by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
Living in the jungle is often romanticized as an escape from modern life. But the reality is much deeper than that. It changes how you experience sound, temperature, wildlife, and even your relationship with the natural world. This excerpt from my upcoming memoir...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
Some passions arrive suddenly. Others take decades to reveal themselves. Looking back, I can see that my connection to trees and forests was developing long before I understood it. The moments that shaped this passion were small at the time – a friend teaching me...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
There were moments during this journey that weren’t defined by adventure, but by uncertainty. This excerpt from my upcoming memoir captures one of those moments, when the destination still mattered, but the path forward had disappeared into the fog. I’m tired. I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
Every major transformation comes with a cost. Before I could cycle 26,000 kilometres across North America and build a new life in Belize, I first had to understand a difficult truth: big goals require big sacrifices. This chapter from my upcoming memoir explores the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
Before I could chase a dream that seemed impossible, I had to first create a way out of the life I had found myself in. The dream of my bike ride required more than desire. It required discipline, money, and a willingness to endure something incredibly difficult....
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 17, 2026 | Memoir
Why I Cycled 26,000 Kilometres to Build a New Life in the Belize Jungle Before the first chapter begins, every story needs a reason for being told. This preface isn’t about cycling or Belize. It’s about trying to understand a life that rarely followed the...
