Seoul Neighborhoods | Old Markets, Bakeries, Shops in Seochon KOREA VLOG

Hi everyone! Today we're taking another little Seoul neighborhood tour :) I've taken you to this area many times before, but there's always something new to discover so I hope you enjoy this day of wandering. I'll link a few other videos below plus a blog post with extra stops so you can really fill out your Seochon itinerary. Sending you love and autumn vibes from golden leaf paradise, Korea hahah See you next time!
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Seoul Neighborhoods | Old Markets, Bakeries, Shops in Seochon KOREA VLOG

[@ellenkhay]

I feel like my (future) trip to Korea will be heavily based on Cari’s recommendations, urgh I can’t wait to travel again! good morning Cari!

[@caricakes]

hehehe cant wait for you to travel again either!!

[@jamiesmithinidaho]

Yes! Same! 😃

[@gabsl1552]

Same!

[@woohogyu]

Same!

[@thelemonbubble3983]

I couldn’t agree more Ellen! Will make sure to go through each cafe and bookstore on Cari’s list. Can’t wait to go back to Seoul :)

[@youandwhatarmy635]

I've been trying to think of how to describe the kind of warmth this video has and I've decided-- this video is fresh baked bread. With honey. That probably doesn't make sense but my brain likes metaphors loll

[@caricakes]

omg way to make me crave honey toast when I have NO CARBS IN MY HOME 😡 but also thank you so much ahahhaha

[@youandwhatarmy635]

@@caricakes lmaoo I'm sorry~~ prayers for a prompt carb acquisition 🙏🙏😔

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Bookstores, cafes, delicious Asian food, and beautiful shots of the city makes me want to visit Korea.

[@caricakes]

:') 100%!

[@KevinsDisobedience]

It wouldn’t be complete unless I saw you reading Murakami at 3am in an all night cafe through a glass darkly. That’s how I found your channel, by the way, looking for reviews of Murakami. Stayed because of the great cinematography.

[@jonctmaga1486]

No asian food but Korean food! We have so many great writers like pak koung ri and pak wan seo. Find a japanese writer in japan!

[@sophiegastelum3879]

“Book store/ cafe, I believe Rm went there” “every time I go it’s closed” sure Cari keep pretending you’re not Namjoon, well keep the secret 👀🤣

[@caricakes]

🤣🤣🤣

[@user-gz1qb7of7r]

서촌에 사는 사람입니다. 서촌에 대해 잘 설명해주셔서 고맙습니다. 내국인이 서촌을 소개하는 경우는 많았지만, 외국인이 소개하는 경우는 처음 봤네요. 이 동영상이 내국인이 아니라, 외국인을 대상으로 한 점도 인상적이었습니다. 멋진 소개였습니다~^^ As a native, I would like to thank you for kind guide on Seochon. It is quite rare for foreigners to introduce here for foreigners while Koreans to do it quite often. very impressive and lovely guide. Thank you!

[@sabrihaamin4043]

ahhh it's the bookstore Namjoon went to!!!! I shouldn't be crying ahhhhhhhhh

[@caricakes]

heheh its covered in namjoon memorabilia now!

[@monikapytel]

I'm a bit jealous that you guys in Seoul can go out and enjoy life as always before. In Europe it is much more complicated at the moment and I'm really struggling mentally because I've been at my house for more than half a year! Hopefully 2021will be better especially bc I'm going on an exchange to Spain and hope to make some videos there and finally live lol 😭

[@caricakes]

Hoping the lockdown can finally get this under control and we’re all safe and free soon! Sending love!

[@TheMishini]

I feel you... I'm stuck at home since the beginning of April and although I got family around, it feels really lonely and suffocating 😔

[@monikapytel]

@@TheMishini ikr! I want my life back 😫

[@user-xo3tc6qg9w]

촬영하신 영상미가 굉장히 아름답네요. 훌륭한 작가이십니다. 잘 보았습니다.

[@galas455]

Hi there Cari, this I think is one of your best videos, it shows everyday life in the neighborhood, power lines everywhere, rustic buildings, and just an overall feeling of relaxation without a lot of ultra-modern buildings. May I suggest something . . . how about showing a map with a circled area where your walking so that it's easier to google map where you've been. I don't need a map because I can google map using your links in the description box, it's just a bit easier that's all.

[@caricakes]

thank you!! im working on a map now!

