For me there's only one helmet choice for touring or indeed any recreational riding: Open face. In bad weather I wear goggles so I can still see, I don't find heavy rain or sleet on the rest of my face too bothersome.
The advantages of open face are being able to communicate with people properly without having to remove your helmet. I find not being able to see somebody's face very rude, so if I'm wearing the full-face the first thing I do when stopping is taking off my helmet even if it's only for less than a minute. I also find open face allows better peripheral vision, and keeps your head cooler. Two years ago I was in Greece and had no choice but to remove my full face helmet on entering any town or village, and only put it back on upon exiting where the traffic cleared. Couldn't cope with that 40degree heat whilst stationary sat on a running bike with full face lid.
Another advantage is being able to take photos quickly without the need to remove your helmet (although digital cameras with screens rather than view-finders negates this).
Basically I go touring/travelling to enjoy being in different places and countries, and I find having a big hunk of plastic infront of my mouth obstructs this.
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