Here is the video I mentioned about Korean history in film: ruclips.net/video/oF1qr5tECs0/видео.html If you like seeing cities other than Seoul, check out my Outside of Seoul playlist here: bit.ly/2YLR3h4
If youre in Gwangju, you have to go to nearby Naju to try their famous pears and Gomtang (beef soup). Or you can visit 김강심 restaurant to try the bean porridge and noodles. The place is huge and constantly packed. You can order too if you're concerned about the virus. South Cholla-do has the best food of all of Korea.
Almost 40 years have passed since the Gwangju democratization movement began. But as Koreans, hearing the name of Gwangju, we still have complicated feelings of sadness, sorry, pride... At that time, I was a teen in Seoul. And the whole media just conveyed brief statements(not news) that it was a riot by a crazy mob. So the rest of the Koreans could not know the truth. However, as we got to aware of the truth, we did not stop the resistance movement throughout the 1980s. And most of the young people, after they entered college, participated actively in demonstrations for democracy. You can see us in the film '1987'- Cari already introduced(Korean films based on true events). The people of Gwangju and Jeolla-province are like Irish people compared to western viewpoint. This is because of the cunning discrimination policy that the ruling powers of that time subtly differentiated this region from the rest of Korea through separate governance. It is not unrelated to this historical background that people in this region love art, have a high spirit of tolerance, and are very considerate to the weak. Through this process, the universal values of democracy and human rights have thus established as the common values for all Koreans that cannot be reversed. Thanks to cari cakes for reminding me of the shouts of my youth. **When you going to Damyang, don't forget to taste tteokgalbi(chopped seasoned beef rib steak)
the footage of the museum made me emotional, especially because im currently reading human acts. thank you for including this in your vlog and also for the love is love message 🏳️🌈
Oh my god cari, the events of the Gwangju uprising are what developed my love and interest in Korean history and why I am learning the language. I went to Gwangju in 2018 and I remember going through that museum. So beautiful and well put together. Thank you for reminding me of my time. Loved this video❤️
As a Gwangju citizen, I really loved your content! And yes, my hometown has a very dark past. My grandmother convinced my grandfather and my three uncles to go to suncheon for a while just in case because the paratroopers were shooting people whom they suspect as a "communist rioter". There are people who still saying things like the list of people who have been rewarded for the uprising is fake, citizens of Gwangju and Jeolla province are communists...etc. But as long as we remember what really happened on May 1980, democracy shall prevail in the end.
This city is so historical and full of culture, I'm impress! Such a beautiful place to be, I'm so glad for the opportunity to see it through your perspective. Thank you!
I’ve been watching you for a little while now and just wanted to drop a comment to say thank you for sharing your adventures with us! I can tell how much effort you put into crafting your videos - they are so calming to watch and it’s really wonderful to get to travel around Korea with you 🤗
I'm SO happy that you came to Gwangju! I live here and it's so disheartening to see it overlooked in favour of the other cities. It's so chill here, they take pride in being different. Some tips for those who might visit - Daein Market is better at night. Dongmyeongdong is the best area for cafes. Art Street and the Asia Culture Centre area is best at weekends. The ACC (before covid) usually has a tonne of performances or art markets.
My son taught in Gwanghwamun and our first trip to Korea was 2 weeks here. Was a good introduction to Korean culture and the democracy movement. Really love the May 18th Memorial. Thanks for a great vlog! 😷
I can't explain my feelings properly because English is not my mother language. But I feel so lost in Korea street when I watching. I know I can never go to Korea :") so Cari please do not stop recording video in korea please.I cant even express my feelings right know but I wish you understand me in someway :)
Even though I am Korean, I have never been to Gwangju yet. The May 18 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising is a painful history of South Korea. Thanks to the uprising, there is a free democratic Republic of Korea now. Thank you for visiting the Democracy Movement Museum. 🙏🏻
I moved to Gwangju in February to teach English and I really like it here! It might not be as exciting as Seoul but the people here are so friendly and I feel right at home. Was very excited to see that you made a vlog about it! Enjoyed it a lot :)
as a gwangju citizen, i recommand u yeongsan gang river bike road(walk road). as a former seoul citizen, yeounsan gang in gwangju boundary is better than han river in aspect of natural beauty.
I was just learning about the Gwangju massacre in my lecture this morning so this is kind of surreal.. watching the video it's hard to imagine that something so horrific happened there so recently..
