by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 28, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Papaya is a nutrient-dense tropical fruit that supports digestion and overall health while fitting easily into a sustainable Belize jungle lifestyle. Part of the reason for living in the Belize jungle is to pursue a healthier and more holistic lifestyle. Living in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 27, 2026 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Belize’s Snakes: An Essential Guide provides a comprehensive look at the country’s most commonly encountered snake species, how to identify them safely, and their ecological and cultural significance. Belize is home to at least 67 known species of snakes. Belize’s...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 25, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Discover the immersive adventures, wildlife encounters, and personal growth experiences of living in the Belize jungle while learning from nature and embracing a self-reliant lifestyle. Key Takeways Daily life offers constant wildlife encounters and opportunities to...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 25, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
My Angel’s Trumpet plant is finally blooming – highly poisonous February 16 Life in Belize: First thing, I wrote Belize blog Part 206. After feeding the chickens, I dug and prepared three forms for footings for a new trellis that I’m making for two...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 23, 2026 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Belize Trees, My Blog
A Maya worldview holds trees as living, sacred beings that structure cosmology, medicine, and daily life—linking the underworld, human world, and heavens through the ceiba as the World Tree while also grounding practical survival in the Belize jungle. Why Trees Were...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 22, 2026 | My Blog, Poetry
There’s an uncomfortableness An awareness of my shortcomings My voice escapes me My thoughts go blank There is no place to hide It’s so quiet, except for the breeze through the trees And a few birds, here and there As I watch the river flow past me, I...