[@galas455]

@@caricakes Thanks Cari, yer the best!

[@martying94]

@@caricakes thanks a lot! It would be super helpful!

[@TazSpin]

I lived and grew up there from 1989 to 1995 until I moved back to the States! Crazy how popular and different it looks!!

[@loujbt2036]

i'll be studying in korea next year and i already have a list with all your recommendations!!! I'm not the biggest clubbing fan so your videos show me that there is so much more to Seoul🥰💕

[@caricakes]

yessss i hope you have a fantastic time!!

[@cafelatte123]

🙌

[@aleenababy373]

When feeling sad I know I can come straight into this channel for comfort

[@lajaneghalia6857]

I really can’t wait to make money and travel the world there’s so much beauty everywhere you go I can’t wait for that

[@fuck_atherine]

omg "the secret grandma society of the red skulls" is the best name ever

[@jztouch]

I’ll put Seocheon at the top of my list for my next Korea trip! I love that you focus on quaint little cafes...it’s one of my favorite things about Seoul!

[@zzzhannahadam]

Seoul in Autumn looks so beautiful.. I need to come to Seoul again ☺️

[@caricakes]

💞

[@raisaak]

I’m traveling through your vlogs... thank you so much for your effort... you are my favorite 🌻

[@caricakes]

thank you for traveling with me :')

[@woohogyu]

Autumn in Seoul is really magnificent with a mix of modern & traditional buildings around :’)

[@caricakes]

it really is!

[@meditawendling8243]

a cup of coffee looks like such a wonderful place! they were playing haenim by kim jung mi on the record player, such a lovely song :') really loving your videos

[@caricakes]

yes!! they played her whole record, it was such a nice early afternoon treat :)

[@cokji]

KZbin algorithm brought me to your channel and I am so glad I found you! I live in Paris currently, we've been locked down on and off almost a year and I was so depressed that I couldn't go back to Korea this summer. At least I get vicarious satisfaction through your video 😭

[@josephhuang9578]

I love the Korean palace walls! So beautiful 🤩

[@caricakes]

yes!! i love them too :)

[@Bandeliin]

As always a lovely video that fills me with warmth and homely feeling! Can't wait to visit Korea and see all these places in person, thank you for taking us around ❤️

[@caricakes]

cant wait for you to visit either!!!

[@rachelo75]

This is my favorite type of cari cakes video! Exploring new neighborhoods with plenty of video montages so that it feels like I'm exploring too! 😉

[@caricakes]

hehehe thank you!!

[@ninna12tw]

Pistachio gelato is sooo yummm 🍦 wishing autumn was eternal 😌🍂

[@caricakes]

this was a mix of pistachio and peanut and it was DIVINE!

[@heisthomaz8184]

Here on Sunday, just laying in bed and watching Cari's adventures ☺️

[@Preshessss]

Korea really aren't joking around with their cafe game. All of the places you featured was aesthetically pleasing and exudes a calming typa chill vibe. Love to visit them one day ! Another great vlog cari 🥺🥰

[@caricakes]

exactly hahahah

[@pngyizhen9049]

The bookstore was also where IU took her album cover for her “A Flower Bookmark” released in 2014! So glad I finally know the name of this place. Will definitely visit once travel restrictions ease next year or sth. Love from Singapore!!

[@supercrunchy]

Wow, I walk down those streets very often, and the way you capture the surroundings and artifacts is amazing! Seeing those familiar things in a new perspective really makes me look at those things again. Thanks a lot, Cari! Please keep up the creative works. I became a huge fan of your channel.

[@nancyholland1877]

Is the the palace where BTS recently performed around the Chuceak? I liked your Namjoon reference, beautiful time of year in Seoul.

[@stace_d]

These cafes are the physical manifestations of my dreams. I'm in love

[@caricakes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@elainelouiseryan3679]

Thank you so much for this Cari, a much needed escape, for those of us in the UK, from the misery of a second national lockdown and a looming no-deal Brexit. A lovely escape to Seoul for 17:49 minutes!

[@karenjeansantos]

Reminiscing my 2019 trip to Seoul, loved that area so much near also the bukchon hanok village.. hope to be back.. lovely video as always!

[@CSKim-jk1ij]

Hello Cari, It's too good to see the Seochon that I lived in my high school days. Thanks a lot !!

[@caricakes]

its one of my favorite neighborhoods!! thank you!

