by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 4, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
November 25 Life in the jungle: It rained through the night again. I shared my Belize’s Amphibians: An Essential Guide with Facebook Groups this morning and will continue doing so over the next few days. I then rewrote a more SEO and AI-optimized and professional...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 4, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Living in the jungle is already challenging for reasons most people expect, such as climate, hard work, isolation, and the lack of conveniences. It’s been a few years since I lived a more traditional lifestyle in Canada, and I remember impatience being a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 24, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Most wildlife guides about Belize or any other place often read like species inventories — impressive on paper but disconnected from real jungle life. This guide is different. I live in the Belize jungle, not in the suburbs, but on a farm surrounded by jungle in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 19, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Full Disclosure I’m not a real estate agent, and I don’t pretend to play one on the internet. This might sound backwards compared to what you’ve been taught, but I don’t believe a house is a financial asset in the jungle — I believe it is a liability. That doesn’t...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 13, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the Belize jungle full-time comes with incredible natural beauty — but also unique challenges. Understanding how to safely coexist with local wildlife is essential. From snakes and insects to birds and mammals, this guide explains practical steps to maintain...
