Back in 2012, the cannabis pass law was first introduced in southern provinces. With this regulation, the sale of cannabis to tourists was forbidden and only Dutch citizens or permanent residents over the age of 18 who have possession of a “weed pass” could make purchases at coffeeshops. The main goal of the regulation was to reduce drug tourism-related …
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For generations, Mardi Gras in New Orleans has been synonymous with exuberant parades, bead throws, brass bands, and free-flowing alcohol. From the krewes rolling down St. Charles Avenue to the packed revelry of Bourbon Street, the Carnival season has long been fueled by hurricanes, hand grenades, and go-cups carried through the French Quarter. But as cultural attitudes …
Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal’s biggest annual festivals. Tens of thousands lined up to pray at the Pashupatinath, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva in the capital Kathmandu, during the Shivaratri festival. Marijuana is usually banned in the South Asian country, but exceptions are …
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Tax revenue from marijuana sales has gradually decreased in Colorado over the past five years as more states have enacted legalization and as intoxicating hemp products have grown in popularity, state officials say in a new report. Nonetheless, cannabis is still bringing in more tax dollars compared to alcohol or cigarettes. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colorado-marijuana-revenue-is-declining-as-other-states-legalize-but-it-still-outpaces-alcohol-taxes-report-shows/
Every missed opportunity to navigate South Africa’s cannabis landscape legally means risking fines, encountering unreliable sources, or missing the country’s emerging cannabis tourism experiences. South Africa’s private-use regime stems from the 2018 Constitutional Court “Prince” ruling, which decriminalized private possession, use, and cultivation for adults. The Private Purposes Act, assented to in May 2024, codifies and …
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Every missed opportunity to navigate Jamaica’s cannabis scene properly means risking legal trouble, purchasing low-quality products, or missing out on authentic ganja experiences. With Jamaica’s 2015 decriminalization creating a unique medical framework for tourists and dozens of licensed dispensaries operating across major tourist destinations, the solution isn’t relying on street vendors or guesswork—it’s leveraging verified …
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Every tourist planning a trip to Berlin after Germany’s April 2024 cannabis legalization faces a frustrating reality: while you can legally possess cannabis, legal supply is limited to home cultivation and cultivation associations, which require residency—so tourists effectively have no legal purchase route. This “legal but inaccessible” paradox stems from Germany’s Cannabis Act, which restricts …
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Every missed opportunity to navigate Barcelona’s cannabis club system correctly means risking legal consequences, encountering scams, or simply going without access to cannabis in one of Europe’s most progressive cities. With an estimated 200+ cannabis associations registered—though the number actively operating fluctuates due to inspections, sanctions, and closures—amid Mayor Collboni’s aggressive inspection and closure campaign …
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Let’s be honest, more sex could probably help solve many of the world’s problems. Which is funny, because the same is often said for weed. But exactly which of the 10,000-plus cultivars out there are the best weed strains for sex? https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/best-weed-strains-sex?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all-021126
Uruguay made history in 2013 as the first country to fully legalize recreational cannabis, creating a regulated market that prioritized public health over prohibition. However, there’s a critical disconnect that catches many visitors off guard: tourists cannot legally purchase cannabis in this groundbreaking system. Despite being the world’s first legal market, Uruguay’s framework restricts access …
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