Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
UNDERNEATH THE ADVENTURE: youtu.be/-l81xESXnis
One year after our original documentary about life on Gili Trawangan, I return to see what happened next. This film revisits Martin — the man who opened up about the emotional cost of chasing a dream on a remote island.
The first film sparked questions, messages, and curiosity from viewers around the world. In this follow-up, we explore what changed, what didn’t, and what it really takes to stay.
This is not a paradise fantasy — it’s real life, with all its contradictions. And this time, Martin tells it like it is.
Follow Martin's renovation on instagram.com/martinhenryvrana
🎬 Watch the original documentary here: youtu.be/-l81xESXnis
☕ Support the channel and my work: patreon.com/storybyDanehav
📸 Follow behind the scenes: instagram.com/robindanehav
00:00 – Why Life on a Remote Island Isn’t Always Paradise
00:30 – Returning to Gili Trawangan One Year Later
01:22 – What changed in a year?
03:00 – Building a Simple Outdoor Kitchen in the Tropics
03:37 – Sleeping in a Jungle Loft Built by Hand
04:29 – Rebuilding a 40-Year-Old House From the Ground Up
05:36 – Scary moment: Sharing the journey instead of keeping it a secret
05:51 – Building a water tower, why?
06:49 – What It’s Really Like Living on Gili Trawangan Now
07:39 – Starting a Small Cocktail Bar on a Remote Island
08:15 – The Truth About Owning Land in Indonesia
09:03 – How Hard Is It to Build a House in Indonesia?
09:38 – How to avoid exploitation of these tropical islands
10:31 – Leading a Local Team as a Foreigner
11:51 – What I Learned From Living and Building on Gili T
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📷 Instagram: instagram.com/robindanehav
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UNDERNEATH THE ADVENTURE: youtu.be/-l81xESXnis
One year after our original documentary about life on Gili Trawangan, I return to see what happened next. This film revisits Martin — the man who opened up about the emotional cost of chasing a dream on a remote island.
The first film sparked questions, messages, and curiosity from viewers around the world. In this follow-up, we explore what changed, what didn’t, and what it really takes to stay.
This is not a paradise fantasy — it’s real life, with all its contradictions. And this time, Martin tells it like it is.
Follow Martin's renovation on instagram.com/martinhenryvrana
🎬 Watch the original documentary here: youtu.be/-l81xESXnis
☕ Support the channel and my work: patreon.com/storybyDanehav
📸 Follow behind the scenes: instagram.com/robindanehav
00:00 – Why Life on a Remote Island Isn’t Always Paradise
00:30 – Returning to Gili Trawangan One Year Later
01:22 – What changed in a year?
03:00 – Building a Simple Outdoor Kitchen in the Tropics
03:37 – Sleeping in a Jungle Loft Built by Hand
04:29 – Rebuilding a 40-Year-Old House From the Ground Up
05:36 – Scary moment: Sharing the journey instead of keeping it a secret
05:51 – Building a water tower, why?
06:49 – What It’s Really Like Living on Gili Trawangan Now
07:39 – Starting a Small Cocktail Bar on a Remote Island
08:15 – The Truth About Owning Land in Indonesia
09:03 – How Hard Is It to Build a House in Indonesia?
09:38 – How to avoid exploitation of these tropical islands
10:31 – Leading a Local Team as a Foreigner
11:51 – What I Learned From Living and Building on Gili T
❤️ Please subscribe if you haven't already youtube.com/channel/UCHK0OKDFB8lAJGtYFWKQY6g?sub_confirmation=1
📬 And if you want the best stuff from my Youtube viewing history, make sure to sign up to my newsletter on robindanehav.com/newsletter
Find more from me on these links:
🎬 Watch more stories and films: robindanehav.com
✍️ Support the documentaries and read my notes: robindanehav.substack.com
🎥 Work with me through Impact Docs Studio: https://impactdocs.studio
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/robindanehav
⛓️ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robindanehav
