🇰🇷 this neighborhood outside of Seoul is what cafe hopping dreams are made of ☕ Suwon, Korea VLOG

suuuuuuuwon!!! how i love you :') suwon is so easy to visit by bus from seoul and if you come to the haenggungdong area, you will be set for the entire day. visit the palace, walk the fortress wall, picnic at the pond, cafe hop, see the sunset from a rooftop - this neighborhood really has it all for a great day trip. if you're thinking about traveling outside of seoul and you're not sure how/where to start, definitely give this area a try. The 3000 red bus from Gangnam takes you straight to the Suwon Culture Center (map - ) and then you can wander! sending love always~
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my favorite neighborhood outside of seoul for cafe hopping ☕ life in korea VLOG (suwon, haegungdong)

[@caricakes]

how many cups of coffee can you drink in a day? after three i lowkey start getting heat palpitations hahahaa * *edit* * getting some comments asking why the cafes are empty? i specifically went early on a weekday to beat the crowds - this area is really busy on weekends, especially the late afternoons. i actually got the last open seat at the last cafe i went to but i sat there so long it emptied out and i could get a few shots of empty tables, definitely have backup cafes on the weekends cause seats run out fast. There is often a line at Jung Jiyoung's other locations waiting for the bread to come out hahaha

[@jeszrah2864]

Same hahaha

[@janicadelossantos]

Same but if I’m having some vietnamese coffee, one is enough

[@margarettedaisog7821]

Coffee sometimes makes me sleepy. But I still drink them to stay awake. So I feel like I am fighting coffee and my sleepiness to stay awake 😅 Just 1 cup a day. Lovee your vnew vlog Cari. Thanks for bringing us to different places. ♡

[@markp448]

I drink at least four cups of coffee per day. Intravenous feed is a better way! Nevertheless, I enjoy your listening to your experiences. Thank you! 🐰🥕❤️🌈

[@canele888]

1 cup

[@fannyaguilar9822]

Hi Cari! I’ve been a subscriber for a long time, and you inspired me to move abroad! I’m from Texas, and I currently live in Suwon! I teach English at a kindergarten, and so far, I’m having the best time of my life! Thank you Cari for being a huge inspiration to me💕

[@caricakes]

Omg thats amazing?!! I love your new city 😭🙏😭🙏

[@milleranna9813]

Hello there! May I ask what program you went through? I'm looking at a few job opportunities teaching english in SK, but I love hearing about everyone's programs, etc and check out all my options!! I do have a Bachelor's degree as well if that makes a difference. Thank you!

[@bellayoung751]

I'm sooooo happy to hear that you're having that much great time living in Suwon as a local. I hope you'll keep enjoying your wonderful journey 💜

[@titian_rose]

The interior of these cafes though!!! The sand garden??!? The little river??!! In love - I’m going to get so filled up on coffee in South Korea one day😍

[@caricakes]

they really go above and beyond here :''')

[@joanmackenzie3668]

I moved here last June, I live right by the Jangan Gate. Best move we ever made. You seriously wouldn’t regret moving here, it’s such a relaxing place to be.

[@caricakes]

I’m so glad you love it there!

[@fernwehflusternalltagsfluc376]

I love it when you show "everyday shots", like an old man sitting on a bench or the laundry drying at the side of a street, a quiet neighborhood, just people living their life - things like that.

[@lizawithaz9524]

Suwon looks soooo charming - I can see it's appeal. Their cafe game is strongggg! Love, love, love your choice of music - acoustic versions of "Sophia" and "Anti Romantic" are divine! Thanks for sharing :)

[@caricakes]

thank you! and yes claire's covers are the best :')

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

This vlog was so peaceful, the coffee shops in suwon + the nature and palace + your song choice is the perfect combo to help me relax before my exam tmr😌💕✨

[@caricakes]

good luck!!!!!!💕💕💕

[@LosZetasUno]

These neighborhood vlogs are the best! You might be the only one showing off Seoul in such a charming and intimate way. Can't wait to watch your Paris one!

[@caricakes]

thank you! and ahhhh i cant wait either!!!!

