Uruguay is once again weighing the possibility of allowing tourists and non-residents over 18 who visit the South American nation to buy legal cannabis even if they aren’t citizens. The executive director of IRCCA (the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis), Martín Rodríguez, confirmed that the agency is analyzing this option to strengthen the country’s legal …
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Chicago’s cannabis scene has exploded since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana in 2020, transforming the city into a Midwest cannabis destination with over 250 licensed dispensaries statewide. The Windy City offers everything from celebrity-backed boutiques like Cookies to historic firsts like Dispensary 33, plus groundbreaking social equity shops championing diversity in the industry. Whether you’re a …
Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, is not just about Hollywood glitz and glamour. The city’s embrace of cannabis culture represents a significant shift in societal norms and policies, particularly following the legalization of recreational marijuana in California in 2016. With an ever-evolving legal landscape and a burgeoning market, Los Angeles has rolled …
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Kentucky’s governor says the state is “very, very close” to launching its medical marijuana program, which he expects to happen “within the next couple of weeks”—a move he says will help thousands of patients find an alternative to opioids for pain management. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was asked by …
Whether or seasoned or newbie globetrotters, jet lag can be the unwelcome souvenir which lingers long after the flight. Whether you’re crossing the Atlantic for business in London, shopping in Chennai, hopping to Hawaii for sun, or just going cross country to see the parents, disrupted sleep patterns and fatigue are almost expected. Travelers have long …
After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty since the commonwealth legalized possession and cultivation in …
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Cannabis in Costa Rica has a culture that runs deeper than most people realize. Long before legalization, farmers, surfers, healers and backpackers quietly cultivated, consumed and valued the plant. Today the country stands at a turning point. What used to be hidden is becoming visible. From eco-lodges to wellness retreats, from hemp farms to medical …
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Wisconsin may be famous — or infamous — for its alcohol consumption, but when it comes to another popular intoxicant, it stands with a minority of just nine other states that ban marijuana. That’s particularly an issue in northwest Wisconsin, where a trip to a legal dispensary in Michigan or Minnesota is just a short drive across …
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Call it what you want—emerging, evolving, exploding—the global cannabis market is no longer a curiosity. In late 2025, the story is simple: the rest of the world is moving on, normalizing access and building systems. The U.S., meanwhile, is still arguing about the basics. With more than 100 countries adopting some form of legalization and …
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The holiday travel season is officially underway. Millions of people are setting out in planes, trains, and automobiles—and many of them are cannabis consumers. If you’re of the green persuasion, it’s essential to pay attention to the rules of the road concerning weed and travel. Given recent changes to plant policy, the nonprofit Americans for …
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