I Need a Break... Navigating the Challenges of Island Life and Finding Balance

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • In this video, Marjolein takes a break from the challenges of island life and travels back to Belgium. Join me as she shares why sometimes stepping away from tropical paradise is necessary to recharge and appreciate the off-grid lifestyle even more.
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Комментарии • 365

  • @lt5197
    @lt5197 2 месяца назад +161

    Pleaseee film your days in Belgium. It’s not just the island life that we’re into. It’s island life under the perspectives of someone who grew up in civilization like you that made it interesting I think 😂

    • @manicrymes
      @manicrymes 2 месяца назад +17

      Couldn't have said it better myself! Please take some days to yourself, but we would Love to see what you are up to there too.

    • @SC-uf5bc
      @SC-uf5bc 2 месяца назад +5

      @@lt5197 I think she should take a break and just enjoy her visit with family and friends

    • @fajarwicaksono3525
      @fajarwicaksono3525 2 месяца назад +5

      Agree, but she could do in her own rhythm, just when she thinks it's already time for her to make those video. I honestly want to know her backstory in her country later shape her decision to live in an isolated island.

    • @LawofMosesHere
      @LawofMosesHere 2 месяца назад

      @@fajarwicaksono3525yes!❤

  • @brigettekillion7994
    @brigettekillion7994 2 месяца назад +126

    Yes to a day in Belgium. Thank you for sharing your travels and life on the island!

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +15

      Alright I’ll see if i can film something! Thank you for watching! 🫶🏼🙏🏼

    • @Anton-tf9iw
      @Anton-tf9iw 2 месяца назад +2

      @@OurIslandLife Het contrast zien is belangrijk voor je publiek.

    • @genalynancheta6611
      @genalynancheta6611 2 месяца назад +1

      Please do,I'll luv it too from ur avid fan in the Philuppies ❤❤❤

    • @genalynancheta6611
      @genalynancheta6611 2 месяца назад +1

      I mean Philippines lol

    • @rosemarycastronuovo6056
      @rosemarycastronuovo6056 2 месяца назад +1

      Continue your journey while you are in Belgium PLEASE....Love to see travels ❤

  • @TheBingoP
    @TheBingoP 2 месяца назад +58

    Yes, please show us both sides of your fantastic world; the island and the city. I’d be looking forward to seeing your next film.

  • @hopemorrison2367
    @hopemorrison2367 2 месяца назад +34

    No matter where you live a change of scenery is always welcome

  • @garyblack2858
    @garyblack2858 2 месяца назад +37

    Yes, I would like to see Belgium through your lense. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

  • @michaelmurray8049
    @michaelmurray8049 2 месяца назад +27

    Yes, film something in Belgium. I enjoy your content and 3 weeks is too long without one. Enjoy your time with friends and family.

  • @db9746
    @db9746 8 часов назад

    Yes … pls pls blog your Belgium stay. Love to see it.

  • @BrianTuinukuafe
    @BrianTuinukuafe 2 месяца назад +23

    I enjoy your videos. I would like to see a video of you in Belgium. Thanks

  • @barbaramayfield5898
    @barbaramayfield5898 2 месяца назад +14

    I would like to see your life in Belgium

  • @hakankucukbaskan120
    @hakankucukbaskan120 Месяц назад +1

    Yes, sometimes a change of location for a short time can be good for a person.

  • @michelineheise5959
    @michelineheise5959 2 месяца назад +8

    ❤yes please, Belgium❤

  • @yes_itsjoe6552
    @yes_itsjoe6552 2 месяца назад +13

    It must be nice meeting people that speak your mother tongue again after a long time away from them! Enjoy your time home, and I would love to see your life in Belgium, please do a video if you have time to film it of course! Love, Indonesian subscribers ❤

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +2

      Yes it is! Though sometimes it feels like I can’t speak Dutch anymore 😅
      Much love and thank you for watching!

  • @ingesymoens9808
    @ingesymoens9808 2 месяца назад +2

    For someone who lives in Antwerp (Belgium) I always think after traveling: "back to boring Belgium!"😂. I started watching your video's recently, and for me it is more about your journey as a person and a couple, and your adventures that makes it so interesting and lovely. No matter where you are. Enjoy family and city life!!!!

