@storybydanehev This is absolutely wild. I've discovered the bar just next to this (General Lee's) by accident in dec 2019. It's so crazy you guys made a documentary about it! My video in the review of this place now has 40k views on Google. I'm baffled & very happy at the same time! On all of Gili T, i believe this location touched me the most. Away from all the hussle & bustle of the island. Wow! (name on Google is "Wim De Groote" if you'd like to see the video :) )
Very touching and great story! This has inspired me to keep faith and keep doing what I’m doing until I reach success! Sending love ❤️ and blessings from Jamaica 🇯🇲
This is a beautiful documentary. I fell in love with Bali years ago when I travelled and went to Nusa Penida. I thought I would live there and every year I thought about it. It hasn't happened yet! But listening to Martin speak honestly about the ups/downs of building a dream is similar to what I'm doing now with a boat renovation. There are weeks you really question your life, your decisions, exactly as he says, and don't so much enjoy the journey at the time. It takes time and space to evolve to appreciate the journey, and you have to appreciate the bad and good parts. Thank you for sharing this, and please keep up the good work. Send my appreciation to Martin for being strong 💪
The little bits of footage martin captured and the way you incorporated it in to this documentary is truly amazing!! Aspire to be and live like Martin!!
Very well made and inspiring! Thanks for giving Martin the recognition he so much deserves. I'm amazed by his resilience and perseverance and as his friend can only hope some of it rubs off on me because we should all aspire to a little bit more like Martin, who not only created what he set out to do but did so with his own sweat and tears and by learning the language fully and respecting the country and its people more than any other expat I've met.
Great fucking story! Congrats on the achievement. Reminds me of a kid I went to high school with named Brian Kelly. He up and moved to Bali and made a life.
usually, i'm always skeptical about foreigners making videos about something in Indonesia, but i really appreciate this one. i respect the effort he made and how he try to blend in with the locals. very enjoyed watching this video, great documentary.
Great documentary. This is the reality of making any worthy dream come true. Its hard and it comes with years of no guarantee anything is going to work out. Why? That way if your dream does come true it has meaning. You know how much went into it. And you're accustomed to not knowing how in gods name you're going to survive. You just keep going. Martin, you're a proper entrepreneur and I am sure you would be a great mentor. Best of luck to you!
A joy to get to know Martin's story. Very good presentation. Excellent in the sense that I now feel somehow connected. Please continue to show persons with such perserverance and gratitute. These are lives well lived. Think of it, someone arrives in a small village in Bali. Gains the vision to build. The vision completed by the village, and now he is releasing it to them - in the sense that they have a well run resort. How many travelors woud love to visit! Easy to understand the joy and appreciation of all involved.
Loved the peace that this guy breathes. Thanks for making this film about his increadible journey. Your family will come, enjoy it. Its the best thing in live.
This was enjoyable. I feel like a mini tour of the finished resort was missing, to see what he actually built. There were glimpses, but it left me wanting to see more.
Great documentary Robin, thanks for sharing your story Martin. You’re a proper sound guy and deserve all the good things coming you way, be at peace and enjoy the rest of your time in Lost Paradise!
@@storybydanehav No, not at all, I nearly lost my life a few times trying to follow up with my dad's estate, I got defrauded by my family, and disowned. I got a dog out of the deal and so we've been pals ever since. I can appreciate that someone worked themselves nearly to death trying to process the pain, the neat thing in this case is that he has something to show for it; and isn't like the rest of us, just treading water.
Wow that's a really sad story with people taking advantage of a bad situation. For me it's been 17 years and I didn't have anyone (professional) to talk to either when it happened. I guess it took me some 15 years to figure out what I want to do in life, and possibly because this process was in the way. The dog is a good thing though.
@@storybydanehav The silver lining to my story is that a bunch of toxic relatives showed their real colors and are no longer in my life. The flip side is that I struggle with PTSD, and have trust issues and generally feel like I'm around people but not ever with people. I'm in my 40's now and feel like I have very little in common with my counterparts, I don't have a family or career, I don't own anything, I don't share hobbies with people I know. I'd be really great to make a support group were guys can just state the obvious, in the safety of the group.