[@OeldaadleO]

Thank you for such a lovely video 🥰 I moved to Suwon with my husband two years ago from Seoul and it was one of our best decisions! People here are very nice and the living flow is less rushed which is good if you prefer a more “little town” lifestyle ❤️

[@caricakes]

thats so good to hear! its definitely on our potential list :)

[@Cecilia-nn7xf]

Although I’m Korean, I’ve never been to Suwon. But I decided to go there after watching your vid. So calm and pretty thx☺️

[@caricakes]

definitely go visit!! just walked the fortress wall is such a good time :)

[@stacey825]

I’m so happy that you always do these “you’re home, girl❤️” kind of videos. It makes me feel warm every time I watch you smiling.

[@caricakes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@roufidas168]

cutting that strawberry pistachio pastry was so satisfying

[@caricakes]

the cream was so thick it also sealed itself back up after i cut it? hahah it was so good :')

[@kockgunner]

I’m so glad I got to experience Suwon when I taught there. It’s a fast developing area with old parts and new developments and generally less bustling than Seoul.

[@caricakes]

definitely a really interesting place to visit and live in!!

[@hi_itsll]

Love seeing the difference in cafe vibes in Suwon

[@caricakes]

Theyre all so nice!!

[@jadeshin4320]

I always love your music choices on these vlogs, but this one was particularly a chill banger after another. 💜🎶

[@caricakes]

right?! claire young has the best covers :'''')

[@romeolove3655]

i love the charm you show of each café in your vlogs

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@kimreese3530]

I absolutely love your Cari Cakes vlogs. The pacing, music, content and your enthusiasm for all the small details makes your videos a treat.

[@caricakes]

thank you!!

[@Fleurbblue]

I wish I could get into my screen and enjoy all these beautiful cafes! Suwon looks like such a lovely place!

[@027Julia]

such a lovely vlog! thank you for this atmosphere💜 helped to calm down after watching the news.

[@younghoonkang765]

Yay Suwon! 😃 This is where I hold my memory of childhood and youth. Thank you for sharing the beautiful scenes of my soul town. 😁

[@carlafruchet]

I've been living in Suwon for almost a year now and love this area!! Loved your video😍 Definitely will be visiting some of these cafes that I didn't know existed hahah😄

[@caricakes]

its such a great lil city :''''')

[@wonderjane997]

Just what I need for my trip next week! Finally coming back to Seoul after over 2 years, I'm tryna stay for as long as I can (i.e. as long as my annual leave permits) so been planning day trips but wasn't quite sure where to start so thanks for this!

[@Devana_Banana]

I've been to Suwon a couple times but didn't know about half of the cafes you went too!! They look amazing🥰 really enjoyed this vlog~

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏🥰🙏

[@mfran028]

Hi Cari! So I’ve been watching your videos for a little while as I plan to move to Korea early next year, and I was so excited to see you visiting Suwon! which is the number one city I want to move to! I love you videos so much and your perspective. I really enjoy how pretty your videos are but also how real you are. So i was really happy to see Suwon from your view! Thanks from sharing with us :)

[@sophiebradley8020]

Gorgeous vlog as always!! Suwon looks so lovely! Thank you Cari 😊

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching!

[@sm1616]

i love your videos so much!!!!!!! literally my favourite out of anythign else on youtube!! youre amazing!

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :''')

[@veronikamoiseenko]

So relaxing... Love it!

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching :)

[@crpykthyable]

Perfect way to start the weekend ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

hope you have a great one!

[@saskiaaribawa]

I can only tolerate a certain type of local coffee, so I gravitate towards matcha! Always love going cafe hopping with you and I can’t wait for the Europe content 🤗

[@caricakes]

matcha really cant be beat :')

[@paigeholt5090]

Love the video as always! Also I really liked that version of "Anti-Romantic" you included. Definitely including that in my playlist.

[@caricakes]

yesss so good!

[@_bmee]

Been there to Suwon back in 2018 & how sad that i didnt go to any cafe! gotta be back & check out the cafes there.thanks for the vlog!

[@prizpens394]

this was so healing.. time stopped still and the music! 😻

[@caricakes]

:''')

[@allyl.57]

Thank you for posting! I really love your content and you always make me smile! Happy International Book Day Cari!! 📚❤

[@caricakes]

thank you always :'''')

[@roxannemarieguerin5747]

Always a pleasure watching

[@caricakes]

[@Nele18]

More of it, please... love seeing Korean Café-Vlogs 💕

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@pauli_joy]

Ah yes the pleasant nostalgic vibes from your videos again~~ Your music choice is always top notch once again 😩✊

[@caricakes]

thank you :''''''')

[@ljl6185]

It is so beautiful there!!

