Why not head South for the summer, to the frozen lands of Antarctica? There is no better way to beat the heat than in one of the most frigid places on Earth.
There aren't many indoor places to visit in the remote country, with its ice-covered earth, but the few that exist are fascinating.
From a historic exploration hut that was left just as it was when it was built, to ice tunnels filled with weird tchotchkes left by visiting explorers, to the Southernmost bar in the world, Antarctica is the ideal alternative to the crowded beaches and boardwalks of the sweaty summer months.
Bundle up and take a look at nine of the coolest spots on this hostile continent.
First, check out the the bar at the Research Base. Otherwise known as the Vernadsky Station Lounge, this one-of-a-kind bar holds the honor of being the Southernmost bar in the world.
The tiny little watering hole was built on the base when some of the original British researchers who originally operated the station commandeered a shipment of wood meant to become a new pier. They instead used the lumber to build the lounge, displaying a clear grasp of priorities.
Originally styled after an English pub, the base has since been taken over by Ukraine, and the bar has taken on a more Russian flare. They now serve their own vodka, which is distilled on site.
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