Just wanted to check out Gwangju because I was curious where Hoseok spent his childhood and I have seen lots of vlogs for busan /Seoul but not much of Gwangju so I was really happy to see this vlog
@@intotherain235 Hoseok is an artist/ member of a Kpop boy band called BTS. He's most well known by the stage name of J-Hope as far as I know. Hopefully this info was somewhat helpful to you😊
Can we just stop for a moment and talk about the scene of Cari eating the fruit? That black shirt, her loose hair, the perfect piece of hair behind her hear, and the perfect synchronized wind? I am trying to remember of adjectives cause English is not my first language, but a goddess? Yup, she looked like a goddess! ❤❤😍😍
As a non-Korean, when I hear Gwangju, it equals to me with the Gwangju Uprising. Thanks for sharing. 💕 Getting lost in a new city or new place is half as fun as getting to your actual destination. Well, just be sure you are in a safe area, otherwise, it would be a great nightmare. South Korea is relatively safe even at night. Just make sure you have money, phone for your google map, armed with important Korean words and you’ll all be good.
It makes me so happy that Hobi featured Gwangju along with other big cities in his Hope on the Street docuseries. I hope to visit one day. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Hey Cari It's really nice how you empathize with people or a place. I have never heard you say that a person was rude, rather you would understand why they reacted a certain way. World would be so much better if everyone did that. You never fail to put a huge smile on my face and so I always patiently wait for your vlogs. And ya Love is Love ❤️✨
I live in korea too but my vlogs are full of books 😫😫 seriously nice to get to know Korea through you (which is kinda bittersweet but lots of love cari)🥰
Great video! I’ve been living in Gwangju for almost 2 years now and it was pretty cool to see it through a traveler’s eyes instead. Might check out some of the cafes you went to! Gwangju doesn’t have as many foreigners as Seoul or Busan, but there is a pretty decent sized community of us here. If you’re looking for a city in Korea that’s not too big but still has a welcoming foreigner community it’s a good place to be 😊
Thank you for featuring Gwangju! It's one of my bucket lists if I will go visit SoKor again. 😊 And I love your vlogs as well, your narration is so comforting. All the best.❤
been having a very emotional week and a significantly rough day today in particular... thank you for bringing a bit of peace and a mental getaway with every upload
Yaaas! I loved my visit to Gwangju last year! Wish I could’ve stayed longer and explored more. Always enjoy living vicariously through your adventures ❤️
I studied abroad in Gwangju for one year in 2017-18 and I loved the city ☺️ I have such fond memories of it and loved seeing the places I used to go to in your video. I actually live in a different city in Korea now, and still need to make a trip back to visit! Hopefully someday soon 🥰
So happy hearing this from someone who lives in Seoul! I live in Gwangju and have only lived here but I love it so much and when I tell people that they're always like whaaaat? There's so much to see here and I'm glad you had such a great time!
@@chandalungu3698 my experience so far has been pretty good. Of course I get stares here and there but nothing crazy. I’ve never felt like anyone was being racist towards me but I can only speak from my personal experience and I’ve only lived in one city so it could be different depending on where you go. It does get lonely I guess sometimes being in a place where you don’t really see anyone that looks like you, especially if you’re coming from a very diverse city but overall I enjoy living here and I’m glad I made the decision to. I say go for it, you can always change cities or just leave all together if it isn’t for you. But at least you can say you did it.
Wow, loving all of your travel vlogs, but this one in particular as I'm a big fan of his or "herstory" haha🤗 You have a great eye for 'cinematography' as it truly makes the viewer feel as if they're on a virtual tour with you. Thanks Cari!!
Yes!!! Gwangju vlog! This was my home city for 8 weeks last summer(2019) Oh, I love that city so much, can't wait to go back. Thank you for this video, it could not have been posted at a better time for me!! Much love
hi cari! I think 'yuja' is more correct word for citron better than yuzu.. Yuja was eaten in korea since the 7c and it introduced to japan. Especially yuja tea used to be eaten only in korea . Anyway, enjoyed your video! i'ven never been to gwangju but it looks pretty good
@@caricakes I've shared your channel with a few coworkers and they all love your videos! Especially when we are all stuck here in the US due to the pandemic and unable to travel to foreign countries, your videos give us a relief by walking us through the streets in Korea. Please keep up the good work!
What a cute city and it looked liked you had such nice weather for walking around 🥰 I'm always most excited for everything you eat in your videos haha Thanks for bringing us along!
Cari, thank you for uploading this video and all the videos visiting cities in Korea. Your information is helping me formulate an itinerary for my vacation next year or when travel restrictions are loosened. Gwangju was not on my list, but after watching this video, it is. Looking forward to your next upload.
@@caricakes i just did some research on ways to travel to Boseong from Gwangju. My guess is that you used the intercity or express bus. Please describe how you traveled to Boseong in your next video.