[@mattkean1128]

Love these little trips Cari ☕

[@caricakes]

me too :')

[@simonelewis]

Watching this video has been such a good way to end a loonngg day💜💜 Sending love from London!!! Xx

[@caricakes]

Sweet dreams 💘

[@LanNguyen-qh7wb]

So lovely! Ugh I am still not over Anti Romantic, this cover is fantastic 💜

[@caricakes]

yesss will never get over it!

[@darcyreads]

I just feel so peaceful when watching your vlogs Cari. Will watch your new book video next, love lots 💖

[@caricakes]

thank you :''''')

[@astridyllmark550]

Highlights of the week really 😭😤💖🥹

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗💗💗

[@kr4231]

Love your vlogs so much! And the Anti-Romantic bgm? Chef's kiss! 😊

[@caricakes]

such a good cover :')

[@weliss94]

Omg this vlog made me emotional and realised how much I missed Suwon 🥲 I was an exchange student in Kyonggi University back in 2014-2015. Seeing the palace and the neighborhood.. 🥲 thank you so much making my sunday. Your videos are part of my sunday routine for a long time ☺☺ I love your videos, they make me happy and in peace and remind me my good old days as well 😊 also like you generally, while watching these vlogs make feel like we're travelling with you like friends do ☺ I would never get tired of more Suwon vlogs If you decide to do more 😀there was a 카페거리 near to Kyonggi University campus that I would highly suggest you to go. There were lots of themed big cool coffee shops there back in the day. There is always so much to discover in Suwon ☺ Can't wait your Paris vlogs as well, thank you so much and have a nice day 🥰💕

[@caricakes]

Omg noted!! And hope youre able to return to suwon again one day!!!

[@weliss94]

@@caricakes I hope as well 😊😊

[@maira.ang13]

suwon is sooo charming! I've been there a couple of times and you made me miss it like crazy. ahhh the nostalgia 🥺💓

[@caricakes]

hope you can visit again soon!

[@garkenzhvog]

the soundtrack of this vlog is *chef kiss*. I love it.

[@caricakes]

thank you!!

[@RP-fy4jx]

Thank you for taking us to those amazing little cute coffee shops! 😍

[@caricakes]

thanks for coming along!

[@rosemartin4702]

Discovered you today by accident via your bead shopping Seoul video. :) Thank you for Suwon! I'm leaving for Seoul next week and it looks like I should add this as a day trip! I'm excited. I am enjoying your videos!

[@Kokechii]

That is it, I'm done. I've decided that I will go to S. Korea in the next two years and Suwon is now high on my list. Also not me screaming Totoro! And then right after even more loudly CORGI! And I love your shoes :)

[@caricakes]

yesssss!!!!

[@kahliskawaiicorner]

Love these vlogs:) these little coffee shops are so beautiful 🤗🥰 hope you are doing well!

[@caricakes]

they're so cozy! and thank you, hope you're doing well too!!

[@Qwertye3833]

Thank you cari for another beautiful vlog 🥰🙏 also, your choice of music is always 👌🙌💯 that TXT "antiromantic" acoustic version? Beauuuutiful! 💖 have a lovely Sunday!

[@caricakes]

thank youuuu!

[@user-th3wl3wc8z]

your youtube channel is my comfort place! everytime im having a bad day i feel better with your videos 💗 thank u so much for them

[@caricakes]

🥺🙏

[@anishasinghatwadia7095]

Your videos are always so peaceful!

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!

[@echawaii]

Thanks for sharing a well edited video of a sunny spring afternoon in Korea! Stay safe and masked up 😷

[@caricakes]

thank you! stay safe out there too!

[@teddbin8327]

Hi Cari and you’re especially pretty today😍I love your shirt and I think that white looks so good on you😆

[@caricakes]

thanks so much :')

[@karlato1504]

I have a long day at work so I’m turning on your video to give me happy vides. Having a margarita and more 60% of a pizza at the same time. Love you for giving me smiles.

[@caricakes]

go for 100% of the pizza!!

[@katjaf6506]

"Tür bitte stets geschlossen halten" I love finding all of these random German things in your vlogs, I swear they are everywhere

[@caricakes]

😂

[@makaelacarey1708]

Cafe hopping are my favorite comfort videos ☺️

[@caricakes]

glad i could bring you one :')

[@chickletta]

Lovely - your images are so beautiful and thoughtfully selected. I needed this to unwind after a hellish day at work. You inspired me to visit Suwon. I've been there a few times, but that was quite a long time ago.

