Longwa: The Split Village Of India's Last Headhunters

 26°39'44.13"N 95°13'11.54"E

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   Located in Nagaland's lush green hills, Longwa seems an ordinary little village at first sight. However, it actually serves as a popular destination among adventurers due to its position as an opium paradise and its past headhunting culture. But probably the biggest popularity booster here is the fact that the Indian-Burmese border runs right through it. Yet, in the future, this geographic uniqueness could bring big problems to the village.

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's Otherworldly White "Desert" Of Turquoise Lakes

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  Stretching 80 kilometers along Brazil's northeastern coast, the national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lençóis Maranhenses is unquestionably one of a kind. Spanning 1,550 square kilometers, the region is composed entirely of vast white sand dunes and turquoise lagoons that create jaw-dropping natural beauty. But there is more to this landscape than its looks: all types of secrets are hidden on and under the sandbanks. Yet, the biggest riddle of all is probably the park itself.