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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.

5 December 2022

‘Time traveler’ claims to know who will win the World Cup 2022

A Tik Tok user nicknamed the “Time Traveler” has caused a stir on social media when the user uploaded a video revealing who would win the […]
1 December 2022

Changing the world one bottle at a time

Not all plastics are bad. The challenge is to reduce our consumption of single-use plastics and plastic waste and ensure that it can be recycled when […]
30 November 2022

What’s a mate-cation and why are they so popular?

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, meaning you’re either getting your home snuggly and all ready for Christmas, of you’re planning your Christmas getaway […]
30 November 2022

What kind of Christmas tree is better for the environment?

Less than a month before Christmas arrives and one of the most relevant discussions of the season is whether to buy an artificial Christmas tree or […]
29 November 2022
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Peace of mind for new breed of mobile workers

Don’t let feelings, friendships and other fundamentals of wellbeing be overshadowed by the practical details of relocating Bags packed. Worldly possessions boxed, labelled and ready for […]
29 November 2022

Norway and Costa Rica perceived as most sustainable tourism destinations

Norway is perceived as the most sustainable and responsible tourism destination in the world, followed by Costa Rica, according to the latest survey from the World […]
29 November 2022

Which countries have the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?

Italy is now home to the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world, as reported by the World Economic Forum (WEF). After the […]
29 November 2022

The last 8 years have been the warmest on record

The last 8 years have been the warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Continued emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) have amplified the […]
28 November 2022

International tourism to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by end 2022

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) estimates that international tourism is on track reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector […]
24 November 2022

Over 400 organizations call on governments at COP27 to invest more in walking and cycling

Over 400 organisations from 73 countries signed the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH) open letter calling on government and city leaders to invest more […]
24 November 2022

7 accessories to keep you warm on all your winter getaways

The days are getting darker and colder, and there’s no denying it any longer: winter is coming. Quickly. One might get a little nostalgic about those […]
24 November 2022

AI-based systems help hotel chain Iberostar to cut food waste

The hotel chain and global tourism company Iberostar is working with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food waste and its management unveiled initiatives […]
23 November 2022

5 most valuable treasures lying on the ocean floor

The ocean and its mystery-shrouded depths are witness to multiple historic feats, ever since humans first started sailing about 65 thousand years ago. As a result […]
23 November 2022

Which European countries are best at English as a second language?

Education First (EF) has released its 2022 English Proficiency Index revealing that nine out of the top ten countries with very high proficiency in English are […]
23 November 2022

How technology will transform travel agent jobs

Before the pandemic, 60% of travel agents worked full-time; that number dropped to 25% in 2021, and it has not yet recovered. The Covid-19 pandemic forced […]
22 November 2022

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief someone else will save it

Robert Swan is the first person to walk to the North and South Poles. The moratorium on mining in Antarctica designates Antarctica as a “natural reserve, […]
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