by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 15, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the Belize jungle full-time is a unique experience that blends simplicity, discipline, and connection to nature. Each day unfolds with its own rhythm — guided not by alarm clocks or city traffic, but by the sounds of howler monkeys, tropical birds, and the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 11, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
September 1 Life in the jungle: First thing, I worked some more on chapter 2 of my book – The Canada that Took Me In. After the chickens were fed, I chopped in the coconut field. The vines are getting out of control. After a late breakfast, I worked on the new...
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—lush greenery, howler monkeys calling at dawn, and incredible biodiversity all around. But with that biodiversity comes something every jungle resident quickly learns: jungle creatures that enter Belize homes are...
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 (Alouatta pigra) is one of the most recognisable animals in Belize. Known locally as the “baboon,” this powerful primate is famous for its deep, echoing howler monkey call that can travel across...
