Around the World in Icy Treats
| July 18, 2018
As the days heat up, we begin the endless search for the next thing that can cool us off during the long days of summer. For some people, this means browsing through the stores at the mall to enjoy the air conditioning, while for others it means piling our glasses high with ice to keep our bodies cool. Regardless of which culture we come from, we can all agree that a sweet, icy treat at the end of a long, hot summer day is nothing short of miraculous.
In North America, ice cream is the clear winner — the average American consumes 23 pounds of ice cream per year — but there are tons of different options to be found in the different regions of the globe. Here are some you should definitely try on your next vacation.
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