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Simpa

Simpa

Simpa is a British independent journalist, drug law reform activist, and human rights campaigner whose work has appeared on the BBC World Service, BBC Radio Newcastle, The Victoria Derbyshire show, The Times, Vice Media, The Chronicle, Daily Mail, Weed World Magazine, Leafie and many more. Simpa is based in the north east of England where he runs Durham City Cannabis Club, a local non-profit cannabis club dedicated to promoting the social, cultural, and medicinal benefits of cannabis. He also hosts The Simpa Life Podcast, a weekly podcast focused on producing raw and authentic conversations with esteemed guests. Simpa enjoys exploring nature, wild camping, reading, and learning new things.

Into the wild For our ancestors, camping wasn't just a quaint and fun way to experience nature; it was a fundamental survival skill before the dawning of protomodern human civilisation. Today, millions worldwide, myself included, relish and revel in regularly escaping the concrete jungle to immerse ourselves and reconnect with nature. For these intrepid explorers …

A recent British Airways flight from London to Amsterdam was grounded and delayed for several hours after “a strong smell of cannabis” was detected on board the plane. The regular pre-take-off flight procedures were interrupted when concerned cabin crew members became aware of the odour emanating somewhere onboard. 3 hour delay because of the smell …