I'm honestly so happy that you were happy talking about all that you're doing these days which you've been wanting to do for a very long time. Glad that you took a much needed break. All the best for the future Cari
Thank you for this amazing tour of Gwangju! I lived there 20 years ago and it was so awesome to see how it has changed....yet stayed the same. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. 💕
i’ve just been leaving your videos to play on my TV in the background while i’ve been reading for the past hour or so and i was pulled out of it to realize you were visiting Gwangju and talking about the uprising while i was reading ‘Human Acts’
Here after finishing the drama youth of may. The scenes from the Gwangju uprising have made my heart so heavy so now I'm watching stuff to learn more about the city. I've always loved your vlogs and this one just made me feel so many emotions all at once. Thankyou for taking us along cari
Your museum visit really made me put Gwangju on top on the list for my next travel in Korea. I watched years ago A Taxi Driver about this historical terrible time and it was very shocking. As a korean born there, french by adoption, I was so sad discovering this part of korean history, recent.
The May 18th National Cemetery is just outside of Gwangju. I would recommend putting that on your list too. Bring your tissues! It is breathtaking and heartbreaking. 💔 (518.mpva.go.kr/)
Carrrriiii this vlog reminded me of museums I would go to in DC, that museum looked incredibly powerful and I appreciate all of your footage as always 💜
Hi cari, i found your video by accident last year as i remember. When i watched it for the first time, i instantly fell in love and subscribed right away. Love the editing and the song that you choose as background. Always looking forward to your vlog especially since this pandemic forbids us to travel. Stay healthy and always be happy
I've been to Korea twice but never to Gwangju. Now it's n.1 on my list of places I want to go to once I'll be able to travel again! It is mainly because of Han Kang's book... I don't know why but I felt like I had to visit those places after reading it. Thank you for showing us bits of it : )
i don’t how I found you but I’m so glad I did a few months ago. Like I know there’s other yt channels about korea and places to go but I just love yours a lot. Very peaceful. You give just the info we need and you care...it’s probably your whole essence. My sister and I aaaand a few friends are actually planning a trip to Korea together, although who knows when we’ll be able to... still can’t wait -a little person from México 💗💗
Oh wow. Looking forward to the vlog in Boseong! My wife and I went there 2 years ago and it was beautiful! We still talk about the green tea ice cream and cake we had there. Love your vids!
Gwangju looks so beautiful, I now wanna go there sooo bad. The travel bug hit me hard! Thank you for this lovely Vlog!! You definetly captured the chill vibes, but actually as always .. I think you are the Queen of getting a mood across in your videos. So beautiful and fun to watch!
I read Human Acts after you recommended it on your booktube channel and to get to see all the places through your video is so visually impactful. Thank you!
Wow! I'm so shocked you did this, I subscribed to your channel not to long before I moved to this city. I worked in Gwangju; I lived not far from the train station where you arrived in Seogu. I was there for two years and am moving to another city soon Gwangju doesn't get enough recognition especially it's history. Even when I go back to visit it feels like home, the people feel welcoming and I just know the vibe that I don't get when I go to Seoul or Busan. There is a sense of unification especially with what they went through which is also maybe why I hold it dear to my heart. Anyway, you really captured the beauty of Gwangju 💕 All the comments you said about the city and its people were spot on 😅💖 Hope you can go there again 🤗
"a little praise can even make a whale dance" i know that this is a saying in korea but i'm still excited seeing that lamp because it's also a lyric from bts' whalien 52 song, and it's j-hope's part whose hometown is, as a lot of people might already know, gwangju!
I alwaaaays alwaays look forward to your solo getaways and get to know more about Korea’s culture and beaut places to visit ! And how you do it aesthetically is really therapeutic and sucha happy vibes!🤩🥰💕✨
Hi Cari!!! I had a great time watching this. In fact, it got me interested in reading the book you mentioned, Human Acts. Added it to my list! Hopefully, I find myself a copy soon. Also, it'd be great to know (maybe in your book vlog) books you've read and its connection/s to places you've been just like Human Acts and your trip to Gwangju. I find it enjoyable and it's a great way to know about books and places. In short, I love your vlogs
Your videos are so wholesome and soulful that I almost always tear up somehow!! Sssoooo looking forward to the next viodeo, I have rewatched so many of your earlier videos, it gets weird when I wanna chill with your video rewatch. I absorb each video in the first time so second time feels unnecessary; even then I have rewatched almost half of your channel. So amazing filming and personality...Love ya . Keep doing the amazing job, makes me happy everytime...EVERYTIME...even just the notification!!! Thank You
Watching this in England's lockdown 3.0 and I miss travel so much. Even if I could just take the train to London ( 1 hour away from my home) I'd be so greatful. These blogs are giving my travel fix for now though. Your channel has been a favourite of mind recently helped me switch off from reality and remember what it used to be like aha xx
Million thanks for your beautiful videos. This was one of your best especially for the history facts the new generation knows so little or nothing I kindly appreciate your excellent work
I’m so glad your video came out today! I live in CT and we are headed into COVIDs second wave so I’ve been feeling a bit down. I love watching you get out and having fun. I do walk by the ocean every day so I am lucky I’m not stuck inside but we have definitely been locked down for so long.
