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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Joint Meeting of TCC Mediterranean Chapter and the Sociedad Geografica Española Nov. 16 in Madrid
The Mediterranean TCC Chapter will meet again in Madrid, this time invited by the Sociedad Geografica Española, in order to participate in a conference-colloquium about the Travelers Century Club. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at B Travel Xperience (C. de Miguel Ángel, 33, 28010 Madrid, Spain). This will…
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Pennsylvania Chapter 2024 Meeting Schedule Announced
The Philadelphia-area TCC Chapter has scheduled meetings for the following dates in 2024: Sunday, Jan. 28 — Bar Hygge, Scandinavian smorgasbord; guest speaker: CEO of Philadelphia International Airport, Atif Saeed. Sunday, May 18 — Mahalo Hawaiian Grill; guest speaker: Venezuelan emigre Dr. Diana Corao-Uribe. Sunday, Sept. 29 — Renata’s Kitchen, Palestinian cuisine; guest speaker TBA.…
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Member Joseph Lee Recounts Silk Road Journey at September Canada Chapter Meeting
Coordinator Rick Shaver was pleased to have chapter member Joseph Lee present “Four Weeks in the Five Stans of the Silk Road.” Joseph toured us through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Highlights included border crossings, oversized architecture, traditional yurts and camping under the stars near the Darvaza crater.
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Report From the September 2023 Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting
The Philadelphia TCC Chapter met at the Barcelona Wine Bar on Sept. 24. Feasting on tapas and a seafood paella as a main course, the eight attendees enjoyed discussions about their upcoming travel plans. Coordinator Jane Berryman shared her recent trip to the Brazilian marine reserve Fernando de Naronha.
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Southeast Florida Chapter Meetings in October and December
Mark your calendar for the following Southeast Florida (Miami) Chapter events in final quarter of 2023: Sunday, Oct. 29, noon to 2pm — Lunch meeting at the Royal Indian Restaurant, 3801 Griffin Road, Hollywood, FL. It’s a buffet and costs $18 plus drink, tax, and tips. This is a joint meeting of the TCC with…
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RSVP Now for Meet-Up at the New York Travel & Adventure Show on January 27, 2024
Join New York Chapter members Cynthia and Richard Esposito for an exciting day at the Travel & Adventure Show at Javits Center, followed by happy hour at Kyma Hudson. Hear interesting speakers from three stages, and roam the booths of cruise lines, tourism bureaus, and tour operators large and small. Buy your own ticket (est…
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Join TCC’s Florida Southwest (Sarasota) Chapter Luncheon & Weekend October 27-28, 2023
Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 28, at noon for the Southwest Florida (Sarasota) Chapter luncheon, along with a weekend of festivities to provide our special guest presenter, Sherri Donovan, with a warm Florida welcome! In May, Sherri Donovan, Co-Coordinator for the New York TCC Chapter, went “Inside Taliban Afghanistan” and will share insights from…
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August 2023 Southwest Florida Chapter Gathering Featured a Virtual Journey to the Islands of the South Indian Ocean
At the August 2023 meeting of the Southwest Florida (Sarasota) Chapter, Larry and Katherine Nutt presented on their recent trip to the South Indian Ocean Islands of Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, Rodrigue and Mayotte. Their trip involved 12 flights and over 25,000 miles. They traveled on their own itinerary with local guides and drivers meeting them…
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September 2023 NorCal Meeting Recap: Bolivia in the Spotlight
Nearly 30 members and guests were in attendance on Sept. 16 at the Basque Cultural Center luncheon. Bolivia was the subject of Tom Hixson and Kevin Sarmento‘s presentation, a destination that captured their imagination so much that they returned recently for a second visit. Attendees learned something about this country’s very ancient past and as…
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Meeting Updates From the Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter will host a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. AEDT. Two presentations are planned: Bill Larner – Northwest Passage with Hurtigruten Bill will share his experience of his recent trip on Hurtigruten Expeditions from Iceland to the Bearing Sea. Robyn Antill – Greenland Drum Dancing Robyn will supplement…
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December Northeast Florida Chapter Meeting in St. Augustine
I’m happy to announce that we’re planning to have our next TCC chapter meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Marys Seafood & More Restaurant in St. Augustine. The venue is a popular regional restaurant featuring local Florida seafood and more, and is conveniently located just a few minutes off I-95…
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Focus on Turkmenistan at the Fall 2023 Colorado Chapter Meeting
The next meeting of the Colorado TCC Chapter will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant (457 S. Broadway in Denver). Please note that this is a Wednesday, because of restaurant availability. As before, we will meet in their private room with full bar. Please be prepared to…
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Recent Gathering of the Francophone TCC Chapter
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Explore Senegal in March 2024 with the New York TCC Chapter
The New York TCC Chapter has organized a journey to Africa in 2024 focusing on the history, art and culture of Senegal. The March 6-10 package priced at $950 per person includes local tours, activities and ground transportation, with participants free to make their own arrangements for air transportation and hotel accommodations. Click here for…
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October 2023 South Korea Chapter Meeting in Seoul
The South Korea TCC Chapter will gather for its autumn 2023 meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul. A luncheon will be held at Mirror Pond Restaurant followed by a private tour of the “Mesopotamia: Grand Cultural Innovations” exhibition.