[@ShannonAndChanelle]

So excited for this vlog!! Love from Scotland🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!

[@kaylarssage]

If RM isn't your bias I'm going to be very confused

[@caricakes]

😂😂😂

[@rabbitazteca23]

Old asian architecture, especially the design of the roofs always makes me feel wartm and cozy inside.

[@daeoable]

This is my favorite area in Seoul! My last day in Seoul before I moved back to Europe I spent the entire day here. And omg I miss Scoff😭😭 luckily I’ve managed to recreate that orange upside down cake

[@caricakes]

i need to make those cream cheese brownies! or maybe its for the best that i cant hahahah thats all i would eat!

[@RalphHon]

I used to pick up gingko from Kyung Bok Goog when I was young. I guess this reveals how old I am. I did not know how beautiful the palace was then. I was just anxious to roast gingko nuts and roll them over sugar to eat them. Wow, soooo..... long ago.

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I love your videos ❤ love to watch you walking/hiking and loving the charms of the place you live, beautiful cafes, beautiful culture, tasty looking food, one can almost taste and smell, charming streets, majestic historic architecture, golden hour autumn foliage 😍 all so magical.

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!! this little neighborhood is definitely magical :)

[@elainecampbell8083]

I truly love your videos. There's something so calming about it with the music, and coffee shops, and food and museums and your travels. I love it! I also love the beaded holder that's attached to your mask. Smart! :)

[@philip3153]

I absolutely can’t wait to go back for my fifth visit to Seoul after this pandemic. There’s still so much to see! Thank you so much, Cari, love your mask! ☺️

[@jenniree29]

I have been suffering from an excruciatingly painful shoulder/arm injury and I’m finally catching up on tons of your videos. They’re so well done, beautiful, and calming. Thank you for bringing some peace and joy to my life. Stay safe! 🧡

[@caricakes]

Oh nooo!! Hope you continue to feel better!

[@claraykwon]

Thanks so much for this video! I love coffee, books and Seoul’s old neighbourhoods. I can’t wait for my next visit to Seoul to check out these recommendations!

[@Shxrma__]

I'm so grateful I'll have the opportunity to live in Seoul next autumn on exchange, it looks like the best season to visit in and these videos make me so excited!

[@caricakes]

Autumn in Seoul is the absolute best, I’m so excited for you!!!

[@lesliesalazar9717]

Get you a KZbinr who apologizes while spinning you 😭👏🏼 literally my fav ❤️

[@tessaisntreading]

looks like sundae is very similar to brazilian chouriço and it got me really excited that countries from literal opposite sides of the world share some typical dishes

[@seoulwalkdirector-9298]

It's a beautiful place in Seochon! It seems like the emotions of Seoul are being conveyed well through the video! ☺️

[@wennessa94]

Thanks for showing the beautiful autumn of Seoul!

[@user-et8se3od1p]

Thank you for showing me around my old neighborhood. Some of the places are even new to me!

[@user-ev8zc5ke8y]

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy Seoul!!! This vlog perfectly depics the beauty of Seoul^^

[@amixaex]

Ah... another great vlog!. Watching your vlogs feel like having a warm bowl of tasty soup on a cold rainy day wearing your favourite fluffy jumper and fluffy socks, sitting near a fire place in a cabin in the woods..... okay I got CARIed away... 🤭😂💖

[@caricakes]

Hahahhahahhah i love this!

[@oyontikaa]

this is giving me old vintage vibes I will really visit one day

[@cthrns277]

I 'm glad to see all around Seoul & Korea with your video.. thanks.

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@cthrns277]

@@caricakes from Daegu ^^

[@Erratic63]

Really enjoyed watching your videos. Loved that your content focused on the local shops, cafes. Makes me want to visit Korea. Great music selection too!

[@MouniaB]

I'm never this early ! Loving all your videos; you're such a creative inspiring person and I love seeing Korea through your eyes ❤❤❤❤❤

[@caricakes]

thank you so much omg!

[@julianathint130]

the greenery in the cafes and along the street is absolutely gorgeous! it makes my little plant mom heart so happy :) i love u cari!

[@caricakes]

Always thankful for Seoul’s nature 🥰

[@giorgostrim3709]

Your intros latelly have been very cinematic with the narration. I feel like I am watching a movie. It's nice seeing you walk around while I am in my second lockdown and the weather is dark and gloomy.

