January 2010

by Sandra Scott

by Lew Toulmin (First of two parts)

by Joseph Phelan, Lincoln, California

My wife, Rose, and I spent four wonderful but hurried days in Glasgow, Scotland, in May ’09. We were there largely on last-minute impulse, as we already had plans to be in Newcastle, England, which is so close to Scotland.

Tell ITN about the funniest thing that ever happened to you while traveling in a foreign country. (ITN prints no info on destinations in the United States.) There are no restrictions on length. The ITN staff will choose each month’s winner, who will receive a free one-year subscription to ITN. Entries not chosen cannot be acknowledged.

This month’s winner is PAMELA LEHMANN of Baumholder, Germany:

My wife, Jo, and I took a trip to Borneo in February ’09 with smarTours, and there was a couple in our group with their water bottles on Aquaclips®.

If you have a long layover, even when flying domestically, seek out the international terminal or check out another international terminal.

I’m an 84-year-old, healthy, active woman, and I would love to know about tours that cater to those about my age who are well traveled and always eager to learn more.

I write regarding the letter “Staged Distraction” from the gentleman whose railpass was stolen from his jacket on the seat (Nov. ’09, pg. 51).

by Cesar Beltran, Contributing Author