Honestly cannot believe I'm seeing this video for free, its so good. I love your shots and editing and also all the history and facts you included in the video
so happy to find your channel and learn more about South Korea!! I'm following too your book channel, so i'm VERY glad to watch all your videos haha. Have a nice day ;) xx from Brazil.
Randomly search some vlogs about Gwangju because I miss it so much and I find yours. Been there like almost 4 years ago, stayed for a month during my summer internship program. And like you said, Gwangju is really a good place to chill. Can feel it right away when arrived there! The people are nice. Often greeted by the elders when I'm walking around. I miss strolling around the downtown, the art street, enjoying the park in ACC, even just walking around the campuss 😃 There's a famous bake shop in the downtown, Kungjeon Bakery, and their breads are delicious❤️ Thank you for making this video nicely! Wish I could visit Gwangju again one day~
Your bus driver reminds me of the one my friends and me had when we made a class trip to Berlin. He explained us where to get good food, shortcuts and basically chatted with us the whole time. This was a super nice experience
Yanggeng is a treat from the olden days and it cracks me up that you like it! I do eat it sometimes when I come across it at the Korean market here in the states because it reminds me of my dad. Love your videos!
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Here is the video I mentioned about Korean history in film: ruclips.net/video/oF1qr5tECs0/видео.html
If you like seeing cities other than Seoul, check out my Outside of Seoul playlist here: bit.ly/2YLR3h4
If youre in Gwangju, you have to go to nearby Naju to try their famous pears and Gomtang (beef soup). Or you can visit 김강심 restaurant to try the bean porridge and noodles. The place is huge and constantly packed. You can order too if you're concerned about the virus. South Cholla-do has the best food of all of Korea.
Almost 40 years have passed since the Gwangju democratization movement began. But as Koreans,
hearing the name of Gwangju, we still have complicated feelings of sadness, sorry, pride...
At that time, I was a teen in Seoul. And the whole media just conveyed brief statements(not news) that it was a riot by a crazy mob. So the rest of the Koreans could not know the truth.
However, as we got to aware of the truth, we did not stop the resistance movement throughout the 1980s. And most of the young people, after they entered college, participated actively in demonstrations for democracy.
You can see us in the film '1987'- Cari already introduced(Korean films based on true events).
The people of Gwangju and Jeolla-province are like Irish people compared to western viewpoint.
This is because of the cunning discrimination policy that the ruling powers of that time subtly differentiated this region from the rest of Korea through separate governance.
It is not unrelated to this historical background that people in this region love art, have a high spirit of tolerance, and are very considerate to the weak.
Through this process, the universal values of democracy and human rights have thus established as the common values for all Koreans that cannot be reversed. Thanks to cari cakes for reminding me of the shouts of my youth.
**When you going to Damyang, don't forget to taste tteokgalbi(chopped seasoned beef rib steak)
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Thank you so much for sharing this ! :)
@@yaris684 ㅗ ㅗ
Taxi is a great film to introduce someone to the history surrounding May 18.
excellent!!!
Gwangju literally has so much hobi vibes😂😂😂. No doubt about him being the sunshine that he is.
hahah chill and fashionable!
@@caricakes oh yes
was thinking the same thing throughout the entire video!
Youth of May check that out.
the footage of the museum made me emotional, especially because im currently reading human acts. thank you for including this in your vlog and also for the love is love message 🏳️🌈
Its a powerful book! Sending love 💕
Oh my god cari, the events of the Gwangju uprising are what developed my love and interest in Korean history and why I am learning the language. I went to Gwangju in 2018 and I remember going through that museum. So beautiful and well put together. Thank you for reminding me of my time. Loved this video❤️
It was incredible!! And thanks for watching!
As a Gwangju citizen, I really loved your content! And yes, my hometown has a very dark past. My grandmother convinced my grandfather and my three uncles to go to suncheon for a while just in case because the paratroopers were shooting people whom they suspect as a "communist rioter". There are people who still saying things like the list of people who have been rewarded for the uprising is fake, citizens of Gwangju and Jeolla province are communists...etc. But as long as we remember what really happened on May 1980, democracy shall prevail in the end.
This city is so historical and full of culture, I'm impress! Such a beautiful place to be, I'm so glad for the opportunity to see it through your perspective. Thank you!
thanks for watching :)
Well. You managed to make me tear up and then later laugh. Whole range of reacting to this trip. 😘😂👍Good job. Til next time.