[@vvvviiiicccc100]

your voice makes me go 🥺 its so soothing

[@nimofish2036]

This was probably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I was overcome by longing and fascination. Going to religiously watch all your vlogs now. Thank you for taking me along.

[@ephemeralcreationsstudio]

Hello Cari! I'm finally early! I clicked on the notification so quick. Lots of love!

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you!!!

[@mls2905]

I’m earlyyy!!! I love your videos cari 🥰❤️

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!

[@christwithawhy7989]

I love your small clips of buildings and nature! It makes me appreciate the small nuances to places and has encouraged me to look for these small moments of beauty when I'm venturing around my town. I agree with some of the other comments, this is one of my favourite videos you've created (that being said I enjoy all of your content).

[@00girlish00]

I really love your clip. super nostalgic vibe. I experienced new insight of 서촌 through your video.

[@dolcecaramel]

Yet another lovely vlog to cheer us up, thank you Cari 🥰 With your recent vlogs, I've really been noticing how the music suits your video content so well! Your soundtracks create a vibrant yet cosy and nostalgic mood, and add a distinct quality to your whole channel. I look forward to the music just as much as your actual videos 💛

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!

[@hello.sistine]

The Daeo Bookstore! 😯 So nice to start a morning with your videos! Have a great one! 🧡✨

[@caricakes]

have a wonderful day too!

[@mimishimaineko1173]

The ginkgo trees!!!! Absolutely beautiful, so magical.

[@anna-sofiak335]

Your thumbnails are always so lovely!

[@grandmaninni5024]

This was just sooo amazing😍😍All of these places (and 서촌 itself) are def. Going on my list for when I can go to Korea!! I will just keep re-watching and re-watching this!! Loved your shirt btw!! I really want one like that with the higher collar!😍 Have a lovely day!😋🧡🍂🍁

[@caricakes]

😍😍😍 and thank you!!

[@corinashi]

I love traveling through your vlogs 🥰 Autumn is the best!! 🍂🍁🧡

[@caricakes]

thank you always truly - hope you can get back here soon!

[@Do2494]

I love the music !! The mood!everything

[@flowernostalgia9642]

bakeries and book stores I'm in love already. and those trees woooooow. P.S: your hair looks amazing. love your videos.

[@mollyyim8054]

Kari, your Vlogs absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful caption of Korea, love everything about it from music and your articulate words. ❤️💕🌸

[@taniacamachocoma9605]

Glad to be this early girrrrl !!!!! love from Spain :)

[@caricakes]

thank youuuuu 🥰🥰🥰

[@minane98]

All of your videos warms my heart, thank you for this❤️❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

thank YOU!!!

[@shainehong]

the way i open a video and immediately click thumbs up because i already know that it’s gonna make me so so happy

[@caricakes]

😭🥺🙏

[@merecreation]

Are you kidding?Sunday morning coffee with Cari's vlog??? PERFECTION

[@caricakes]

💞💞💞

[@analuisaconstantinodossant7986]

I’m making my friends watch your videos so we can come in the autumn season to Korea! So, please corona, go away so I can plan my next vacation!! And, as always, thanks for this chilling vibe, that’s really helping me to control all those weird feelings that we have in quarantine.

[@lizzzychan]

I love living in Seoul so much omg and watching your videos makes me appreciate this city more 😭💗 I love it here

[@caricakes]

💯😭🙏

[@gedigonzalez]

The aesthetic of this neighborhood is out of this world!!!!! Gonna visit this place soon for sure!! And cariiiii tbh your videos give off that certain kind of healing vibes --- similar feeling whenever i look at namjoon's photos!!! I always feel so refreshed after i watch your videos. Much love!

[@caricakes]

hehehe thank youuu!

[@larrahty3304]

Can I just say.. I looooove your choice of music for this vlog! 😊

[@dominathan9120]

You inspire me to vlog, Cari! Someday I’ll gather the courage to. I love your content, I really do. You always feel like a fresh breath of air to me in this urban life. Thank you. ♥️

[@caricakes]

yessss do it!

[@alexia7249]

I discovered your channel recently, I completely loved the vibes that you transmit, I discovered many beautiful places even being so far away and that's great, I was always a person to observe small details and I appreciate that of your videos, how detailed they are and the warm atmosphere there is. by the way sorry for my bad English greetings from Argentina♡♡♡

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🙈

[@MK-sv2lf]

thanks for making my day cari 💛 it’s a rainy day here in san diego and i’m watching ur vid with a cup of tea :)

[@caricakes]

Have a lovey night!!!