  • @AShroudOfTruth
    @AShroudOfTruth 2 месяца назад +5

    I would enjoy seeing a day in the life in Belgium.

  • @Diligent-dp7gi
    @Diligent-dp7gi 2 месяца назад +4

    OF COURSE we Want to SEE video of your time spent in BELGIUM !!! It's a sharp contrast to Island life and would be Very Interesting. Many of your Viewers have never been to BELGIUM.

  • @rohitnath5569
    @rohitnath5569 2 месяца назад +2

    I can completely relate to needing a break from where you stay. I also live a fairly remote life, but in the Himalayas, and although it's a beautiful mountain town with everything I could possibly need and is directly responsible for drastically improving my overall happiness and health, I do feel the need to occasionally take breaks from the place. You put it best - You need a little bit of both to appreciate the other. I come from one of the biggest metropolitan cities in India and it's quite hectic being there, even if it's just 3 weeks in a year. But the plus sides at home are family, access to incredible food, quality medical care, a climbing gym, etc. But still, the madness of the city makes me appreciate the peace and quiet of my everyday life in a small village in the mountains. It's interesting to see the similarities even though the backdrop and setting of where I live are completely different from the island. Love your content!

  • @Chong56
    @Chong56 2 месяца назад +4

    Yes. Whatever Wherever Will watch your video. Be blessed

  • @debm.7815
    @debm.7815 2 месяца назад +6

    Yes! Show us a day of your life in Belgium! ❤

  • @jamieb7473
    @jamieb7473 2 месяца назад +1

    We love your channel thank you. ❤

  • @josefinaescribano6214
    @josefinaescribano6214 Месяц назад

    Belgium is dear to me , my nephew went to college there and stayed there to live. He is a musician and is very happy doing his music all over Europe, his name is Gabriel Rios

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  Месяц назад

      Amazing! Yes, he’s well known in Belgium!

  • @dorisdeguzman6736
    @dorisdeguzman6736 2 месяца назад +1

    I love how ur house is built! Beautiful ❤

  • @EatmyStardust
    @EatmyStardust 2 месяца назад +2

    Business class! SO COOL!

  • @beverlyp480
    @beverlyp480 2 месяца назад +4

    Yes. Please show us where you are and what it's like. I would love to see Belgium. It's good to be able to get away and connect with family and friends. 💖💕💖

  • @EatmyStardust
    @EatmyStardust 2 месяца назад +1

    Living your best life. Awesome. Congratulations! Winning

  • @davidmario22
    @davidmario22 2 месяца назад +2

    How charming it must be to live in a place like this. Each video is a pleasant surprise.

  • @meganducharme9729
    @meganducharme9729 2 месяца назад +4

    You are so incredibly pleasant to watch, I love your videos! Thank you so much for bringing us along for your journeys!

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Ooh thank you so much for your kind words 🫶🏼

  • @staranise618
    @staranise618 2 месяца назад

    Enjoy the civilisation & pampering sis! You deserve it.

  • @meditationutopia8595
    @meditationutopia8595 2 месяца назад

    It would be great to see a little bit of Belgium.

  • @racheljacobs8887
    @racheljacobs8887 2 месяца назад

    I hope you will do a video of Belgium it would be interesting to hear your perspective of living each of those lives ❤

  • @jeanneallie1826
    @jeanneallie1826 2 месяца назад

    Yes! I've always wanted to travel to Begum so I'd love to see it! And i so enjoy your videos so i know I'll enjoy seeing you enjoying your other home as well.

  • @LawofMosesHere
    @LawofMosesHere 2 месяца назад

    I cannot believe how truly remote you are!!! That’s wild! 🎉❤

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Haha yes it’s pretty wild 😅😆

  • @maryannmorgan5566
    @maryannmorgan5566 2 месяца назад +1

    Is good to see your RUclips channel again have fun seeing your family and friends 😊

  • @ruthmolina2269
    @ruthmolina2269 2 месяца назад +1

    This week I found your channel and was obsessed and watch all your videos in 2 days! Hahaha!! I truly enjoyed each and every one of them but this one was my favorite!! I loved seeing you smile at getting to travel business class, well deserved! I would love to see your time in Belgium as well. Thank you for sharing your Island Life! You allowed me to escape with you both on this adventure!!

