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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.

2 March 2022

Brussels to have an open-air swimming pool the size of the Grand Place

The government of the Brussels Region has agreed to partially fund an open-air swimming pool in the municipality of Anderlecht. “A further step has been taken […]
18 February 2022

My Intensive-care Valentine

I’ve arranged a lot of voyages during my career as a travel consultant, but never have the intricacies of a trip matched those arising when a […]
19 January 2022

Japan is turning used buses into moving saunas

Used buses in Japan’s Himeji city in Hyogo prefecture will have a second life as moving saunas named Sabus, and they are promising to offer something […]
17 January 2022

Omicron: 73% of Belgians go to sports clubs for physical immunity and mental health

January is definitely the month for good resolutions, and sport and fitness are cited among the most important. However, the context is quite different since the […]
12 January 2022

Feng Shui. A journey through the art of being happier at home

Feng Shui is a chinese millennial art that helps to create a harmonic environment and with positive energies in our homes. This art is embodied by […]
5 January 2022

Dry January? A post-holidays liver detox

We are in January and all holidays are gone. Now we have no excuses: It’s time to go back to a balanced lifestyle and to store […]
3 January 2022

5 European wellness retreats for 2022

It’s a new year and the last one has been challenging to say the least, so what better than some healthy, relaxing and renewing wellness retreats […]
28 December 2021

Spain to ban smoking on its beaches with fines of up to 2,000 euros

Authorities in Spain are planning to ban smoking on all of the country’s beaches. Councils would have the possibility to impose fines of up to 2,000 […]
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 […]
14 December 2021

Keto is the most mentioned diet trend on social media in 2021

The Covid19 pandemic has resulted in a shift towards ‘healthy and nutritious’ eating habits and diet plans. People have started to follow diet plans, which mostly […]
13 December 2021

New Zealand to gradually ban the sale of tobacco

Last May, the New Zealand government proposed to make the country smoke-free by 2025, including making smoking illegal. This new approach aimed at reducing the number […]
30 November 2021

3 tips to manage your stress while boosting your immune system

In these uncertain and unprecedented times, taking care of the immune system is of paramount importance. One factor that is often underestimated but that has a […]
17 November 2021

Sleep and sport: why exercise helps us get a better night’s sleep

It seems sleep deprivation and disturbance are an increasingly common symptom of today’s society, with many people suffering from a lack of sleep caused by a […]
17 November 2021

This Instagrammable ‘crying room’ in Spain is actually promoting mental health

Even though crying is a fundamental part of our human being from the beginning – your parents will surely agree – it’s often met with a […]
5 November 2021

Travel tips for a plus-sized traveler

When traveling as a plus-sized person, some challenges and insecurities could arise. Useful travel information for the plus-sized community is very scarce out there, adding even […]
4 November 2021

How to get rid of jetlag

One of the biggest frustrations when it comes to travelling is jet lag. After finally arriving in your destination of choice, you’re excited and ready to […]
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