Vilken underbar berättelse. Blev lite tårögd på slutet. En fantastiskt inspirerande resa och kloka ord till andra runt om i världen. Vi kan alla välja att kliva utanför det inrutade och fyrkantiga liv som vi blivit fostrade in i. Tack 🙏♥ What a wonderful story. Got a little teary-eyed at the end. A fantastically inspiring journey and wise words to others around the world. We can all choose to step outside the boxed and square life that we have been brought up into. Thanks 🙏♥
This is God's country , humble, simple, honest, the characteristics of what humans attain. I can really relate to Martin on his own solo path, and Robin who can see and connect in a way to truly observe Martins inner world. Following my own 15 year inner journey.... Thanks for sharing this journey 🙏 😊
incredible. inspiring story and very well documented. would have been fun to get a part 2 on this documentary in 10 years or something like that. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with everything!❤
I can relate so much to this guy! I’m currently working on a beach cottage myself and having my struggles, it’s the reason why I’m staying out of a relationship until my beach villa is done.
Beautiful documentary and idea to do more of them to inspire people, this has inspired me. Thank you Robin. And Martin is a beautiful human 💖💖 thank you to both of you
Ah Gili T, last time I was there was in 2005 it must have changed a lot. This is called discipline, sticking to the plan no matter what. I can only admire it. I can only tell you from a deep knowing and experience that our loved ones are within us and know what we have done. Once we pass on we transform, our spirit leaving the fleshbody so it can feed Mother Earth and recycle, the spirit freed. They know, when you talk or just feel the sensations of your surroundings, all our loved ones and loved beings are around us and KNOW what we do in our lives
What a great inspiring and touching story and achievement. It must have been an incredibly difficult journey. Great documentary and thank you for sharing 🍀
Losing a father unexpectedly is turned my world too everything is kinda flat. I think we missed so badly our father five stars attention. I still trying to escape from the feeling. God bless us men who lost a great father!
I know exactly what you mean with everything turning flat. Like nothing really matters anymore. Grieving properly is so important and still something almost noone is taught until we have to figure it out... Time makes it easier to cope with, but the wounds never go away. I wish you all the best on your journey
This story really inspired me ❤ tq for sharing this story with us, much appreciated. Martin is rare gem in bali, he is apart of the tourism development
The storytelling, thoughtfulness, determination…loved everything about this. Lost my mom around the time he did his dad and ended up trying to ride a motorcycle across as many countries as I could.. This hit deep, all the best on your journeys 🫡
I’ve been to Lost Paradise, that’s a real paradise ☺️, lovely place, amazing staff, Martin himself is a very welcoming and inspiring person. Wish all the best luck to Martin and his team🫶🏻
Wow, just came across this, I have done a very similar journey in Sri Lanka and I am on the 8th year since buying my plot of land , and I can relate to so many of the hardships that come with this, working 7 days a week back in the uk trying to pay to build my guest house. And it’s so true how you question your choices , and the depression which creeps it way in as you spend every possible free time you have just working. Trying to eat just 1 meal a day to save money. Make yourself utterly go without to try get to the end. Constant stress and pain inside. And yes it is an obsession knowing you can’t stop because you came so far Congratulations to Martin for getting to the end . Some people look at people like us as being lucky and fortunate but not knowing the absolute sacrifice which comes with trying to do this without any financial help . Respect, you can make dreams happen but it will take its toll to get there
What an inspiring journey. I loved GiliT when visiting. I also built on a remote island. The challenges pay off- the story IS the journey rather than the end product. Nicely filmed- thanks for sharing - well done both of you ❤
Thank you Martin for sharing your experience. It has even made me cry and seeing how happy you are, in this systematic and cruel world in which we live there should be more people like you 😍. Watching this documentary will help many young people achieve their dreams. I loved the character, effort and hard work that you have dedicated these years amazing. You have already made your dream come true, your father will be very proud of you and will surely be smiling from up there. You have a wonderful hotel and the staff is amazing. Continue building your dream and enjoy life as you are doing. Signed: Alberto Ruiz from Spain we stayed in Lost Paradise from 12th October till 17th October. Keep it up a faithful admirer greetings
Brilliant!!! Saving this location on my bucket list. Well done on the video and even better on Martin for pushing through and reaching goals by working hard, you are a BIG inspiration to work hard on my own dreams. Robin thank you for sharing the video it is well presented!!❤
I'm on almost a similar journey.. in my fifth yr...created a unit to process my tea..a garden with tea..and building houses from.natural materials plentiful in my area but slowly dying ..sometimes it's tedious, boring and very discouraging...as u don't see the result soon..but it's a process..u cannot speed it up..u have to enjoy the pace..and will eventually find joy in things, what most would find inane..
