Chernobyl Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:26:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png Chernobyl Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Visiting Pripyat is an Authentic Look into Soviet Society https://travelermaster.com/visiting-pripyat-is-an-authentic-look-into-soviet-society/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:12:03 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=10253 If you know anything about the television show “Chernobyl” or if you’re a student of history, you probably know about the nuclear disaster that occurred in what was the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986. This story is certainly a tragedy that claimed lots of lives, displacing and even killing thousands of people. Believe it […]

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If you know anything about the television show “Chernobyl” or if you’re a student of history, you probably know about the nuclear disaster that occurred in what was the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986.

This story is certainly a tragedy that claimed lots of lives, displacing and even killing thousands of people. Believe it or not, it is now actually safe to visit the exclusion zone which was evacuated and still remains uninhabited after the disaster.

The town that was closest to the nuclear power plant, Pripyat, is a focus of these tours, and for good reason. While the Soviet Union is long gone, it turns out that Pripyat is a place where people can experience what life looked like in the country in the 21st century.

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Как попасть в Чернобыль?☢ ⠀ Есть 2 способа попасть в #Чернобыль: легальный и нелегальный 😇😈 ⠀ Нелегальный способ – это проникновение в зону пешком обходными путями. Атмосферно и интересно, но тяжело, опасно для здоровья и карается законом (штраф от 500грн) 🤷‍♀️ ⠀ Я поехала легальным способом: с групповой экскурсией из Киева на 1 день от @chernobylzone. Для граждан Украины это стоит 50$, для иностранцев – 100$ 💵 Дополнительно можно приобрести обед (150грн) и арендовать дозиметр (260грн). Хотелось бы, конечно, купить индивидуальную экскурсию дня на 3, но пока что такой возможности нет 😅 ⠀ Однодневная экскурсия (без дороги туда-обратно) длится примерно 7 часов. Показывают основные объекты, но в здания пускают редко (изнутри нам показали только детский садик в с.Копачи и школу в Припяти) 🏚 Все маршруты абсолютно безопасны, за 1 день вы получите дозу радиации в 160 раз меньше, чем при флюорографии 👌 ⠀ А вы бывали/хотели бы побывать в Чернобыле? 🤔

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The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, leaving the singular society that once defined it behind. Since Pripyat was abandoned in 1986, however, it’s still possible to see how people once lived in the Soviet Union.

Formerly-inhabited houses and apartments are often a stop on Chernobyl tours in Pripyat, and the old-style decorations and living conditions perfectly represent what life was like in the country.

It’s also possible to walk through schools, shops, and even a children’s amusement that are representative of what life was once like under the regime.

Don’t miss your chance to see what Soviet society really looked out while in Ukraine on a tour of Pripyat!

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The Most Dangerous Places In The World https://travelermaster.com/the-most-dangerous-places-in-the-world/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:54:31 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7702 Ever wondered where NOT to go on your holiday? Some of these places are so dangerous that they are considered to be inhabitable by humans. Snake Island, Brazil Formerly known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, the island earned its nickname for good reason. The majority population on the island is the Golden Lancehead Viper, whose […]

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Ever wondered where NOT to go on your holiday? Some of these places are so dangerous that they are considered to be inhabitable by humans.

Snake Island, Brazil

Formerly known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, the island earned its nickname for good reason. The majority population on the island is the Golden Lancehead Viper, whose venom is lethal. The navy are actually banned from visiting this island as it is so dangerous.

Sahel, North Africa

More than 10000 people have died in this area since 1972 to drought. It is unbearably hot and extremely low on resources.

The Denakil Desert, East Africa

The Denakil desert reaches temperatures of 50ºC . It is also home to volcanoes which spew toxic gas. You know, just in case it wasn’t already inhabitable enough.

Darvaza, Turkmenistan

The Darvaza gas crater is better known as “The Gates of Hell”. The natural gas field inside has been burning since 1971. If you’ve seen Silent Hill, you know it’s probably best to avoid such places…

Pripryat, Russia

Since the Chernobyl disaster, the town of Pripyat has been a ghost town. Although it is now considered safe to visit, visitors are not recommended to stay for more than 14 days due to remaining radiation.

