Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is a city rich in history, culture, and architectural beauty. As one of the oldest cities in Europe, it has a unique charm that blends Soviet-era monumentalism with modern urban development.
Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, and the eponymous park that surrounds it, are popular with South Island tourists, especially mountaineers and other adventurers. The only way in or out is State highway 80, which also happens to be one of the country's most scenic roads.
This 900-year old city, often called "The Pearl of the Sound," is situated at the narrowest point of the Oresund Sound. You will be enchanted by the city's international atmosphere. It has everything from golf (23 courses in all), to vast beaches, jazz clubs and restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine.
McMurdo is distinctive not only for its scientific role but also for the unusual scale of daily life in Antarctica. The station has a power plant, medical facilities, dining services, workshops, communications systems, and specialized vehicles used to support research in extreme conditions. Nearby Scott Base, operated by New Zealand, provides another important Antarctic research presence on Ross Island. McMurdo also supports flights and overland journeys to remote parts of the continent.