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The stark difference of laughing at a dog running and then the next second seeing the memorial for all the people that passed
I’ve been watching you for a little while now and just wanted to drop a comment to say thank you for sharing your adventures with us! I can tell how much effort you put into crafting your videos - they are so calming to watch and it’s really wonderful to get to travel around Korea with you 🤗
Thank you so much omg 🥺
I'm SO happy that you came to Gwangju! I live here and it's so disheartening to see it overlooked in favour of the other cities. It's so chill here, they take pride in being different. Some tips for those who might visit - Daein Market is better at night. Dongmyeongdong is the best area for cafes. Art Street and the Asia Culture Centre area is best at weekends. The ACC (before covid) usually has a tonne of performances or art markets.
My son taught in Gwanghwamun and our first trip to Korea was 2 weeks here. Was a good introduction to Korean culture and the democracy movement. Really love the May 18th Memorial. Thanks for a great vlog! 😷
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Gwangju (what possessed auto-correct to putGwanghwamun!!). Lol
i love it when she says ‘we’re going ...’ ‘we’re heading over...’ ☺️ makes me feel like i’m actually traveling with her
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I can't explain my feelings properly because English is not my mother language. But I feel so lost in Korea street when I watching. I know I can never go to Korea :") so Cari please do not stop recording video in korea please.I cant even express my feelings right know but I wish you understand me in someway :)
im happy to have you as a virtual travel partner^^~
Even though I am Korean, I have never been to Gwangju yet. The May 18 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising is a painful history of South Korea. Thanks to the uprising, there is a free democratic Republic of Korea now. Thank you for visiting the Democracy Movement Museum. 🙏🏻
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I moved to Gwangju in February to teach English and I really like it here! It might not be as exciting as Seoul but the people here are so friendly and I feel right at home. Was very excited to see that you made a vlog about it! Enjoyed it a lot :)
as a gwangju citizen, i recommand u yeongsan gang river bike road(walk road). as a former seoul citizen, yeounsan gang in gwangju boundary is better than han river in aspect of natural beauty.
my left eye enjoying this blog, while my right eye tries to catch up with the online class 👁👄👁
bahahaha omg
omg, same 🤣
Gwangju is so pretty 😍 thank you Cari for showing us around ☺️
thanks for coming along!
I had chills all over my body the entire time you were in the museum.
oh my goodness that little story about the old man telling strangers to "be happy" made me soooo happy omg
I was just learning about the Gwangju massacre in my lecture this morning so this is kind of surreal.. watching the video it's hard to imagine that something so horrific happened there so recently..
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we finally found out the source behind Hobi vibes. It's in the air. Thank you Cari
😂🙏 he was born with it!
@@caricakes definitely 😂
Just wanted to check out Gwangju because I was curious where Hoseok spent his childhood and I have seen lots of vlogs for busan /Seoul but not much of Gwangju so I was really happy to see this vlog
Thanks for watching!
who is hoseok??????
@@intotherain235 Hoseok is an artist/ member of a Kpop boy band called BTS. He's most well known by the stage name of J-Hope as far as I know. Hopefully this info was somewhat helpful to you😊
Can we just stop for a moment and talk about the scene of Cari eating the fruit? That black shirt, her loose hair, the perfect piece of hair behind her hear, and the perfect synchronized wind? I am trying to remember of adjectives cause English is not my first language, but a goddess? Yup, she looked like a goddess! ❤❤😍😍
As a non-Korean, when I hear Gwangju, it equals to me with the Gwangju Uprising. Thanks for sharing. 💕
Getting lost in a new city or new place is half as fun as getting to your actual destination. Well, just be sure you are in a safe area, otherwise, it would be a great nightmare. South Korea is relatively safe even at night. Just make sure you have money, phone for your google map, armed with important Korean words and you’ll all be good.
It makes me so happy that Hobi featured Gwangju along with other big cities in his Hope on the Street docuseries. I hope to visit one day. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Hey Cari
It's really nice how you empathize with people or a place. I have never heard you say that a person was rude, rather you would understand why they reacted a certain way.
World would be so much better if everyone did that.
You never fail to put a huge smile on my face and so I always patiently wait for your vlogs.
And ya Love is Love ❤️✨
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I live in korea too but my vlogs are full of books 😫😫 seriously nice to get to know Korea through you (which is kinda bittersweet but lots of love cari)🥰
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CLICKED AS FAST AS A KPOP MV- always for cari cakes sis- love from london✨ also im a 4 yrs subscriber, always loved your videos❤️❤️ ur my fav😆
wahhhhh thank you!
Omg your user name! 💖💖 loved that show! SWAG
Great video! I’ve been living in Gwangju for almost 2 years now and it was pretty cool to see it through a traveler’s eyes instead. Might check out some of the cafes you went to! Gwangju doesn’t have as many foreigners as Seoul or Busan, but there is a pretty decent sized community of us here. If you’re looking for a city in Korea that’s not too big but still has a welcoming foreigner community it’s a good place to be 😊
This is just what I needed after a long day ✨💕
you deserve it ^^
@@caricakes thank you 😻
Thank you for featuring Gwangju! It's one of my bucket lists if I will go visit SoKor again. 😊 And I love your vlogs as well, your narration is so comforting. All the best.❤
been having a very emotional week and a significantly rough day today in particular... thank you for bringing a bit of peace and a mental getaway with every upload
😔🙏 you can get through it!! sending love!
