Hash..Marihuana...Weed...Cannabis..Whatever you call it, it's here in Amsterdam!

As you venture closer to downtown Amsterdam, you'll find several "coffee shops" (RIGHTTTT...coffee haha) and individual mini-mart stores that sell a large variety of weed and other items. You'll have to see for yourself!
It is pretty mind blowing when you're not used to "legal" weed and it's sold in stores, along with pipes like no big deal. WOW!!!
Also- the term "weed" is not used over here...it's HASH or CANNABIS.

There is a Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam.

Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 130 Amsterdam (Next to the Sensi Seed Bank)
Open every day from 10:00 am till 23:00 pm ( 11:00 pm)

www.hashmuseum.com

Sensi Seed Bank

http://www.sensiseeds.com (Looks like you can learn about all the different cannabis seeds and grow your own!?!?)

The Bulldog Cafe

http://www.thebulldog.com/

Dutch cities remain just about the only ones in the world where you can stand in a public place and announce in a loud, clear voice that you would like to buy and smoke a large, packed joint, while doing it right in front of the police. Many coffee shops offer discounted bulk purchases.

Funny fact regarding weed- it's illegal to advertise cannabis in any way, which includes calling attention to the fact that it's available at all. You have to ask to see the menu, which is normally kept behind the counter. The menu lists the different hashes and grasses they offer and how many grams you get for your money.

Read about the history of the Bulldog here: http://www.thebulldog.com/history.htm

You can buy your very own- Bulldog smoker package. (OMG!!!) This is just crazy!

I read this information in my travel guide so listen up!

Thousands of visitors come to the Netherlands in general, and Amsterdam just to get stoned. This actually has become a problem creating a "drug tourism" country.
The Dutch government's attitude on soft drugs is more complex than you might think!. The use of CANNABIS is tolerated but not condoned. You can only purchase very small amounts for personal use only. If you buy in bulk and sell to others you become liable under Dutch criminal law.

The Dutch law regarding MAGIC MUSHROOMS. You can legally buy and possess any amount as long as they are fresh. BUT, as soon as you tamper with them (boil, or cook them) they become as illegal as crack.

Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy, Acid and Speed are all ILLEGAL in the Netherlands as they are anywhere else.

Now, the big question- how do I know all of this? I've been reading some great books about the country and the Netherlands and in almost all of them they explain this. I thought I'd save you the money and you can read my notes instead. I tried to cover an overview of all the important stuff!