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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 6, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
November 18 Life in the jungle: I worked on my Creatures That Find Their Way into Homes in the Jungles of Belize blog again this morning. I mostly had it completed when ChatGPT offered more SEO optimization options that I was unaware of. This caused me to go down a...