Yaaas! I loved my visit to Gwangju last year! Wish I could’ve stayed longer and explored more. Always enjoy living vicariously through your adventures ❤️
it was such a cool city! can't wait to go back :)
I really love museums and history, so seeing what the Gwangju uprising is about is very interesting, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for coming along!
When you said that everyone in gwangju is fashion forward I thought of Hobi because his style is amazing
I studied abroad in Gwangju for one year in 2017-18 and I loved the city ☺️ I have such fond memories of it and loved seeing the places I used to go to in your video. I actually live in a different city in Korea now, and still need to make a trip back to visit! Hopefully someday soon 🥰
I love your vlogs so much, especially since I'm not able to get out of the house it makes me happy seeing how beautiful the world is.
Thanks for coming along with me!!
So happy hearing this from someone who lives in Seoul! I live in Gwangju and have only lived here but I love it so much and when I tell people that they're always like whaaaat? There's so much to see here and I'm glad you had such a great time!
its such a fun town!! i wish i had more time and definitely plan to come back^^
What is it like living there as a black woman? I want to apply for school there
@@chandalungu3698 my experience so far has been pretty good. Of course I get stares here and there but nothing crazy. I’ve never felt like anyone was being racist towards me but I can only speak from my personal experience and I’ve only lived in one city so it could be different depending on where you go. It does get lonely I guess sometimes being in a place where you don’t really see anyone that looks like you, especially if you’re coming from a very diverse city but overall I enjoy living here and I’m glad I made the decision to. I say go for it, you can always change cities or just leave all together if it isn’t for you. But at least you can say you did it.
Wow, loving all of your travel vlogs, but this one in particular as I'm a big fan of his or "herstory" haha🤗
You have a great eye for 'cinematography' as it truly makes the viewer feel as if they're on a virtual tour with you.
Thanks Cari!!
good morning, Cari! 😍 was about to sleep but need to watch this first.
good morning!!! or...good night! hahaha
Yes!!! Gwangju vlog! This was my home city for 8 weeks last summer(2019) Oh, I love that city so much, can't wait to go back. Thank you for this video, it could not have been posted at a better time for me!! Much love
Its such a cool town ahhhh and oh man, good luck! Life decisions are hard but I’m sure whatever happens will work out for the best!!
hi cari! I think 'yuja' is more correct word for citron better than yuzu.. Yuja was eaten in korea since the 7c and it introduced to japan. Especially yuja tea used to be eaten only in korea . Anyway, enjoyed your video! i'ven never been to gwangju but it looks pretty good
Yes! But for some reason the shop called the flavor yuzu (pretty sure its the same fruit just diff name🥰)
Yuzu sounds like the Japanese pronunciation, and yuja is Korean
Yuja is how Koreans say it and Yuzu is a Japanese term but it's the universal name basically
YES to long vlogs!! Your eye for filming is so beautiful, Cari!
Thank you 😭🙏
@@caricakes Of course!!!
It's amazing how well you can share all the emotions about the museum. Thank you for the great video.
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@@caricakes I've shared your channel with a few coworkers and they all love your videos! Especially when we are all stuck here in the US due to the pandemic and unable to travel to foreign countries, your videos give us a relief by walking us through the streets in Korea. Please keep up the good work!
Hi Cari, what a beautiful vlog. I started reading Human acts by Han Kang (in French) a few days ago and this is really moving to watch.
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What a cute city and it looked liked you had such nice weather for walking around 🥰 I'm always most excited for everything you eat in your videos haha Thanks for bringing us along!
it was perfect weather omg, october is treating us right!!!
Cari, thank you for uploading this video and all the videos visiting cities in Korea. Your information is helping me formulate an itinerary for my vacation next year or when travel restrictions are loosened. Gwangju was not on my list, but after watching this video, it is. Looking forward to your next upload.
im so happy to hear that! i took me too long to visit gwangju hahaha
@@caricakes i just did some research on ways to travel to Boseong from Gwangju. My guess is that you used the intercity or express bus. Please describe how you traveled to Boseong in your next video.
I lived in gwangju last year and been missing it sooo much. So this video is all that i need the most. thank you so much i love you
I'm honestly so happy that you were happy talking about all that you're doing these days which you've been wanting to do for a very long time. Glad that you took a much needed break. All the best for the future Cari
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i love waking up to the notification of cari having posted a new vlog....instantly makes my mornings happier
Hehhehe have a good day!
