by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 9, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Key Takeaways Raising chickens and ducks in Belize requires patience — what works for others might not work for you. Local chickens and ducks have pros and cons, but for me, layers and broilers are the most efficient. Ducks may look fun, but they can threaten wildlife...
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 6, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Living in the jungle of Belize is a dream for many—but it comes with unexpected surprises. I had visited Belize several times before moving here full-time, so not everything was new. Some of what I share is meant for those who have never been to Belize before and are...
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 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
With My Story of 23 Days Without Power Learn how to survive hurricanes in Belize with real-life tips, personal experiences, and a complete preparedness checklist. When you live in Belize, hurricanes aren’t a distant news story — they’re a reality you prepare for every...
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...
