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Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. His work has appeared in Words Without Borders, CatapultThe CommonThe RumpusElectric LiteratureJMWWRiver TeethLiteral Magazine, among others. He's been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Myriad Editions Competition in the UK, as well as the Fish Short Story Prize in Ireland. He has received fellowships from OMI writers (NY), Société des auteurs (Belgium), Jakob Sande (Norway), Can Serrat (Spain), and the Three Seas' Council (Rhodes). His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017, and his work has partially been translated into Dutch and French. Mauricio Ruiz can be followed on Twitter and Instagram.

15 April 2022

Brussels’ Iris Festival returns after a two-year pause

After a two-year pause, the Iris Festival will be held in Brussels on May 7th and 8th. It will mark the 33rd anniversary of the Brussels-Capital […]
14 April 2022

With a 44% increase in flights by 2050, 16 million per year, can aviation reach net-zero emissions?

EUROCONTROL has released a new long-term air traffic forecast, looking at how aviation in Europe will grow over the coming decades. For the first time, the […]
14 April 2022

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share the pre-travel tradition they have with their children

Prince William and Kate Middleton are among the most loved royal couple and one of the things that people like about them is the fact that […]
14 April 2022

Venice bans low-cost souvenir shops to tackle overtourism

Venice will ban low-cost souvenir shops, snack machines and do-it-yourself laundromats as the next step to fight overtourism. 1. Proposal submitted The missive has been officially […]
14 April 2022

Las Vegas resort is now set to reopen under the ownership of a Native American tribe

After closing in March 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is now set to reopen under the ownership of a […]
14 April 2022

3 out of 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer, unveils the European Travel Commission

Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong. […]
14 April 2022

1.1 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March, 6 times more than in 2021, yet only 56% of 2019

In March 2022, more than 1.1 million passengers chose Brussels Airport, an increase of 500% in comparison with March 2021, but a decline of 44% compared […]
14 April 2022

88 years since the infamous theft of ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ in Ghent

April 11th marked the 88th anniversary of the infamous theft that took place in St. Bavo’s Cathedral, in Ghent, where two panels of ‘The Adoration of […]
14 April 2022

Bombardier continues to bet on business aviation

Canadian company Bombardier will increase its revenues to $6.5 billion during 2022, said the company’s president and CEO Éric Martel to Canadian media. In 2022, the […]
13 April 2022

Japan’s oldest people unveil 6 secrets to longevity

There are 5 Blue Zones in the world, places where people consistently live over 100 years old, and the Okinawa archipelago in Japan is one of […]
13 April 2022

This interactive map will show you the best places to visit on a 6-month trip around Australia

Australia has finally opened its borders to international tourists after an incredibly long Covid-19 lockdown. With this opportunity, one might wonder where to start their visit […]
13 April 2022

A holiday with heart

Yesterday Grootbos was awarded one of the coveted Judges’ Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Responsible Tourism. Ruth Crichton received the award for Grootbos alongside Glynn O’Leary […]
13 April 2022

First cannabis airport shop in the world to open this summer

The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) announced on 7 January that Copilot, which is pioneering cannabis for travel, has applied for a business license to operate […]
13 April 2022

Geneva is using lake water to cool buildings and replace air conditioning

Geneva is using lake water to cool buildings and replace air conditioning, which is reducing electricity consumption by 80%. Swiss company SIG is pumping water from […]
13 April 2022

9 airlines that no longer require face masks

The end of the Covid-19 pandemic seems to be in sight. While it is true we should not be letting our guard down, countries around the […]
13 April 2022

Bluebell Festival is back in Flanders after 2 years of Covid-19 restrictions

Located 15km away from Brussels, the Flemish Brabant town of Halle expects to receive thousands of visitors, after 2 years of Covid-19 restrictions, to see the […]