From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana is increasingly part of tourism. New research linking multiple forms of cannabis use with heavier consumption and addiction risk raises a bigger question: What happens when travelers experiment more on vacation than they would at home? https://eturbonews.com/cannabis-tourism-travel-addiction-risks/
How to Buy Weed in Sedona: Arizona’s Legal Market and Wellness Tourism
Sedona draws millions of visitors a year to its red rock formations, and since Arizona voters approved Proposition 207 in November 2020, adult-use cannabis has been legally available to anyone 21 or older with valid identification. That combination makes Sedona an unusual destination: a wellness-focused town inside a fully regulated cannabis market. If you are …
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The New York Cannabis Products Tourists Actually Need to Know About
If you want to understand what makes New York cannabis interesting right now, start with the product categories that show just how far the market has evolved. And yes, tourists can participate. New York allows adults 21 and older to purchase adult-use cannabis from licensed dispensaries; the state maintains an official directory of legal retailers …
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Medical Marijuana Can Be Delivered In The Mail By USPS Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move, Georgia Officials Say
Georgia regulators are proposing new rules that will allow medical marijuana to be delivered directly to patients—including via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and private carriers like FedEx and UPS. The change, officials with the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) say, is being made possible by the Trump administration’s move to reclassify medical …
American Weed Is Going Global. Europe Is Not Ready.
The 20th century was defined by American brands — McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Starbucks — going global. In the 21st century, it’s artificial intelligence companies that are preparing to cannibalize the world economy. But the race to go global is on for another product: marijuana. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/opinion/america-weed-cannabis-europe.html
Can Jamaica’s New Cannabis Permits Deliver for Legacy Growers?
The Cubans have cigars, and Jamaicans have ganja. So why have the traditional farmers behind Jamaica’s most celebrated crop struggled to find a place in its legal cannabis industry? In April 2026, Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority launched two special permit programs intended to bring traditional and small-scale ganja farmers into the regulated market. The permits lower some …
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Thailand Says Weed Is Medical-Only Now. I Bought Four Joints Without a Prescription.
Thailand first legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and decriminalized broader cannabis use in 2022. Licensed and unlicensed shops flourished across the country similar to the early days of New York’s legalization where illicit sales went mostly un-enforced. In tourist and expat-dominated areas, you practically come across a new shop every block. In June of last year, the government reversed …
How to Buy Weed in Bonaire: The Dutch Caribbean’s Diving Island & Its Cannabis Laws
If you are heading to Bonaire expecting Amsterdam-style coffeeshops, adjust your expectations now. Despite being part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this Caribbean island operates under its own drug legislation, and mainland Dutch tolerance policy does not travel with you. Cannabis travel rules from home do not follow you into Kralendijk. https://herb.co/city-guides/buy-weed-bonaire
How to Buy Weed in St. Maarten: The Dutch–French Island’s Cannabis Reality
A common misconception is that Dutch cannabis tolerance rules automatically apply in Sint Maarten. They do not. Despite the island’s constitutional link to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Sint Maarten legislates its own drug policy, and recreational cannabis remains prohibited on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. https://herb.co/city-guides/buy-weed-st-maarten
Cannabis for People Who Haven’t Smoked Since the ’90s: Everything Has Changed
If the last time you regularly encountered cannabis was sometime around 1994, 1998 or even 2005, walking into a legal New York dispensary today can feel like stepping into an entirely different industry. The flower is still there. So are joints. Hash still exists. But surrounding those familiar products is an entire universe that simply …
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Why Ohio, Indiana And Illinois Cannabis Buyers Keep Driving To Michigan
Ohio legalized recreational marijuana nearly two years ago. Illinois has operated one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets since 2020. Yet consumers from both states — along with neighboring Indiana, where recreational marijuana remains illegal — continue crossing state lines to buy cannabis in Michigan. The reason is simple: price. Michigan remains one of the …
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Amsterdam Won’t Ban Tourists From Its Coffeeshops After All. It’s Coming For Their Wallets Instead.