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Amazing! Yes getting to fly business class was such a treat 😊☺️
      Thank you for watching and leaving some kind words!

  • @SicMundusCreatusEst8
    @SicMundusCreatusEst8 2 месяца назад +3

    Yes! Please share a day in Belgium! Really been enjoying your all’s content! Thanks for sharing your life with us!

  • @carmelgajjar6629
    @carmelgajjar6629 2 месяца назад +1

    Totally agree with you. A bit of time away makes us appreciate both world's all the more. Enjoy being in your first home ❤

  • @failedjokes5469
    @failedjokes5469 2 месяца назад +1

    I agree with you: "... need both to truly appreciate each one ... ". I've been binge watching your videos all night. I am glad I found your channel. This is so inspiring.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Ooh thank you for watching! 🫶🏼

  • @littlesummerkiss5877
    @littlesummerkiss5877 2 месяца назад +1

    You are making great videos. Thank you for all the hard works. My husband and myself love your editing and how you present them. Love and support from Brisbane.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Oohh thank you! That’s so nice to read 🙏🏼

  • @rachelloewen3985
    @rachelloewen3985 2 месяца назад +1

    I love this channel thank you so much for sharing

  • @Itsmemaiteg
    @Itsmemaiteg 2 месяца назад +3

    Im so happy for you that you are able to go back to Belgium when you need it. I am originally from the Philippines but have been living in Australia for the last 29 yrs. I used to go back regularly but it’s been 14 yrs since the last time I was back. I am hoping to go back next year to visit family and introduce them to my 10yr old daughter. I think it is good for the soul to go back to your roots. Enjoy every moment and Yes, please show us a glimpse of your life Belgium too. Much love from Brisbane, Australia!

  • @benetak9642
    @benetak9642 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, please share a bit of your time in Belgium, it is part of your story. I enjoy hearing your perspective of what you've learned about yourself as you travel between your two homes, the one you chose and the place you were raised! Thank you for sharing your life through RUclips.

  • @JGray-e1y
    @JGray-e1y 2 месяца назад +2

    I love your channel! Thank you for showing honesty in your videos. Alot of people only show snippets and glorify that living off the land in rural areas is easy. There is always two sides to everything! And if it was that easy, everybody would be doing it. I hope you enjoy your time with your family. All the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes couldn’t agree more! ☺️🙏🏼

  • @angelacorti4458
    @angelacorti4458 2 месяца назад +1

    I would love to see you share some time in Belgium. I came across your channel by accident, and have binged the whole play list. I love the contrast between your life in Belgium and the island. In fact, I would love to know more about how you ended up in Indonesia and how you and An met. Love this channel. It is my new favorite one to look for.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Angela for such a nice comment! Planning on doing a Q&A video soon 😊

    • @eyesup9542
      @eyesup9542 2 месяца назад

      @@OurIslandLifeyay ❤

  • @michaelplowman876
    @michaelplowman876 2 месяца назад

    Awesome channel! Yes to checking out your home country. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with the interwebs.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

  • @janinewolfe429
    @janinewolfe429 2 месяца назад +1

    I would also love to see more of your story as you visit family in Belgium. I'm really enjoying your channel, and your excellent storytelling. Thank you!

  • @mayedancing
    @mayedancing 2 месяца назад +1

    You just seem like such a beautiful radiant person thanks for sharing with us ❤

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +2

      Ooh thank you 🥹

    • @mayedancing
      @mayedancing 2 месяца назад +1

      @@OurIslandLife your so welcome

  • @natalies-t8487
    @natalies-t8487 2 месяца назад

    I would love to see a day in my life in Belgium!❤

  • @rachelloewen3985
    @rachelloewen3985 2 месяца назад +2

    I would love to see a day in the life

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Yes will do some more soon! In the meantime feel free to browse through our past videos, a few days in the life there ☺️

  • @ZecoFarias
    @ZecoFarias 2 месяца назад

    Yes please show us Belgium

  • @GaryStockton
    @GaryStockton 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing that. I visited Belgium, what a beautiful historic place. We stayed in Brugges.

