Coffee shops and cannabis
The coffee shop FAQ, space cakes, the smoking ban and changes to the law.
How will the proposed ban on tourists buying cannabis in the Netherlands impact Amsterdam travel?
While the drug laws in most countries don't make headlines around the world, the announcement late last month that the Dutch government was going to implement a ban on non-residents buying cannabis…
Closest coffee shop to Amsterdam Airport and Centraal Station
This may sound like an odd subject for an article, but I’ve noticed that quite a few people are curious about this exact topic, so I thought I’d answer the question.
Buying cannabis seeds in Amsterdam
The part of the Netherlands that surrounds Amsterdam is certainly home to the most advanced marijuana growing technology on the planet.
Smoke-friendly hostels and hotels in Amsterdam
Amsterdam and smoking have an interesting relationship. Starting on July 1, 2008, the city joined so many others in the world in banning smoking (of tobacco) in all public indoor places.
Marijuana Museum in Amsterdam AKA the Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum
One day there might be a museum dedicated to all things cannabis in every major city, but for now you’ll have to come to Amsterdam to visit the world’s first and only Hash Museum.
Ice-o-lator hash - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page What is this new Ice-o-lator hash, and is it…
Amsterdam is NOT closing down all the brothels and coffee shops
On December 6, 2008, the City of Amsterdam announced an ambitious plan that will end up closing down a number of businesses in its infamous Red Light District .
Magic mushrooms to be fully banned on December 1, 2008
Way back in October, 2007, we were among the places to report that the Netherlands was planning a complete ban on hallucinogenic mushrooms , and after 13 months of consideration, they’ve finally…
Amsterdam coffee shops - The smoking ban and other changes
Now that things have sorted themselves out a bit a few months after the July 1, 2008 smoking ban has taken affect, I thought I’d discuss some of the changes that law has brought about, as well as…
Amsterdam's 2008 no-smoking law and you
Now that the July 2008 smoking ban has officially begun, it’s time to sort out exactly what it means for visitors who aren’t able to keep up with the specifics on the ground.
Space cakes: A 5-hour mental party
This would probably be a better world if all humans were born with an aversion to sucking smoke into our lungs that rivaled our aversion to jamming sharp objects into our eyeballs.
How will Amsterdam's new no-smoking laws affect the coffee shops?
You may have heard that as of July 1, 2008, Amsterdam is following in the footsteps of cities all over the world in banning cigarette smoking in public places.
Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ - Everything you need to know and more
The general Amsterdam coffeeshops scene is covered on another page, but this FAQ should be useful to those considering they first "trip" to Amsterdam, or perhaps their first trip here in a while.
Finding and buying space cakes - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page So how do I know how strong each item is?
Dangers of space cakes - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page So there must be hazards involved with eating…
Edible marijuana, space cakes, pot brownies - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page What about eating it, like in pot brownies?
Bongs, pipes, and vaporizers - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page Any chance of finding a bong or water pipe to…
Joints in Amsterdam - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page Do most people smoke joints in coffeeshops?
Choosing a coffeeshop, and overdoing it - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page Which is the best coffeeshop?
Other recreational drugs - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page What about other recreational drugs?
The 2008 no-smoking laws - Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page What about Amsterdam’s new no-smoking law?
Where you can smoke and where you can't - Amsterdam coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page Can I buy weed one place and smoke it in…
Buying marijuana or hash in a coffeeshop - Amsterdam coffeeshops FAQ
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page How do I go about buying marijuana or hashish…
Amsterdam coffeeshops FAQ - The basics
This is part of an Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ series >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops FAQ page >>go to the main Amsterdam Coffeeshops overview page The basics If you are considering your first…
WhyGo Amsterdam's Top 5 Coffeeshops
I should start by saying that with only a few exceptions, pretty much all the coffeeshops in Amsterdam are cool in their own way.
Cannabis Cup 2009 - Amsterdam's annual stoner convention
As most Americans are working their way toward a food-induced coma on Thanksgiving Day, many are abroad sacrificing themselves for what they all hope and pray is the greater good.
Dutch weed prices up slightly and THC content down
I read a really interesting story on another cool Amsterdam guide about a recent study that shows that Dutch weed has gone down in strength a bit since last year, while prices have gone up.
Netherlands announces complete ban of magic mushrooms
After months of debate, the Netherlands announced on October 12 that they will ban all sales of hallucinogenic mushrooms , also known as “magic mushrooms,” which are currently sold at about 180…
Amsterdam’s spacecakes, now with slightly less animal cruelty
Straight from the Now I’ve Heard Everything File comes today’s news that Amsterdam’s coffeeshops had been using eggs from caged chickens in their marijuana “ spacecakes ,” and they plan to do…
The locals have been getting the munchies too
If you’ve been noticing longer than average queues at the Amsterdam candy counters this summer it hasn’t just been your imagination.