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Truly Amazing Places To Visit

The  Highlands of Iceland  are a sparsely inhabited plateau that covers most of the interior of Iceland. They are situated above 400–500 meters (1300–1600 feet) and are mostly an uninhabitable  volcanic desert, because the water precipitating as rain or snow infiltrates so quickly into the ground that it is unavailable for plant growth. This results largely in a surface of grey, black or brown earth,  lava  and  volcanic ashes. A few  oasis-like areas, such as  Herðubreiðarlindir  near  Askja, are found only in proximity to rivers. A dazzling Northern Lights show is something that should be on every bucket list, and one of the best places to see the show is in Iceland’s highlands.

10. Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil

The park is located on the north eastern coast of Brazil in the state of Maranhão along the eastern coast, bordered by 70 kilometres (43 mi) of beaches along Atlantic Ocean. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park receives as many as 60,000 visitors a year, and is a popular destination for