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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Preview of the June 2023 Virtual Exploration
Lights… Camera… Adventure! Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) / 1800 UTC He was brave, sincere, and epitomized the American values of hard work and resourcefulness. She was beautiful, daring, charming, a crack shot who enjoyed high adventure. Together, Martin and Osa Johnson were acclaimed filmmakers, photographers and explorers.…
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May 20 Virtual Exploration: Focus on Venezuela
Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) / 1800 UTC Venezuela is a country of markedly distinct regions with unique natural wonders that has never been an easy destination for travelers, but one that is possible and memorable if done right. The presentation “Venezuela, Wonderland for Advanced Travelers” will cover…
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An Invitation to the June 2023 Los Angeles Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, where popular presenter Diana Trombley, along with her husband Dennis, will present a globe-spanning program on “Indigenous Peoples Around the World.” Covering more than 100 different countries,…
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March 2023 Charter Chapter Meeting Takes Members into Mysterious Ecuadorian Cave
More than three dozen members and guests of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) gathered at the Mozambique Restaurant in Laguna Beach on March 11 for our quarterly lunch meeting. We welcomed five members attending their first chapter gathering along with eight guests who enjoyed the camaraderie and opportunity to share travel tales. Member…
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Dates for 2023 Charter Chapter Meetings
As is normal, our Charter Chapter meetings alternate between venues in Los Angeles and Orange Counties on the second Saturday of each quarter. Following our June 10 meeting in Los Angeles, we will gather next on Sept. 9 in Orange County and Dec. 9 in Los Angeles County for our Annual TCC International Holiday Luncheon.
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Report From the April 2023 Meeting of the UK and Ireland Chapter
The TCC UK and Ireland Chapter held our spring meeting at Doggett’s Coat & Badge, with 20 members and guests in attendance, including our guest TCC Oceania Chapter Coordinator Robyn Antill. We welcomed first-time attendees, new TCC members, and long-time devotees. Our speaker was Per Besson, providing members with a brilliant programme “Practical Lessons of…
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April 2023 Updates From the Georgia TCC Chapter
It was great to see everyone at The Orient in April! We enjoyed a Chinese lunch while sharing favorite travel tips and tricks. Special guests included TCC member Wilma Drummond from Oklahoma, and Chapter Co-Coordinator Paige Bequet‘s daughter, Brigitte, visiting from New York. Travel Tips From the Georgia TCC Chapter For those who couldn’t join…
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Summer Social in Central New Jersey Planned for New York and Pennsylvania Chapter Members
Silver (and dual chapter) members Natasha and Fred Brodzinski are delighted to welcome both the New York and Philadelphia chapters to an afternoon of fun in the sun at their lake home near Princeton. Mix and mingle with other members, take a paddleboat out for a spin, and enjoy a tasty home-cooked lunch by Natasha…
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Recap of the April 2023 New York Chapter Luncheon on the Caucasus and Ukraine
On April 22, the New York TCC Chapter convened at historic Fraunces Tavern (George Washington ate here!) in lower Manhattan for an afternoon of traditional American cuisine and three fascinating presentations by chapter members. Ed Hotchkiss took us through his recent trip to the Caucasus — Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan — with excellent photos and…
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South Korea Chapter Luncheon Set for May 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, the South Korea TCC Chapter will proudly hold its first regular spring meeting since the pandemic. After lunch, we will walk next door for a private tour of the Seoul Museum and the weekend residence of Daewongun, “The Great Archduke” or formally Internal King Heungseon Heonui.
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Global Hospitality Brand Representative to Speak at May 2023 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, Delighted to remind everyone that our spring 2023 meeting is coming up on Saturday, May 6, at noon EST in Toronto. Very excited to share our collective passions for travel, hear about your 2023 trips so far and journeys planned. Pleased to announce that Mark Holdsworth, Director, Global Sales at Accor S.A.…
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April Meeting Report From the Southwest Florida TCC Chapter
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter met on Tuesday, April 18, at Seasons 52 in Naples. Pam Girtman (left) was presented her TCC Certificate for having visited 100 countries!
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Study Abroad Programs Discussed During April 2023 Meeting at Indiana University
We had a wonderful meeting on April 1 at Indiana University in the Business School. The program was, “Why College Students Travel.” We had two very energetic students speak about their experiences as they studied abroad. Indiana University has study abroad embedded within the courses. One student who wants to study “Luxury Goods” and hopes…
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April 2023 New England Chapter Update
The New England TCC Chapter met on April 15 for some delicious Azorean cuisine and even greater conversations. A special thanks to Dave Netzer for his fabulous talk on the Azores in which he shared about his visits to all nine of the islands. Thanks too for Dave’s special gifts, which included black sand from…
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Seattle-Area Chapter Planning July Excursion to San Juan Island
Please save the date: Saturday July 29, for “A Day on San Juan Island” for TCC members and your partner. As worldwide explorers, let’s explore a beautiful location a little closer to home. Come and explore Friday Harbor and San Juan Island through the eyes of TCC member and local resident Joanruth Baumann. We will…
