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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New England Chapter Celebrates the Last Day of Summer at the Home of Hank Mackor
One of New England’s most well-traveled members, Hank Mackor, graciously offered to host the chapter luncheon at his beautiful home near in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Guests were transfixed the collection of albums, including both photos and memorabilia, he created of his travels to more than 200 countries. An accomplished photographer, his walls feature more…
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November 2023 Meeting of Atlanta-Area TCC Members
The Georgia TCC Chapter met for lunch on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Coastal Bar & Grill. Everyone shared an underrated country or city from their travels, including mentions of La Paz, Bolivia; Tunisia; Eilat, Israel; Budapest, Hungary; and Papua New Guinea.
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2023 NorCal Holiday Luncheon at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville
Please join us in December for the Northern California TCC Chapter’s 2023 holiday luncheon! WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:30 am – Social time Noon – Lunch WHERE: Trader Vic’s, 9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608 (free parking) SPEAKERS: Dennis and Peggy Paustenbach will present photos from their trips to Mongolia. TCC member Dennis Paustenbach…
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An Invitation to the December 2023 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 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 Jonathan Holburt, who lived 30 years overseas, primarily in East…
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TCC Members Explore Patagonia at September Luncheon
More than 50 TCC members and guests met on the waterfront at the Newport Beach Yacht Club in Orange County, California, on Sept. 9 as the Charter Chapter honored two “new-level” achievers and five new Full Members. A unique mother-son duo was presented with Silver Level (150 destinations) recognition as certificates and pins were awarded…
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Presentation by Steven Cory Solomon Slated for December 2023 Joint Meeting With the Circumnavigators Club of Chicago
The Circumnavigators Club of Chicago invites Chicago-area TCC members to join them for a dinner and presentation on Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. at Francesca’s on Chestnut in Chicago. The venue is in the Di Sotto Ecoteca at 200 East Chestnut Street, with valet parking available for $16 (or self park in…
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Joint Meeting of the Southeast Florida TCC Chapter and the Miami Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club
The Miami-area TCC Chapter held a joint luncheon meeting on Oct. 29 with the local Miami Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club at a local Indian restaurant. Ms. Anush Dawidjan, the interim coordinator of the South Florida TCC Chapter, spoke about her amazing summer trip to Cuenca, Ecuador. Mr David Mink, the National President of the…
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December 2023 Canada Chapter Meeting to Feature Presenation by Seasoned Traveler and International Aid Worker Dr. Phil Tanner
Hello World Travelers, Delighted to remind everyone that our final 2023 meeting is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 2, at noon EST in Toronto. TCC Canada member Dr. Phil Tanner will be joining us as our esteemed guest speaker. The theme of Phil’s presentation will be “Global Travel Through the Eyes of a Humanitarian Aid…
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October 2023 United Kingdom Chapter Report
The TCC UK and Ireland held our autumn meeting at Doggett’s Coat & Badge, with 27 members and guests in attendance. We were pleased to be able to welcome first time attendees, new TCC members, and long-time devotees, who traveled from the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Canada, and Denmark. Certificates were presented to Richard Bakos for…
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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…