Mate! If I could have more kids I'd be booking my ticket! I'm sure you'll have no problem finding someone to love you, sadness and all. 😊 Thank you for the inspiration. I gave up my dream of building, (illness, abuse, raising children etc) but perhaps it would be easier in another country (because Australia has strict codes and councils that make little to no allowances for alternative building). Perhaps I'll try again. Thank you for the film 😊
Bangga sekali !! Martin sangat menginspirasi ! Sukses terus ya Martin! Terima kasih Robin, dokumentari yang sangat menyentuh dan bagus sekali! Sangat detail
Amazing achievement, what a legend Martin is. How he embraced the culture, language, the locals. Pure spirit 😊 ..Let's also acknowledge the privilege that men have to be able to dedicate their entire focus of their 20s and 30s to working and building something, and still be able to start a family in their 40s and 50s. Women don't have this opportunity due to biology
Wow, what a story, big respect for your patience and resilience!! 🙌 Very inspiring. You are so courageous..🐍in your first house 😬💪💪thanks for sharing. Blessings and @Robin this is a such a high quality documentary! Excellent!
Norweeds are such brave sensitive souls and look at her beautiful hair and precious smile...Gods grace be upon you sweet and gentle norweed, may your nightly plumes of weed bring you deep and sordid dreams!
you would have to be smoking wacky tobaccee to make those longterm life decision...the weed addiction made you a genius, especially since no foreigner may own land there, so you must be leasing it. Cool story bro
You look familiar Martin, not sure if I met you before in BKK. What a great story! Cheers to what you have done! I opened a hostel in BKK 9 years ago now I'm building a farmstay in my hometown in the south. Some days I reached the point where I wanted to give up but I have to dream about the day when it's all done to drive me forward. Salute to you!! 👏👏👏
Love the journey of martin stories. And you make it so interesting sir 🙌🏻, like a short movie, add on some real footage when himself to face heavy situation, almost give up, but not the end finally he made it happen.
I enjoyed this, thank you. I would have liked to see more of a "tour" though. It was difficult to follow how the building progressed into what it is now.
Thank you for your comment! Who knows, there might be a tour coming up in the future? :) I felt like that wouldnt really contribute to the story since it would become more of a MTV cribs vibe than what I wanted to create :)
What a great film! I’m also living in Gili Trawangan and in process of building villas here. It sure does require a unique logistical journey hehe! What a lovely and inspiring story from Martin. Hope to cross paths some time. We also have a music studio here so maybe he will enjoy to visit our place so it’s not only work time on Gili :)
I can see myself being this man. Thinking "is this all?" buying land somewhere, failing at making a well, taking way too long to complete, fall in a depression spiral, seeing no end, after years of work 1 costumer says you're doing good, continiue, do well, have a short film made about your deepest emotions and what drove your life in this way, say you're fine but people stay skeptical
You have done what other people want to do , but they never done anything. Props to you my friend. You hsve just shown in this video that LIFE IS A JOURNEY! PEACE MY FRIEND.
Looks idyllic. Pity he associates the island with hard times. He has achieved so much more than he realises. I hope the island will become a place a joy and refuge for him one day.
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@storybydanehev This is absolutely wild. I've discovered the bar just next to this (General Lee's) by accident in dec 2019. It's so crazy you guys made a documentary about it! My video in the review of this place now has 40k views on Google. I'm baffled & very happy at the same time! On all of Gili T, i believe this location touched me the most. Away from all the hussle & bustle of the island. Wow! (name on Google is "Wim De Groote" if you'd like to see the video :) )
This guy is always smiling and speaks with a happy face. He's at peace and happy with his life.
He's on the path at least, I think we're all some kind of work in progress without a clear destination :)
I know Martin, he is such a nice and kind person. Very proud of him. Strong and interesting story. Bravo❤❤❤
Thank you (And I agree)
Very touching and great story! This has inspired me to keep faith and keep doing what I’m doing until I reach success! Sending love ❤️ and blessings from Jamaica 🇯🇲
This is a beautiful documentary. I fell in love with Bali years ago when I travelled and went to Nusa Penida. I thought I would live there and every year I thought about it. It hasn't happened yet! But listening to Martin speak honestly about the ups/downs of building a dream is similar to what I'm doing now with a boat renovation. There are weeks you really question your life, your decisions, exactly as he says, and don't so much enjoy the journey at the time. It takes time and space to evolve to appreciate the journey, and you have to appreciate the bad and good parts.