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5 Things You Really Need to Know Before You Visit Chernobyl https://travelermaster.com/5-things-you-really-need-to-know-before-you-visit-chernobyl/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:19:51 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7453 If you’ve been watching HBO’s award-winning series Chernobyl, you might be tempted (or seriously put off… ) by the idea of visiting. Exploring the Zone is a unique and intense experience but there are some things you really need to know before you go. Here’s the rundown. An Escort is Compulsory Parts of Chernobyl are […]

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If you’ve been watching HBO’s award-winning series Chernobyl, you might be tempted (or seriously put off… ) by the idea of visiting. Exploring the Zone is a unique and intense experience but there are some things you really need to know before you go. Here’s the rundown.

An Escort is Compulsory

Parts of Chernobyl are still exceptionally dangerous and require special equipment to tolerate the high levels of radiation. For safety reasons, an escort is therefore needed so that these zones are avoided.

Photos Are Forbidden

It is forbidden to take photos in the exclusion zone and you are prohibited from featuring officers or checkpoints in your pictures. If you want to use a drone, prior permission is needed.

We Owe Our Lives to 800,000 Men

If you have been watching the critically acclaimed TV series on the accident, you’ll know that thousands risked their lives to stabilize the situation. 800,000 put their lives in danger and more than 70,000 of these became disabled as a result, while 25,000 people died.

There Is One Hotel

If you want to stay in Chernobyl overnight, you can. The hotel is comfortable enough but it is not recommended for longer stays. Even the people that work in the Zone are allowed to stay there for a maximum of 15 days to minimize their exposure to radiation.

Respect Is Crucial

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was one of the most shocking tragedies in human history. It is therefore crucial that visitors are respectful when visiting the area. Chernobyl is not a “cool” place to snap a selfie, it’s an educational experience and a chance to pay homage to the thousands that died to protect Europe from disaster.


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Famous Ghost Towns That Are Becoming Popular Tourist Attractions https://travelermaster.com/famous-ghost-towns-that-are-becoming-popular-tourist-attractions/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:12:42 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7238 When someone says they’re going on a trip, we usually imagine them going to some popular place, with a lot of people, interesting places and mesmerizing landscapes. But lately, ghost towns seem to have become very popular. Ghost towns are usually abandoned towns or towns with very few people that live there. They can be […]

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When someone says they’re going on a trip, we usually imagine them going to some popular place, with a lot of people, interesting places and mesmerizing landscapes. But lately, ghost towns seem to have become very popular.

Ghost towns are usually abandoned towns or towns with very few people that live there. They can be creepy but there’s something inexplicable that simply draws people there. 

Here are some ghost cities that you might like to visit.

Pripyat, Ukraine

The most popular ghost city in the world at the moment. This town was a nuclear city in the Soviet Union and supported the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The city had a population of 49,360 and was abandoned on April 27, 1986, after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZV4B1HKmY/

Hashima Island, Japan

an isolated island located 15 kilometers from Nagasaki. This island used to have coal mines and in 1959, there were 5,259 residents living there. But, with lowering the coal reserves, the mines were closing so everyone eventually left the island. Hashima is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7nV6oBSzj/

Craco, Italy

This historic place dates back to 540 BC. The plague played a part in the downfall of this city, but it was completely abandoned because of an earthquake in 1980.

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Visit The Most Popular Abandoned Places In The World https://travelermaster.com/visit-popular-abandoned-places-world/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:14:11 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=1663 If you are you are bored with the same old traveling destinations, and you want to see something totally different, and in the main time you are into strange, creepy things then this visiting the abandoned places from this list should get on your bucket list. Pripyat, Ukraine Pripyat is maybe one of the most […]

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If you are you are bored with the same old traveling destinations, and you want to see something totally different, and in the main time you are into strange, creepy things then this visiting the abandoned places from this list should get on your bucket list.

Pripyat, Ukraine

Pripyat is maybe one of the most popular and famous abandoned cities in the world. It is located in Ukraine and it used to be home for nearly 50,000 people. Due to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 the city was abandoned and it won’t be populated for thousands of years. However, regardless of the radiation, there are organized tours, where tourist from all around the world come to see this phenomenon.

Willard Asylum, New York State

Just the thought of what was going within the walls of an asylum can make you shiver. However, The Willard Asylum in Willard, New York opened his doors in 1869 in order to help people who were incapable of taking care of themselves. The first admitted patient was a woman called Mary Rote, diagnosed as “demented and deformed.” The asylum shuttered his doors in 1995, after 126 years of working. Except creepy, abandoned rooms, the most interesting things are dusty suitcases full of memories, brought by patients.

https://www.instagram.com/p/2x-pl-Ps_u/?tagged=willardasylum

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Chernobyl Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:26:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png Chernobyl Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Visiting Pripyat is an Authentic Look into Soviet Society https://travelermaster.com/visiting-pripyat-is-an-authentic-look-into-soviet-society/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:12:03 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=10253 If you know anything about the television show “Chernobyl” or if you’re a student of history, you probably know about the nuclear disaster that occurred in what was the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986. This story is certainly a tragedy that claimed lots of lives, displacing and even killing thousands of people. Believe it […]

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If you know anything about the television show “Chernobyl” or if you’re a student of history, you probably know about the nuclear disaster that occurred in what was the Soviet Union on April 26, 1986.

