Like others, after my second Rowenta, I said never again! Although I'm not sure, it seems like those that love the Rowenta and have no problems with them have ones from many years ago. Perhaps like lots of other things, "they just don't make them like they used to."
I've had a TFal for years, it still works great and doesn't leak. I also have a small (but not travel model) iron from WM that I take to classes, I think it's a Hamilton Beach but am honestly not sure.