  • @thethailandtravellers
    @thethailandtravellers 2 месяца назад +1

    Just discovered your channel! We're from Antwerp too😊 You've built a wonderful home in Indonesia👍❤ Veel plezier in Belgie!😊

  • @jeremybovell3431
    @jeremybovell3431 2 месяца назад

    Good stuff Marjolein, enjoy being home!! Love from Australia!

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Thank Jeremy!! Lots of love from us too!

  • @voiuea879
    @voiuea879 2 месяца назад

    Your good energy definitely brought the business class upgrade your way ❤

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Haha yes I like to believe that too! It all comes back ❤️

  • @harryrcatcher5319
    @harryrcatcher5319 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please a day in the life in Belgium. Thank you

  • @mariaking9526
    @mariaking9526 2 месяца назад

    Enjoying all of your videos

  • @rumaelgta
    @rumaelgta 2 месяца назад

    Yes to a day in belgium. Wanna see how a different life from the island

  • @annerussell
    @annerussell 2 месяца назад +1

    I’d love to see your home life in Belgium as a counter point to your island life! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @Otii
    @Otii 2 месяца назад

    I would love to see videos about your time in Belgium! I feel like no matter what or where you film, it will be interesting to listen to what you have to say and see things through your lens :)

  • @lindamills9820
    @lindamills9820 2 месяца назад +1

    Love to see your daily life while you’re visiting in Belgium.

  • @hitoboachumi8227
    @hitoboachumi8227 2 месяца назад +1

    Please vlog Belgium along with your family members and friends please ❤

  • @hoko4987
    @hoko4987 2 месяца назад +1

    Such a nice videos of you very interesting

  • @SocorroApellido
    @SocorroApellido 2 месяца назад +1

    Another change of scenery attributes to rejuvenating your spirit" mind and body. It's great to balance life in another country your other home, and return to the island life with your husband, Good luck and safe trip back I do enjoy your journey. Watching your views are both cultural and educational.

  • @ambyrsummerhays3918
    @ambyrsummerhays3918 2 месяца назад +1

    So happy for you that you get a little break from simple island life. I’d love to see day in the life in Belgium too. We’d love to see your hometown and old life. Stay well 😊

  • @mayara.loganislandtours
    @mayara.loganislandtours 2 месяца назад

    Jaa daily life op Belgie! Leuke afwisseling en een andere perspectief. 💙

  • @lynneskitchenetteandleisur4477
    @lynneskitchenetteandleisur4477 2 месяца назад

    a pleasure to see Belgium...love from Philippines...upload vids in Belgium, pleaseee

  • @always.wondering.wandering
    @always.wondering.wandering 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, do some filming in Belgium....thank you! Enjoy your time with family and friends.

  • @Dramadonia
    @Dramadonia 2 месяца назад

    I would love to see videos of daily life in Belgium please and thank you in advance. 💕

  • @MattCasters
    @MattCasters 2 месяца назад +2

    I can only imagine the culture clash. As a Belgian myself: welcome back and enjoy modernity for a while! Take good care of yourself.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад +1

      Hahaa yes I will! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @marichellefigl4976
    @marichellefigl4976 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please to a day in Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤ thank you 😊

  • @lolarose102
    @lolarose102 2 месяца назад +1

    Glad you are taking a bit of R&R in Belgium. Yes, a day in your life in Belgium would be nice just to give us a contrast. Have fun on your visit. Also, I would love to see a beginning to end project of An building something in the island because he is so gifted. Take care.

  • @JoClark-c4n
    @JoClark-c4n 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please to a day in Belgium! ❤️

  • @dtangent
    @dtangent 2 месяца назад

    We, the people, demand updates 🙏 waiting patiently

  • @valynteena
    @valynteena 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for another video. I hope you enjoy your break back home and yes, I would love a video of your time there.

  • @UrsulaTeoxon
    @UrsulaTeoxon 2 месяца назад +1

    yes, we would love to see the contrast of your life in Belgium from your life in the island.