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@adaysophie]

Omg just visited this area recently and made a video 😍😍 I loved this neighborhood! Thank you for sharing all these beautiful cafes!

[@caricakes]

Wahhh yesss its such a fun area!!

[@yonsushi]

Thanks for this video Cari! I'm visiting my mom and she lives in Suwon, this will give me lots to do when I have random days to myself :)

[@caricakes]

yay!!! suwon has so much to do and see!!

[@user-ow5vz4mo6t]

서울 소개영상을 멋지게 하셧네요 그리고 얼굴 주근깨가 너무 이쁘고 귀여워요 이쁜 영상 자주 보러 올게요♡

[@PoisonedApathy]

Catching up today after an exhausting weekend. These neighbourghood vlogs never get old. If I ever visit Korea I swear I'm gonna need a month at least to go to all these amazing places.

[@caricakes]

hope you got a good rest in and that this week was a little easier!

[@gobsl]

카페 탐방..좋네요 ㅎㅎ 배부르겠어요

[@kat1ha]

this was such a sentimental video for me. i visited suwon three times and all the locations you showed (the totoro wall, the palace, the stream etc.) are places that I went to aswell, including the jiyoung coffee roasters café. now i‘m back in germany and seeing suwon in its full pride is so beautiful 🥹 thank you so much for bringing back so many memories 💕✨💐

[@caricakes]

hope you can visit suwon again soon :')

[@galas455]

I got you just after posting . . . I'll comment after viewing.

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching!!

[@galas455]

It's obvious how much you love S.Korea it's nice to see. Oh, and thanks for all the links to places you visited. Thanks Cari that was fun.

[@caricakes]

thanks always!

[@aroshidas]

Thank you for existing Cari ❤️ you share hope & happiness through your vlogs I always admire your such days & hence I like to go out & explore places in my reach by myself make memories & be happy ❤️.... P.S I normally go up like 4 cups of ☕

[@caricakes]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GoodLuckCharm102]

I absolutely adore all of your videos Cari! They are so peaceful and remind me to appreciate the little things in life✨ also, I just wanted to chime in and recommend a show that you might want to add to your watch list - Our flag means death. It’s very silly but it’s also super sweet and wholesome. Enjoy!

[@karinanieblas3677]

time to take a break and relax 😌❤

[@caricakes]

yes it is!!!

[@dalkis1717]

Omgggg Cari I felt like going back to memory lane again. I was at the hapjeong cherry blossom street & one of the cafes 2 weeks ago which you showed last week and now you are showing Suwon too again! I was also in Suwon (also 2 weeks ago), the same streets thinking to myself oh my god too many nice cafes but just too little time. Yes Suwon is a very nice place I totally agree with you! Thanks for sharing! I love how you showed the neighbourhoods in Seoul and places in Korea ~~

[@caricakes]

Hehehhe hope we run into each other one day!!

[@dalkis1717]

@@caricakes hahahah I was thinking will i ran into cari today?? Yeah I hope so too!

[@xxxcherrysakuraxxx]

im a new subbie and been loving your korea content! so many cafes everywhere. Korea knows how to do a simple and cute cafes. Thank you for another day of cafe hopping.💕

[@caricakes]

thank you so much for watching :''')

[@Olamelama]

the txt anti-romantic cover music was truly the best (but your music in general is amazing) and this vlog makes me yearn so much Korea... Thanks for being so inspiring

[@caricakes]

thank you always!!!!

[@girlonfire2.076]

That 🍎 tea was so aesthetically pleasing

[@caricakes]

and tasted so good :')

[@kyunx2039]

Hermoso vlog 💞 quedo maravillada con los preciosos lugares que visitas, ver tanta naturaleza transmite paz absoluta 💕la música es perfecta 💕💞💕

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@cecileguilloton]

What a calm and cosy vlog ❤️ I have to check all the songs you used! And those cute cafés et yummy pastries 😍 haha, I laughed when I read the Korean writing for 'vivre sa vie' 😂 love from France

[@caricakes]

yes!! claire's music is the best :) and before i saw the sign written in french, i had no idea it was meant to be called vivre sa vie hahahha

[@seokgene]

Hi! I just want to let you know that your videos put a smile on my face! •ᴗ• Thank you for making such a relaxing video that made me eager to go there hihi♡

[@caricakes]

Thank you so much 🥲

[@seokgene]

@@caricakes 🤭💕

[@LovelyDray]

10:58 my brain couldnt understand for a second that this was german haha. „Door must be kept closed at all times“ 😅 what a lovely vlog! As usual!

