘 보고 있습니다 저도 서울에 살지만 멀고 바쁘다는 핑계로 못가본 곳들, 아기자기하고 너무 예쁜 곳들 캐리님 덕분에 넘 편하게 보고있어요 오늘도 비가오지만 기분 좋은 주말 마무리하세요 🧚🏻‍♀️

[@grey3987]

Love the charms of the Korean cafes , thank you for this vlog

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching :)

[@lilac1204]

the level of cuteness of all the stores you brought us to is criminal !!!!

[@saskiaaribawa]

Your lovely cozy vlogs bring me so much joy and have inspired me to romanticise my daily life and make things more enjoyable! Also, more reading vlogs on your book channel please ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@badhollywoodscience]

"Good music, surrounded by dogs, and a fresh plum". Lol, this is why I watch your videos, you really know how to appreciate the little things.

[@yourkoreansister]

That's so true how we pass by things and are able to awaken our senses when we kinda step out of our comfort zone both physically and mentally. Love your Mangwon video😍 makes me wanna visit there👍

[@Hey_Ria]

Totally agree with what you said about going out a ways and exploring/getting out of routine. Just yesterday I traveled out of my neighborhood, planning on going to a specific park, but that didn't happen. I got lost instead lol. Instead I hiking a LOT of stairs. But I just kept walking and discovered some really cool gems that I never would have known to look for otherwise. I was so happy! 🥰 Also! I loved that "Runaway Ginger" T-shirt

[@caricakes]

Oh god getting lost and hiking lots of stairs sounds familiar hahahha

[@lisaplummer8144]

On top of everything else, you just choose THE best music! And I loved the music at the cafe too. I can put on Aretha and Smokey and Otis and make any day the best day. :) I hope you're having a fun time. I had missed this video so I had fun catching up!

[@CookieMonster32102]

the last time i visited korea I specifically went to mangwon because of your videos!! And I loved it!!!! I got so much cute little stationary and stickers from those shops!

[@caricakes]

omg yay :''''')

[@IS-du4hn]

Please do more of these vlogs! I immigrated from Korea to the US in 2011 and these videos really remind me of my home country

[@caricakes]

thank you!! Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@_laurenolo_]

nothing better than seeing a new cari upload the second you open KZbin 🥹🥰

[@caricakes]

:''''')

[@thenanlife1141]

Definately ❤❤❤

[@morenaglow]

@@thenanlife1141 definetely *

[@moochieboochie]

I was in Seoul two weeks ago and I went to mangwon on your recommendation and omg. It was my favorite neighborhood!!! I am already planning my trip back so I can explore it even more. Also I knew there were a lot of cafes in Seoul, but whoa, it is truly next level. A cafe lovers dream. Everywhere I went I was seduced by beautiful cafes. They did not disappoint! Can’t wait to return. 😊

[@annieanonymous611]

I'm over in England and truly appreciate your efforts in all that humid heat. Greatly enjoyed exploring this neighbourhood with you. Any other neighbourhoods (as I have no clue about Seoul geographically) welcome. Love learning about the way of life in Seoul. Take care for now x

[@roxannemarieguerin5747]

I just love that when I wake up I can start my days watching cari.

[@caricakes]

❤❤❤

[@jackiehello]

I used to live in Mangwon, right near the old market-in-u (iykyk) and this made me so nostalgic :') it's such a lovely neighborhood! I hope it stays small and old and non-commercial forever

[@sunnedd]

I love how you appreciate the city itself 😊

[@hanne-elle4174]

I'm re-watching this video 8 months after you posted it and watched it for the first time. I'll be in Seoul in just 3 weeks and i'm staying in this neighbourhood. I didnt realise you made some videos about it and now im rewatching this and i feel so excited because now i remember thinking how lovely and peaceful that neighbourhood looked!

[@belindasbubble]

Your vlog is so comforting, I love the way you express yourself and how you capture details. One of the music you chose was a very popular music in France in my childhood and it felt so nostalgic ! The shops were very cute ! Thank you for this video 🍀🤍

[@caricakes]

thank you so much and im glad!! Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@Kokechii]

Argh the coziness and the ghibliesque vibe of this vlog makes me want to go out and explore! I also need that I hate bugs spray, that got a laugh out of me - and those pig planters :D I'm loving the Hangul beneath the English for the places names, makes me practice my rusty Korean more. (Sorry if that's been here before and my brain is only now just noticing it)

[@caricakes]

thank you :''''')

[@AllisoninTokyo]

all your cafe recs look so good every time 🥹🥹 thank you for sharing this wonderful neighborhood with us!

