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Is it possible to currently visit any of these islands? It might sound ridiculous, but I've always thought that "nuclear tourism" was fascinating in a dark way.
by is0tope 9y ago
Is it possible to currently visit any of these islands? It might sound ridiculous, but I've always thought that "nuclear tourism" was fascinating in a dark way.
Ive seen articles with people walking on top of the "cactus" dome, so clearly some people have managed it at some point.
- Arnt 9y agoIt is possible. The article tells you why few people visit: It's a long trek.
- satori99 9y agoABC news Australia recently sent a reporter there; http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-27/the-dome-runit-island-nuclear-test-leaking-due-to-climate-change/9161442 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-27/the-dome-runit-island-...
- FabHK 9y agoContinental operates the island hopper [1,2] from Hawaii to Guam, which stops in Majuro and Kwajalein (Marshall Islands), and Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Chuuk (Federated States of Micronesia). So, it's relatively straightforward to get to the country (Marshall Islands). However, from Majuro to the Bikini Atoll is still another 800 km (500 miles) of ocean, and there is no easily available scheduled transport, from what I gather. FWIW, Young Pioneer Tours (no affiliation, but I've been with them to North Korea and Iran, and can recommend them) offers guided tours of Chernobyl (and also the "least visited countries" tour [3], including Marshall Islands, but not the Bikini Atoll yet). [1] http://gmbhome.com/micro05/Islandhop.htm http://gmbhome.com/micro05/Islandhop.htm [2] http://www.jasonaroundtheworld.com/2011/10/the-continental-island-hopper-from-honolulu-to-guam-with-4-stops/ http://www.jasonaroundtheworld.com/2011/10/the-continental-i... [3] http://www.youngpioneertours.com/tour/least-visited-countries-tour/ http://www.youngpioneertours.com/tour/least-visited-countrie...