ITN asked, “When planning for a trip outside of the US, which guidebook publisher do you look to for information and why?” Along with naming the guidebook and publisher, we requested that your response include approximately when you took the corresponding trip and where. A number of letters were printed in the September and October 2009 issues, but this topic generated a few more, presented here.

My husband, Richard, and I travel independently as well as on tours. Many times we’ve...

We printed readers’ letters about their favorite walking shoes (May ’09, pg. 44), which prompted a few more responses. Have another recommendation? Write to Best Walking Shoes, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail editor@intltravelnews.com. Include the address at which you receive ITN plus your phone number.

My husband, John, and I discovered Comfort Mocs ($29.95 plus shipping) through L.L. Bean (800/441-5713, www.llbean.com) several years ago when we ordered them...

ITN asked, “When you’re planning for a trip, which guidebook publisher do you look to for information and why?” Several responses were printed last month. If you have something to add, write to Most Useful Guidebooks, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail editor@intltravelnews.com (include the address at which you receive ITN). Along with naming the guidebook and publisher, include approximately when you took the corresponding trip and where. ITN does not cover destinations...