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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.

13 March 2023

Tesla’s next generation vehicle will run practically in autonomous mode, says Elon Musk

On Tuesday March 7th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the next generation of Tesla’s small cars would operate primarily in autonomous mode. Musk argued that […]
9 March 2023

Airbnb style boat renting becomes increasingly popular

Water experiences are becoming a more and more sought-after leisure activity. The cruising industry is expected to make a strong comeback in 2023, especially after the […]
9 March 2023

Sail around the world for three years on this all-inclusive cruise for $30,000 a year

Life at Sea Cruises has just launched a three-year, 130,000-mile (210,000 km), three-year getaway cruise option for a relatively affordable price of US$30,000 per person per […]
8 March 2023

Diane von Fürstenberg launches a collection of iconic sneakers with Skechers

When you’re talking about fashion icons, Belgian designer Diane von Fürstenberg is definitely a woman to watch and has been for years. Most of us mainly […]
8 March 2023

This solar-powered catamaran can sail indefinitely

The Spanish-based Zen Yachts has recently revealed its latest creation, the Zen50 solar-powered catamaran. 1. World’s first series Equipped with a wingsail, the Zen50 defines a […]
7 March 2023

Tesla to open first gigafactory in Mexico

On Wednesday March 1st, Elon Musk announced that Tesla will open a new gigafactory in Mexico’s northern state of Nuevo Leon. According to Reuters, is set […]
1 March 2023

P&O scraps vaccination and testing requirements for its cruises

During the pandemic, cruise lines have imposed several restrictions to avoid the virus spreading onboard. As cases decreased and vaccination rates rose, major companies decided to […]
28 February 2023

Half of EU’s population is older than 44.4 years, new report shows

The median age of the EU’s population reached 44.4 years in January 2022, according to a report by Eurostat. The number is 0.3 years more than […]
27 February 2023

Qatar Airways to replace Emirates as Formula 1’s official airline

Qatar Airways is set to take over the status of the official airline sponsor of Formula 1 motor racing from Emirates, as announced prior to the […]
23 February 2023

SpaceX customers invited to try Starlink’s new global roaming service

SpaceX customers have recently shared screenshots online of an e-mail they received inviting them to try out the Starlink’s new Global Roaming service, which allows them […]
23 February 2023

EU exported 37 million items of plastic clothing to Kenya, new report shows

The EU sent in 2021 more than 112 million items of second-hand clothing to Kenya. At least 37 million had been manufactured with synthetic materials, according […]
22 February 2023

3 Emerging tech trends set to revolutionize the travel industry

The travel industry is in the midst of a transformative period that has already had a measurable impact on the market overall.  Consumers are still unleashing […]
21 February 2023

What are the most reliable car brands of 2023?

BMW, Subaru, Mini, Lexus, and Honda topped Consumer Reports’ top 2022 brand reliability survey, pushing Mazda off the podium after finishing second last year. The predicted […]
14 February 2023

Seth Rogen and Airbnb host Houseplant creative retreat in Los Angeles

Actor and design enthusiast Seth Rogen is hosting an overnight stay for the first time. He is going to give guests an inside look at the […]
13 February 2023

Amsterdam bans cannabis smoking in red-light district

In order to reduce crime rates, the Amsterdam City Council has decided to ban smoking marijuana outdoors in the red-light district. Residents have been complaining that […]
13 February 2023

Biometric technology to replace passports at Frankfurt Airport

Face-scanning technology will be implemented across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport, enabling a seamless travel experience from check-in to boarding. This solution will be […]