The booming days of smart shops in Amsterdam have long gone. Ever since the Dutch government banned the selling of dried magic mushrooms (in 2008) and fresh magic mushrooms (in 2009) by law, many Amsterdam smart shops had to close and focus on online sales. This means magic mushrooms are not for sale any longer, [...]
What’s up with the prices in Amsterdam? A beer on a nice terrace will cost no more than €3, but the price of a glass of wine is at least €5. And having some dinner and a bottle of wine in that same place will set you back some €50 per person. Here’s a list [...]
In 2011, the Dutch government has been talking about installing a weed pass system in Amsterdam coffee shops. Only residents can obtain this special pass, so only residents have access to a coffee shop in Amsterdam. The new rule would ban foreigners from entering a coffee shop to buy hashish or cannabis in coffee shops [...]
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