[@LunaRoseMeya]

Cari! I kid you not, I baked today, homemade rolls 😍 in preparation for today / this morning's upload! Enjoying the vlog with my tea and baked goods. I have to ask, was it easy to adapt to Korean food? Aside from the spiciness, were there any kinds of foods you maybe didn't like when you first moved to Korea that you now enjoy? Side note , although tourism in Korea has increased because of our amazing boys BTS, I will credit to you too! For showing us the most amazing places and scenery, the hidden treasures and occasional overlooked gems. You really do show Korea in such a beautiful light. Let's just say you do Seoul justice. I'm a book worm myself and personally really enjoy these little cocoon comfy kinda videos. Love the diversity and array of stores! How does one not get lost for hours and hours on end in the bookstores you've graced us with?! Once again thank you so much Cari ❤️🤗

[@caricakes]

wow thank you so much!! for me, it wasnt hard to adjust but you definitely need to remember to eat more fruit hhaha its expensive here and less easy to find than when i was in california so i have to remind myself to buy it. And i eat a lot more rice than i used to :) and trust me, many hours are spent lost in bookstore hehe time well spent!

[@lorimiller2369]

I love the vibe! You have inspired a Canadian to visit Seoul!

[@lala_savta1672]

Your videos have encouraged me to see my everyday life in California through a whole new lens. You find so much beauty in the everyday. Thank you for sharing your life😊

[@MJ-cr9hm]

gyeongbokgung palace open at night during 9/16~12/18 but not for everyone you have to make reservation(but if you are foriegner or over 65years old, you can buy ticket offline). It's famous date course in korea definitely recommend it to you!

[@caricakes]

ohhhh thank you!

[@willabyuu]

4:22 IU! 😍. So this is the place.. I wanna visit that place too. 😍🥰

[@turib6526]

been SO long since i've had the time for youtube, so glad i could watch this!! such a nice relaxing ending to a very stressful week haha

[@caricakes]

omg glad you got through it!! hope next week is easier^^

[@tatiana-pl6rg]

Ugh I needed this video so much. I’ve been so stressed out lately, I’m so happy to just eat some potatoes and watch your quiet, calm adventures 😌💕☁️

[@caricakes]

hope this and the potatoes help^^

[@miyakoeirian2457]

Keep exploring Seoul for me please 😂 because your videos are what I am going to rely on when I visit Korea 😂♥️♥️♥️

[@minimalisticjoy628]

I have never been to this area of Seoul before I don’t think.. definitely going there on my next trip!! ❤️

[@caricakes]

yesss you must!!

[@brendakapp8537]

Woaaah, amazing vlog as always, Cari! I really loved seeing the palaces at golden hour. Also, i love the songs you put on your videos

[@caricakes]

thank you always!!! hope you're doing great too!

[@anaangeliquesalinas4866]

i don’t ever comment on youtube videos but this vlog just hits different. every bit is stunning ahhh definitely one of ur best vids i wanna live inside it

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 😭🙏

[@isabelleocampo]

Aaah this video again and again such a breath of fresh air. Felt the scenes, the crispness of the leaves, the aesthetic streets and cafes! I mean just the whole vibe is soo calming its like drinking my fave tea! Haha cant wait to travel again and first on my list is Korea!! And oh btw, when you hugged the tree, i felt that happy feeling haha! 🌼🍁🍂🥰✨

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!!

[@user-ms5mu7dg2g]

Beautiful scenery makes me feel good. The honor was all mine. Healing

[@Vulcandream]

Episodes like this are why we subscribed to your channel. I know the pandemic limited your travel, but I so enjoy when you do get out and show the neighborhoods. You're a lovely person which makes the tours all that much more enjoyable.

[@caricakes]

thank you truly!!!

[@ariadnekane921]

Really needed this video today :') I honestly appreciate your content so much, it's so calming 🥰💕

[@caricakes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@farahdou6824]

Cari your videos are so relaxing and fun to watch! So glad I subbed

[@ehmmmjay9907]

I've always called soondae Korean blood sausage. Possibly the one thing I miss most from Korea (because it's so hard to find in the US).