Broughton Quarterly - Summer 2008 - (Page 12) notes [2] [1] [3] ON thE WEb globespotters Travel blog for the International Herald Tribune, Globespotters dishes out “urban advise from reporters who live there.” 18 blogs from distinct international locations come together under one cyber roof, with frequent posts that keep travelers in the know. Log on to blogs.iht.com. Clog Heaven Clogs have stepped out of the garden with style, and their newfound panache, comfort, and easy assess make them the perfect travel shoe. Unlike their cousin the flip-flop, clogs protect your feet from unwanted stompage, and they can be warmed up with a cozy pair of socks. [1] OLSSON Just like your sister wore in the ‘70s, complete with hand-painted flowers and the traditional wooden heel. $89, ClogWild.com. [2] MERRELL Cool mesh and an “air cushion” sole keep you comfortable through airport adventures and long days of sightseeing. $70, Garnethill.com. [3] DANSKO Sandal style clogs perfect for summer travel. Dansko has updated the style, but kept the same comfort and support. $11, Zappos.com. LOCALS KNOW google Street View What’s the name of that great restaurant in San Francisco? You remember the food, and that second apple martini. And you remember it was in the Castro. But that’s about as far down Memory Lane as you go. Enter our little orange hero: the Streetview guy on Google Maps. With his local knowledge and the magic of digital photography, you can “walk” up and down the streets of some 0 cities—and you don’t even have to change out of your slippers! Go to maps. google.com and click on Streetview. 12 Broughton Quarterly Summer 2008 Illustration by Eric Rewitxer http://ClogWild.com http://Garnethill.com http://Zappos.com http://blogs.iht.com http://maps.google.com http://maps.google.com
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