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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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

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 …

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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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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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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 …

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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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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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

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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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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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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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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How to buy weed in Dominica in 2026: you cannot purchase cannabis at a licensed dispensary, as no legal retail market exists. Personal possession of up to 28 grams is decriminalized for adults 18 and older under the 2020 Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Amendment Act. Dominica is among the Eastern Caribbean jurisdictions with notable cannabis …

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Here are the essential facts about buying weed in Grenada in 2026: Grenada enacted the Drug Abuse (Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026, assented to on February 13, 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on February 20, 2026. It decriminalizes possession of up to 56 grams of cannabis and 15 grams of cannabis resin, …

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You cannot legally buy weed in Honduras in 2026. Cannabis is fully illegal for possession, sale, cultivation, and transportation: there are no dispensaries, no medical program, and no decriminalized personal-use threshold anywhere in the country. For travelers and consumers, Honduras has no legal pathway to buy cannabis: no dispensaries, no recreational market, and no recognized …

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Buying weed in Tanzania is illegal and carries some of Africa’s harshest penalties. Cannabis is treated as a controlled narcotic substance under mainland Tanzania’s Drug Control and Enforcement Act (Cap. 95 R.E. 2023). On the mainland, cultivation and dealing with cannabis plants carry imprisonment of not less than 30 years, while certain personal-use provisions carry …

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The ‘FIFA BONG’, which resembles the FIFA World Cup trophy, during the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Sean Kady, 38 owner of Cosmos Charlies, stands in his shop, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 15, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Divya Rajagopal The Toronto cannabis shop that received a legal notice from FIFA for …

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Here are the essential facts about buying weed in Goa: there is no legal way to do it. Cannabis is a prohibited substance under India’s NDPS Act of 1985, and both ganja (dried flower) and charas (hashish) are criminal offenses, with penalties that scale up to 10 to 20 years imprisonment for commercial quantities. Goa …

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Three operators commonly referenced in Negril cannabis coverage are HedoWeedo (Norman Manley Boulevard), Doc’s Place (West End cliffs), and Sensi (Chances Beach). Each is described as a Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) herb house where you present your passport, complete a brief authorization, and pay an authorization fee to purchase Jamaican cannabis. Timing and documentation vary …

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Here is the short version of how to buy weed in Montego Bay: visit a licensed herb house, present a valid government-issued photo ID, obtain medical authorization (typically through a brief on-site consultation), and you may be able to purchase the same day. A foreign medical card or prescription can speed up the process. Confirm …

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