I know, it’s been a long time! Last time I had just returned from Hollywood, and to say the least, the world has changed since then.
So, to start off on a good note, I’m doing a Barebells giveaway for my Bangkok followers. Since it was my birthday a few days ago, I wanted to celebrate with you guys and give one lucky person a full box of my favourite Barebells protein bars.
For those of you who don’t know, Barebells is a guilt-free protein snack brand from Sweden and they have finally launched in Thailand.
I’ve loved this brand ever since I first tried it in Norway and I’m stoked that Barebells have finally launched in Thailand. Go check them on Instagram here. I’m lucky to be one of their brand ambassadors, so you’ll see a lot more of this brand and what they are up to on all my channels!
If you would like to take part, you still have until 8th of June, that’s 5 more days to go! All you have to do is go to my Instagram profile @anitabye, find this photo and like it, tag 2 of your besties that you would like to share a Barebells protein bar with and follow @barebells.thailand!
Finally I can cross this one of my bucket-list. Feeling so blessed to be able to travel the world with the people I love.
This Christmas I decided that this was the year to make California happen, but after taking on a new job I wasn’t able to go there for my birthday as I had wanted to. Crazy enough things worked out for me anyways. Less than a week before going my dad offered all us “old kids” a trip as well, and luckily enough for the first time ever (yeah, the whole Levanger fam’s gone twice without me since the last time I joined😜) work and school wasn’t a hindrance for me!
Major thanks to the amazing Knockout team and my babes for covering. This trip really meant the world to me.
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So crazy that all of us (on my dad’s side) managed to go on the trip together. My older sister being based in the US, little sis in Spain and the rest still home in lovely Levanger! Although this probably means I can’t go home for Christmas, I still got my family time in. ❤️
I’ve started working as a boxing instructor at Bangkok’s first boutique boxing studio. We opened just 3 months ago and are located at Seenspace in Thonglor 13. We’re also the first studio in Bangkok to use aqua boxing bags!
The studio is called KNOCKOUT Boxing Studio and combines western style boxing with a HIIT type of floor work. We’ll have you work 4 rounds, starting on the bags, followed by a floor work section (all instructors have their own style of floor work) and then we repeat that order one more time. So all in all, 2 rounds on the bags, 2 rounds on the floor, alternating between both of them. The workout itself is around 45 minutes in total.
All the boxing is to the beat so you can expect great music and some sick drops. Our lighting system is also off the chain, so much fun. Like a mini EDM festival!
We started preparing already in March so safe to say, I’ve gotten several hours of Western Boxing under my belt now. It’s really fun and it was definitely challenging learning all the new types of movement, and although my technique is still far from perfect I can throw some mean punches I wasn’t able to prior.
We are still not operating on full schedule, but we do have classes every day of the week with one morning class and two classes in the evening on weekdays, and lunch time classes on the weekends. I’m doing 3-4 classes a week, and so is Tom so try catch one of our classes one day.
You can find the schedule on KnockoutBKK IG, we rotate the schedule so even if you have set times you can train, you get to try out different instructors.
We also have a buy1get1 offer for all first timers!
If you would like to make a booking, the best channels to do so is MINDBODY app, Classpass or on Line
As most of you guys know, I was lucky enough to move to Thailand all while studying online from Norway.
Doing my online studies was probably one of the best decisions I made in my life. I would never have been able to live the life that I’ve had, or experience the things that I have if it wasn’t for that.
Being able to travel around the world and experience new things and places is something everyone should have the chance to do. You shouldn’t have to be tied to one place and have to choose one or the other.
Note*** I do urge you to make prior research into which school you do apply to. Make sure it’s globally recognised and valid!
Online education is the future, especially these days when people are starting to realise that there is no age limit to knowledge. Getting your degree online means you can study while still having time to your newborn, your family or job.
The time of the day or the place you are in, shouldn’t be a hinder for you to complete your education, if that’s what you want to do. Education should be available to everyone in every way.
That’s why I was quite surprised when I came over Nexford University and gladly agreed to share their vision of education as it’s something that I’ve had in my mind ever since I started my courses online.
We need more educated people in the world, but the regular education system is making it harder for anyone. Prices per semester is going up by the year making it hard for most people to afford. We need more affordable options and this is something online courses could help with. And not least, we need more international online options, options that are accredited and globally recognised.
Most students dream about getting an international education, and a what I’ve come to notice after living in Asia for 6 years, is that people really want an American education. But very few can can afford going there when adding the high costs of living combined with the school fees.
Imagine a university with all walks of life, all ages, all countries in one community… 100% online so you can study from anywhere you want in the world! Where the only person in charge of succeeding is yourself.
Their tuition fee starts at only 80 USD pr. Month, and you can start any time of the year.
The faster you learn the less you pay. An average time to finish a BBA degree is 36 months, but you can go at your own pace.
Nexford University focuses on the practical part, and what you can do..not what you’ve read in a book. Their curriculum futuristic, dynamic and is developed by trusted experts: a combination of global industry specialists, faculty, and professional business organisations (Microsoft, IBM, Pepsi and Uber were some of the companies surveyed when creating the curriculum) making sure you are ready to join the business world as you step out of school.
Some of the companies surveyed when designing our curriculum such as Microsoft, IBM, Pepsi and Uber
If you are planning to take your degree, part-time, full-time or just curious to see what this next generation school is all about, check them out.
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I can’t believe it’s been a month already since our trip to Genting Highlands, Malaysia. We had the best time running around being kids again. The trip itself had a rocky start, but luckily arriving Resorts World Genting made it all worth it. For those of you who don’t know, Tom had some ‘minor’ issues with his passport when leaving the country. Long story short, he got on a later flight and joined me in Genting Highlands… at 2 AM. 12 hours after I touched down.
