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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.

2 February 2022

1 in 3 believes ‘normal’ travel will not happen before 2024, reveals Travel Tomorrow’s poll

The Omicron variant arrived and the world risked paralyzing again. Over the holiday period, several flights were cancelled for a variety of reasons: members of the […]
1 February 2022

24 hours in Cuneo

Rome, Venice, Lucca, Florence, Naples, Milan, San Gimignano… What do all of these have in common, you ask? Well, they’re all quite famous or at least […]
1 February 2022

Insect infestations kept planes from taking off from Heathrow

A recent report revealed that an incident with insect infestations obliged several airplanes to remain on the ground at Heathrow airport in 2021. In total, 8 […]
1 February 2022

10 things you must buy in a French supermarket

Supermarkets are a strange yet very efficient way to get to know a country. The range of products on sale says a lot about a cuisine. […]
1 February 2022

Then and now. New photo book showcases historical beauty of Route 66

In 1926, when a new highway called US Highway 66 opened between Illinois and California, few could have imagined its future cultural significance. Touted as the […]
1 February 2022

The Resonance of Trees. A new exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Brussels

The Brussels Korean Cultural Center is hosting a photo exhibition that started on Monday January 31st. This exhibition invites 4 representative Korean photo artists such as […]
1 February 2022

Ireland eases Covid-19 measures ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

On Friday January 21st, the Irish Government announced that it was easing the pandemic restrictions. It is package of measures that will allow travelers to explore […]
1 February 2022

Spain to create a new digital nomad visa to attract remote workers

The Government of Spain is developing a new visa for digital nomads. A permit that will authorize people to work remotely for foreign companies and reside […]
1 February 2022

Intentions to travel long-haul to Europe in 2022 has begun to improve, reveals ETC barometer

Long-haul travel was a key driver of growth for the European tourism sector in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic but has been severely impacted since […]
31 January 2022

Tales from the Casa-Museu Passos Canavarro

Travellers have always known what Gen Z have apparently now discovered: experiences are more meaningful than material goods. And in a world where everyone is competing […]
31 January 2022

Top 7 Brussels’ museums and attractions

The month of February on the Northern Hemisphere is not an easy one. Days are short and cold, darkness still prevails over the hours of daylight. […]
31 January 2022

The best countries for wine lovers

Wine is gaining more and more followers all around the world, and travelers are being encouraged to tour vineyards and enjoy tastings to enjoy the wines […]
31 January 2022

Philippines to reopen in February to vaccinated foreign tourists

Starting February 10, tourists vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the Philippines again, announced the Philippine government on January 28. Unvaccinated travelers will be […]
31 January 2022

Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter to organize new CORE Festival

Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter – two of the biggest festivals in Belgium and Europe – are teaming up to create a new jointly-organized festival with a […]
31 January 2022

Brussels Airlines used all state aid to survive the Covid-19 crisis

Brussels Airlines,  Belgium’s national carrier, used all Belgian state aid to survive the Covid-19 crisis, declared Belgian Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem. The state aid was […]
31 January 2022

Belgium’s new passport to feature comic strips heroines and heroes

Belgium’s heroines and heroes of comic strips will be travelling the world stamped on the new Belgian passports. Described as “the jewels of our culture” by […]