Chernobyl On Saturday 26th April 1986 the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine (62 miles north of Kiev) went under a routine safety test. Just minutes later the reactor exploded polluting the air with millions of tons of deadly radioactive substance. Today, you can visit the ghost town of Pripyat and visit the memorial 500 yards …
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The Total Guide to Chernobyl
Some people prefer to go on holiday to a sunny beach, and others choose to visit the scene of the worst nuclear fallout in history. What is it that makes Chernobyl so enchanting? History On Saturday 26th April 1986 the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine (62 miles north of Kiev) went under a routine safety …
Continue readingA Total Guide to Hotels in Kiev
There are numerous hotels in Kyiv, but it is important to understand that in Eastern Europe a 3* hotel may only be a 1* in other western cities. Nevertheless, there are some fantastic hotels in Kyiv to suit all budgets. Every hotel on our list is centrally located, clean, comfortable, has a 24/7 reception, and excellent reviews on Trip Advisor. …
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