광주에 오신걸 환영합니다~대한민국 민주주의 성지 광주를 너무나 잘 소개해 주셔서 광주시민의 한사람으로서 깊이 감사드립니다~~!!!사랑합니다~!! 보성에 가신다니 다음편도 기대하겠습니다~!!!
감사합니다 🙈🙈🙈
Thank you for this amazing tour of Gwangju! I lived there 20 years ago and it was so awesome to see how it has changed....yet stayed the same. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. 💕
I’m glad!!! Thank you
i’ve just been leaving your videos to play on my TV in the background while i’ve been reading for the past hour or so and i was pulled out of it to realize you were visiting Gwangju and talking about the uprising while i was reading ‘Human Acts’
광주는 내 고향입니다. 이렇게 방문해주고 영상으로 남겨서 소개해주어 진심으로 고맙습니다. 그 현장과 역사를...!
Here after finishing the drama youth of may. The scenes from the Gwangju uprising have made my heart so heavy so now I'm watching stuff to learn more about the city. I've always loved your vlogs and this one just made me feel so many emotions all at once. Thankyou for taking us along cari
I love watching your vlogs,they are so calming and hopeful.Thank you for sharing moments like these with us.
Thank you!!!
Your museum visit really made me put Gwangju on top on the list for my next travel in Korea.
I watched years ago A Taxi Driver about this historical terrible time and it was very shocking. As a korean born there, french by adoption, I was so sad discovering this part of korean history, recent.
It’s definitely a powerful place to be - memorials and information is all over the city, its amazing! Hope you can visit!
The May 18th National Cemetery is just outside of Gwangju. I would recommend putting that on your list too. Bring your tissues! It is breathtaking and heartbreaking. 💔 (518.mpva.go.kr/)
nearly half an hour video ....what a treat for us! thanks Cari!!xx
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I live in GwangJu, and you captured it beautifully…I need to visit that Museum, didn’t even know it existed 🤎
Carrrriiii this vlog reminded me of museums I would go to in DC, that museum looked incredibly powerful and I appreciate all of your footage as always 💜
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Yess, new cari cakes vlog 🤗Always love the places you show
thank you for traveling with me!!
Hi cari, i found your video by accident last year as i remember. When i watched it for the first time, i instantly fell in love and subscribed right away. Love the editing and the song that you choose as background. Always looking forward to your vlog especially since this pandemic forbids us to travel. Stay healthy and always be happy
I've been to Korea twice but never to Gwangju. Now it's n.1 on my list of places I want to go to once I'll be able to travel again! It is mainly because of Han Kang's book... I don't know why but I felt like I had to visit those places after reading it. Thank you for showing us bits of it : )
Cant wait for you to visit!
i don’t how I found you but I’m so glad I did a few months ago. Like I know there’s other yt channels about korea and places to go but I just love yours a lot. Very peaceful. You give just the info we need and you care...it’s probably your whole essence.
My sister and I aaaand a few friends are actually planning a trip to Korea together, although who knows when we’ll be able to... still can’t wait
-a little person from México 💗💗
This was a perfect video, I'm sighing with happiness right now. I feel at peace 🙏
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Oh wow. Looking forward to the vlog in Boseong! My wife and I went there 2 years ago and it was beautiful! We still talk about the green tea ice cream and cake we had there. Love your vids!
Gwangju looks so beautiful, I now wanna go there sooo bad. The travel bug hit me hard!
Thank you for this lovely Vlog!! You definetly captured the chill vibes, but actually as always .. I think you are the Queen of getting a mood across in your videos. So beautiful and fun to watch!
Thank you so so much!!
I looked up gwangju wanting to know more about where Hobi grew up and instead found your wonderful channel. Thank you. This was incrediblez
I just discovered ur channel and omg I'm addicted! Btw I love ur editing style!
it's always a good day when cari uploads a video
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I read Human Acts after you recommended it on your booktube channel and to get to see all the places through your video is so visually impactful. Thank you!
So glad you read it, even tho its hard to get through.
I always feel like I went on a mini trip after watching your videos. They give me a really nice break from everyday student life 😌
Wow! I'm so shocked you did this, I subscribed to your channel not to long before I moved to this city. I worked in Gwangju; I lived not far from the train station where you arrived in Seogu. I was there for two years and am moving to another city soon Gwangju doesn't get enough recognition especially it's history. Even when I go back to visit it feels like home, the people feel welcoming and I just know the vibe that I don't get when I go to Seoul or Busan. There is a sense of unification especially with what they went through which is also maybe why I hold it dear to my heart. Anyway, you really captured the beauty of Gwangju 💕 All the comments you said about the city and its people were spot on 😅💖 Hope you can go there again 🤗
"a little praise can even make a whale dance" i know that this is a saying in korea but i'm still excited seeing that lamp because it's also a lyric from bts' whalien 52 song, and it's j-hope's part whose hometown is, as a lot of people might already know, gwangju!