SkyAvenue
This is where everything happens!
From the moment I walked into SkyAvenue Mall I was baffled over the shopping opportunities and dining choices. I’ve never been to a mall like this in Asia before. With more than 100 retails options, SkyAvenue is a haven for shoppers. You can get everything ranging from your everyday needs to exquisite jewellery, timepieces, shoes and gadgets. And even if your not a shopper or a foodie, you’ll always stay entertained.
We clearly had too much fun in the 3D arts museum. I wish I could share all the crazy pictures we took, but there’s just too many!
Hahaha… our 6 years together on the dot photo, guys! How Tom really feels…
I had not expected it to be as entertaining as it was.. It was so well done! With lightbulbs dancing to the beat of the music and an animated orchestra playing lively tunes on the LCD screens all around the stage.
Head down to the Level 1 and watch the SkySymphony, an orchestra of audio, visual and kinetic winch technology. I can promise you, you’ve never seen anything like it. You’ll also find an arcade, a world class cinema ‘Bona Cinema‘ with an IMAX screen, screening all the newest movies, an indoor theme park ‘Skytropolis’, an adventure land with ‘Jurrasic Research Centre’, ‘Ripley’s believe it or not‘, an arcade, a children’s playground, a 3D-art museum and even a haunted Zombie experience.
You can also find the largest casino in the entire country in this mall. Not only that, but the nightlife scene here is ON with Zouk Genting on the ground floor.
Someone got lucky and was let in a bit earlier for pics…
There’s too many picture options at the ‘Bona Cinema’!Attention to the details!
Skytropolis
Going to SkyAvenue Mall and experiencing Skytropolis indoor park was special to me. Mainly because I love theme parks in all variations, but also because I’ve never been to an indoor theme park before. It’s so well done with an LCD screen running along the roof in the middle of the theme park, changing the scenery from daytime to night time so the only time you can be certain of is playtime!
How cool is the entrance to Skytropolis? So many lights, so much fun!
We had so much fun going on all the rides and doing all the experiences around there. Do watch the IGTV video, we even zip line through the mall! My all time favourite was The Void, a 3D gaming experience that literally took you from being in the real world to somewhere remote in just seconds. I tried “Wreck it Ralph” and“Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire”, both amazing. Although I have to say the Star Wars game was my favourite if I could only choose one. I’ve done 3D games before but this was next level. Put on the VR-headset, gear up and get lost. There’s equipment, buttons, handles, sounds, temperature changes and all sort of interactive objects along your route. I still wonder how it looks without the glasses, he he.
These LCD screens were plastered all around the ground floor, changing the mood by the minute.
Restaurants
Oh man… you will be spoilt for choice and it’s hard to choose only 2-3 restaurants throughout the days as you won’t have time for them all no matter how you plan it.
Who else LOVES fish and chips? Although I have to admit we actually finished the cheese first…
We had the pleasure of eating at the“Laughing Fish” by Harry Ramsden where they had delicious fish and chips dishes following their original recipes from London and endless sweets for the ones with a sweet tooth. My favourite was the sticky toffee pudding!
Juicy and salty to perfection!Thai Influencer crew at Highline! Nancy and Fiancee, M from Palapilii and Eat & Shout girls <3
For night time you need to dine at ‘Highline Roof Top Market’ where the food is stylish, the drinks are flowing and the view is breathtaking! You can spot the gondolas going up and down the mountains in the night time fog. Being in our mid twenties we were also loving the live music playing in the evening mixing between our favourite tunes and the classics our parents love.
Walking through SkyAvenue mall there’s endless of Asian and European food chains as well, and if you’re like me and loves an in between activities snack, there’s plenty sweets, ice cream and bubble tea places for you to grab something on the go.
We loved the combination of foods we got to try, ranging from Malaysian traditional delicacies, Halal food, Indian cuisine and other international cuisine. If you want to keep it safe and simple or as a filling bite after hanging out all day at the bar street on the SkyAvenue roof top- grab a pizza set from Motorino.
Needless to say, you’ll never go hungry!
Awana SkyWay Gondola Cable Car
And even though SkyAvenue has everything that you might need for a fully enjoyable holiday… there are other places to visit while you go to Genting Highlands. Hop onto ‘Awana SkyWay Gondola Cable Car’and you can ride up and down the hills of Genting with stops at the Chin Swee and Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. You can opt for a glass floor gondola or the regular one. If you are afraid of heights or easily get motion sickness, the glass floor one is not for you.
A big thank you to Resorts World Genting for the hospitality! If you are planning a trip with your family, your friends, your lover and don’t want to go far from home, this is the place! It’s something for EVERYONE here. The flight to KL is only 2 hours from Bangkok, and Genting is only a 1-2 hour drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport depending on traffic. Extremely convenient, and you’ll never have to leave the resort! So glad we decided to give KL another try, as the only time I’ve been in Malaysia earlier was for the Amazing Race Asia… let’s just say that this trip was a lot less hectic although we did take a lot of pictures with murals again, he-he!
Yayy! Finally heading to the beach for the weekend.
This time I’m going to Hua Hin, no more than 200km drive from home. Luckily for me the weather is looking great. I can’t wait to soak up some sun and dip my toes into the ocean while sipping on fruit shakes and coconuts. I’ve been extremely tired this week as well as I’ve been doing my Thai classes every morning until noon for the past month and also just started boxing 5 days a week on top of my lifting routine. So yeah, I’m really excited to do nothing else than relaxing. Hopefully I’ll be fully recharged for whatever next week has to offer!
We usually go to Pranburi when we go to Prachuap Khiri Khan as Tom has his beach house there. But this time I’ll be heading with my friend as she needed a +1 for her stay at Resort De Paskani, so Hua Hin it is! Check it out. How could I say no to that?
