Maldives have been nothing short of a dream so far. The endless blue waters and white sandy beaches. Anantara Dhigu is actually a family resort-island but yet it is so quiet and peaceful here. We’ve been soaking up the sun all day and gazed at the stars during night time. The night sky is so beautiful here! Yesterday we went for a SPA treatment and it was the best one we’ve ever had. The masseuses are from Thailand, higly skilled with firm hands,but the location is what makes it. It’s surrounded with turquoise blue water and sunshine, I’m not even exaggerating. It lifts your mood right from the start and creates a perfect feeling. The window under your massage table let’s you stare right into the ocean. You can even watch the sunset from the jacuzzi at the end. Amazing!
Hi guys! There might or might not be any blogging during my week in Maldives. The internet hasn’t been great so far, but this is only day one. We’re staying at Anantara Dhigu and it’s gorgeous! We are located right on the beach in a sunrise bungalow, safe to say, I’m IN LOVE. We are staying here for three days before we move to the over water bungalows at Anantara Veli. This is truly a dream come true. Follow me on Instagram story for daily updates!
I feel like I become wiser every time I go visit my grandparents in Surin, my Thai brushes up, my stomach grows stronger, and my perspective on life changes. Having stayed with my grandparents in Ban Thawan Phrai throughout the years, I am constantly reminded to be grateful for what we take for granted in our daily life, like electricity, internet, AN AIRCON, warm water, a job that enables us to take care of ourself and our families and not least proper health care… The contrast of the way of living is enormous. You won’t see a single person sitting with their eyes glued to the smart phone, never anyone picky when it comes to what to wear, what to eat or where to go. The stress level is non-existent.
My grandparents house in the village! It sure looks different than when we used to visit as kids!
Fresh Rose apples “Chompoo” straight from the garden. Yum! My fave fruit. Low in calories and super crunchy and healthy!
Never been here during mango season before, let alone have I ever picked my own mangoes.
So good!
My aunties puppies! She is amazing… making sure EVERYONE is taken care of.
But I think the biggest lesson is the kindness and helpfulness of the people. They welcome everyone that walks in with a smile, they share to the ones in need, even if they don’t have enough themselves. They take care of one another, just like human beings should. They all act as one big family, sharing their crops, fruits and whatever they have to offer with eachother. I swear, it feels like Utopia! We might have years and years of education, but it is obvious that some things, you won’t ever learn in school. And living as priviliged as we do, some of us might never learn. I always wondered why my mom wouldn’t spend much money on us while growing up, but she would always give loads to the kids back in her hometown. As a child you never understand these things, but growing up, getting to witness all the good things she has done back home, makes it all worth it.
After 11 days of chilling with friends and family in Norway (and eating candies almost every day), and of course missing my baby Tom, it was time to come back to Thailand. Don’t get me wrong Norway will always be home to me…The familiar corners of little Levanger. The people there… the people I grew up with and my family. I do miss the fresh breath of air and having all four seasons- but if could choose only one of my homes to live in for 365 days of the year…Thailand has my heart right now.
The 7 am bus into Oslo… ahh
The famous “Monolitten” in Vigelandsparken
Having lived in Asia for a while, I am finally starting to see the things that I always deny when people tell me us Norwegian people are so different from the norm. Firstly our strong sides- being independent is one of them. Sometimes maybe a bit too independent. But also the awkward sides like not looking people in the eyes. Having to go to Oslo for school has made me have to take the public transportation a lot, and really… Norwegian people are… different from here. That’s not always a bad thing, but one thing that really annoys me is that people never give up the seat next to them. Going into Oslo on a weekday in the morning means a full bus. Some people are lucky to get on the bus earlier than others, and use the other seat to out their tiny handbags or their jacket. It shocks me how they try to look away when people come into the bus, and don’t even offer their seat to others. And the loud teenagers on putting up their legs on the seats…and swearing loudly. I don’t know if I grew up in a small town, or just at the right time, because that is not how I remember it.
Enough reflections, I’m up early for my 6 am flight to Surin!… Or who am I kidding. I never went to bed. Can’t wait to see my grandparents and Thai family again!!
Japan has always been on the top of my bucket list, but is still one of the places I have yet to visit. I’ve been putting it on hold for so long so when I first go there, I want it to be perfect. I want to see it all! I’ve been dreaming about his place since the day I discovered mangas and the beautiful cherry blossom trees. First on my list is of course Tokyo. Every time I see a movie set in Tokyo, I can hear the place calling for me. The crowd of people walking in the streets, modern buildings, the endless shopping opportunities, the city lights, fresh sushi and green tea. I imagine it being fairytale-like, having sake from a bamboo stall hidden in a small alley in the city centre.
Until watching this video, I had never even heard about the stunning lights of Japan, illuminating the whole city during the winter months. It’s so beautiful. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. If you click around the circle with the arrows on the top right you can see and experience every single detail! Jump on a train and go somewhere else, experience a totally different scenery. Onsen baths, hot springs and stunning nature. I’ve heard that the metro system in Japan is one of a kind, and that travelling around the country is easy. If you click the top right, on the red square marked 360 virtual tour you can watch more movies from all over Japan!
My new fave top, that I’m definitely bringing for Maldives. From L’academie. Here.
I won’t be updating much while I’m here. I’m in 100 catching up with friends and family and haven’t been focusing on much else. The deadline for the first draft of my thesis is also sneaking up so unfortunately social media will be on the bottom of the list in the coming week. Also, the weather haven’t been quite on my side since I reached Levanger, so it’s not like I can go around and snap photos whenever. It’s been drizzling every day and lately it’s been super windy. I don’t even know how many times I woke up last night from the loud noise from the storm. Three more days until I fly to Oslo again for my last day of class before I head back to Bangkok. I’m gonna enjoy these last days in Levanger with the fam. Right now, it’s my favourite pizza in the world on the schedule. If you’re ever in my hometown, Levanger, you gotta have the pizza from Orion!! <3
Festival season is right around the corner, and Revolve has many new items to discover. Stay tuned for the big sale on the 28th of March!
