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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, Catapult, The Common, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, JMWW, River Teeth, Literal 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.

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13 March 2023
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Brussels bus 48 with “mysterious destination” goes viral on Twitter

A Brussels bus has made a buzz on social networks after Twitter user John Hyphen shared a message with dubious information. Hyphen’s post asserted that the […]
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9 February 2023
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5 green spots around Brussels for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day

What to do for Valentine? It’s a question many of us will have to answer in the upcoming days, with February 14th just around the corner. […]
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8 February 2023
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5 Valentine’s Day activities to try out in Brussels

In just a few days’ time, we’ll be celebrating the most romantic day of the year. Even though Valentine might seem like a commercial feast to […]
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8 February 2023
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The world’s biggest speed dating event will take place in Brussels amid Valentine’s Day

If you’re single, there are certain days in the year which can feel a little weird or awkward. Take Christmas for example: each and every year, […]
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24 January 2023
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How to make extra money for your holidays?

It’s mid-January and that means that most of us are struggling a little, financially. Maybe you’re not in real money trouble, at least we hope so, […]
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19 January 2023
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Kart like Mario on Belgium’s new augmented reality racetrack

Four Brussels residents decided to re-create the Mario Kart game experience on a racetrack that combines karting with videogames. Their project, Supercube, opened at Flanders Expo, […]
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22 December 2022
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5 last-minute gifts for the person who already has everything

With only a few days to go until Christmas, things are getting real out there. Those of you who still haven’t done your Christmas shopping and […]
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22 December 2022
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5 Christmas pop-ups you can’t miss in Belgium

So, let’s paint a picture. Let’s say it has been a busy year so far and now that it’s almost finished, you’ve decided to take some […]
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1 December 2022
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This is the world’s tallest Christmas tree

Ah, the Christmas tree. Around this time of the year, many of you will probably be putting up yours or thinking of doing so anyway. The […]
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10 November 2022
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Hotel Metropole in Brussels opens its doors once again for a special experience

Historical buildings and what to do with them are a hot topic these days. Our current needs are different from what they used to be decennia […]
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26 October 2022
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You can now dance in an old water tower in Brussels

When it comes to out of the ordinary buildings, Brussels has got quite the few. From Art Nouveau houses to the Atomium and everything in between: […]
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11 October 2022
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10 gift ideas for travel lovers

1. Travel and Guidebooks Anyone who is well-travelled is by norm a good reader. Books always offer us more knowledge, being at the same time a […]
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11 October 2022
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5 ways to feel like you’re on holiday if you can’t go right now

Let’s be clear: we’re all fond of a well-deserved, relaxing holiday every now and then. The more often, the better, to be frank. To be able […]
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28 September 2022
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You can now get married in Antarctica but it doesn’t come cheap

Getting married, some of us dream about it for our whole lives, others just aren’t bothered by it. If you belong to that last category, this […]
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15 September 2022
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People are going on honeymoons without their spouses. A new trend?

Marriage. Is it something we still want to “achieve” in our lives or is it an obsolete remnant from long-gone times and traditions? The answer depends. […]
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22 August 2022
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Funniest Google Street Views around the world

With endless travel restrictions and regulations, ‘virtual’ has become the new way for everything. Virtual socialising, virtual work meetings, virtual cultural events, and even virtual travel. […]
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