by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 18, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Introduction: Why I’m Exploring Coconut Water Living in the Belize jungle, staying hydrated is a daily challenge. I’m attempting to add coconut water to my regular routine to experience its effects firsthand. The purpose of my Superfood series is to research and...
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 4, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Living in the jungle is already challenging for reasons most people expect, such as climate, hard work, isolation, and the lack of conveniences. It’s been a few years since I lived a more traditional lifestyle in Canada, and I remember impatience being a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 19, 2025 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Full Disclosure I’m not a real estate agent, and I don’t pretend to play one on the internet. This might sound backwards compared to what you’ve been taught, but I don’t believe a house is a financial asset in the jungle — I believe it is a liability. That doesn’t...