The years-long push to lock foreign visitors out of the city’s coffeeshops just died in coalition talks. The new deal keeps the doors open and pushes the tourist tax to the highest in Europe. For years, it looked like Amsterdam might finally pull the welcome mat out from under its stoner tourists. As of this …
High Times at 30,000 Feet: Traveling With Medical Marijuana in 2026
The American traveler in 2026 has more options than ever — cheap flights, endless road trips, and cruise ships big enough to qualify for their own ZIP code. But for Florida medical marijuana patients, travel still comes with plenty of legal turbulence. Cannabis laws remain a messy patchwork of state rules, federal law, TSA discretion and …
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First medical cannabis store opens in Alabama after years of delays
Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, bought the first medical cannabis product in Alabama Wednesday morning at Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery. Taylor, who has multiple sclerosis, said she has advocated for the natural medicine in her home state for about 11 years. She moved to Arizona for access to medical cannabis and to work in the …
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How to Shop for Cannabis Responsibly in New York City in 2026
Shopping for cannabis in New York City can feel simple at first, especially in walkable neighborhoods where storefronts are close together, and delivery options are common. Still, a responsible purchase starts before entering a shop. Whether someone searches for a dispensary near me in Park Slope or plans a visit elsewhere in the five boroughs, it helps …
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5 questions about flying with marijuana, answered
While cannabis is — for the most part — illegal to use or possess on a national level under the Controlled Substances Act, some of the country’s states and territories as well as D.C. have been loosening restrictions, and in very different ways, since 1996. To date, 24 states and D.C. have legalized recreational pot, and 41 …
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Cannabis cafes are coming to SF—and it’s about damn time
“Today, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to legislation authored by Board President Rafael Mandelman that enables San Francisco’s licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and serve food and non-alcoholic beverages for consumption alongside cannabis on their premises, and creates a new cannabis cafe permit to support innovative hospitality-focused cannabis businesses,” states the …
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Why Vermont weed costs twice as much as Massachusetts
It’s not hyperbole to say that Vermont weed is twice as expensive as it is in Massachusetts. On average, a gram of weed sold in Vermont costs $9.59, according to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Board. Drive across the border, and a gram of Massachusetts weed averages just $3.87, that state’s Cannabis Control Commission reports. …
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Cannabis in Germany: Club Licenses Stall While Medical Access Shrinks
The German cannabis landscape continues to change constantly. Local authorities have already received 896 applications to establish cannabis cultivation associations for adults. Of those, only 455 have been approved, according to data compiled by the Federal Association of German Cannabis Growers (BCAv) and shared by International CBC. In other words, just over half of the applications submitted have successfully made it through …
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Daily Cannabis Use in the US Now Outpaces Alcohol as Teen Use Declines
According to the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about 21.4 million Americans aged 12 and older used cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis. As reported by Marijuana Moment, that category includes people who used it on at least 20 of the 30 days preceding the survey. That figure is higher than …
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Ganja, Faith, and the Law: Rastafari Cannabis Policies Across the Globe, Explained
Believe it or not, the cannabis plant has connections to a surprising number of religious practices. From Hindu Shaivites to Muslim Sufis, and even possible ancestral uses within Judaism, marijuana has appeared in spiritual practices for literally millennia. But when it comes to uniting spirituality with cannabis, no other tradition compares to the Rastafari faith. Born in Jamaica nearly a century ago, …
How to Buy Weed in Atlantic City: New Jersey Dispensaries, Boardwalk Rules & Casino Policies
Atlantic City now has more licensed cannabis dispensaries than casinos. With over a dozen retail locations operating across the city and licensed consumption lounges welcoming guests, the gaming capital of the East Coast has become a legitimate cannabis tourism destination. Whether you’re hitting the slots, walking the Boardwalk, or catching a show, knowing where and …
San Francisco Mayor Signs Ordinance Legalizing Cannabis Cafés
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cannabis cafés, allowing qualified marijuana businesses to offer on-site consumption alongside food, nonalcoholic beverages and live entertainment. The ordinance was approved 7–4 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors before being signed by Lurie on July 23. It is scheduled to take …
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Where Are Marijuana Consumption Lounges Legal in 2026?
Some form of commercial or regulated on-site marijuana consumption is authorized or recognized in 15 states, although availability varies significantly depending on local laws and how far regulators have progressed with licensing. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Rhode Island have laws allowing …
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The 9 States That Still Haven’t Legalized Medical Cannabis as of July 2026
Medical marijuana laws are now in effect in 41 states, leaving nine without comprehensive programs: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The distinction is important. Iowa operates a limited medical cannabidiol system, while several other states provide narrow legal protections for CBD or low-THC products. However, those policies generally …
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The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in The United States as of July 2026
Based on recent sales data provided by state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, as well as dispensary menu trends and consumer rankings reported by Leafly, these 10 strains stand out as some of the country’s most popular as of July 2026. https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/07/the-most-popular-cannabis-strains-in-the-united-states-as-of-july-2026/?utm_source=aigeon
Leafly’s 100 best weed strains of all time
People always ask us what weed strains to smoke, and the answer depends on how you want to feel, what situation you’ll be in, and what other strains you like. But there are some classic weed strains that everyone should try, just like certain albums, movies, or paintings. How can you be a stoner if …
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Newsweed / Culture / Sport and cannabis [Le trois-feuilles] The 2026 World Cup Provides a Global Showcase for Legal Cannabis
The 2026 World Cup is and will remain an extraordinary event in many ways. Between the controversies surrounding its organization, criticism of certain infrastructure projects, and political debates related to immigration controls, the tournament has already been the subject of much discussion Organized jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition is also expected …
How to Buy Weed in Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s Cannabis Cafe Scene After Regulation
Chiang Mai’s cannabis scene transformed on June 26, 2025, when Thailand shifted from one of Asia’s most accessible cannabis markets to a medical-only framework requiring an authorized prescription for all purchases. Thailand’s roughly 18,000 cannabis shops faced new medical-use compliance requirements almost overnight, fundamentally changing how tourists and locals access cannabis in Northern Thailand. Whether you’re planning …
How to Buy Weed in Cancun: Mexico’s Biggest Tourist Trap, Cannabis Gray Area & What’s Actually Safe
Every year, thousands of tourists arrive in Cancun expecting the same cannabis access they enjoy in legal U.S. states or Canada, only to fall victim to elaborate scams, corrupt police shakedowns, and fake products. Despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that declared Mexico’s absolute ban on adult personal cannabis use unconstitutional, the reality on the ground couldn’t …
