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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Report From the April 2024 Charter Chapter Meeting in Los Angeles
Nearly 50 TCC members and guests met at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, California on April 13 as the Charter Chapter honored three “new-level” achievers and two new Full Members. Local chapter member Olivia Narins, as well as Danielle Bretton (who traveled from British Columbia) were presented with Silver Level (150 destinations)…
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Summer 2024 Pacific Northwest Chapter Update
Six members and one spouse from the Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter attended the international conference in the Azores, and three were awarded new status awards: David Yang at Diamond with 300 countries, his wife Jie Hu was awarded Silver at 150, along with Cindy Shurtleff receiving the Silver Award with 150 countries. The well-organized and…
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A Small But Enthusiastic Spring Meeting of the Korea TCC Chapter in Seoul
Greetings from the enchanting Land of the Morning Calm! On Monday, May 20, the Korea (Seoul) TCC Chapter gathered for its much-anticipated spring luncheon at the Sohojung Restaurant nestled in the vibrant Gangnam area. Although the attendance may not have been as abundant as anticipated, the presence of Dr. S.S. Kim, Mr. T.S. Yoon, and…
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Report From the June 2024 Southeast Florida Chapter Meeting
The Southeast Florida (Miami) TCC Chapter met on Saturday, June 1, at the Miami Shores Country Club. We enjoyed sharing travel stories and lunch .We also celebrated Chapter Coordinator Anush Dawidjan‘s birthday one day before she departed on her birthday trip to Beirut and Syria.
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Destination: Bolivia
By Bill Potts-Datema Bill is the CEO of the Society for Public Health Education in Washington, DC. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. The Plurinational State of Bolivia is named for Simón Bolívar, a leader in regional wars of independence from Spain. While landlocked, Bolivia has agreements with Chile that give the nation access to…
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Member Spotlight: Ann and Alan Shaver, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Alan and I have journeyed together throughout our lives, and we’ve often been asked “What’s your favourite place?” It’s a tough question. We’ve always been drawn to the thrill of exploring less-visited, more out-of-the-way places and how do you pick one? While traveling in the Middle East in 2011, Alan received an intriguing email from…
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Crossing Paths: TCC Meetups Around the Globe
Here are some recent photos of TCC members sharing our mutual love of world travel in a wide range of circumstances and locations.
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Well Traveled: June 2024
Our congratulations to those Travelers’ Century Club® members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Wendy Arbeit Memphis, TN, USA Dominique Laurent Paris, France David K-L Yang Redmond, WA, USA Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Steven Arthur Clift North Little Rock, AR, USA Lucy Hsu…
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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: Mark J. Abbott Fahad Al Mandil William L. Beasley Meg Behle Doan Van Binh Shields P. Blankenship III David Calderone Robert W. Cannon Maurizio Castelli Ming Kong Chow Michele Cohen Ilan S. Dee K.P. Doran Kenneth Dreyfuss Jeri Dye Lynch…
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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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An Invitation to Join the TCC Book Club
Contact Ed Hotchkiss at ExploringEd@gmail.com and he’ll add you to the Book Club’s WhatsApp. Looking for something to read that complements your travel? The TCC Book Club might be helpful. Every month, the Book Club meets before Virtual Exploration to discuss a book. Selections are less than 400 pages, manageable with everyone’s busy schedule. Books…
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Notes From the New York Chapter’s March 2024 Senegal Study Tour
In March, 2024, the New York TCC Chapter organized a meet-up and study tour in Senegal with co-coordinator Sherri Donovan as tour leader and celebrity musician Mamadou Yade of Mamadou Waflash as the local indigenous Lebou guide. TCC members from California, Canada, New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland participated in calabash and music classes,…
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Mediterranean Chapter Returns to Its Altafulla Birthplace for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Twenty-one members met on March 16 to celebrate the Mediterranean Chapter’s 10th anniversary at El Forn del Senyor in Altafulla. Not only is this a historic site that preserves the village’s old medieval oven, but it is our chapter’s original meeting place. Chapter Coordinator Francesc Borrull recognized El Forn del Senyor by presenting a commemorative…
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Report From the March 2024 Kansas City Chapter Meeting
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met at Trezo Mare restaurant on March 9. An excellent program was given by guest Carla Mansheim on a “then and now” trip to Australia and New Zealand. Carla and her husband took a six-week trip down under in the 1970s and recently visited the same places 50 years later.…
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April 2024 Colorado Chapter Update
Without any formal agenda, a dozen enthusiastic Colorado Chapter members met on April 18 at Denver’s Cafe de France. The group enjoyed delicious food, talked about travel as they exchange feedback on recent trips for advise about future destinations.
