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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.

21 December 2021

How about spending a night at Sweden’s iconic ICEHOTEL?

ICEHOTEL is the world’s first snow and ice hotel, open to visitor since 1989. It is restored every year and according to CNN, for the 2021-2022 […]
21 December 2021

Where is Santa Claus from?

An old man dressed in red rides a sleigh pulled by reindeer and delivers toys to children in their sleep. He enjoys climbing down chimneys and […]
21 December 2021

What’s the world’s largest Christmas store?

If you’re already sick of Christmas shopping, then Bronner’s isn’t probably the place for you. Named the world’s largest Christmas store, this huge complex is located […]
21 December 2021

Europe’s high-speed rail network to get bigger, faster and cheaper

On Tuesday December 14th, the European Commission adopted four proposals that will modernize the EU’s transport system. This is meant to support the transition to cleaner, […]
21 December 2021

Thousands of passengers affected as Brussels Airlines’ employees go on strike

On Monday December 20th, Brussels Airlines cabin crew went on strike for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. Their goal was to denounce excessive work pressure […]
21 December 2021

How to tackle plastics pollution in tourism

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, taking the total number past 110. The new signatories have been announced alongside the launch […]
21 December 2021

Electric flying taxis are being tested for the Paris 2024 Olympics

France plans to deploy flying taxis at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, according to a report published in The Guardian. The first trials for […]
21 December 2021

Top 10 French traditional Christmas foods

France is known for its gastronomic delights, from patisserie windows filled with beautiful sweet creations to Michelin star restaurants headed by famous chefs, so unsurprisingly food […]
21 December 2021

The Christmas cookie you have to bake

Germans are crazy about baking Christmas cookies or, as we call it: Weihnachtsplätzchen. They come in all shapes and colours, tastes, and textures. Every year (Ok, maybe not […]
21 December 2021

Traditional Christmas cakes

When asked what gives them the special feeling around Christmas, besides being with family and friends and enjoying the traditional Christmas cheer, a lot of people […]
20 December 2021

Korean Air launches aircraft inspection technology using drones

Thanks to its extensive experience in manned and unmanned aerial vehicle development, Korean Air has developed drone swamps that can inspect the aircraft. The Korean company […]
20 December 2021

Germany introduces new restrictions for UK travelers

Due to the increase in Omicron infections, Germany has classified the United Kingdom as an area of variant of concern, putting the UK into the highest […]
20 December 2021

Omicron: WHO says cases double every 3 days

Omicron was designated a variant of concern on November 26, soon after it was detected in South Africa. Despite being around for almost one month, much […]
20 December 2021

GAIA calls for ban of force-fed foie gras in Brussels

Foie gras is a French gourmet delicacy obtained from the liver of force-fed ducks or gooses. The birds are normally excessively fed to make them fatter […]
20 December 2021

5 Things to do by yourself during Christmas time

A lot of people around the wolrd like to get together with friends and family for Christmas. For some, this is the only time of the […]
20 December 2021

Ryanair CEO O’Leary says “idiot” anti-vaxxers shouldn’t be allowed to fly

Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has stated that only vaccinated people should be allowed to fly and heavily criticized those who have not yet been vaccinated. After […]