[@caricakes]

Thank you!! Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@ayah_145]

I went to Korea this summer and I randomly booked an Airbnb in Mangwon without knowing anything about this neighborhood and GOD I absolutely fell in love with it!!! It’s sooo peaceful and authentic. It’s not a touristy neighborhood so it’s really not crowded compared to places like Hongdae or Myeongdong so you get the opportunity to really slow down. Anyway thank you for this beautiful video that made me miss Mangwon even more ❤️

[@mzhodgson]

I can’t tell you how much I love watching your vlogs 🥰

[@meeechan_tos]

Loved watching this. Thanks for showing us this pretty neighborhood!

[@caricakes]

Thanks for coming along!

[@celinefuchs4095]

I find these videos so cozy! I live in Yeongdong right now, a small town near Daejeon, and besides exploring coffeeshops, unfortunately I tend to stick to just a few bigger stores, though I've seen a few cute small shops around. (Though admittedly, my favorites, which are bookstores and secondhand shops, Yeondong doesn't really have...) These videos are making me want to explore the smaller shops around here as well, not to mention visit Seoul sometime for the simple purpose of exploring around and finding cute little shops and cafes to spend time and read books in. Oh, I also had glasses similar to those you found in the vintage shop, and I've definitely seen items I used to own in vintage shops back home. However, it doesn't make me feel old; it makes me feel classy 😁

[@galaxychar]

I haven’t watched a video on this channel of yours before, just your book one, and never really watch vlogs. But I was curious and really loved it 😊 Nice to see all of these details of a part of the world I know little about. The art and food look amazing.

[@caricakes]

Thanks so much 🥹

[@gingerbread18]

I feel the same way about San Diego. I've lived in my little area my whole life and working here too so I'm very much in autopilot, but I'm going to be living at ucsd once I transfer for fall and I just can't wait to experience and remember why people and myself love the city so much by living in another part of it.

[@caricakes]

omg yes!! and the area aroudn ucsd is so pretty :'''')

[@cierraslowsdown]

The oldies music at that cafe had me slow fist bumping and singing along! I LOVE me a nostalgic oldies playlist! Also that toward really DID look amazing!

[@mystockholmstory]

Such a cosy and lovely video. This neighborhood looks amazing! 🤩

[@caricakes]

Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@j8n305]

It’s been so grey here in Seoul lately, but your videos really help lift my mood 🩵

[@caricakes]

hoping for sunny days soon!

[@mariajacynta]

Your videos are definitely part of my Sunday routine, I know it will be a good day after receiving the notification ❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥹

[@QueenXKnit]

Thank you for yet again another wholesome vlog ❤❤❤ Since I live in Paris, I always start my sunday with you, it always makes me so at peace 😊

[@tanakayyy4]

I first found your channel through Cari Can Read. I think it was the studio ghibli type book recs. I've been in love since then. I first imagined that the window beside you lead to a wild field of grass that went on for miles and miles and with little flowers here and there as if you were a garden fairy since you always dressed nicely with bandanas in your hair; so can you image the shock when I found out it was a busy city? Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that i LOVE watching your videos. You're one of the few KZbinrs I've stuck with for more than a few months. I love looking at Seoul and other cities through your lense because you always capture the things that interest me most like random bits of architecture, bits of art, culture, nice foods, aesthetic things, etc. I love watching your video as I crochet or draw or write poetry. It's so nice to see someone who has so many similar hobbies to me, as well. Your channel is so perfect for me and such a comfort. I appreciate you a lot Cari!

[@Hiba-kc5ur]

I’m on the floor 😂😂😂 @17:20 the lyrics or the French song are INSANE 😂😂😂

[@e_guy7931]

Love these neighbourhood videos so much. I always watch with my Naver maps open to save spots for if I ever do a Seoul day/weekend trip^^

[@caricakes]

Yeeee thanks for watching!!!

[@gabriellesnow_ui]

The music on the channel is gorgeous. ❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥲

[@dollykelley8098]

Thank you for sharing your day. Such cute shops and cafes. Hope to get there one day. On the bucket list. 😁

[@mariem.936]

Aaah loved to hear the "Elle panique" cover. I used to always listen this song as a teenager. Amazing video, as always ❤

[@3mylazysunday]

So much love your vlog. Thanks for taking us along to a wonderful neighborhood in Korea through your eyes and camera angles... everywhere just so beautiful ❤️❤️🤩🤩

[@caricakes]

Thanks so much!!

[@monicam2082]

Your vlogs never fail to brighten my spirits! They're on a whole other level of chillll and whimsy (whilst also being very informative) plus your choice of background music is just incredible, keep it up girl! xoxoxox 🤗

[@caricakes]

that makes me so happy thank you! Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@marinadreams1]

Your videos are beautiful and so relaxing, Cari. ❤ It inspire me to travel and enjoy daily life.

