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Everything you’ve known about tourist hotspots takes a dark turn with Chernobyl. By now, it’s almost too sure that you know what went down here. Still, if you do need a recap – Chernobyl, a quaint town in Ukraine fell to one of the world’s worst nuclear meltdown in April of 1986, which exposed its vicinity and the citizens to radiation that was 400 times more powerful than the bomb of Hiroshima.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this day, some spots of Chernobyl are still considered to be not safe to visit, but most of the place is flourishing in its own way. Becoming a magnet for curious travellers to embrace the disaster-struck surrounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why visit Chernobyl?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Better question, why shouldn’t you visit Chernobyl? After all the happy-go-lucky attractions you’ve dealt with, an abandoned town rising from the decay of a massive nuclear outburst seems like a new path to explore. From an amusement park that was stripped of the joys, it usually drowns in, to a vacant high school still draped in schoolwork, the remnants of Chernobyl have been the widespread embrace of visitors from all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How expensive is it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Next Question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just kidding, tours can range from different prices depending on many factors. For instance, if the company you’re booking with is just a money-draining machine in disguise, then god have mercy on your soul. However, this isn’t always the case, and there’s always the life-saving discounts and promotional offers<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to help you out. So the expense factor isn’t all that big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you need a tour guide when visiting Chernobyl?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Technically, you’re not allowed into the exclusion zone without a tour guide. This is mainly because authorities and just most people in general, tend to feel more safe with experts who know what they’re doing since some of the areas are still dangerous for visitors to be wandering about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suggested Reads<\/span><\/strong> Destination of the month: Dubai!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It might surprise you, but Kyiv actually caters to a wide range of hotels and AirBNBs that are not just well maintained but also affordable – which is a far cry from some of the hotels you’d encounter back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, how safe is it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If that’s your way of asking whether you’ll be seeing three-headed\nwolves then no – that’s not the case in Chernobyl. After decades, nature has\nretaken the grounds of the town, just don’t freak out when you see the\nradiation level spike on your Geiger-counter. There’s nothing to worry about\nbecause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n