The Radar: Affordable Hotels in Madrid, Ice Cream Factory Tours, Finland’s Midnight Sun
ByGiovanna Palatucci
June 24, 2011
- Staying in Madrid’s historic center doesn’t have to break the bank. Check this list of affordable accommodations just a stone’s throw from many of the city’s top sites. [WhyGoSpain]
- Summer Sundaes: Don’t just eat ice cream this summer, see how it’s made. Here are ten ice cream factories and museums in the U.S. scooping out tours and free samples. [Frommer’s]
- Bask in the midnight sun in Finland by hopping on a bike, visiting a museum, or strolling through the central market. [Gadling]
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