This story is certainly a tragedy that claimed lots of lives, displacing and even killing thousands of people. Believe it or not, it is now actually safe to visit the exclusion zone which was evacuated and still remains uninhabited after the disaster.

The town that was closest to the nuclear power plant, Pripyat, is a focus of these tours, and for good reason. While the Soviet Union is long gone, it turns out that Pripyat is a place where people can experience what life looked like in the country in the 21st century.

View this post on Instagram

Как попасть в Чернобыль?☢ ⠀ Есть 2 способа попасть в #Чернобыль: легальный и нелегальный 😇😈 ⠀ Нелегальный способ – это проникновение в зону пешком обходными путями. Атмосферно и интересно, но тяжело, опасно для здоровья и карается законом (штраф от 500грн) 🤷‍♀️ ⠀ Я поехала легальным способом: с групповой экскурсией из Киева на 1 день от @chernobylzone. Для граждан Украины это стоит 50$, для иностранцев – 100$ 💵 Дополнительно можно приобрести обед (150грн) и арендовать дозиметр (260грн). Хотелось бы, конечно, купить индивидуальную экскурсию дня на 3, но пока что такой возможности нет 😅 ⠀ Однодневная экскурсия (без дороги туда-обратно) длится примерно 7 часов. Показывают основные объекты, но в здания пускают редко (изнутри нам показали только детский садик в с.Копачи и школу в Припяти) 🏚 Все маршруты абсолютно безопасны, за 1 день вы получите дозу радиации в 160 раз меньше, чем при флюорографии 👌 ⠀ А вы бывали/хотели бы побывать в Чернобыле? 🤔

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The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, leaving the singular society that once defined it behind. Since Pripyat was abandoned in 1986, however, it’s still possible to see how people once lived in the Soviet Union.

Formerly-inhabited houses and apartments are often a stop on Chernobyl tours in Pripyat, and the old-style decorations and living conditions perfectly represent what life was like in the country.

It’s also possible to walk through schools, shops, and even a children’s amusement that are representative of what life was once like under the regime.

Don’t miss your chance to see what Soviet society really looked out while in Ukraine on a tour of Pripyat!

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The Most Dangerous Places In The World https://travelermaster.com/the-most-dangerous-places-in-the-world/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:54:31 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7702 Ever wondered where NOT to go on your holiday? Some of these places are so dangerous that they are considered to be inhabitable by humans. Snake Island, Brazil Formerly known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, the island earned its nickname for good reason. The majority population on the island is the Golden Lancehead Viper, whose […]

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Ever wondered where NOT to go on your holiday? Some of these places are so dangerous that they are considered to be inhabitable by humans.

Snake Island, Brazil

Formerly known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, the island earned its nickname for good reason. The majority population on the island is the Golden Lancehead Viper, whose venom is lethal. The navy are actually banned from visiting this island as it is so dangerous.

Sahel, North Africa

More than 10000 people have died in this area since 1972 to drought. It is unbearably hot and extremely low on resources.

The Denakil Desert, East Africa

The Denakil desert reaches temperatures of 50ºC . It is also home to volcanoes which spew toxic gas. You know, just in case it wasn’t already inhabitable enough.

Darvaza, Turkmenistan

The Darvaza gas crater is better known as “The Gates of Hell”. The natural gas field inside has been burning since 1971. If you’ve seen Silent Hill, you know it’s probably best to avoid such places…

Pripryat, Russia

Since the Chernobyl disaster, the town of Pripyat has been a ghost town. Although it is now considered safe to visit, visitors are not recommended to stay for more than 14 days due to remaining radiation.

The post The Most Dangerous Places In The World appeared first on Traveler Master.

