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 …
Weed Nuns from Sisters of the Valley
In this powerful episode, Josh sits down with Sister Kate and Sister Hilda of The Sisters of the Valley, the internationally known order of activist nuns who grow cannabis and make medicine. Sister Kate shares her incredible journey, revealing how losing everything forced her to trade a life of corporate consulting for an soulful outlaw …
What the first World Cup with legal cannabis means for US and Canadian operators
It’s the first time the World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting event and possibly one of the world’s most significant cultural events, has been hosted in a location where cannabis is legal. And coming after recent tournaments in Qatar and Russia, where drug laws are strict, the shift is significant. But while cannabis retailers from Los …
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Can I bring weed bought in Washington across Canadian border? Know these rules
Tourists from Canada account for the vast majority of international visitors to Bellingham, Seattle and other cities in Washington state. Whatcom County is one of the three busiest land border crossings between the United States and Canada, as the Herald previously reported. Canadians accounted for the largest portion of the roughly 2.6 million international visitors who traveled to Washington …
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How to Buy Weed in Nashville: Tennessee’s Strict Laws, Delta-8 Shops & What Tourists Should Know
Planning a trip to Nashville and wondering about your cannabis options? Tennessee maintains some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country, and its legal hemp market has just been through a major regulatory overhaul. As of July 1, 2026, oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid products has shifted to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), with …
Weed Beaches: Cannabis Friendly Places + Products to Heighten Your Summer
Summer’s just starting to heat up and the beach is always a good day trip idea. High Herstory has rounded up some of our favorite THC drinks, edibles and cannabis inspired fashion to take your Summer beach days even higher. We’ve also rounded up some of our favorite cannabis-friendly beaches and guidelines because to be …
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Cannabis at the 2026 World Cup: What Every Fan Needs to Know
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most geographically ambitious tournament in history — 48 teams, 104 matches, and host cities spread across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the estimated five million fans descending on North America this summer, the question of cannabis is more complex than at any previous World …
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The Hottest Cannabis Strains in America Right Now, Picked by Our Experts
You don’t have to know a guy anymore. Between David Downs’ new Terp Sherpa column and Jimi Devine’s Strains of the Month rundowns, our writers have been tracking the flower actually worth chasing across the legal states, the breeders the rest of the world envies and the cuts moving fastest off shelves. Here is a …
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Recreational Cannabis Laws Across the United States
Recreational cannabis is now legal in nearly half the country, but the rules vary significantly from state to state. Some states allow adults to grow marijuana at home, while others prohibit personal cultivation entirely. Some states allow adults to possess more cannabis at home than in public. Others have different limits for flower, concentrates and …
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Virginia to let stores sell marijuana for recreational use starting in July 2027
Virginia will allow the sale of recreational marijuana in stores starting on July 1, 2027, under a commonwealth budget that goes into effect Wednesday. Adults have been allowed to possess marijuana legally since 2021. The budget, in place between Wednesday and June 30, 2028, will increase the legal possession limit for adults from 1 ounce to …
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How to Buy Weed in Denver: Colorado’s OG Legal Market & the Mile High Guide
Colorado pioneered recreational cannabis legalization in 2012 with Amendment 64, making Denver the original destination for legal weed tourism in the United States. More than a decade later, the Mile High City offers a mature market with numerous dispensaries across several distinct neighborhoods, a small number of licensed consumption venues, and pricing shaped by intense competition. Whether …
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How to Buy Weed in Portland: Oregon’s Cannabis Culture, Dispensaries & Tourist Guide
Portland stands as one of America’s most cannabis-friendly cities. Oregon has one of the highest dispensary densities in the country, with about 16.5 dispensaries per 100,000 residents, roughly double the rate of Massachusetts. Whether you are visiting the Rose City for the first time or optimizing your local shopping experience, Herb’s dispensary directory simplifies finding licensed retailers across …
How to Buy Weed in Chicago: Illinois Dispensaries, Tourist Tax & What Visitors Need to Know
Visiting Chicago and want to legally purchase cannabis? You are in luck. Illinois became one of the first Midwestern states to legalize recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020, and the city now has dozens of licensed dispensaries across its neighborhoods. Before you walk into any storefront, understanding the state’s tax structure, the possession limits that …
How to Buy Weed in Samoa: Pacific Island Cannabis Laws & What Tourists Should Know
Here is the reality tourists need to understand before visiting Samoa: you cannot legally buy, possess, or use cannabis in any form. Both American Samoa and the independent State of Samoa maintain complete cannabis prohibition with some of the harshest penalties in the Pacific region. https://herb.co/city-guides/buy-weed-samoa
In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community.
In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lw9ddOYCsM
How to Buy Weed in Malawi (2026): Laws, Malawi Gold & Risks
Buying weed in Malawi is illegal in 2026. Under the Dangerous Drugs Act, unauthorized cannabis possession is a criminal offense with severe penalties, including a fine of K500,000 and imprisonment for life. No decriminalization exists. There is no legal pathway for tourists to purchase recreational cannabis, and Herb’s assessment is that engaging the informal market …
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Can the Odor of Marijuana Still Give Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search at a Traffic Stop?
The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor during a traffic stop had enough probable cause to allow a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. However, as most states have passed laws decriminalizing or legalizing hemp …
Cannabis lounges see green light in Sacramento. But opening one may take a while
New lounges where customers can purchase a joint and light it up in the same place are poised to open in the city of Sacramento. The Sacramento City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday in favor of a new pilot program for cannabis lounges with “on-site consumption.” Councilmember Karina Talamantes was the sole vote against the …
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Cannabis Tourism: The Next Big Travel Trend?
Not long ago, cannabis tourism meant one thing: booking a flight to Colorado, wandering into a dispensary and posting a photo on social media with a bag of legal weed. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape has changed dramatically.Today, cannabis tourism is evolving into a full-fledged travel industry complete with luxury resorts, cannabis-friendly lodging, …
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Wabba’s Weed Adventure: The King of Jamaican Ganja
As much as we love our Mother Ganja here in North America, she isn’t part of mainstream organized religions. Around most of the world, there are few second-generation, and even fewer third-generation cannabis farmers. Jamaicans have been cultivating ganja since it was brought to the island in the 1840s, well before their Rastafarian “cannabis cult” …
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How to Buy Weed in Nicaragua 2026: Laws, Penalties & Risks
Buying weed in Nicaragua is illegal. Cannabis is prohibited for recreational use under the 2008 Nicaraguan Penal Code, and Nicaragua has no legal medical cannabis access program for consumers or tourists. Possession under 5 grams carries fines and community service; above 20 grams risks 3 to 8 years in prison. Nicaragua is among the strictest …
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