Thank you for sharing this, and please keep up the good work. Send my appreciation to Martin for being strong 💪
The little bits of footage martin captured and the way you incorporated it in to this documentary is truly amazing!! Aspire to be and live like Martin!!
Thank you!!
True proof that with perseverance and determination, anything is possible. Way to go! You can see the pride in his eyes
Very well made and inspiring! Thanks for giving Martin the recognition he so much deserves. I'm amazed by his resilience and perseverance and as his friend can only hope some of it rubs off on me because we should all aspire to a little bit more like Martin, who not only created what he set out to do but did so with his own sweat and tears and by learning the language fully and respecting the country and its people more than any other expat I've met.
Thank you! And I totally I agree, I think if he could bottle his soul up and sell it the world would be so good (and Martin very rich)
Glad to know you Martin! Good luck with building family! You will absolutely love it!
I think he’s ready for it ❤
Yes,yes and yes😁
Martin is such an inspiration. Would love to meet him someday!
You know where to find him ;)
Great fucking story! Congrats on the achievement. Reminds me of a kid I went to high school with named Brian Kelly. He up and moved to Bali and made a life.
Thank you!
What an amazing story ! All the best that way to Gili Islands and well done Robin for telling this story 💙💙💙
Thank you so much Alma!
Very inspiring story about Martin, brilliantly told by Robin with a lot of empathy as well as reflection. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏❤️
usually, i'm always skeptical about foreigners making videos about something in Indonesia, but i really appreciate this one. i respect the effort he made and how he try to blend in with the locals. very enjoyed watching this video, great documentary.
Thank you. I understand exactly what you mean and I didn't want to make another one of those :)
I have stayed at lost paradise. Martin is a very nice person and the place is very natural. If you go to Gili Trawangan, this resort can be an option
I think exactly the same as you
Great documentary. This is the reality of making any worthy dream come true. Its hard and it comes with years of no guarantee anything is going to work out. Why? That way if your dream does come true it has meaning. You know how much went into it. And you're accustomed to not knowing how in gods name you're going to survive. You just keep going. Martin, you're a proper entrepreneur and I am sure you would be a great mentor. Best of luck to you!
Beautifully put!
A joy to get to know Martin's story. Very good presentation. Excellent in the sense that I now feel somehow connected. Please continue to show persons with such perserverance and gratitute.
These are lives well lived. Think of it, someone arrives in a small village in Bali. Gains the vision to build. The vision completed by the village, and now he is releasing it to them - in the sense that they have a well run resort. How many travelors woud love to visit! Easy to understand the joy and appreciation of all involved.
Loved the peace that this guy breathes.
Thanks for making this film about his increadible journey.
Your family will come, enjoy it.
Its the best thing in live.
Thanks for your support!
This was enjoyable. I feel like a mini tour of the finished resort was missing, to see what he actually built. There were glimpses, but it left me wanting to see more.
Great documentary Robin, thanks for sharing your story Martin. You’re a proper sound guy and deserve all the good things coming you way, be at peace and enjoy the rest of your time in Lost Paradise!
Thank you so much!
Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Inspiring story.
Excellent story, and video.
Lost my dad when I was 32, I can relate.
Seems like there are quite a few of us who has gone through that horrible experience. Did you experience you had anyone to talk to about it?
@@storybydanehav
No, not at all, I nearly lost my life a few times trying to follow up with my dad's estate, I got defrauded by my family, and disowned. I got a dog out of the deal and so we've been pals ever since.
I can appreciate that someone worked themselves nearly to death trying to process the pain, the neat thing in this case is that he has something to show for it; and isn't like the rest of us, just treading water.
Wow that's a really sad story with people taking advantage of a bad situation. For me it's been 17 years and I didn't have anyone (professional) to talk to either when it happened. I guess it took me some 15 years to figure out what I want to do in life, and possibly because this process was in the way.
The dog is a good thing though.
@@storybydanehav
The silver lining to my story is that a bunch of toxic relatives showed their real colors and are no longer in my life. The flip side is that I struggle with PTSD, and have trust issues and generally feel like I'm around people but not ever with people.
I'm in my 40's now and feel like I have very little in common with my counterparts, I don't have a family or career, I don't own anything, I don't share hobbies with people I know.
