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 …
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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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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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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
