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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.

27 March 2023

Seoul to build a ‘floating’ swimming pool and art pier

The city of Seoul has announced plans to build a floating swimming pool along the Han River by 2026, along with a marina with restaurants, a […]
27 March 2023

How can I apply to be one of the 45,000 volunteers at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Paris will host the Olympics in 2024 and the organizing committee is looking for volunteers from all over the world. According to the organization, 45,000 people […]
22 March 2023

When did Google maps become so useless?

Some companies and products seem so dominant, it’s hard to imagine them ever losing their place at the head of the market. But whether it’s a […]
22 March 2023

Berlin allows women to go topless in public swimming pools

Depending on if you were born as a man or a woman, things can be quite different in life. There are discrepancies on each and every […]
22 March 2023

Tokyo’s new theme park ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ set to open on 16 June

On Wednesday March 15th, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its new Harry Potter theme park, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter, […]
16 March 2023

Is the cruise industry becoming more sustainable?

The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing segments of tourism. According to CNN, the industry transported close to 30 million passengers and contributed over […]
14 March 2023

Cunard announce world cruise for new luxury liner Queen Anne

Cunard’s new cruise liner, the Queen Anne, will make her debut world cruise in 2025. Historic shipping and cruise company Cunard have announced the new liner […]
14 March 2023

World’s largest spokeless Ferris wheel to be built in South Korea

The city of Seoul announced plans to build the largest spokeless Ferris wheel in the world. With an imposing diameter of 180 meters, the wheels is […]
13 March 2023

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 […]
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 […]
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