I'd be really great to make a support group were guys can just state the obvious, in the safety of the group.
Vilken underbar berättelse. Blev lite tårögd på slutet. En fantastiskt inspirerande resa och kloka ord till andra runt om i världen. Vi kan alla välja att kliva utanför det inrutade och fyrkantiga liv som vi blivit fostrade in i. Tack 🙏♥ What a wonderful story. Got a little teary-eyed at the end. A fantastically inspiring journey and wise words to others around the world. We can all choose to step outside the boxed and square life that we have been brought up into. Thanks 🙏♥
Tack för att du tittade!
This is God's country , humble, simple, honest, the characteristics of what humans attain. I can really relate to Martin on his own solo path, and Robin who can see and connect in a way to truly observe Martins inner world. Following my own 15 year inner journey.... Thanks for sharing this journey 🙏 😊
Thank you for your beautiful comment and support
incredible. inspiring story and very well documented. would have been fun to get a part 2 on this documentary in 10 years or something like that. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with everything!❤
Who knows, that might happen :)
That was excellent, honest, and inspiring
Thank you so much for watching and showing your support
I can relate so much to this guy! I’m currently working on a beach cottage myself and having my struggles, it’s the reason why I’m staying out of a relationship until my beach villa is done.
I really dig the cinematography! Excellent subject matter as well. Looking forward to this channel's content.
Thank you so much!
Well done! Inspiring and lovely story and great guy Martin!
Beautiful documentary and idea to do more of them to inspire people, this has inspired me. Thank you Robin. And Martin is a beautiful human 💖💖 thank you to both of you
I'm so happy to hear that. Huge amounts of time goes into making these, so I really appreciate that you take the time to tell me that it is important
Great story, the journey is indeed not straight nor can we do it alone. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this moment with me Armando 🙏
Really nice and inspiring story also that the film maker is producing his own story by documenting others. A story with in a story.
Thank you for these nice words. I think making these is kind of therapeutic for me :)
Ah Gili T, last time I was there was in 2005 it must have changed a lot. This is called discipline, sticking to the plan no matter what. I can only admire it. I can only tell you from a deep knowing and experience that our loved ones are within us and know what we have done. Once we pass on we transform, our spirit leaving the fleshbody so it can feed Mother Earth and recycle, the spirit freed. They know, when you talk or just feel the sensations of your surroundings, all our loved ones and loved beings are around us and KNOW what we do in our lives
Beautiful
What an amazing young man!
one word for people like this! Legend
It feels this is the Doc of my own life. Amazing amazing piece of work!!!
Wow thank you for those beautiful words, it means a lot!
What a great inspiring and touching story and achievement. It must have been an incredibly difficult journey. Great documentary and thank you for sharing 🍀
Thank you so much for your support. It's an amazing privilege to be able to meet these amazing people and share their stories.
Bravo both the Documentary Robin and Martin! Perseverance 🐯
Thank you!
Losing a father unexpectedly is turned my world too everything is kinda flat. I think we missed so badly our father five stars attention. I still trying to escape from the feeling. God bless us men who lost a great father!
I know exactly what you mean with everything turning flat. Like nothing really matters anymore. Grieving properly is so important and still something almost noone is taught until we have to figure it out... Time makes it easier to cope with, but the wounds never go away. I wish you all the best on your journey
thank you for this great documentary! Big respect to Martin to follow his dreams!
Thank you for supporting!
This story really inspired me ❤ tq for sharing this story with us, much appreciated. Martin is rare gem in bali, he is apart of the tourism development
Thank you for watching and showing your support 🙏 and I agree, this goes beyond the general development we see way too much of.
both of you guys are so positive and inspiring. I wish you all the best.
Thanks a lot mate!
Inspirational! Have guts trust his heart ❤️
Beautifully done. thank you.
Thank you 🙏 your support means a lot!
Such a beautiful documentary…
Thank you!
The storytelling, thoughtfulness, determination…loved everything about this. Lost my mom around the time he did his dad and ended up trying to ride a motorcycle across as many countries as I could.. This hit deep, all the best on your journeys 🫡
I’ve been to Lost Paradise, that’s a real paradise ☺️, lovely place, amazing staff, Martin himself is a very welcoming and inspiring person. Wish all the best luck to Martin and his team🫶🏻
Totally agree! I had such a nice stay there
Beautiful Documentary, never stop inspiring those around you, and be the change in the world you want to see.
