About 150 years ago, the "coffee houses" of Amsterdam were just that—coffee houses. People would come to imbibe the forbidden drink said to stimulate and give wicked dreams worthy of a Turkish pasha. Today, the coffee houses of Amsterdam

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About 150 years ago, the "coffee houses" of Amsterdam were just that—coffee houses. People would come to imbibe the forbidden drink said to stimulate and give wicked dreams worthy of a Turkish pasha. Today, the coffee houses of Amsterdam proffer legal hash and marijuana and the city has built its decadent reputation on these popular establishments where you can go to dissolve in a puff (despite recent antismoking ordinances). The Other Side is one of the city's best and gayest hash houses. The vibe is casual, the clientele a mix of friendly tourists and local hipsters. The menu lists 20 varieties, describing origin, flavor, and effects. Choose from Skunk, Skull, Purple Haze, Space Cake, and more. The music is great here, too, and it's a chill place to meet and hook up (even if you're not joining in on the puffing)—very far from the bar scene in its mellow atmosphere.

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