  • @rebacarmack8335
    @rebacarmack8335 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes we would love to visit Belgium with you

  • @brendabell8480
    @brendabell8480 2 месяца назад +1

    I would love to see a Belgium video. And also a video about who else lives in the island and is everyone close to one another and always looking out for each other because of the remoteness; I think that would also be interesting.

  • @helenekpo7037
    @helenekpo7037 2 месяца назад +1

    We will.like to see Belgium as well. Enjoy your stay

  • @paolo5008
    @paolo5008 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please film something in Belgium we would love to see that❤

  • @RanaureliFarm
    @RanaureliFarm 2 месяца назад +1

    For a change it would be nice to see your day in life in Belgium as well, so do share your journey ❤

  • @debbiecollins1154
    @debbiecollins1154 2 месяца назад +1

    I definitely think you are much entitled to a break. I have really been waiting on a video to see how things are going on the house. Enjoy your break. Waiting n the next one❤

  • @kimreddy3434
    @kimreddy3434 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow @ last. Thanx a ton. Liked but I'll watch it later. Much Love from South Africa 🌍💌👍

  • @lisadonald67
    @lisadonald67 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm new. I've only seen a few of your videos. I'd love to see a day of the life in Belgium. You have such a sweet spirit about you, and seeing life through your eyes is a treat.

    • @OurIslandLife
      @OurIslandLife  2 месяца назад

      Aww thank you! Happy you found our channel! 🙏🏼

  • @puticorbett8981
    @puticorbett8981 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please film in Belgium. I love Belgium. I did business class into Doha, then got put back into cattle class from Doha to Ireland. It was the best travel experience 😅❤😊

  • @lightgreennn
    @lightgreennn 2 месяца назад +1

    Marjo please do a video about the old/first hut! The one that An made.

  • @ffrebello
    @ffrebello 2 месяца назад

    We kind of follow this channel for you and An. I am sure people don't mind videos from Belgium.

  • @tracythomas7692
    @tracythomas7692 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, please film a day in Belgium. I have never been there and would love to see it.

  • @rx65m
    @rx65m 2 месяца назад +1

    Enjoy! So happy for you!

  • @marciawambui1965
    @marciawambui1965 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes please we want to see Belgium 😊

  • @Indonesia-gp3jx
    @Indonesia-gp3jx 2 месяца назад +1

    Happy being back home and don't forget to send my hello to Dirk Belgium... bring me Belgium fridge magnet please ❤❤🎉

  • @BongGelera-bj6tn
    @BongGelera-bj6tn 2 месяца назад

    Very nice. More power to both of you.

  • @gailesqueda8516
    @gailesqueda8516 2 месяца назад

    You have such a pleasant, happy outlook. I am new to your channel. I would love to see your life in Belgium.

  • @Emily-fz6rq
    @Emily-fz6rq 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes to a day in Belgium video!!

  • @terrydenton8267
    @terrydenton8267 2 месяца назад

    I'm new to your channel and have been catching up with your previous videos. Please continue to post videos from Belgium or wherever you happen to be.

  • @linafresco
    @linafresco 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey! Such refreshing authentic content 🤎

  • @elmonte7834
    @elmonte7834 2 месяца назад

    Safe travels

  • @sidlee7205
    @sidlee7205 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, it's nice to visit family and go back to where you are familiar and everything is accessible. That's how I feel when I visit Philippines. I always want to go home to the US.

  • @suzetteawald2263
    @suzetteawald2263 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes I would like to see what you do in Belgium and see your friends and family.

  • @susanvila6787
    @susanvila6787 2 месяца назад

    So glad you are able to visit family and friends in Belgium. Enjoy your visit and yes, please take us around with you. Many of us will never have the opportunity to visit. Be safe and ENJOY!!!!

  • @basilidesonas9194
    @basilidesonas9194 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely we want to see .you filming in your home place Belgium.

  • @liya9159
    @liya9159 2 месяца назад +1

    love your channel and your personality. Big yes for a day in Belgium.

  • @Hana-kc1lq
    @Hana-kc1lq 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, I would like to see as day in your life in Belgium