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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November Meeting Scheduled for Sarasota-Area Chapter
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Carrabba’s in University Park. Please RSVP amandatd@yahoo.com.
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Colorado Chapter Meetings Scheduled
The Colorado TCC Chapter will meet on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Blue Bonnet Mexican Restaurant, 457 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209. We will share ‘”tips and tricks” that we have learned in our travels. Our first gathering in 2023 will be on Thursday, Jan. 19. Details will be announced when available.
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Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Zoom Meeting on Oct. 1
Fellow Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Members, Our next program will be on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at 1:00pm CT via Zoom. We would like to continue our alphabet program with “B” places. Examples: Bahamas, Bahrain, Bhutan, cities, Berlin, Boston, or lakes, etc. Please let us know when, where and if there is a story to your
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Special Meeting of the U.K. Chapter at Doggett’s Coat and Badge on Sunday, Nov. 27
Dear Travelers’ Century Club Member, I am pleased to reconfirm that our next TCC UK and Ireland meeting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 27, in 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 This is a special
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Save the Date: July 2023 TCC Gathering During Canada’s Calgary Stampede
Howdy, pardners! Dust off your boots and bring your blue jeans and cowboy hats! Members Dianne and Steve Owad-Jones, together with Lana and Tim Skeet invite you to Calgary in 2023 for an informal TCC weekend meetup on July 13-16 and to take in the Calgary Stampede! Expressions of interest can be emailed to letsmeet@travelerscenturyclub.org
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Notes From the June 2022 Central Europe Chapter Gathering in Prague
Twenty-three members from eight countries attended the Central Europe regional meeting in Prague this June. Coordinator Armin Schreiner thanks country hosts Šárka Kinclova and Jirka Prasil for their meticulous organization. They “Czech’d” all of the boxes. Member presentations included: Saudi Arabia 1977 (Joachim von zur Gathen), historic South Africa (Patrick Dewilde), São Tomé and Principe
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Successful St. Louis Chapter Meeting in June 2022
The St. Louis TCC Chapter met on June 11 at local restaurant CJ Muggs where coordinator and “Virtual Explorations” producer Charles Merkel described previous, future and the most recent episode, led by an author recounting his time on Pitcairn Island. The second segment, “What’s your top 5?” featured top national and international travel treasures. As
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San Diego Chapter Celebrates Summer With a Mexican Fiesta
The San Diego TCC Chapter met on July 9 at the home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy. Thirty-five members and guests enjoyed a Mexican Fiesta of a variety of tacos with all the trimmings wrapped in hand-made, fresh tortillas, and a final course of tres leches cake and Mexican wedding cookies. Gloria gave the presentation
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Backyard Picnic Celebration Marks 33rd Birthday of the Colorado TCC Chapter
Colorado Chapter Co-coordinator Phyllis McGuire reports that in July the chapter celebrated 33 years on with a summer picnic. She described it as a perfect evening in a lovely back yard. They welcomed a new member, caught up with each other and ate cake.
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Member Spotlight: Alla Campbell, Greensboro, Georgia
I grew up in the small historic southern town of Madison, Georgia, which survived General William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea” in 1864 because the town was “too beautiful to burn.” I would agree, and until I went to college and got married, I rarely ventured out of the state of Georgia. My travel
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Destination: Senegal and The Gambia
By Ed Hotchkiss Ed writes about his extensive travels on ExploringEd.com. He is a published photographer whose latest book of black and white photos has just been released, Station to Station: Exploring the New York City Subway. In December 2021, my wife Khadija and I went to the contiguous countries of Senegal, (ten days), The
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From Our Newest Members: Andy Hicks, Denver, Colorado
My DNA was forever changed when my friend Kelli and I stepped off a tired DC-10 in Brussels in 1997. Our first time leaving the country, embarking on a multi-week backpacking trip on a shoestring budget filled us with anxiety. All worries were quickly forgotten the moment we caught our first glimpse of the canals
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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: Blum, William L. Bradfield, Bill Bradfield, Lois Brooks, Jeb Calise, Luca Camaioni, Leopoldo Clare, Bevin Cogan, Bev Dixon, Elizabeth Fisher, Ian Richard Foster, Stephenie Gilmer, Keith E., MD Giuliano, Maurizio Gorman, Lewis E. III Gray, Matt Henderson White, Judy Hoffner,
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Well Traveled: September 2022
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Paul J. Couniotakis New York, NY, USA Juan L. Pons Barcelona, Spain Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Wendy Lynn Arbeit Memphis, TN, USA Maurizio Giuliano Saint Charles, MO, USA Gold Members (200
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Program and Venue Announced for September 2022 Canada Chapter Meeting in Toronoto
Hello World Travelers, Happy to remind everyone that our fall 2022 meeting is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 17, at noon EST in Toronto. Very excited to share our collective passions for travel, hear about your 2022 trips so far, and journeys planned. Hoping for a great turnout — for those of you who can