Word!
Superb documentary. Thank you. Subscribed at 7.04k and looking forward to the channel growing.
Thank you and welcome to the team
Wow, just came across this,
I have done a very similar journey in Sri Lanka and I am on the 8th year since buying my plot of land , and I can relate to so many of the hardships that come with this, working 7 days a week back in the uk trying to pay to build my guest house.
And it’s so true how you question your choices , and the depression which creeps it way in as you spend every possible free time you have just working. Trying to eat just 1 meal a day to save money. Make yourself utterly go without to try get to the end. Constant stress and pain inside. And yes it is an obsession knowing you can’t stop because you came so far
Congratulations to Martin for getting to the end . Some people look at people like us as being lucky and fortunate but not knowing the absolute sacrifice which comes with trying to do this without any financial help .
Respect, you can make dreams happen but it will take its toll to get there
What an inspiring journey. I loved GiliT when visiting. I also built on a remote island. The challenges pay off- the story IS the journey rather than the end product. Nicely filmed- thanks for sharing - well done both of you ❤
Beautifully put. Thank you so much for the support!
The most important thing is to follow your dreams. What an amazing documentary.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you Martin for sharing your experience. It has even made me cry and seeing how happy you are, in this systematic and cruel world in which we live there should be more people like you 😍. Watching this documentary will help many young people achieve their dreams. I loved the character, effort and hard work that you have dedicated these years amazing. You have already made your dream come true, your father will be very proud of you and will surely be smiling from up there. You have a wonderful hotel and the staff is amazing. Continue building your dream and enjoy life as you are doing. Signed: Alberto Ruiz from Spain we stayed in Lost Paradise from 12th October till 17th October. Keep it up a faithful admirer greetings
Beautifully put!
Thank you sharing! This was exciting 🌸🌴🌸 how beautiful a life can be if you never give up!
Words to live by! Thanks for your support!
Well done Martin, i'm so proud for you brother 🤜🏻🤛
Me too!
Proud of you brother
Wish him nothing but the best. Very inspiring and heart warming. Fantastic mate 👍🏽
Thank you!
Great guy, great story and well told.
Thank you so much! And I totally agree with the great guy part 🙌
A very heart warming story, thank you.
Thank you so much for watching
What a beautiful film that reflects the true spirit of life ❤
Thank you so much!
Brilliant!!! Saving this location on my bucket list. Well done on the video and even better on Martin for pushing through and reaching goals by working hard, you are a BIG inspiration to work hard on my own dreams. Robin thank you for sharing the video it is well presented!!❤
Thank you so much! It's an amazing place to visit for sure!
Amazing journey thank you for made n share this video
Glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know 🙏
ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I SEE IN MY LIFE
Wow that's huge. Thank you!
Beautiful Documentary!!!
Thank you!
I'm on almost a similar journey.. in my fifth yr...created a unit to process my tea..a garden with tea..and building houses from.natural materials plentiful in my area but slowly dying ..sometimes it's tedious, boring and very discouraging...as u don't see the result soon..but it's a process..u cannot speed it up..u have to enjoy the pace..and will eventually find joy in things, what most would find inane..
Mate! If I could have more kids I'd be booking my ticket! I'm sure you'll have no problem finding someone to love you, sadness and all. 😊
Thank you for the inspiration. I gave up my dream of building, (illness, abuse, raising children etc) but perhaps it would be easier in another country (because Australia has strict codes and councils that make little to no allowances for alternative building). Perhaps I'll try again.
Thank you for the film 😊
Haha! Thank you for supporting!
Bangga sekali !! Martin sangat menginspirasi ! Sukses terus ya Martin! Terima kasih Robin, dokumentari yang sangat menyentuh dan bagus sekali! Sangat detail
Terima kasih! (The only words except the names that I could pick up) :)
Amazing documentary about an amazing man....loved it👏👏❣🙏
Thank you Michelle!
Amazing achievement, what a legend Martin is. How he embraced the culture, language, the locals. Pure spirit 😊 ..Let's also acknowledge the privilege that men have to be able to dedicate their entire focus of their 20s and 30s to working and building something, and still be able to start a family in their 40s and 50s. Women don't have this opportunity due to biology
That's a very valid point that doesn't come naturally for me and many other men. Thanks for adding perspective!
what an awesome story!
Thank you!