[@caricakes]

thanks so much :')

[@lawatlimbu3380]

Best way to start Sunday🤩

[@caricakes]

hope you had a nice weekend!

[@TheKuro17]

Okay,, definitely going to Mangwon the next time I’m in Seoul! Lovely vlog. ❤

[@Bellables]

i agree - when you go places you don't usually roam you def notice more details around you. I love seoul for that reason

[@caricakes]

exactly - always something new! Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@journeyawaits1771]

I am coming to Korea in late August and have been keeping an itinerary of Seoul neighborhoods to visit while there! I love these types of vlogs so much :)

[@caricakes]

Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@mondinsel4235]

Gawool's art is so pretty! 🥰 That Halloween shirt is great, I would have bought it as well.

[@sliceofspring7723]

your vlogs always give me soo much comfort, love them sm and inspires me to make my own vlogs one day too!

[@rixanoz]

You have no idea how much I needed this right now

[@caricakes]

❤❤❤

[@raisingswayneys]

I’m obsessed with your videos. They’re so calming and make me happy in the chaos of my 3 kids haha. I would love if you did more vlogs of your grocery shopping trips? What you buy and the markets in that area. Much love from California

[@maybeYssa]

I found this channel very therapeutic to watch. I love you girl. I've been your subscriber since forever. 😊 thanks for always creating content and bringing us to places with you! ❤

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :) Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

I LOVE this series of small sections of Seoul that many people would not know about or visit

[@MissEricaCourt12]

I always love exploring with you. ❤

[@morgan_sanguedolce]

I always adore your videos, they're so full of wholesome warm cozy energy... but whenever I hear the "Everything Stays" cover I start to cry 🥲 lol I can't help but imagine young Marceline and her mom exploring the town with you! It's so sweet and sentimental

[@raeseak]

looks like a great neighbourhood to visit! i love checking out indie cafe and shops

[@celinaduguay6484]

Korean stationery is so cute as well as the cafes too. I need to buy a lot of Korean stationery if I visit Korea in the future (I love the designs), I'll have to try a lot of Korean foods and buy a book for learning Korean.

[@sourcandy0325]

Loved the amount of coziness this vlog gave me 🥺 I truly needed that after a really hard and tiring week, so thank you as always! Also I feel inspired to go and explore, although I’m in my home town right now and the only exciting adventure would be to go into the fields (but I have hey-fever so that’s probably not the best idea atm) 🙈

[@JayChon]

망원 is definitely on my next cafe hopping list. And I have to go to that place where they sold Hawaiian shirts. : ) Thank u!

[@_cultclassics]

I love your neighborhood tour of Mangwon! I explored Mangwon when I went there to find Warmgrey Tail’s store. It felt like I was being pulled from one artsy store to the next because of how many there were in the vicinity 🥹

[@xCarleex]

I love waking up and seeing a new cosy vlog has been uploaded :).

[@abcdefg-db5en]

u are my comfort vlogger cari. ❤ lots of love

[@squidjelly444]

omg cari i want to be like you when i grow up!! thank you for sharing glimpses of your beautiful brain with us

[@emclkmemoon6590]

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[@djoumanaaskri1594]

Your vlogs are so relaxing ❤

[@a.illusion2847]

I've been so excited for this video, thank you carii 🥳😁

[@caricakes]

thank YOU!

[@silkandsticks]

I love the idea of cafe hopping! This vlog was so relaxing to watch 😌💛

[@mona-vo4tq]

ah this made me long for wandering in new places so much.. hoping I will be able to do some of that around central europe maybe next year, sadly don't think I'm able to go back to Seoul in a long time :( I miss it sm

[@GloriaKwon-x8o]

Hi Cari! I recently landed in Seoul and starting to vlog! I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to start, your videos always make me feel so peaceful. Have a good day!!

[@ayahaidar2810]

I really love the way you show us korea!! Before watching ur videos i never really thought of it as this unique place that has soooo many beautiful places and spots. Ive always liked creating videos, and im moving to russia for college, so it always makes me wonder would people watch my vlogs if i made vlogs there to break the stereotypical image about that place? Would really appreciate your opinion on this as ur my biggest inspiration!

[@caricakes]

yes! mundane things are beautiful too :)

[@Tarmachan]

This is such great inspo for when I eventually make it to Korea!

