On a quiet slope between San Bernardo and Conde Duque, the building at Noviciado 7 has stood for more than two centuries, silently watching Madrid change around it. Built in the 18th century, its nearly meter-thick stone walls have contained many lives: Jesuit novices in prayer, market vendors selling fish, whispered meetings during the Franco regime, …
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What You Need to Know About the Weed Laws in New York in 2025
For years, the conversation about marijuana in NYC was hushed, tucked away in small apartments or whispered among friends. Today, the state has fully embraced the legalization of cannabis. However, it comes with its own set of rules and regulations. Whether you are a resident of New York or a tourist, learning about the weed laws in …
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Slovenia’s Proposed Cannabis Legalization Measure Would Help Consumers
Cannabis policy modernization efforts have gained steam in recent years in Slovenia, thanks to the hard work of local activists. A great example of increasing cannabis reform momentum in Slovenia can be found in the recent introduction of an adult-use cannabis legalization measure. http://cannabisnow.com/slovenias-proposed-cannabis-legalization-measure-would-help-consumers/
The Future of Weed Tourism in New York: High Hopes, Real Challenges
New York has always had a magnetic pull — from Broadway to bodegas, it’s a place where innovation and culture collide. Now, with the legalization of adult-use cannabis, the state is poised to become a global weed tourism destination. But this transformation isn’t happening overnight. It’s complex, exciting, and full of contradictions. http://stupiddope.com/2025/08/the-future-of-weed-tourism-in-new-york-high-hopes-real-challenges/
Cannabis Tourism: How Legalization Is Shaping Travel Around the World
Cannabis tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in global travel. As legalization expands across countries and regions, tourists are increasingly seeking destinations that allow them to safely explore cannabis culture. From guided dispensary tours in North America to wellness retreats in Europe and South America, cannabis tourism is reshaping how people travel, …
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Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems
Every so often, a cannabis book comes along that feels like it has been missing from the shelf for years. Veronica “Vee” Castillo’s Cannabis Legacy Chronicles Series: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems – Part 1: The 30,000-Foot View is one of those rare finds. We read it cover to cover and it …
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Where Is Cannabis Consumption Allowed in Mexico City? New Spots, Same Rights
On August 4th, the Government of Mexico City officially announced the relocation of several tolerated public cannabis consumption spots, according to Ecoportal. These spaces (which are not dispensaries or European-style coffee shops) function instead as gathering zones: places of visibility, activism, and rights in action, where different communities come together to express themselves, get organized, and consume cannabis openly. …
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Panama’s UN Ambassador Talks Weed: ‘We Produced An Allegedly Very Good Product’
As I walk through the hallowed halls of the United Nations, I know everyone on campus has an agenda. Mine is cannabis legalization. Naturally, I ask about it in most press briefings, including on Monday, August 1, when Panama’s Ambassador to the U.N., Eloy Alfaro de Alba, held a press conference to kick off his country’s rotating …
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Inside Morocco’s Cannabis Culture and Legal Industry Shift: From Kif to Clinics
Nestled in the misty hills of Morocco’s Rif Mountains, a centuries-old cannabis culture is undergoing a profound transformation. Long famed for its golden hashish, smoked across Europe and beyond, Morocco is now walking the tightrope between tradition and regulation, between kif and clinics. This North African kingdom, once the world’s top exporter of illicit hash, is trying to rebrand itself …
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Czech President Signs Bill To Decriminalize Recreational Cannabis For Personal Use
The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale. President Petr Pavel signed several laws on July 17, including one that amends the Criminal Code to ease restrictions on recreational cannabis, allowing possession and home cultivation. Under the new regulations, adults over …
Cannabis industry is sparking a new era of tourism
From 4/20-friendly accommodations to immersive educational experiences, the cannabis industry is transforming the way people explore destinations. Here’s a look at the business of cannabis tourism and why it’s a hot ticket for entrepreneurs and travelers alike: Cannabis tourism is no longer a fringe market; it’s a rapidly expanding segment with significant economic potential. http://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-industry-is-sparking-a-new-era-of-tourism/
Haze of confusion in Thailand as government flips on cannabis law
Along Bangkok’s famous backpacker strip, Khao San Rd, storefronts offer a smorgasbord of highs – cannabis strains promising relaxation, mood enhancement, and energetic or giggly vibes. Since Thailand legalised cannabis three years ago thousands of such stores have opened across the country, their doorways often topped with bright neon marijuana-leaf signs. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/10/thailand-recreational-cannabis-ban-new-laws
Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom
In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone …
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9 Countries Where Selling Marijuana Is Legalized, and 10 Where It’s Strictly Banned
Picture this: you’re walking down the street in Toronto, and you see a government-licensed cannabis store right next to a Starbucks. That’s Canada for you – the country that changed everything when it became the first major nation to fully legalize marijuana in 2018. Canada fully legalized cannabis for both medical and recreational use in …
Modernized Cannabis Policies In France Could Benefit Millions Of Patients
France is currently home to a very limited medical cannabis program that only serves a small fraction of the nation’s suffering patients, according to a report that was released today by Augur Associates and leading French cannabis media outlet Newsweed. The report, titled “State of the Medical Cannabis Industry in France – 2025“, determined that France’s permitted …
