Five years into legalization, we wanted to see how to have fun as a stoner on Sunset Strip. Surprise—you totally can. Ride along with Leafly senior editor David Downs as he picks the top stores, flowers, growers, eats, and activities on Sunset Blvd. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/how-to-have-a-hollyweed-weekend-on-sunset-blvd

Planet Earth is clocking our hottest summer ever. Italian tourists are battling extreme temperatures, and once coveted summer destinations are getting too hot to handle. While this is disappointing for the family dragging through Disneyworld dripping in sweat, it could be a boon for tourist destinations where it’s cool for the summer. These cannabis-friendly travel destinations also have August temperatures averaging …

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Summer is the magical time of year when we embark on the thrilling quest of finding the perfect country to explore. If you’re all about that herbaceous adventure, typical wanderlust lists might not deliver the exhilaration you crave. While 23 US states have opened their arms to the wondrous world of weed, it’s easy to …

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What is being billed as the “first cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas has opened. The Lexi Las Vegas, located in the former, Artisan Hotel Boutique property has reimagined its guest experience. The hotel opened on June 2 and introduced cannabis-friendly hospitality with a designated floor for “420-friendly” rooms. http://www.travelpulse.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/First-Cannabis-Friendly-Hotel-Opens-in-Las-Vegas  

These seven North American cannabis-friendly travel destinations not only offer island getaways, tons of hiking trails, or a city’s worth of fun–they also have legal cannabis. Just be sure to check where it is legal to smoke cannabis in public before lighting up. http://www.greenstate.com/travel/7-cannabis-friendly-north-american-travel-destinations/

There are no consumption lounges in Las Vegas for adults to legally consume outside of their homes, but there are plenty of larger-than-life dispensaries, eccentric 420-friendly accommodations, and convenient legal drive-throughs, making Sin City a must-see hotspot for cannabis tourism. It is home to the world’s two largest cannabis dispensaries, 68 total cannabis stores, over …

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As cannabis grows in popularity – and legality – across the country, many vacationers are looking for a way to combine their wanderlust with their love of herb. And while the logistics of a vacay that’s high on grass and low on stress may seem difficult to pin down, there is one place offering a …

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There has been immense progress in the legalization of medical cannabis in countries around the world, including some that have legalized or decriminalized the plant for adult recreational use. Nonetheless, navigating the many jurisdictions can be tricky. Rules and regulations surrounding cannabis vary wildly from country to country. And though there are some countries where weed …

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Want help to elevate your next visit to the Big Apple? Weedmaps compiled a tourist’s guide to weed in New York. You can read about the current laws, find myriad places you can purchase weed and where you can safely consume it, and see what you should do once you’re nice and stoned. http://weedmaps.com/learn/cannabis-and-its-evolution/nyc-weed-tourism