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Expert-led guides on local legality, cultural etiquette, and safety protocols for the modern cannabis traveler.
Germany's Cannabis Revolution: The Complete Legal Guide for Travelers
Germany rewrote the rules on April 1, 2024. Here's the definitive guide to the Cannabisgesetz — possession limits, social clubs, consumption zones, regional quirks, and what it all means for travelers.
Nyke Perényi
Sep 2024
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The Ultimate Amsterdam Coffeeshop Guide: Culture, Etiquette & Hidden Gems
Amsterdam's coffeeshops are a pilgrimage site for cannabis culture worldwide. This guide goes beyond the tourist traps — covering history, etiquette, 15+ handpicked spots, and the insider tips that separate a forgettable visit from a transcendent one.
NYC Cannabis Scene: The Insider's Guide to Legal Weed in the City
New York's legal cannabis scene is chaotic, exciting, and evolving by the week. From licensed dispensaries to consumption lounges, unlicensed smoke shops to rooftop sessions — here's the real guide to getting lifted in the city that never sleeps.
Cannabis in Las Vegas: Dispensaries, Lounges & What the Strip Won't Tell You
Sin City added a new vice to its portfolio. Legal cannabis dispensaries are open 24/7, consumption lounges are finally here, and the desert has never felt more welcoming. Here's everything the casino brochures won't tell you.
Denver: America's Original Cannabis Capital
Colorado started the American cannabis revolution, and Denver remains its undisputed capital. From pioneering dispensaries to mountain-view consumption lounges, this is where legal weed grew up.
Cannabis in the Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam
Amsterdam gets all the attention, but the Netherlands has 570+ coffeeshops spread across dozens of cities. From Rotterdam's underground scene to Eindhoven's chill culture — here's everything beyond the capital.
California Cannabis: From Humboldt to Hollywood
The Golden State pioneered legal cannabis and remains the world's largest market. From Emerald Triangle farms to WeHo consumption lounges and Napa-style cannabis pairings — this is the definitive California guide.
Michigan's Cannabis Boom: The Midwest's Green Paradise
Michigan has the lowest cannabis prices and some of the best product quality in America. From Detroit's resurgent scene to Ann Arbor's 50-year cannabis culture — the Great Lakes State is a revelation.
Jamaica: Ganja Culture, Herb Houses & Rastafari Roots
Jamaica decriminalized ganja in 2015 and created licensed herb houses for visitors. But the real story is deeper — Rastafari sacrament, decades of cultural resistance, and an island where cannabis is woven into the national identity.
Cannabis Travel 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
From international border crossings to local consumption etiquette — the essential knowledge every cannabis traveler needs. Don't leave home without reading this.
Berlin: Cannabis Clubs, Social Lounges & Germany's Green Revolution
Germany legalized recreational cannabis in April 2024, and Berlin is leading the charge. From the first licensed cannabis social clubs to the city's legendary counter-culture, here's everything you need to know.
Los Angeles: Dispensaries, Delivery & the Capital of Cannabis Culture
LA is the undisputed capital of American cannabis culture. With hundreds of licensed dispensaries, consumption lounges, and a delivery ecosystem that rivals DoorDash, here's your complete guide.
San Diego: Waterfront Cannabis, Border Town Vibes & SoCal Chill
San Diego blends beachside dispensaries with a laid-back SoCal cannabis scene — but sitting 17 miles from the Mexican border adds unique considerations every visitor should know.
Hawaii: Medical Only, Tropical Vibes & the Aloha State's Evolving Laws
Hawaii has medical cannabis but no recreational sales — and the islands' isolation means getting caught with unregistered cannabis carries real consequences. Here's the honest guide.
Washington D.C.: The Gifting Economy, Initiative 71 & Cannabis in the Capital
D.C. has one of America's most unique cannabis situations: possession is legal, but sales aren't. Welcome to the 'gifting' economy — where you buy a sticker and get cannabis as a free gift.
Massachusetts: America's Cannabis Pioneer & Boston's Emerging Scene
Massachusetts was the first East Coast state to open recreational dispensaries and is now pioneering social consumption venues. From Boston's dispensaries to Northampton's cannabis culture, here's the full picture.
London: CBD Culture, Underground Clubs & Navigating the UK's Strict Laws
Cannabis is illegal for recreational use in the UK, but London has a thriving underground scene, a booming CBD market, and medical cannabis has been legal since 2018. Here's how to navigate it.
Arizona: Desert Dispensaries, Sun-Soaked Culture & Legal Since 2020
Arizona legalized recreational cannabis via Proposition 207 in November 2020. From Scottsdale's upscale dispensaries to Tucson's laid-back scene, the desert state has embraced cannabis culture fast.
Connecticut: New England's Newest Legal Market
Connecticut opened recreational cannabis sales in January 2023 with a strong equity focus. The market is young but growing fast, with dispensaries from Hartford to the coast.
Illinois: Chicago's Cannabis Boom, Legal Lounges & Midwest Leadership
Illinois became the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through its legislature (not a ballot measure) in 2019, and Chicago's dispensary and lounge scene is now one of the best in the Midwest.
Oregon: Portland's Paradise, Craft Cannabis & America's Most Liberal Laws
Oregon has been at the forefront of cannabis reform since 1973 and now offers some of the cheapest, highest-quality cannabis in America. Portland alone has more dispensaries than Starbucks.
Washington: Seattle's Scene, Legal Since 2012 & Pacific Northwest Vibes
Washington was one of the first two states to legalize recreational cannabis (alongside Colorado) in 2012. Seattle's mature market, reasonable prices, and stunning PNW setting make it a top cannabis destination.
Minnesota: The Midwest's Newest Legal State & Minneapolis's Growing Scene
Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in May 2023, but retail sales are just launching. Here's what's available now and what's coming to the Twin Cities and beyond.
New Jersey: Legal Sales, NYC Access & the Garden State's Green Rush
New Jersey opened recreational sales in April 2022, and its proximity to New York City makes it a major cannabis destination for the tri-state area.
Prague: Decriminalized, Coffeeshop Vibes & Central Europe's Cannabis Capital
The Czech Republic decriminalized cannabis possession in 2010, and Prague's relaxed attitude, combined with its legendary nightlife, makes it the closest thing to Amsterdam in Central Europe.
Spain: Cannabis Social Clubs, Barcelona's Scene & Mediterranean Tolerance
Spain's cannabis social clubs operate in a legal grey zone that's uniquely European — private, members-only spaces where cannabis is cultivated and consumed collectively. Barcelona leads the way.
Paris: Strict Laws, CBD Cafés & France's Complicated Relationship with Cannabis
France has Europe's strictest cannabis laws AND its highest usage rates. Paris reflects this contradiction — officially zero tolerance, culturally widespread, and home to a booming CBD scene.
Georgia: Very Restrictive Laws, Atlanta's Culture & What Visitors Must Know
Georgia has some of America's strictest cannabis laws. While Atlanta has decriminalized small amounts locally, the state level remains harsh. Here's what every visitor needs to know.
Idaho: Zero Tolerance, No Exceptions & What You Need to Know
Idaho is one of the last fully prohibitionist states in America — no medical, no recreational, no decriminalization. If you're coming from a legal state, read this before crossing the border.
Texas: The Lone Star State's Strict Laws, CBD Boom & Austin's Exception
Texas has extremely restrictive cannabis laws with a limited medical program covering only low-THC products. But Austin has decriminalized, hemp-derived THC is booming, and the culture is shifting.
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