Great doco mate! Very well put together and Martin's story is that of hard work and perseverance which more often than not pays off in life.
Thank you for watching!
❤️❤️❤️
Well done Martin!
I concur!
Wow, what a story, big respect for your patience and resilience!! 🙌 Very inspiring.
You are so courageous..🐍in your first house 😬💪💪thanks for sharing. Blessings and @Robin this is a such a high quality documentary! Excellent!
Thank you so much for your support!
This is amazing. Thank you❤
Thank you!
Great story
Peaceful journeys
Thank you a million time for watching and taking the time to show your appriciation!
Norweeds are such brave sensitive souls and look at her beautiful hair and precious smile...Gods grace be upon you sweet and gentle norweed, may your nightly plumes of weed bring you deep and sordid dreams!
I think you win the prize for most wacky comment, but thank you :)
you would have to be smoking wacky tobaccee to make those longterm life decision...the weed addiction made you a genius, especially since no foreigner may own land there, so you must be leasing it. Cool story bro
Wow! What a story! Very Inspiring!
Thank you!
Very well done documentary and a fascinating story. Love it. You have a new subscriber. Thank you.
Yay! I appreciate you and I'll do my best to keep up the good work
He’s very positive i love his personality ❤
Me too! The feeling I had to make this film came instantly
What a accomplishment!!!!! 🌴
I know, right? Thanks for watching!
You look familiar Martin, not sure if I met you before in BKK. What a great story! Cheers to what you have done! I opened a hostel in BKK 9 years ago now I'm building a farmstay in my hometown in the south. Some days I reached the point where I wanted to give up but I have to dream about the day when it's all done to drive me forward. Salute to you!! 👏👏👏
Thank you for watching and showing your support! I’m sure you will push through the hard times. Good luck with your project 🙌🤩
Love the journey of martin stories. And you make it so interesting sir 🙌🏻, like a short movie, add on some real footage when himself to face heavy situation, almost give up, but not the end finally he made it happen.
Thank you for your nice words! Means a lot!
A wonderful story. I wish you love and tranquility. Fabulous.
Thank you
I enjoyed this, thank you. I would have liked to see more of a "tour" though. It was difficult to follow how the building progressed into what it is now.
Thank you for your comment! Who knows, there might be a tour coming up in the future? :) I felt like that wouldnt really contribute to the story since it would become more of a MTV cribs vibe than what I wanted to create :)
Amazing, inspiring story
Thank you!
What a great film! I’m also living in Gili Trawangan and in process of building villas here. It sure does require a unique logistical journey hehe! What a lovely and inspiring story from Martin. Hope to cross paths some time. We also have a music studio here so maybe he will enjoy to visit our place so it’s not only work time on Gili :)
Wow thank you! I’ll pass the message on to Martin so you can meet up and make some music. That would be an awesome outcome of making this film! 🙌
great video - great human
I can relate to this in many ways...
I can see myself being this man.
Thinking "is this all?" buying land somewhere, failing at making a well, taking way too long to complete, fall in a depression spiral, seeing no end, after years of work 1 costumer says you're doing good, continiue, do well, have a short film made about your deepest emotions and what drove your life in this way, say you're fine but people stay skeptical
Amazing analysis. I think we all have been there at some point :)
You have done what other people want to do , but they never done anything. Props to you my friend. You hsve just shown in this video that LIFE IS A JOURNEY! PEACE MY FRIEND.
It is indeed! Thanks for your support
wow very inspiring story❤
Thank you for watching and showing your support, it means a lot!
Nice to hear the story behind Los Paradise, I'm kiting, I know Martin, Los Paradise is Martin himself, brother me, I know you can.
Beatuiful, thank you for watching and taking the time comment
Indonesia is my number one country! Gili is also awesome. There are no police, a lot of diving, and good food!
It's an amazing place indeed
Love this! ❤
Thank you!
Wonderful!!!✨
As are you
wow!! what an incredible man. all best wishes
Let's goooo! Thanks!
Love it!!
Thank you!!
Salut for u effort and fighting spirits to achieve your goal,every difficulty always have sweet memories to tell.
It might become a good book :D
Looks idyllic. Pity he associates the island with hard times. He has achieved so much more than he realises. I hope the island will become a place a joy and refuge for him one day.
It's beautiful, but very small. So I understand that spending 10+ years there makes you need more land mass to roam :)
lovn it brother! always stay true......................................
Thank you for watching it!