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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.

16 November 2021

You can now sleep in a wine barrel in Portugal

In June 2020, at the height of the pandemic, a unique form of tourism was born in Cadaval, less than an hour from Lisbon. Bagos de […]
15 November 2021

New Azores travel documentary premieres on TV5 Monde dazzling marine life lovers

On Tuesday November 9, 2021, TV5 Monde premiered a new episode of the Embarquement TV series showcasing the wonderful marine world of the Azores. The documentary […]
8 November 2021

New Visit Lisboa video campaign sparks the creativity of tourists

Visit Lisboa (Turismo de Lisboa, ATL) has just launched a new video campaign called: “Lisbon, a new way to be inspired”. The video presents Lisbon as […]
5 November 2021

When did the love affair between the Portuguese and cod start?

Cod, or Bacalhau, is largely associated with the Portuguese cuisine. In particular, dry-salted cod is one of the most celebrated ingredients, playing a leading role in […]
4 November 2021

New Azores travel documentary premieres on TV5 Monde dazzling hikers and nature lovers

On Monday, November 1st, TV5 Monde premiered a new episode of the Embarquement TV series showcasing the wild beauty of a Portuguese jewel: the Azores. The […]
27 October 2021

Madeira Island trumps defaulting tourism with “Best August ever”

The Portuguese archipelago of Madeira broke the trend of a “defaulting tourism”, sparked by Covid-19, announcing the greatest summer ever-recorded in the month of August. 1. […]
26 October 2021

Meet the iconic Peter Café Sport: a legend among sailors

With over a century of history, the Café Sport, commonly known as Peter’s, in the Faial Island, in Azores, has a unique mystic that has attracted […]
26 October 2021

Craveiral Farmhouse. A place for artistic exchange in the heart of Alentejo

Nestled between the countryside and the ocean, the Craveiral Farmhouse is located in São Teotónio, Alentejo, Portugal, and is part of the Blank Residency project, which […]
21 October 2021

New app provides the best self-guided walking tours in Portugal

Launched on September 30th, Walkbox is an app that allows anyone to be their own guide in Portugal. Users can safely discover places and sites with […]
13 October 2021

10 most haunted places in Portugal

Halloween is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic festivals called Samhaim, which marked the arrival of winter. For the Celts, the onset of […]
11 October 2021

Portugal’s tourism industry optimistic about the future

After a long and painful lockdown, the Portuguese tourism industry seems to be cautiously recovering. Despite being in the low season, the Algarve – Portugal’s southernmost […]
8 October 2021

From Montargil to Gavião: A journey through the hidden Alentejo

In the municipality of Ponte de Sôr, in Portugal, stands Montargil, a village known for its dam that irrigates the Sorraia river valley. As soon as […]
6 October 2021

With the sea on the horizon, the Eden Resort holds a key to the best of both worlds in the Algarve

After 6 months of experiencing the ‘new normality’ steadily setting in the Algarve – both for those who live there and also those who travel to […]
30 September 2021

Top 5 must-visit museums in Braga

Braga is one of the oldest and picturesque Portuguese cities. Its heritage goes back to Roman times, when “Bracara Augusta” was built more than 2,000 years […]
30 September 2021

Best Resorts in the Algarve, Portugal

Located on the southern coastline of Portugal, the Algarve Region is a paradise combining a perfect climate with stunning beaches and picturesque towns. The region is […]
27 September 2021

Portugal is one of the cheapest countries in the world to eat in a Michelin restaurant

A study conducted by gastronomy publication “Chef’s Pencil” has analyzed more than 450 Michelin restaurants – all of them with the highest awards, between two and […]
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