Drifter Dave - Travel YouTuber

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Welcome to America’s abandoned city, frozen in time. The mostly-abandoned island of Adak, Alaska is without a doubt the most bizarre and fascinating island in the United States. Once a bustling town of 6000, only 77 hearty souls remain here today. At its height, it was one of the most strategic naval air bases during the Cold War, monitoring Russian submarine activity on the edge of the Pacific rim, the island being closer to Tokyo, Japan than Seattle, Washington. that all changed when in 1997 the decision was made to close the naval airbase after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. All of the land and buildings were transferred to the local native tribal group, and the the Navy formally abandoned the island. Today, Adak is but a shell of its former glory, with most of its buildings now derelict and lying in ruin, beaten down by the island’s incessant rain, wind, and seismic activity. Some of the main highlights on the island include the fascinating Bering Hill recreation center, which is an urbexer’s dream; inside, you’ll find an old Baskin Robbin’s, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and the old movie theatre - all frozen in time. Being a tourist here isn’t easy. There are no hotels, only one restaurant (open only three nights a week), and zero tourist services like taxis and information centres. Add on the fact that the island is rife with unexplored ordnance, and you’re in quite the predicament. To stay safe on the island, I partnered with @aleutianoutfitters to arrange all the logistics and to keep me safe both out on the land and inside the island’s many abandoned buildings. I highly recommend their outfitter service to anyone visiting Adak! A full-length, 68-minute video exploring this fascinating island is live on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/DrifterDave. I guarantee it’ll blow your mind 🤯 #adak #adakalaska #adakisland #adakislandalaska #adakislandadventures #urbex #urbexphotography #urbexplaces #urbexphoto #urbexusa #urbanexplorer #urbanexplore #urbanexplorers #oldbuildings #abandonedplaces #abandoned #abandonedbuilding #abandonedphotography #coldwarhistory #coldwar #decay_explorers #urbandecay #alaskalife #alaskaphotography #decaynation #abandoned #urbextok #urban

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This is what ADULTS-ONLY cruises are really like… 👌🍹🛳️ I just sailed with Virgin Voyages to the Bahamas and my experience COMPLETELY surprised me! Inspired by the world’s finest superyachts, this all-included, adults-only luxury cruise line floored me with their Michelin-inspired dining and all-included pricing. No nickel & diming, no headaches - just a perfect voyage at sea 👌 #paid #ad #sailingwithvirgin #virginvoyages @Virgin Voyages

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Welcome to America’s abandoned city, a place completely frozen in time. The mostly-abandoned island of Adak, Alaska is without a doubt the most bizarre and fascinating island in the United States. Once a bustling town of 6000, only 77 hearty souls remain here today. At its height, it was one of the most strategic naval air bases during the Cold War, monitoring Russian submarine activity on the edge of the Pacific rim, the island being closer to Tokyo, Japan than Seattle, Washington. that all changed when in 1997 the decision was made to close the naval airbase after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. All of the land and buildings were transferred to the local native tribal group, and the the Navy formally abandoned the island. Today, Adak is but a shell of its former glory, with most of its buildings now derelict and lying in ruin, beaten down by the island’s incessant rain, wind, and seismic activity. Some of the main highlights on the island include the fascinating Bering Hill recreation center, which is an urbexer’s dream; inside, you’ll find an old Baskin Robbin’s, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and the old movie theatre - all frozen in time. Being a tourist here isn’t easy. There are no hotels, only one restaurant (open only three nights a week), and zero tourist services like taxis and information centres. Add on the fact that the island is rife with unexplored ordnance, and you’re in quite the predicament. To stay safe on the island, I partnered with @aleutianoutfitters to arrange all the logistics and to keep me safe both out on the land and inside the island’s many abandoned buildings. I highly recommend their outfitter service to anyone visiting Adak! #adak #adakalaska #adakisland #adakislandalaska #adakislandadventures #urbex #urbexphotography #urbexplaces #urbexphoto #urbexusa #urbanexplorer #urbanexplore #urbanexplorers #oldbuildings #abandonedplaces #abandoned #abandonedbuilding #abandonedphotography #coldwarhistory #coldwar #decay_explorers #urbandecay #alaskalife #alaskaphotography #abandonedbuilding #abandonedhouse #abandonedhospital #abandonedplace #abandonedmansion #abandonedplace #ghosttown #thelastofus #thelastofus2 #abandonedcity #dystopian #dystopianbooks #iamlegend #apocalypse #eerie #abandonedplace #urbex #urbexworld #urbexusa #urbanexplorers