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Jul 24, 2024 | worldcrunch.com | Fabrizio La RoccaWorldcrunch |Fabrizio La Rocca |Anna Kolet-Iciek

Among the areas that will become pedestrian-only is the historical Concorde square, with Hidalgo declaring that “the space given to the car in this emblematic place will have been no more than a parenthesis in history.” And similar plans might soon be expanded to the rest of Paris. Bike lanes will cover most of the city surface by 2026, part of a plan to make Paris a city “100% bikeable” within the next two years, as written on the .

Jul 12, 2024 | worldcrunch.com | Fabrizio La RoccaWorldcrunch |Fabrizio La Rocca |Emma Albright |Anne-Sophie Goninet

PARIS — Every year, 1.4 billion tourists move around the globe and arrive at their destination. Such a large number is not without positive benefits for the economy: according to the UN, tourism accounts for 10% of the world GDP, a boost to both multinational travel companies and small local businesses in the destination localities. ✉️ You can receive our Bon Vivant selection of fresh reads on international culture, food & travel directly in your inbox. Subscribe here.

Jun 9, 2024 | worldcrunch.com | Fabrizio La Rocca |Basel Ramsis |Fabrizio La RoccaWorldcrunch

In Naples, Mount Vesuvius is more than just a volcano. Neapolitans like to say that they live “all’ombra” (in the shadow of) the massive crater that stands nearly 4,265 feet high, and can be seen from almost every corner of the southern Italian city. Of course, such proximity to what is still technically an active volcano means living with the constant reminder that, sooner or later, an eruption could change everything. The nearby remains of Pompeii won’t let anyone forget.