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10 Reasons Why Amsterdam Is The Best European City

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Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. It is considered to be the safest city in Europe! The city of Amsterdam offers a great dose of art and culture! The Jordaan was once home to famous creative figures, like writer Joost van den Vondel and artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It is also a city with probably the best museums in the world! The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands’ most iconic and famous place to view art. It houses more national treasures, historic objects and works of art than you can even imagine. There’s also the Van Gogh Museum, which maintains the world’s largest collection of van Gogh’s art. This lovely city is often called the “Venice of the North” and is known for its gorgeous 17th century canals! You can also live on a canal, in a houseboat! You can rent them as well!Can it get any better than that? Amsterdam is known for its amazing and unique architecture – Canal houses, windmills, Renaissance buildings and contempora...

CBD – Advantages, Studies, Use

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Cannabidiol, known as CBD is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa and has been a popular natural remedy for a long time now. CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. However, CBD is not psychoactive which makes it an amazing option for people who need a pain relief. Beside that, studies have shown CBD has many other health benefits as well, and here are some of them: CBD can reduce chronic pain by impacting endocannabinoid receptor activity, reducing inflammation and interacting with neurotransmitters. Several human studies have found that a combination of CBD and THC is effective in treating pain related to multiple sclerosis and arthritis. CBD oil can be used as treatment for both depressi...

The Cannabis Cup In Amsterdam

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The Cannabis Cup is the world’s leading cannabis festival, founded in 1988 by the chief editor of “High Times”, Steven Hager, and ever since then, each November, this festival is being held in the city of Amsterdam. The Cannabis Cup usually runs around November 24th to November 26th . Last year, however, it was been held in the middle of summer, from 13th to 15th of July. The Amsterdam Cannabis Cup gives the opportunity of experts to showcase their latest strains and allows judges from around the world to sample and vote the best marijuana varieties. The festival includes live music, educational seminars and an expo for marijuana-related products from cannabis-oriented businesses as well. In 2010, High Times held its first Cannabis Cup in the United States, and ever since, the magazine holds this festival in Northern and Southern California, Denver, Michigan, Seattle, and Portland. However, in 2014, Amsterdam hosted its last Cannabis Cup, after 27 years of the cup ...

Coffeeshop Rosin Press Amsterdam

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De Kroon is the best coffeeshop in Amsterdam where a customer can enjoy the process of extracting “resin” using the Resin Press on their own. The process of extraction using a combination of heat and pressure to squeeze out resinous sap from the flower, known as “rosin”, is a technique that rapidly grew in popularity, letting the consumer have a complete control over the transformation of the flower, in an all-natural way. It is one of the most preferred methods, one of the safest as well, with no room for compromising quality or chemically altering the end product. With this, consumers know exactly what they are consuming. The process itself requires a flower, a filter bag for the flower to be put in, which later on will be placed between parchment paper and a press which will apply heat of 215F and at least 500 PSI of pressure for 60 seconds. Making rosin involves minimal risk, the process is easy and simple, does not require use of any foreign substances, in return it ...

Best Coffee For Coffee Lover In Amsterdam

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Located in the heart of Amsterdam, De Kroon lies just a few steps away from some of the most important attractions, making it an ideal base to stop for a bit and recharge after a long day of sightseeing. De Kroon is situated in the proximity of Central Station, De Oude Kerk, Madam Tussauds and the Canal Ring. It’s also a beloved and frequented place not only by tourists, but by locals alike. With a lush green décor dotted by industrial lamps and comfy sofas, the atmosphere in the coffee shop is welcoming to say the least. De Kroon is also known for its hospitable staff, making you feel right at home from the moment you step in. The wide range of products are set to satisfy your taste, regardless of your preferences. And let’s not forget the more-than-charming resident De Kroon cat, which will definitely put a smile upon your face every time you visit. HOUSE RULE: 18+ with a valid ID Card. Alcoholic beverages NOT allowed inside the Coffeeshop. Pos...