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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TCC Countries & Territories List Expands to 330
The Travelers’ Century Club list of countries and territories now stands at 330 with the sub-division of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Why? Situated in the western Caribbean, these two islands are recognized separately under rule 3, which states: “Federations: A geographic entity which is a federation of separate geographically definable entities, each of which is…
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Virtual Explorations Update
The 2022 Virtual Explorations series kicked off the year with an impressive presentation by writer, food critic and television personality, Simon Majumdar. Focusing on the “World of Food,” Simon shared ten world cuisines that have inspired his travel journey. Following the presentation, the breakout rooms were active for an hour as Simon stayed to answer…
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Destination: Venezuela
By Riza Rasco Riza Rasco is co-founder of the Philippine Global Explorers, a nonprofit organization in the Philippines, and Explore Africa For Impact, a public benefit and social enterprise. At the time of writing, Venezuela is accessible to certain nationalities — a tough country to visit. Travel challenges are compounded by shortages of gasoline, food,…
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Member Spotlight: Anush Dawidjan, Springfield, Massachusetts
At the tender age of six, I remember talking about my first travel goal. I declared to my first grade class, “I want to be a ‘woman of the world’ and travel to every country.” Of course, at this age it was impossible to know how I could achieve such a goal, since my family…
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Well Traveled: March 2022
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Noel D. Jones Alpine, CA, USA Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Giancarlo Ambrosino Sāo Paulo, Brazil Gold Members (200 or more countries) Margo Bart Berkeley, CA, USA Linda Rose Victoire Byers Sonoma,…
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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: Allen, Krista Ambrosino, Giancarlo Amirthanayagam, Aruna Amirthanayagam, Vathani Badger, David Badger, Susan Banogon, John James Baptiste, Simone Monique Benisi, Parham Brock, Douglas Deng, Zhang Fehr, Beat Fleetham, Frank Gentry, Joyce Gruner, Brandon C. Hicks, Andy Houston, Mary Kallman, Jake Keyport,…
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From Our Newest Members
Cen Lewis, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK After a trip to the US and Caribbean over the New Year and an earlier trip to Cape Verde, I returned home to the beautiful west coast of Wales where I can enjoy a few days of cold wreck diving. I am lucky to live in an area where I…
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New Info File 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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Pelican Bay Gathering of the Southwest Florida Chapter in February 2022
The Southwest Florida (Naples) TCC Chapter met for the third time on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Marker 36 restaurant in Pelican Bay. Pictured above from left: Bill and Pam Girtman (who arranged for us to meet at Marker 36), Francine Tuite (new), Maureen Trese, Elaine Christain, Barbara Freiberg, Jerry Allen, Nan Allen, Erika Fernbach, John…
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An Invitation to the March 2022 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Mar. 12, at the Mozambique Restaurant in Laguna Beach, where popular presenter Bill Altaffer will share his adventures and stories exploring the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Somaliland and Somalia) which he toured last summer. We are excited to…
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Holiday Luncheon in December Marked Return to In-Person Gatherings for the TCC Charter Chapter
After a two-year coronavirus-related hiatus from in-person meetings, the Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) gathered for its Annual International Holiday Luncheon at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, California, on Dec. 11, 2021. More than 60 TCC members and their guests met amidst festive holiday decorations to celebrate this reunion of friends and world…
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Update From the Heartland: Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky TCC Chapter News
Heartland members met for a luncheon on Dec. 11, 2021, at the historic Louisville Boat Club in Kentucky. In addition to introducing our northern friends to some Burgoo, Benedictine, the famous Hot Brown, we learned about the history of the club. Dr. David Keeling then gave a wonderful presentation on Gauguin’s French Polynesia. Join us…
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Pacific Northwest Chapter Planning Seattle-Area Meeting in April
Hello TCC Members in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada and Alaska, You are invited to an “in person” Travelers Century Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, at the National Nordic Museum, near the locks in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood at 2655 NW Market St. Our meeting will take place from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in…
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A Successful Philadelphia Chapter Meeting Despite Rough Weather and an Unexpected Venue Change
The Philadelphia Chapter met on Sunday, Jan. 30, Pho Ha, a casual Vietnamese eatery popular with locals. Delving into spring rolls, broken rice, grilled beef, and — what else? — pho, the group heard from conductor Robert W. Butts (pictured with his wife) of the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, who has conducted opera and…
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January 2022 Atlanta Chapter Update
The Atlanta Chapter met via Zoom on Jan. 29 and included travelers from around Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Members shared stories of their recent travels as well as their plans for the new year. This included talk of cruises, RV travels, Expo 2020 in Dubai, and an open invitation to an apartment in…