[@secretlyamacat]

another video! what a treat 🥰

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@NatQuBa]

Gracias. Thanks for this video, I'm watching it while I have my breakfast🧉🥑🍞 in Madrid

[@jt9603]

I'll be travelling to Korea for a month in September so I'm really grateful for your videos! and also I'd love to mention that I'm a loyal subscriber haha been subscribed to you ever since you had 3k! found your yt through Tumblr back then (2016 that was I think) amazed at how much your channel has grown!:)

[@cultivatepod]

Ohhh, I always thought the song went "a secondhand emotion"! lol. Today I learned!

[@cultivatepod]

Also, this was lovely. I always love every time you feature Mangwon, it just seems my kinda vibes. 🤙🏼

[@caricakes]

Omg thats how i am with almost all the song from my childhood haha i dont know any of the real lyrics 😂😂

[@TatianaKurnosova]

What a great idea to introduce us to different Seoul neighborhoods! ❤❤❤ I've been living in Seoul for a couple of years already, but to be honest there are some of the areas that I've never been to, so I'm just going to use your videos as a guide, haha. Thank you so much Cari! Have a beautiful day ~

[@caricakes]

Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM have a beautiful day too!

[@mgw9127]

I’m definitely going to buy some prints from that shop Lightfull Studios, it reminds me a bit of Kerascoets’ illustrations. I just ate but that brunch looked delicious.

[@caricakes]

Definitely going to be stopping there any time i need souvenirs for friends, her work is so pretty!

[@로우북스]

hank you for the recommendation of the Low Books. I am an owner of the bookstore. Thanks to your video, some customers came to my bookstore. I hope you'll have a good time with Emily Dickinson's poem :)

[@marccolomayt82094]

Love your relaxing Mangwon, Seoul lifestyle vlog so much! @caricakes ❤

[@caricakes]

Thank YOU!

[@seoulgal]

Mangwon is my favourite area atm. Luckily I live every close that neighbourhood. I love the cafes and cute shops there.

[@booktubebekah2026]

The more I watch your videos, the more I want to visit. Your neighborhoods are so peaceful and romantic. My husband and I are getting ready to hit our 20 year anniversary so I might have to start planning a trip with him.

[@caricakes]

Here's a new neighborhood vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTaaayKf89plbM

[@grey3987]

2 minutes into this vlog , love it

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!

[@hancook2266]

I’m currently planning my first trip to Seoul and I love your videos as an inspiration on what to do😍 You mentioned when your parents visited that you planned out what to show them during their stay. Could you maybe share this “plan”? I would love to see your favourite spots and I’m kind of overwhelmed so every help/inspiration would be greatly appreciated!🌸

[@cierraslowsdown]

Ooooh my gosh I stopped journaling to listen and sing along to the Everything Stays cover! Goodness I love that song. Did you ever watch Adventure Time?

[@bunny_koo]

I feel so special to be this early 😂🤍 the t-shirt actually looked so cute on you

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you always!

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

this was SUCH a wonderful vlog🥹🥹🥹 mangwon seems like the perfect place for me, I hope to visit one day 💖

[@elizabruggy3230]

Divine timing ahhhh ❤

[@caricakes]

❤❤❤

[@nknutson780]

That was so cool seeing all those different places and shops

[@hamboggy]

Aaah this was just what I needed to see

[@Kookyburra]

The itinerary for my next Seoul trip is getting so big I may as well move there 🤪

[@halfpepperoni_halfcheese]

Thank you for uploading mangwon where i lived about 10yrs .. Now i live near airport, i am lazy so haven't been there over a year. Couldn't take my eyes off when you walk on the street, i was checking up and noticing all the stores you pass by ... I would like to visit soon ❤ AFTER summer 😅

[@ThomasMacLaine]

Mangwon should give you a big prize. certainly. So cute and cool shops!

[@stewarth]

What a lovely area. My heart aches to explore places like that, but I get anxious, too. Thank you for sharing it.

[@autumn3.0]

so excited to watch this !!

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@alejandraisabelb]

Loveee your videos🥹😍 They remind me some Ghibli vibes, like the romanticizing of the little things.❤️

[@nazuzel1784]

simply in love with this video ❤

[@streetseoul]

Wow, you know Korea very well ! Thank you for nice video 😍😍

[@secretlyamacat]

Based on the "elle panique" cover you used in the soundtrack, I think you would like Ingrid St-Pierre's music :)

[@WeirddoughRue]

This vlog rejuvenated me. Btw your necklace is that seaglass?

[@caricakes]

Yes!!! The silver one is from a silver shop in paris but the greenish one is sea glass 🤍

[@WeirddoughRue]

@@caricakes thank you

[@Creaturescomfortart]

I really enjoy these type of videos. There are always cute things on your them.

[@hohohoiluvu2268]

Thank you for taking us to all these little shops 😊