Netherlands to keep pot from tourists!

[Young-Sneezy]

No more cafes in amsterdam hey? Well, luckily for me....

[sevenarms]

I spent almost two weeks in the Netherlands and didn't hit up any of the cafes. They have enough to see and do there to eliminate the weed tourism. Anyways it's not going to be hard to get it there still if a tourist really wants it.

[COGENT]

Originally Posted by HOZ

HUH? Why go there then? There is a thriving black market here which is by far cheaper!! Without the damn airfair or Eurofair!

They aren't shutting down the coffe shops, just restricting the tourists from them. I was trying to imply that considering the countries black market activity, I would bet that if a tourist walked into a coffee shop with cash, they aren't going to turn you down.

But if you're just going there for the pot then you're right, just stay home.

[SebC]

It makes me sad that one of the bastions of liberalism is becoming less liberal. And I've never smoked pot in my life.

[corporatejay]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I agree. I have an interest of going to Holland for the culture, but the whole idea that it's a po-smoker haven actually turns me off of it. I think a lot of people with professional reputations feel that way.

It's a lot like Thailand in that way. I'd love to go, but I don't like the baggage that goes along with it.

I've been to both those places and have no idea what you're talking about. What baggage?

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by Addick

In regards to Amsterdam, I think some of you should really visit the city after this law gets passed if it does. Earlies this morning, I heard someone say what makes a great city great is the street-level experiences. This sentiment is very true with Amsterdam, being able to smoke pot only adds to the great city experience Amsterdam provides; it doesn't make it. Personally, my favourite thing to do in Amsterdam is just cruise around on a bike.

It's true, the street life really is cool without the weed. When I first stayed there I wasn't near the Red Light District and I had plenty of fun (I still went to the RLD, but there were always parties and stuff to do away from there, closer to by hotel).

My second time there which was a couple months after, I stayed in the RLD and I mostly just got baked with everyone from the hostel like every day.

First time I was there for 3 nights, never went to a cafe and had a great time, 2nd time I was there for 4 nights, but it was mostly just a "let's get baked" 4 nights. That isn't to say I hit up a ton of museums, Anne Franks house, etc.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Addick

In regards to Amsterdam, I think some of you should really visit the city after this law gets passed if it does. Earlies this morning, I heard someone say what makes a great city great is the street-level experiences. This sentiment is very true with Amsterdam, being able to smoke pot only adds to the great city experience Amsterdam provides; it doesn't make it. Personally, my favourite thing to do in Amsterdam is just cruise around on a bike.

That's pretty dangerous after spending time in the coffee shops with the wierd girly Euro bikes they have for rental there and the small bike lanes that are next to the traffic.

But yeah, biking in Amsterdam is nice.