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Presentation on World Expos Planned for March 2024 Sarasota Chapter Luncheon
The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter will have a lunch meeting on Friday, March 15, at noon. There will be a presentation on “Global Gatherings: World Expos” by members Larry and Rosanne Francis. Larry and Rosanne have been to many World Expos, including the previous Expo held in Osaka, Japan. They will be sharing the…
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March 2024 Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting in Naples
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter will meet on Tuesday, March 5, at 5 p.m. at Marker 36 in Pelican Bay. We will meet at the tram station at 4:45 p.m. Please contact Donna Suddeth to register: travelerdonna@gmail.com, cell (202) 210-2868.
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TCC Virtual Exploration Programs for February and March 2024
David A. Andelman will be our special guest for the TCC Virtual Exploration on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. (U.S. and Canada) / 1900 UTC. David is a global affairs columnist for CNN and, most recently, creator of the SubStack page, Andelman Unleashed. He began his career as a correspondent for The New…
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Northern California Chapter Returns to the Basque Cultural Center for March 2024 Luncheon Meeting
Please join us for the March 2024 Northern California Chapter Meeting at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco: WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2024 11 am – Social time Noon – Lunch WHERE: Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (free parking) SPEAKER: Lucy Hsu – Syria! Lucy Hsu was…
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Mark Your Calendar: 2024 Mediterranean Chapter Meetings in Spain and Italy
The Mediterranean TCC Chapter has announced plans for the following events in 2024: March 16 — Altafulla (Tarragona) Hosted by our first Chapter Coordinator, Martin Garrido, in the charismatic old “Forn del Seynor,” where you can see many copies of incunabula books, it will allow us to relive the sensations of our first informal meetings,…
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Lonely Planet Co-Founder Tony Wheeler to Speak at May 2024 UK/Ireland Chapter Event in London
To All TCC UK and Ireland Members, I am pleased to confirm that our next TCC UK and Ireland meeting will take place on Sunday, May 19, returning to the private Terrace Bar and outdoor balcony at Doggett’s Coat and Badge: Doggett’s Coat and Badge 1 Blackfriars Bridge London SE1 9UD 0207 633 9081 Arrival…
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Atlanta Area TCC Chapter Plans February 2024 Lunch Meeting in Marietta
It’s time for the Georgia TCC Chapter’s first meeting of 2024! The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Fire Stone Chinese Cuisine in Marietta (1401 Johnson Ferry Road #128, www.firestonekennesaw.com). The conversation starter for this gathering will be: What’s the best (or worst) piece of travel advice you’ve received? If…
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January 2024 Washington DC Chapter Update
I am happy to report a fun and dynamic meeting at Seasons52 in Tysons Corner, Va., on Jan. 28. 2023 was a very active travel year for DC Chapter members — one member reported having visited 30 TCC destinations last year. Others discussed the resumption of UA’s “island hopper” and journeys to PNG, Palau, Micronesia,…
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Letter ‘G’ Destinations Explored at February 2024 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Zoom Meeting
Please join us by Zoom for our letter “G” edition of “Around the World in Pictures A to Z” on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. Central Time. Please send in your travel pictures of letter “G” destinations before Feb. 4 to help Mark arrange the Zoom program, or you can screen share your picture(s)…
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Southeast Florida Chapter Members Gathered in January 2024 at Historic Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter held its first meeting of 2024 by acting like tourists in their own backyard. Thirteen members went on an organized tour of the “Ancient Spanish Monastery” located in North Miami Beach. This hidden gem was originally built in 1133 in Sacramenia, Spain. In 1925 William Randolph Heart purchased the monastery…
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Mediterranean Chapter Event in Algiers Marks the First Ever TCC Meeting in Africa
The TCC Mediterranean Chapter held a Meeting on Dec. 9 and 10 in Algiers, and this fact in itself represent a great milestone for the TCC, since is the first meeting in Africa. Up to 16 travelers from nine different nationalities attended the activities scheduled for these two days. On Saturday the 9th, the participants…
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Save These Dates for 2024 Kansas City Chapter Events
The Kansas City TCC Chapter has scheduled meetings for the following dates in 2024. The first three meetings will all take place at the Trezo Mare Restaurant. Details about the December meeting will be announced when available. Saturday, March 9, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m.…
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January 2024 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Update
Our chapter gathered at the Lakewood Yacht Club on a beautiful Saturday in January. Those attending their first meeting included Robin and Paul Drake, Teresa McCanlies, Kirk Rummell, and Rev Robert Ippolito, who has a TCC count of 320+. Dr. Deepak Awasthi flew in from New Orleans for an interesting presentation on “Difficult Countries” which…
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Southwest Florida Chapter Highlights Kike Calvo’s Impactful Work in New Year Gathering
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter kicked off the new year with an energetic gathering. They honored Dave Binkley for visiting 100 countries and achieving full membership. The meeting featured a presentation by Kike Calvo, who is not only a photographer and journalist but also a songwriter/composer now! Attendees enjoyed a multimedia presentation showcasing Kike’s photography…
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Jan. 20 Virtual Exploration: Gastronomic Inspiration With YouTuber Jonathan DeLise
Real Wasabi: Looking Beyond the Restaurants for Gastronomic Inspiration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) / 1900 UTC Whether or not you’re a food-focused traveler, eating is one of those few activities that we all ultimately share. Yet what is published in English-language media often gives short shrift to…