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5 Things You Really Need to Know Before You Visit Chernobyl https://travelermaster.com/5-things-you-really-need-to-know-before-you-visit-chernobyl/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:19:51 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7453 If you’ve been watching HBO’s award-winning series Chernobyl, you might be tempted (or seriously put off… ) by the idea of visiting. Exploring the Zone is a unique and intense experience but there are some things you really need to know before you go. Here’s the rundown. An Escort is Compulsory Parts of Chernobyl are […]

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If you’ve been watching HBO’s award-winning series Chernobyl, you might be tempted (or seriously put off… ) by the idea of visiting. Exploring the Zone is a unique and intense experience but there are some things you really need to know before you go. Here’s the rundown.

An Escort is Compulsory

Parts of Chernobyl are still exceptionally dangerous and require special equipment to tolerate the high levels of radiation. For safety reasons, an escort is therefore needed so that these zones are avoided.

Photos Are Forbidden

It is forbidden to take photos in the exclusion zone and you are prohibited from featuring officers or checkpoints in your pictures. If you want to use a drone, prior permission is needed.

We Owe Our Lives to 800,000 Men

If you have been watching the critically acclaimed TV series on the accident, you’ll know that thousands risked their lives to stabilize the situation. 800,000 put their lives in danger and more than 70,000 of these became disabled as a result, while 25,000 people died.

There Is One Hotel

If you want to stay in Chernobyl overnight, you can. The hotel is comfortable enough but it is not recommended for longer stays. Even the people that work in the Zone are allowed to stay there for a maximum of 15 days to minimize their exposure to radiation.

Respect Is Crucial

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was one of the most shocking tragedies in human history. It is therefore crucial that visitors are respectful when visiting the area. Chernobyl is not a “cool” place to snap a selfie, it’s an educational experience and a chance to pay homage to the thousands that died to protect Europe from disaster.


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Famous Ghost Towns That Are Becoming Popular Tourist Attractions https://travelermaster.com/famous-ghost-towns-that-are-becoming-popular-tourist-attractions/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:12:42 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=7238 When someone says they’re going on a trip, we usually imagine them going to some popular place, with a lot of people, interesting places and mesmerizing landscapes. But lately, ghost towns seem to have become very popular. Ghost towns are usually abandoned towns or towns with very few people that live there. They can be […]

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When someone says they’re going on a trip, we usually imagine them going to some popular place, with a lot of people, interesting places and mesmerizing landscapes. But lately, ghost towns seem to have become very popular.

Ghost towns are usually abandoned towns or towns with very few people that live there. They can be creepy but there’s something inexplicable that simply draws people there. 

Here are some ghost cities that you might like to visit.

Pripyat, Ukraine

The most popular ghost city in the world at the moment. This town was a nuclear city in the Soviet Union and supported the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The city had a population of 49,360 and was abandoned on April 27, 1986, after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZV4B1HKmY/

Hashima Island, Japan

an isolated island located 15 kilometers from Nagasaki. This island used to have coal mines and in 1959, there were 5,259 residents living there. But, with lowering the coal reserves, the mines were closing so everyone eventually left the island. Hashima is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7nV6oBSzj/

Craco, Italy

This historic place dates back to 540 BC. The plague played a part in the downfall of this city, but it was completely abandoned because of an earthquake in 1980.

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Visit The Most Popular Abandoned Places In The World https://travelermaster.com/visit-popular-abandoned-places-world/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:14:11 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=1663 If you are you are bored with the same old traveling destinations, and you want to see something totally different, and in the main time you are into strange, creepy things then this visiting the abandoned places from this list should get on your bucket list. Pripyat, Ukraine Pripyat is maybe one of the most […]

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If you are you are bored with the same old traveling destinations, and you want to see something totally different, and in the main time you are into strange, creepy things then this visiting the abandoned places from this list should get on your bucket list.

Pripyat, Ukraine

Pripyat is maybe one of the most popular and famous abandoned cities in the world. It is located in Ukraine and it used to be home for nearly 50,000 people. Due to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 the city was abandoned and it won’t be populated for thousands of years. However, regardless of the radiation, there are organized tours, where tourist from all around the world come to see this phenomenon.

Willard Asylum, New York State

Just the thought of what was going within the walls of an asylum can make you shiver. However, The Willard Asylum in Willard, New York opened his doors in 1869 in order to help people who were incapable of taking care of themselves. The first admitted patient was a woman called Mary Rote, diagnosed as “demented and deformed.” The asylum shuttered his doors in 1995, after 126 years of working. Except creepy, abandoned rooms, the most interesting things are dusty suitcases full of memories, brought by patients.

https://www.instagram.com/p/2x-pl-Ps_u/?tagged=willardasylum

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