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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.

19 April 2021

Eduard Torres: “Barcelona is a safe destination”

I brought the glass of wine to my lips and saw the light pouring in through the foliage, fine beams of gold streaking the grounds of […]
16 April 2021

Arucas: Where the rum gets made

Arucas is a picturesque town about 12 kilometres from Las Palmas city, the capital of Gran Canaria of the Canary Islands. The town extends from the […]
15 April 2021

What are pinxtos?

Most people have heard of tapas, one of the many delights of holidaying in sunny Spain. The small yet delicious dishes which come in huge variety, […]
14 April 2021

10 Beautiful places to visit in Spain

Spain is located on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. The capital city is Madrid, home to the Royal Palace, as Spain is a kingdom with King Felipe VI […]
12 March 2021

Canary Islands joins Observatory Network to provide data for tourism’s recovery

The Spanish Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce announced that Promotur Turismo de Islas Canarias, the Canary Islands tourist public body, has launched a sponsorship program […]
12 March 2021

24 hours in San Sebastián

The coastal city of San Sebastián (Donostia) in the Basque region of northern Spain has plenty to offer the visitor. From its quaint Spanish old town […]
4 March 2021

Valencia becomes first European city to measure the carbon emissions of its tourists

Living in the year 2021, it’s safe to say that we’re becoming more and more aware of our ecological footprint. Some exceptions put aside, most of […]
4 March 2021

Where to eat in Barcelona? – 10 Places You Shouldn’t Miss!

Some people say Barcelona has become touristy and overcrowded, and the fight between Barcelona-lovers and Madrid-admirers about which is the nicer city, is ongoing. I spent […]
26 February 2021

Seville tapas bar renovations uncover 12th century baths

An incredible and beautifully decorated 12th-century Islamic bathhouse has been uncovered during renovations of a popular tapas bar in the centre of Seville, in southern Spain. […]
10 February 2021

24 hours in Valencia

The port city of Valencia sits on the Southeast coast of Spain, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. The vibrant city offers beaches, delicious […]
10 February 2021

Spain: 77% fewer tourists in 2020 and an uncertain summer this year

In 2020, Spain received only 19 million foreign tourists, 77% less than in 2019. French visitors represented the first contingent of tourists in the country, with […]
28 January 2021

Which Camino de Santiago do you like best?

Many consider it a way of cleansing the soul, others see it as a journey on which there is no other option but to be confronted […]
22 January 2021

Global Tourism experts gather in Madrid to ensure the safe restart of tourism

The global tourism sector is starting the new year prepared to #RestartTourism when conditions allow, with the World Tourism Organization set to again bring together leaders […]
21 January 2021

24 Hours in Bilbao

Bilbao is an industrial port city of the Basque Country of northern Spain, with its lush green mountains that surround the city. The UNESCO ‘City of […]
20 January 2021

Balearic Islands to ban single use plastic

The Balaeric Islands, an achipelago off the east coast of Spain and extremely popular with sun-seeking tourists, is looking to become a more environmentally friendly destination […]
15 January 2021

24 hours in Màlaga

Once known as a sun, sea and sand destination, Málaga has made huge efforts in recent years to create a different type of tourism in the […]