Youth of May made me research more bout Gwangju and now RUclips suggested your videoo.
Love this Cari :)
Your videos always have so much warmth and are so calming :)
I alwaaaays alwaays look forward to your solo getaways and get to know more about Korea’s culture and beaut places to visit ! And how you do it aesthetically is really therapeutic and sucha happy vibes!🤩🥰💕✨
Good morning!! Always look forward to your video's!! Hope you have an amazing week!
Good morning! Have an amazing week too 🥰
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Hi Cari!!! I had a great time watching this. In fact, it got me interested in reading the book you mentioned, Human Acts. Added it to my list! Hopefully, I find myself a copy soon.
Also, it'd be great to know (maybe in your book vlog) books you've read and its connection/s to places you've been just like Human Acts and your trip to Gwangju. I find it enjoyable and it's a great way to know about books and places.
In short, I love your vlogs
Your videos are so wholesome and soulful that I almost always tear up somehow!! Sssoooo looking forward to the next viodeo, I have rewatched so many of your earlier videos, it gets weird when I wanna chill with your video rewatch. I absorb each video in the first time so second time feels unnecessary; even then I have rewatched almost half of your channel. So amazing filming and personality...Love ya . Keep doing the amazing job, makes me happy everytime...EVERYTIME...even just the notification!!! Thank You
Thank you so much 🤧🤧🤧
Thank you for showing us Gwangju 😊 I have always been curious to see it
Thank you for coming along 🥰
Watching this in England's lockdown 3.0 and I miss travel so much. Even if I could just take the train to London ( 1 hour away from my home) I'd be so greatful. These blogs are giving my travel fix for now though. Your channel has been a favourite of mind recently helped me switch off from reality and remember what it used to be like aha xx
Interesting! Never been to GwangJu before, but now I want to try.
Thanks Cari!
Yess hope you can!!
This is one of the best vlogs I saw from this channel 🥺
Thank you!!!
Million thanks for your beautiful videos. This was one of your best especially for the history facts the new generation knows so little or nothing I kindly appreciate your excellent work
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I’m so glad your video came out today! I live in CT and we are headed into COVIDs second wave so I’ve been feeling a bit down. I love watching you get out and having fun. I do walk by the ocean every day so I am lucky I’m not stuck inside but we have definitely been locked down for so long.
The ocean has serious healing powers, glad you can visit it 🥰 sending you love!!!
Moving to Seoul next year and found this channel while researching. kinda into how chill it is. 🧘♀️ keep it up 👍
hopefully i can visit korea after corona ends😭
it will be waiting for you
Great clip. I really enjoyed it. Very informative on the history, tour, market, etc. Thanks for the awesome video clip.
i don’t think i’ve ever seen a gwangju travel vlog before! you’ve convinced. i have to go there .
Yessss!
28 mins of goodness and refreshing content 🦋🌸
Thank you!!!!!
Honestly cannot believe I'm seeing this video for free, its so good. I love your shots and editing and also all the history and facts you included in the video
Omg thank you so much!
Cari! It's good to see you travel places in Korea I never heard of before. The yangeang looks like a mix of rice cake and mochi icecream lol
Yesss its like a rice cake if it were more creamier?? Hard to describe but so yummy!!
I only recently read Human Acts and the 5.18 Memorial Museum part of your video had me in tears. 🙏
It was a really powerful exhibit 🙏
i am definitely gonna have to visit gwangju and chungangro (i think i spelled that correct)!! Thanks for the really great tour, I loved it :))
Yesss! Its a must-visit!
I fall in love with Gwangju, and will make my solo trip when the weather better,, thank you for the amazing videoo
so happy to find your channel and learn more about South Korea!! I'm following too your book channel, so i'm VERY glad to watch all your videos haha. Have a nice day ;) xx from Brazil.
Thank you so much!!!!
Randomly search some vlogs about Gwangju because I miss it so much and I find yours.
Been there like almost 4 years ago, stayed for a month during my summer internship program. And like you said, Gwangju is really a good place to chill. Can feel it right away when arrived there! The people are nice. Often greeted by the elders when I'm walking around. I miss strolling around the downtown, the art street, enjoying the park in ACC, even just walking around the campuss 😃
There's a famous bake shop in the downtown, Kungjeon Bakery, and their breads are delicious❤️
Thank you for making this video nicely! Wish I could visit Gwangju again one day~
Your bus driver reminds me of the one my friends and me had when we made a class trip to Berlin. He explained us where to get good food, shortcuts and basically chatted with us the whole time. This was a super nice experience
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Yanggeng is a treat from the olden days and it cracks me up that you like it! I do eat it sometimes when I come across it at the Korean market here in the states because it reminds me of my dad.
Love your videos!
hahah i cant resist! its so good!