Photography.


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.

13 December 2021

Top 10 most dangerous spots for selfies

Selfies are more dangerous than we often imagine. According to a study by the iO Foundation, one person dies every week from taking risky selfies. The […]
1 December 2021

10 Beautiful German castles to visit this winter

Did you know that Germany has more than 20,000 castles? It sounds surreal, doesn’t it? The truth is that the country has one of the largest […]
22 October 2021

10 most instagrammable cities in the UK

The first things to pop into our mind when thinking about the United Kingdom are, without a doubt, London, followed by The Queen and pubs. Don’t […]
17 September 2021

5 very Instagrammable spots in Marseille

« Oh, la France. Ça fait du bien quand on y pense. » It sure does. France might be one of the most holiday-worthy countries in Europe, competing […]
10 September 2021

What would 1900s Ghent look like in color?

Nearly all images of old times are in black and white, especially those from the early twentieth century? How would cities and people look if we […]
24 August 2021

10 most Instagrammable spots in Florida

When it comes to instagrammable spots, The Sunshine State has a lot to offer, from beautiful beaches to chic hotels to heavenly springs. Check out these […]
16 August 2021

10 most Instagrammable spots in Mykonos

When thinking of Mykonos in Greece, certain images come to my mind; colorful staircases and balconies, beautiful alleys with their charming little windows and doors, white-washed […]
12 August 2021

Explorerssaurus. Meet the couple with the most amazing travel photos on Instagram

Raquel Janeiro, 25, and Miguel Mimoso, 31, better known as Explorerssaurus on Instagram, are the Portuguese travelers who see the world as their backyard. Their Instagram […]
30 July 2021

These photos show a glimpse into a magical forest of fireflies

Nature has many beautiful phenomenons, one of which is hotaru (firefly) season in Japan. The season lasts from around May to July in different regions of Japan, […]
29 June 2021

5 Most Instagrammable spots in the French Provence

Summer is upon us, meaning a lot of people are preparing to leave for their annual vacation. Especially after a year like 2020, during which we […]
25 June 2021

Astronomer captures unique photo during a solar eclipse in Qatar where the ocean appears to have horns

Various types of eclipse are often captured on camera increasingly clear and beautiful photos, however one set of images that remains unique is those captured by […]
17 June 2021

Discover Brussels’ most photogenic places on the new ‘Instatour’

Smile Safari, Europe’s largest museum for TikTok and Instagram, has unveiled their latest project, a collaboration with the City of Brussels to show off the Belgian […]
16 June 2021

10 of the coolest borders in the world

1. Argentina/Brazil Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are one of the largest waterfalls in the world and sit on the border of the Argentine province of […]
15 June 2021

10 incredible photographs of nature

June 15th is celebrated by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation as Nature Photography Day. […]
15 June 2021

10 most Instagrammable places in Bruges

The Belgian city Bruges or Brugge, nicknamed “Little Venice”, is a beautiful city of classic Flemish houses sitting alongside the canals. The historic city center is […]
11 June 2021

10 most Instagrammable places in Vienna

Vienna is truly a wonderful city, the 6th largest city in the European Union and known to be the City of Classical Music centuries after master […]