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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.

23 December 2021

Several cities are canceling their NYE celebrations to stop the speed of contagion cases

The rapid advance of the omicron variant of Covid-19 has led governments of countless countries around the world to take strong measures in order to stop […]
23 December 2021

Names and looks of Santa Claus around the world

Santa Claus is probably one of the most universally recognised characters in the world. But this great old man has a different name in basically every […]
22 December 2021

Traditional Christmas dinners around the world

One of the most beautiful things about Christmas is that families and friends get together around the table, grateful for everything in life and being able […]
22 December 2021

20 Greatest Christmas movies of all time

Christmas movies are always great for a bit of escapism and here are 20 of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, including of course some […]
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

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

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

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

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

Best squares to visit at Christmas time

A while ago, we wrote an article about the 20 most beautiful city squares in the world. Well… Now, during Christmas time, they are even more […]
17 December 2021

The most famous Christmas trees around the world

There is nothing quite like strolling through a nicely decorated city during the Christmas time – it take so to a magical place, a bit of […]
16 December 2021

7 tips to help you sleep on your next flight

There are two types of travelers: those who can sleep on a plane and those who can’t. Noise, light, turbulence and temperature changes are not the […]
16 December 2021

World’s most unique restaurant concepts

A unique restaurant concept is essential to complement food quality and good customer service. An attractive and exclusive concept can exceed customers’ expectations, making them live […]
16 December 2021

UN confirms new Arctic temperature record of 38⁰C linked to climate change

A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk on 20 June 2020 has been recognized as a new Arctic temperature record by the […]
15 December 2021

Discover the world’s 15 most beloved university libraries

There’s something about books we can’t resist – especially the old ones. Even if you’re someone who doesn’t really like to read, you can’t deny the […]