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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Berlin to Dresden, May 2015Prefer to see your sights on two wheels? Then join other road cyclists on a six-day journey through post-unificationEastern Germany. $4,398 per couple; $1,080 to $1,180 extra for single occupancy. Several bike options available. Includes six-night accommodations and most meals....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I swear by mine! Mark Bittman’s deliciouskale and avocado sandwichwill motivate you to pack, and fit perfectly in the large container. Bonus: you’re free to bake in these dishes too, without removing the sleeve. Pack yourbento boxwith grapes, cheese, crackers, hard boiled egg, nuts and veggies!...

I mean, I know you wouldnt have it any other way, because, well, CURLS RULE. (And yes, I’m speaking from PLENTY of experience here.) Haircuts are terrifying.What if the stylist gets a little overzealous with the shears? COPYRIGHT ©2009 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Doesn’t he/she know that you’re hair shrinks when it dries? Image Credit:Courtesy ofGifbay 2. Humidity.Need I say more? Your curls lookcompletelydifferent at the end of the daythan when you left your house in the morning....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. We’re stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our friends atFood52! ©2014 Mark Louis Weinberg More: Need an airtight container to safetly transport your dish in?Look no further. In these situations, we turn to vegetarian dishes. ©2014 Mark Louis Weinberg ©2014 Mark Louis Weinberg...

Two-word bonus: Alexander Skarsgard. This is a story for all ages, and the film adaptation proves that with a complementary heart-wrenching soundtrack. And like all Nicholas Sparks adaptations, this one will pull you in. Is thisThe Notebook, part 2? We’ll let you decide. The true story of this war veteran was so moving, Angelina Jolie produced and directed the film version.

The pair relies on trans-fat free vegetable oil to crisp up dishes. Sign up to get a weekly menu delivered to your inbox. Like No Udder Providence, RICall this the healthy gal’s Good Humor truck. A GPS tracker on Like No Udder’s site andFacebook pageannounce each day’s location. The crew is up at 3 am baking pastries (many gluten-free) and donuts. Everything on the menu is kosher. Looking to feed a crowd?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Prime your body the right way and you could train harder, burn more calories and prevent injury. On an exertion scale of 1 to 10, go no higher than 4. And the greater your ROM, the more effective your exercises. Bikini top, $175;MaliaMills.com. Your muscles aren’t that smart, though....

I write about subjects I’m passionate about, and it hasn’t always been easy. While I don’t think of myself as a particularly controversial person, apparently others do. These days, I write a daily column for Guardian US. Sexism is alive and well and has lots of anonymous email addresses! The other day, I had two emails in front of me. One was from a young woman thanking me for my writing....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Create a center part. 2013 Getty Images Then, pull hair back into a low ponytail covering your ears. Finish with a spritz of hairspray all over. Pita’s technique was pretty intricate, but here’s a totally doable way to recreate the look. Slick hair back into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic....

Vegetarian 101 Cookbooks"I really love Heidi Swanson’s “voice” on her blog. Her recipes are incredibly creative andmost importantly!they actually work. I have yet to find anything on her site that I do not like/was not a huge crowd pleaser. Heidi Swanson = my girl crush. Her photography is ethereal, and the recipes don’t suggest sacrifice, as many gluten-free recipes do. Their blog is well laid out and gives me a different perspective on how to do things....

These mini cups can be made in advance and frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Shakshouka Using jarred tomato sauce makes this recipe a breeze. However, if you have your own recipe, swap it in instead. Either way, they’re a perfect outdoor party dessert for any time of year. Dark Chocolate Popcorn Popcorn is not known for being an outside snack. By why can’t it be?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The must-try: Hurraw! COPYRIGHT ©2010 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 15, $4.29,shopfollain.com. We first tested this out on a windy, moisture-zapping ski trip and it hasnt left our pocket since. The vanilla and chamomile extracts are super calmingand the name!...

Fruit Rolls Remember Fruit Roll Ups (or, God help us) Fruit by the Foot? This is like that, but without the instant wave of eaters remorse. But the difference here is that the seasonings are all spice and no artificial flavor. Is your mouth watering yet? Potato Chips Ok, so potato chips arent that bad in moderationespecially when theyre baked! But if weve taught you anything its that kale is kind of a magical vegetable....