by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 6, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the jungles of Belize means sharing your space with some of the most fascinating—and sometimes dangerous—venomous snakes in Belize. Among them is the Fer-de-Lance snake (Bothrops asper), also known locally as Yellow-jaw Tommygoff, or the barba amarilla. This...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 5, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize
Living in the Belize jungle sounds like a dream—lush greenery, the calls of howler monkeys, and the freedom of an off-grid lifestyle in Belize. But along with its beauty comes a reality that every newcomer should understand: jungle living safety in Belize requires...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 28, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the jungles of Belize is a dream for many. The lush greenery, the sound of howler monkeys at dawn, and the incredible biodiversity all around make it an unforgettable experience. But with that biodiversity comes something every jungle resident quickly...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 21, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Life in Belize, My Blog
All photos and videos are taken on my farm. The Black Howler monkey, locally called “baboon,” is the Kriol (creole) name for this iconic Belizean primate. I feel very fortunate as a Canadian to be living in Scotland Halfmoon Village, right in the heart of the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 21, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Visiting Belize gave me glimpses of the rainy season, but living here revealed its full impact. The biggest challenge wasn’t just the daily downpours—it was watching construction and maintenance projects grind to a halt for weeks or even months. If you’ve ever dreamed...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 18, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
Since going to bed on August 21, I’ve been sick with a very unsettled stomach. It’s been a few years since I was sick for longer than 24 hours. August 27 Life in the jungle: My stomach was finally settled enough that I could trust being on the bus to Belmopan today...
