by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 9, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
A female Red Rumped tarantula January 1 Life in the jungle: There was no internet for most of the day. There have been internet blackouts for well over a week. Today was the worst (and apparently the last day according to the company). I mostly organized my...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 5, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the Belize jungle is not about survival in the dramatic, television-show sense. It is about building systems, habits, and a mindset that allow you to thrive without constant dependence on outside support. Self-reliance in the Belize jungle is less about...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 28, 2026 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Hi, I have a unique opportunity for like-minded individuals who are interested in living in Belize. I’m a 52-year-old single male living on a 42-acre farm in the middle of the jungle along the Belize River, located within the Community Baboon Sanctuary. I have...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 27, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog, Personal Reflection
Surrounded by Nature, Every Moment I often say that nature keeps me going, but it’s more than that — I am completely saturated in it. Most people live in insulated houses designed to keep sound out, in cities with tiny yards or none at all, surrounded by constant...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 26, 2026 | Belize Trees, Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
🌿 What Are Jungle Superfoods? Living in the Belize jungle isn’t just about the beauty of the rainforest — it’s also about the amazing natural foods and medicinal plants growing right outside my door. From coconut water and moringa leaves to powerful herbal remedies...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 17, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
I can’t believe that I have now written 200 individual blog posts about my daily life experiences here in Belize. That being said, I have written over 250 blog posts in the last four-plus years about Belize, my life here, jungle lifestyle, and its flora and fauna....
