There is, at least, one place that you must check out in this under-the-radar country.

Located 160 miles to the north of the capital city of Ashgabat is the Darvaza gas crater, which has become colloquially known as the “Gate to Hell.”

This gas crater, which was once an oil field site which Soviet engineers tried to exploit for fuel. After the drilling site collapsed and a dangerous leak of methane gas began to emit, scientists had no choice but to ignite the source of the gas to prevent the spread of the potentially fatal compound.

This has led to a crater which has been continuously burning for over 40 years as methane gas continues to escape. It’s safe enough to visit and has been described as being one of the most unique tourist destinations on earth.

Not only can you peer into a massive gaping hole, measuring 230 x 200 x 66 feet, in the middle of the Karakum Desert, but it’s also possible to go camping just hundreds of feet from the site of this almost magical-looking anomaly.

So, would you be brave enough to peer into the “Door to Hell” and visit this unique site?

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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.

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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If so, it’s possible if you have a lot of time and a lot of disposable income! Viking Cruise Lines offers a 245-day cruise to the 4 oceans and 6 continents of Earth that takes you on a round-trip voyage around the Earth.

The cost is high, starting at $90,000, but if I ever win the lottery, this might be my first purchase!

The cruise departs and ends in London, England. From London, you’ll discover 53 countries and go on 111 guided tours that will show you the highlights of nearly every part of Earth.

Your first stops will be on the British Isles and in other destinations in the North Sea, such as Norway and Iceland.

After this, you’ll cross the ocean and go down the Atlantic coast of the Americas and then up the Pacific coast. Some of the best stops are Boston, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, and Los Angeles.

Next, get ready to cross the South Pacific! Here, you’ll cross the International Date Line and then go to Southeast Asia to visit countries like Vietnam.

Finally, get ready to sail across the Indian Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you’ll stop in beautiful countries such as Italy and Spain.

Your memorable trip ends once you get back to London, 245 days after your departure! Would you go on this massive cruise?

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There is, at least, one place that you must check out in this under-the-radar country.

Located 160 miles to the north of the capital city of Ashgabat is the Darvaza gas crater, which has become colloquially known as the “Gate to Hell.”

This gas crater, which was once an oil field site which Soviet engineers tried to exploit for fuel. After the drilling site collapsed and a dangerous leak of methane gas began to emit, scientists had no choice but to ignite the source of the gas to prevent the spread of the potentially fatal compound.

This has led to a crater which has been continuously burning for over 40 years as methane gas continues to escape. It’s safe enough to visit and has been described as being one of the most unique tourist destinations on earth.

Not only can you peer into a massive gaping hole, measuring 230 x 200 x 66 feet, in the middle of the Karakum Desert, but it’s also possible to go camping just hundreds of feet from the site of this almost magical-looking anomaly.

So, would you be brave enough to peer into the “Door to Hell” and visit this unique site?

The post You Can Visit the “Door to Hell” in Turkmenistan appeared first on Traveler Master.

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.

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!

The post Visiting Pripyat is an Authentic Look into Soviet Society appeared first on Traveler Master.

If so, it’s possible if you have a lot of time and a lot of disposable income! Viking Cruise Lines offers a 245-day cruise to the 4 oceans and 6 continents of Earth that takes you on a round-trip voyage around the Earth.

The cost is high, starting at $90,000, but if I ever win the lottery, this might be my first purchase!

The cruise departs and ends in London, England. From London, you’ll discover 53 countries and go on 111 guided tours that will show you the highlights of nearly every part of Earth.

Your first stops will be on the British Isles and in other destinations in the North Sea, such as Norway and Iceland.

After this, you’ll cross the ocean and go down the Atlantic coast of the Americas and then up the Pacific coast. Some of the best stops are Boston, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, and Los Angeles.

Next, get ready to cross the South Pacific! Here, you’ll cross the International Date Line and then go to Southeast Asia to visit countries like Vietnam.

Finally, get ready to sail across the Indian Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you’ll stop in beautiful countries such as Italy and Spain.

Your memorable trip ends once you get back to London, 245 days after your departure! Would you go on this massive cruise?

The post Would You Go on this Round-the-World Cruise? appeared first on Traveler Master.