The Radar: See the Northern Lights, How to Dance in Cape Breton, Jordan’s Ultimate Street Food

• The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are up there on many traveler’s must-see lists, along with sites like the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu. Unlike most destinations, however, finding this dazzling display of light isn’t always easy. Follow these tips, and head to Alaska, northern Scandinavia, and Canada to keep the odds in your favor. [Washington Post]

• Cape Breton, Canada, is an island infused with tradition. Its vibrant take on Celtic culture (evolved from 18th-century Scottish settlers) is still very much alive today.  Find the local fiddlers, or learn to dance at a traditional “Ceilidh”—a lively kitchen party complete with music, dance, poetry, and if you’re lucky, more “foolery than formality.”  [Globe and Mail]

• Experiencing the local street food can be one of the best (and certainly most delicious) ways to get to to know a culture while traveling. Read more about the tasty, street-side snacks in Jordan. [LandLopers]

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