This page lists recent news articles and chapter updates posted on the TCC Web site. Click any headline to view the post. Use the search blank at right to find older posts on any topic.
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Member Feature: Wendy Arbeit, Memphis, Tennessee
Chasing the Travel Dragon They say that once addicts are hooked, they “chase the dragon” and are always pursuing the elusive high of their first time. Because I consider myself a travel junkie, I guess you could say that I, too, am “chasing the dragon” — the travel dragon. 195/195 UN countries. 317/330 TCC destinations.…
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Destination: Nicaragua
By Laurel Glassman Laurel is an amateur Egyptologist and member of the Washington, DC chapter. With exquisite Spanish Colonial architecture, jaw-dropping active volcanoes, great museums, and welcoming people, Nicaragua should be on any traveler’s list of places to visit. Spend a week or two in this charming Central American country of 6.9 million people. Aptly…
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36-Hour Transit: Mogadishu, Somalia
By Bjørn Watne Bjørn is a Norwegian living in France and a member of the Central Europe Chapter. Passing through Addis Ababa on your way to or from Europe? For the adventurous traveler with a couple of spare days, a side trip to Mogadishu is surprisingly doable — and unforgettable. With regular Ethiopian Airlines flights…
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December 2025 Club News: Virtual Explorations Leadership Change, Hanoi Conference Keynote Speaker Confirmed
Virtual Explorations Leadership Update The board of directors expresses sincere appreciation to Charles Merkel for his creation of Virtual Explorations and his tireless efforts poured into building a program born out of COVID-19, when members could only dream and plan future travel possibilities. Following Charles’ retirement, programs have continued seamlessly under Sherri Donovan and Cathy…
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New Info Files Added to the Members-Only TCC Forum
As of 2012, members must go to the TCC Forum to access the TCC Info Files. The Forum requires a user name and password to log in. TCC will continue to mail the Info Files to those who have paid the additional $10 ($85 domestic and $95 international). Back issues of the Info Files are…
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Well Traveled: December 2025
Our congratulations to those Travelers’ Century Club® members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Pamela Barrus Aliso Viejo, CA, USA Sherri Donovan Oyster Bay, NY, USA Luis Filipe Gaspar Lisbon, Portugal QingYuan Wang Jinan, Shandong, China Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Fulchand Kishorbhai Hejam…
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A Hearty Welcome to New TCC Members
The Travelers’ Century Club is pleased to welcome the following new members to the club: Rex Baker Anne S. Barnes Mark D. Basile John Howell Bill Debbie Black Celisa Bryant Cass Butler Javier Cajiga Ian Cox Frank Dalton Khalid Daoud Oliver Deobald R. Stephen Doan Dennis Edelman Jill Engel-Cox Glen Engel-Cox Murray Garrard Rafael de…
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Coral Castle Tour and Salvadoran Fare Highlight November 2025 Meeting in Homestead
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter enjoyed two delightful activities on Sunday, Nov. 16, in South Florida. First we toured a “hidden gem” in Homestead called the Coral Castle. Many of our members had never visited this tourist attraction so it was fun to be tourists in our own area. After our tour we enjoyed lunch…
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Oceania Chapter Award Party on Monday, Dec. 8
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter will hold an Award Party & Banquet on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Harbour View Hotel in Sydney. Participation via Zoom will be available for those who are not able to attend in person.
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November Program in Chicago to Focus on Sightseeing and Scuba Diving in Oman
The Illinois TCC Chapter will hold a potluck luncheon and program on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Chicago home of Carol and Nick Sommers. Carol and Nick live in a beautifully restored 1878 home that once housed an American Legion Post, complete with a flagpole and light grey 1912 cannon…
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November 2025 Arkansas Chapter Update
The Arkansas TCC Chapter met on a beautiful fall day with peak foliage in all its glory. The meeting place was Milanos on Saturday, Nov. 8. Slide show presentations were given by Linda Bell and Colleen McClure on their six-week trip to West Africa including the amazing Zaouli dance in Benin. Check it out online.…
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November 2025 Canada Chapter Gathering to Feature Return Engagement by Dr. Phil Tanner
Hello World Travelers, I trust many of you have had a memorable 2025 so far, with lots of interesting travel & adventure under your belts. Happy to report that our final meeting of 2025 is coming up: Saturday, Nov. 29, at noon EST at the Hive offices, 950 Dupont St. Suite 300 in downtown Toronto.…
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November 2025 Update From the United Kingdom and Ireland TCC Chapter
The United Kingdom and Ireland TCC Chapter held its autumn meeting in Belfast on the weekend of Oct. 24-26. Many attendees also joined us for pre-meeting drinks and dinner on Thursday evening. Our group included UK- and Ireland-based members as well as members from Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Poland, St John (U.S. Virgin Islands), and…
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Sacramento Gathering Expands TCC’s Presence in Northern California
On Saturday, Nov. 1, fourteen TCC members of the new Sacramento group met to “talk” travel and share travel stories.
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An Invitation to the December 2025 Charter Chapter Holiday Luncheon in Beverly Hills
Our next meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, when we return to the popular Lawry’s The Prime Rib for our festive Annual International Holiday Luncheon. Our special presentation will be given by TCC member and travel professional Kim Hester, who will offer a unique adventure…
