Rising energy prices have made road trips significantly more expensive this year. Travelers driving to Barcelona may find that an electric vehicle is the costliest option unless charging sessions are carefully planned.
A civil court has ruled that the municipality of Amsterdam must pay compensation to the shipping company Blue Boat due to a flawed licensing policy for tour boats. The policy, which forced many companies to sell vessels under duress before being overturned by the Council of State in 2024, is now subject to multiple damage claims from affected operators.
Entrepreneur Toon Roozen offers unique off-grid accommodation in floating cabins located near the historic Fort Uitermeer by the Vecht river in Weesp. The site, which historically served as part of the defense lines of Amsterdam, now provides a peaceful recreational area for guests to relax and swim.