[@AliAliAliAli062]

Your vlogs are awesome, they give good vibes to me with wonderful music that you used. Also I like your hair dude❤ and Wish all the best. ( sorry my english is not perfect 😅)

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!!

[@angiemettler8770]

I loved the first cafe! It looked like you were walking right in to someone’s house :-)

[@caricakes]

right?! the owner was actually writing in her journal at a desk so i had to find her and ask to order my drink hahah really felt like her living room

[@audreylynn4395]

Finally. A cari video that i have actually visited 🤣 it is so nice to see the places i went to in your videos 🥺

[@caricakes]

ahahhah yay!!

[@xpolarisx]

So many cafes 😍😍😍 Suwon looks so nice

[@caricakes]

its a really cool city!

[@marlikiki101]

So, I actually found your book channel first and was very surprised to find you live in Seoul! I actually live in Ulsan, looking forward to seeing all the places I should visit

[@caricakes]

Ohhh ulsan is high on my list of places to visit!!

[@januaryg5369]

startes my monday with your vlog. Yay!!! More cafes pleassseeee hahaha. Stay caffeineted 😁😁😁

[@caricakes]

Have a great week!!

[@kiranreader]

suwon seems like a dream!! such great cafes! and so many willow trees!!

[@caricakes]

the dreamiest!

[@janemuses3031]

Wow Karen Carpenter - so nostalgic! Love her music and it totally vibes with the scene. Also what more apropo cafe tune than La Vie En Rose. Cari you are one vlogger I think if I ever met in person - we would totally hit it off. And...what's with Koreans and corgis LOL - seems like every pet dog is a corgi there.

[@caricakes]

thank you :''')

[@myitreya5868]

Those old buildings 😮 !!!! Suwon is on the list now and the spicy noodles 🍜

[@caricakes]

yes!! definitely go for the medium spicy unlike me hahhaa

[@Thekpopenthusiast]

Carriiiiiie guess who’s coming to Seoul???? 😍 You inspired me to travel solo and so I’m coming to Seoul for my birthday! 🎉 I’d really love to meet you there for a cup of tea 🍵

[@jennettemalik1707]

Loveeeee your videos❤️

[@caricakes]

thank youuu!!!!

[@DM-hf3ry]

Cari. Vlogs like this one remind me that I need to stop more often and have lots of caffeine in great cafes, eat some really delicious spicy food, and follow them up with a strawberry latte. What a great day. Thank you for the inspiration. 🙂

[@caricakes]

LOL just be careful with the spicy food part hahahah

[@PaulaVlogz]

heyy I did your skillshare class and am doing weekly vlogs now! It's surprising how much fun it is to film and edit, thanks for the tips, they really helped me out!!!

[@caricakes]

thats amazing!!!!

[@CassandraL666]

The little flower on the pistachio and strawberry pastry was totally edible! Should’ve tried it with it. A little petal with each bit to balance all the sweetness. 🤤 As usual, the vibes are immaculate! So soothing to live through your vlogs. As a multiple dog owner, traveling abroad isn’t an easy option. If I can’t take them? I won’t go. So I watch people like you too soothe the wanderer in my heart. 💕

[@caricakes]

omg i'll have to go back and try that!!!

[@hamkitty2346]

Suwon was one of our favourite spots when we visited Korea!! We went on a scavenger hunt for murals in the mural area

[@drlopez6755]

Peaceful video

[@janicadelossantos]

Weekly cafe vlogs with cari ☕️💗

[@caricakes]

[@summer8120]

Omg i was talking to my friends about 행궁동 and we were planning to visit there!! Thanks for sharing this I will follow where you visit,, looks super nice 😍

[@caricakes]

Have a great time there 😭🙏

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

13:50, that cover of anti romantic......Cari, loveeee it

[@caricakes]

right?!!!

[@lilajeanne9306]

Oh well, I was being lazy and questioning myself as to whether I felt Iike traveling to Suwon today, but I guess you showed me an answer now!

[@caricakes]

Yessss!!!

[@BolinasFrank]

Wow, the cafes look so intriguing. Will you check out the art galleries next time you go to Suwon?

[@canned_bread_]

I absolutely adore that anti-romantic cover 😍 got me excited for txt's comeback!

[@caricakes]

right?!!!!