Written by Joanne Cachapero As pandemic travel restrictions have been lifted, travelers are back to visiting their favorite destinations. At the same time, a new trend in cannabis hospitality is emerging in areas where recreational cannabis has been legalized. Increasingly, tourists are able to find “cannabis-friendly” accommodations and activities and add them to their … [Read more...] about Cannabis-Friendly Destinations
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Cannabis in Europe: Amsterdam and Beyond
Amsterdam Canal. Photo Credit: Zena Velasquez When traveling abroad, habitual cannabis consumers—particularly those from a place where they can legally purchase cannabis from a state-regulated dispensary—want to know if they can continue to (legally) use cannabis in their destination. There are, of course, the well-known destinations that attract cannabis tourism, … [Read more...] about Cannabis in Europe: Amsterdam and Beyond
California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
Graphic by Julia Meyer The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom (D), signed a set of cannabis-related bills recently, enacting 10 new laws for the state. Nearing the end of the legislative session, the legislature delivered several measures for Gov. Newsom to approve including setting up California to allow interstate cannabis commerce, providing employment protections for … [Read more...] about California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
The Russian Cannabis Sentencing of Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner, an American professional basketball player, was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony for possession of a vaporizer cartridge containing extracted cannabis oil. Griner stated that it was prescribed to her by a US doctor to relieve pain from her many injuries. The 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury player went to Russia to play basketball for a club in … [Read more...] about The Russian Cannabis Sentencing of Brittney Griner
Rhode Island Reef
Nestled in downtown Newport Rhode island is a cozy beach-themed shop. At first glance, it holds your typical sea-town souvenirs; shirts, candles, postcards and some other miscellaneous items. But, when you look around, you’ll find what many customers are there for: the cannabis. Rhode Island Reef grows their own cannabis on local farms “located on the original ‘Rhode … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Reef
