Siberia, Russia

The Russian village of Oymyakon is generally known as the world's coldest permanently inhabited place. Photos by Amos Chapple.

This staunch little van would carry us the two days from Yakutsk to Oymyakon. Photo / Amos Chapple

Image 1 of 9: This staunch little van would carry us the two days from Yakutsk to Oymyakon. Photo / Amos Chapple