Rachel Garrett Steele

Packing everything you need for a month or more into one bag can be daunting. Of course, the question of what to wear will be dictated in part by where you're going, but this helpful checklist gives you an easy-to-access reference so you don't forget anything.

Backpacking is a fun, efficient, and inexpensive way to travel, but it's also not for everyone. It requires careful forethought, and a willingness to go without some things. Still, if you're willing to put some work in, the joys of unencumbered travel can be yours!

Even when Americans don't come up with ideas on their own, they always make them better (pizza, anyone?). When it comes to these six things, however, the U.S. could learn a thing or two from its foreign neighbors.

The one thing everyone can agree on is that there's nothing uglier than neighbors fighting over Christmas displays. Whichever side you're on, here are some places to avoid if you're not a fan of pointless conflict.

Louisville has a stronger food culture than people unfamiliar with the area might assume. Common culinary themes found throughout the city are farm-to-table restaurants, chef-driven dining experiences, and fresh takes on Southern cuisine.

There are a wide variety of places to stay if you're going to visit Louisville, Kentucky, but presented here are options for the budget-conscious traveler. In the interest of presenting new information, we've tried to steer clear of chains in favor of showing some local options.

Louisville has an array of options from which visitors can choose to stay, but if you want to splurge on your next vacation, these hotels are the best of the best. With top-notch amenities that include all the bells and whistles, travelers will be able to relax in style.

Louisville, Kentucky, has many attractions that pay tribute to its past while looking to its future, from famous names in baseball and bourbon to turning a limestone quarry into an underground events center.