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Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned
Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” As of Thursday, customers need a doctor’s prescription to buy cannabis — effectively restricting consumption of the plant to medical and health purposes only. Thailand’s public health …
Thailand is cracking down on weed tourism
If you’ve got a trip booked to Thailand and were looking forward to some time getting acquainted with Mary Jane, we’ve got some bad news. Medicinal marijuana was legalised back in Thailand in 2018, and in 2022 weed was fully decriminalised. This has since led to a boom in weed tourism, but it looks like the country’s ‘green …
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Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry
Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalize cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis comes after the Bhumjaithai Party, which championed its legalization, withdrew from the ruling …
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Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom
In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone …
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Morocco: The World’s Largest Hash Exporter
Cannabis cultivation in Morocco’s Rif Mountains dates back centuries, believed to have been introduced to the North African nation by Arab traders in the 7th century. The region’s dry, cold and mountainous climate proved ideal for growing cannabis, embedding the plant deeply into local culture. Initially consumed as kif, a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked …
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The Best Cannabis-Friendly Destinations for 35–50-Year-Olds
Travel is still very popular among individuals aged 35-50, particularly those in Generation X. Cannabis tourism is no longer just for twenty-something backpackers or counterculture festivals. More adults aged 35 to 50 are embracing the plant for wellness, recreation, and cultural exploration. Whether you’re rekindling a youthful curiosity or adding a relaxing element to your travels, …
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Understanding Weed Clubs in Spain: A Guide to Joining Cannabis Associations Legally and Safely
The concept of the weed club has become increasingly popular across Spain, attracting both residents and tourists alike. As cannabis laws remain restrictive or unclear in many parts of the world, Spain has quietly cultivated a unique and somewhat underground network of cannabis associations that offer members a legal, private, and safe space to enjoy marijuana. These …
Mississippi Indian Tribe Approves Marijuana Referendum, Making It First Jurisdiction In The State Poised To Legalize
Members of an Indian tribe in Mississippi have approved a referendum to legalize marijuana within its territory. About a month after holding a series of public hearings on the proposal, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians voted to enact the cannabis reform, 55 percent to 45 percent, according to unofficial results posted by the tribe on Tuesday …
Hotels See Significant Boost In Revenue Following Marijuana Legalization, New Study Shows
A new study exploring the impacts of adult-use marijuana legalization on the hospitality industry finds that “hotel revenue increases by 25.2% (or $63,671 monthly) due to dispensary legalization, with the effect continuing to grow even six years after legalization.” The research article, published in the journal Production Operations and Management (POMS), draws its inferences from …
Smoking weed in Amsterdam: a beginner’s guide for 2025
Ah, Amsterdam – the city of canals, cycling, and, of course, cannabis. The Dutch capital has become something of a mecca for stoners thanks to its famously relaxed attitude towards weed, but whiling away a few hours in a coffeeshop has also become a rite of passage for the curious, the adventurous, and ‘I’m-just-trying-it-once’ tourists alike. There are, …
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Can I Bring Cannabis on a Plane?
The containing wave of legalization has sparked an ever-increasing interest among travelers who wish to bring their cannabis on a plane to their destinations. And the stats are clear: The burning questions asked to Google include “Can you take weed on a plane,” which is up by 204% and “Bring CBD on a plane,” which …
10 Places to Visit from Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica
The Hon. Robert Nesta Marley O.M. departed from this worldly realm on 11th May 1981. He was reportedly en route to Jamaica but lost his 8-month battle with cancer at age 36 while in Miami. Pieces from various stages of Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica can be found around the island — from former homes …
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How to travel with cannabis this Memorial Day weekend 2025
The long weekend of Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate—servicemen, the coming of summer, time spent with our favorite people. Whether you’re throwing a party, taking a trip, or heading to a more rustic setting for some R&R, cannabis pairs perfectly with all of them. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/how-to-travel-with-cannabis-this-memorial-day-weekend-2025?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all
The Guide on Cannabis Tourism for UK Travelers
Cannabis tourism has already transformed into a legitimate travel sector with quality experiences. The industry now offers UK travellers well-organized tours, regulated dispensaries, and educational opportunities in destinations where cannabis is legal. As more countries develop their cannabis tourism infrastructure, UK travellers have access to experiences that were unimaginable just a few years ago. http://www.feast-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle-2/the-guide-on-cannabis-tourism-for-uk-travelers-57293
Cannabis Sellers Warn Against Taking Marijuana Into Yellowstone
Lone Peak Cannabis Co. sits just outside the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Business picks up at the recreational marijuana dispensary this time of year, and with the seasonal spike in first-time customers comes a slew of questions about how best to consume marijuana inside the park. http://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/05/11/cannabis-sellers-say-getting-stoned-in-yellowstone-invites-a-federal-charge/
