The last planned Soviet city was built for the former residents of Pripyat after the Chernobyl disaster.

The ghost town left by the worst nuclear disaster of all time is being taken over by nature and urban explorers.

The dining hall that nourishes workers in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone is also open to visitors.

Marvel at the excessive luxury of the ousted Ukrainian president's former estate.

A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.

Last remaining nuclear missile base in Ukraine.

One of the most poignant ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the local football team's stadium has been quickly reclaimed by nature.

This attraction was abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster.

This derelict superstructure was a very important warning system for the Soviet military.

The deepest metro station in the world.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

A quirky collection flush with information on commode culture from ancient times to modern day.

This 1000 year old relic-filled cave monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts an amazing micro-miniature museum.

One of the largest museums in Ukraine remembers the story of the German-Soviet War in iconic, brutalist style.

340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

Contrary to what one might expect, ice forms inside this small cavern during the summer and melts during the winter.

A tradition unlike any other, this marks the site of the annual Groundhog's Day tradition.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.