'Our Island Life' – an Indonesian-Belgian couple building a dream in the Indonesian Mentawai Islands21/2/2025
A house like no other: Mentawai-style
Click on '3.5 Years OFF-GRID: Timelapse of Building Our Dream Home from Scratch on a Remote Tropical Island', and you won’t find a polished travel vlog—you’ll see a home take shape from nothing. No shortcuts—just raw dedication.
This isn’t just a shelter; it’s a Mentawai-style home, built with traditional techniques and a few personal Western touches to make it their own. Every beam, every wall, every detail tells a story of resilience and adaptation.
No supermarkets, no easy ways in Mentawai
Life here isn’t about convenience. If they want to eat, they catch it, harvest it, or grow it. If something breaks, they repair it. No running to the store, no quick fixes. Every video captures the realities of their island life and embracing the unpredictability. It's not always easy, but it’s always real.
The raw side of Mentawai life
This isn’t a romanticised escape with endless beach days and picture-perfect moments. It’s raw and real. But that’s what makes their story compelling. They don’t sugarcoat it and they don’t stage it. Their journey isn’t about leaving modern life behind—it’s about thriving in a world where every moment is earned.
'Our Island Life': watch it for yourself
No scripts, no staged moments—just real life, raw and unfiltered. 'Our Island Life' isn’t just about watching; it’s about experiencing what it means to build, adapt and live in one of the world’s most beautiful and challenging places.
Are you ready to see what island life is really like? Follow their YouTube Channel 'Our Island Life' and step into their world.
Hanan
I travel the world to find unexpected stories.
CREDITS Hanan: text • James Donaldson: photo • YouTube Our Island Life @OurIslandLife
21 February 2025
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