by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 17, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Life in Belize, My Blog
I still remember November 1997 – my first time on a plane. As we descended into Belize, the jungle canopy stretched as far as the eye could see. Disembarking onto the tarmac at Philip S.W. Goldson Airport. my first views from the plane door, completely...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 28, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content
Living in Belize comes with many natural wonders, from lush rainforests to beautiful beaches. However, it also means sharing your space with a range of local wildlife, including scorpions. While they’re generally not aggressive, scorpions can pose a concern when they...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 24, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, My Blog
The following article is largely a Belize-oriented comprehensive guide to living in the jungles of Belize but the information can easily be applied to living in any jungle in the world. That being said, if you feel that I may have missed anything please reach out so I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 20, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Life in Belize, My Blog
A unique living opportunity in the jungles of Belize Hi, I have a unique opportunity for like-minded individuals looking to live in Belize. My situation is that I am a 51 year old single male living on a 42 acre farm in the middle of the jungle on the Belize River in...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 20, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Life in Belize, My Blog
Hi and welcome to my website and blog. My name is Arie Hoogerbrugge, I am originally from Canada, and for almost three years, I have been living in the jungles of Belize. I started my blog in 2019 and have currently written over 450 assorted blog posts (avg. 1,000...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 1, 2024 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Life in Belize, My Blog
On May 23, 2024, Jamie Madrill (from the village) and I embarked on a 300+ kilometer canoe adventure from the Macal River in San Ignacio to all the way down the Belize River to Haulover Creek reaching downtown Belize City on May 29th. I have split up the story in...
