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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.

24 September 2021

5 coolest aircraft liveries in the world

Design has found many spaces to exist including the skies. Every aspect of human life, every surface could be susceptible to become the focus of a […]
22 September 2021

Europe: International business travel won’t be back before 2025

While international and domestic leisure travel has resumed to some extent, international business travel will take a longer time to recover. According to hospitality data tracker […]
22 September 2021

Why do consumers resist buying carbon offsets?

Last week I wrote about What’s in a label pointing to the greenwashing practised by so many and confusion caused by the plethora of claims. There […]
20 September 2021

Epic SpaceX trip brings back to Earth all-civilian crew

The four passengers arrived on Saturday evening, 18 September, after spending three days on an epic trip orbiting the Earth. It was the first orbital mission […]
20 September 2021

How to get fit after several months of inactivity

Whilst there are those who have thrown themselves enthusiastically into various lockdown workouts and dedicated hours previously spent commuting to new sports and fitness regimes, there […]
17 September 2021

Apple unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

On September 14th, Apple introduced the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a smartphone. The pro camera […]
17 September 2021

Want to go on a cycling tour and camp while on the road? This bike does both

Cycling holidays are getting more and more popular these days. Which doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people tend to […]
16 September 2021

The most expensive airport taxis in the world

When you land after a long journey, you might think getting a taxi cab could just mean more comfort and more space for you. However, is […]
15 September 2021

5 troglodytic cities to go and visit around the world

Architecture is a big part of man’s history. In our quest to feel safe and stay healthy, over the years, we as a species have occupied […]
15 September 2021

SpaceX to launch first civilian crew into space

SpaceX is preparing to launch the first all-civilian crew into space inside one of Elon Musk’s reusable Falcon 9 rockets. 1. Citizen astronauts Contrary to the […]
14 September 2021

What’s in a label?

The travel and tourism industry has generated a plethora of labels and certification schemes as businesses and destinations seek market advantage. Greenwashing is rife in the […]
13 September 2021

Wine tourism: a driver for rural development?

Innovation, partnerships and enhanced coordination are essential for making wine tourism a driver of rural development. That was the takeaway message from the 5th UNWTO Global […]
13 September 2021

The Matrix Resurrections: Neo and Trinity are back

The trailer of Matrix 4 (The Matrix Resurrections) has arrived, reuniting Neo and Trinity after 18 years. The trailer firstly debuted at CinemaCon, where it was […]
13 September 2021

Facebook and Ray-Ban launch “smart glasses” to capture pictures and videos

Last Thursday, Facebook finally launched its smart glasses in partnership with eyewear brand Ray-Ban. The futuristic sunglasses incorporate two small cameras and several tiny microphones and […]
13 September 2021

10 vintage travel posters to get you dreaming

There’s just something about a vintage travel poster. The artists behind them were expert at finding visual symbols to capture our collective imagination and celebrate the […]
10 September 2021

10 Best places to retire in Europe

Lately, there are more and more people who want to retire abroad and their choice is based not only on their personal taste but also on […]
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