Baffled by strain names? More worried about effects than terpenes? We asked budtenders at nine top Portland dispensaries for some situational shopping lists. (Prices vary by grower and dispensary, but expect to pay $10 to $15 a gram.) Sleeping Purple Punch by Eugreen Organics Dog Walker by Sofresh Triangle Larry by Resin Ranchers Purple Hindu Kush by …
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A piano sits a few feet away from the bar at Cannabuzz in Lexington’s Distillery District. The bar in question doesn’t offer alcohol, however. What it does sell is cannabis-infused drinks. It’s outfitted to offer a variety of mocktails to which patrons can add cannabinoids. The bar is owned by Annie Rouse, who has made …
For adults who are new to cannabis, learning how to inhale weed can seem straightforward until the first puff leads to an unexpected coughing fit. Cannabis smoke is hot and contains particles and chemicals that can irritate the throat and lungs, so coughing is a common response rather than necessarily a sign that someone is …
More than a tenth of senior citizens used marijuana within the past day, according to the results of a new federally funded study. The research also shows that among those who do consume cannabis, many use it to simply get high—but that medical reasons are also common. Researchers with the University of California San Diego …
Vanuatu presents cannabis enthusiasts with a striking paradox: the South Pacific nation has built a licensed framework for industrial hemp and export-focused medical cannabis, yet recreational cannabis remains illegal, with maximum penalties of 20 years in prison. Meanwhile, kava, a legal, traditional psychoactive plant, dominates the islands’ social scene, and Port Vila has numerous nakamals …
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Cozumel ranks among the Caribbean’s most popular cruise destinations, receiving about 4.73 million cruise passengers during 2025, according to Quintana Roo port statistics. For cannabis consumers accustomed to regulated retail in states like Colorado or California, Mexico’s legal landscape creates dangerous confusion. The short answer: there is no legal retail way for tourists to purchase …
Anguilla presents one of the Caribbean’s most misunderstood cannabis situations: a British Overseas Territory that announced a decriminalization pilot in December 2024, yet has no officially established retail pathway for obtaining cannabis. For travelers hoping to find a laid-back island experience with easy access, this creates a genuine puzzle, and most coverage answers it wrongly. …
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Americans who say they smoke cannabis have overtaken those who say they smoke cigarettes, according to Gallup’s latest poll on U.S. habits, reinforcing a broader trend of cannabis gaining favor over tobacco and alcohol. Gallup’s latest Consumption Habits poll, released earlier this week, found that 17% of Americans say they smoke cannabis, matching the record-high share …
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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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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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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 …
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
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
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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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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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 …
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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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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“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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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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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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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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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, …
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 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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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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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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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
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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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 …
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