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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Member Spotlight: Ed Reynolds, Jr., Woodland Hills, California
I have had the urge to see the world, meet the people, and visit every country in the world since I can remember. I had a great curiosity for the unknown, a desire to explore and learn about other people and cultures. What caused WWII? Why was there anti-Semitism? As I grew up and served
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Destination: The Islands Off Eastern Australia
By Sonia and Sarah Zimmermann Sonia is a French and German teacher, realty renovator and student completing her third degree. Sonia and her 11-year-old daughter, Sarah, live in Melbourne, Australia. At 40 countries and territories, Sarah hopes for a TCC youth group in the future. Lord Howe Island A UNESCO heritage island and marine park
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Global Connections: Chance Encounters of TCC Members
We sometimes just stumble upon fellow travelers halfway around the world who happen to be the only other tourists. On a recent Aurora cruise to Antarctica, Arizona member Mary Heil and Argentinian member Guillermo Blugerman connected for a shared experience on the great ice continent. This happened again when André Woldt from Netherlands went to
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From Our Newest Members
Dylan Pond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For the past four years, I’ve traveled mostly overland. Renting vans or camper trucks for a few weeks, driving through regions, has delivered fond memories like living in a van and surfing everyday up and down the coast of Japan.At 26 years old, I go to law school, work full- time,
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Norcal Update: Focus on Saudi Arabia at the June 2022 Luncheon
At the June 2022 Northern Calfornia Chapter meeting, co-coordinator Margo Bart spoke about her recent trip to Saudi Arabia. Twenty-six members and guests attended the luncheon at Skates on the Bay located in the Berkeley Marina. Margo explained that tourism is a new concept for the Kingdom and there is much to see and do.
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Presentation by Ukranian Artist and Fulbright Scholar Highlights May 2022 Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting
The Pennsylvania TCC Chapter met on Sunday, May 23, at Yemeni restaurant Hadramount in University City, and heard from Fulbright Scholar and Ukrainian artist Rimma Milenkova. Hailing from the embattled greater Kharkiv region, most of Milenkova’s relatives have fled to Poland, but her parents continue to reside in their home village. Milenkova’s studies at the
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Details Announced for July 2022 San Diego Chapter Lunch
Gloria and Charlie McCoy will host a meeting of the San Diego TCC Chapter at their home in La Jolla on Saturday, July 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a presentation by Gloria McCoy about traveling in Ethiopia from Akxum to the Omo Valley. A Mexican Fiesta meal will be
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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: Alviso, Arlene Amdahl, Debi Askew, John Barth, Joseph Catlin, Steven De Lange, Jerry De Wasch, Gérard Esposito, Richard Fabling-Wallace, Judy Hotchkiss, Edward Huh, June Jimenez, Jose Manuel Lepeltier, Emmanuel Orthmann, Peter Patrician, David Riley, Lisa-Jane Ross, Meredith Ross, Steven Ruecker,
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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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Well Traveled: June 2022
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Wen-Hung Saricie Kuo Taipei City, Taiwan Gold Members (200 or more countries) Arlene Alviso Arcadia, CA, USA Jerry De Lange Arcadia, CA, USA Linda Smith Tabb Champaign, IL, USA Hifziye Zincir Washington, DC,
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June 25 Zoom Meeting Scheduled for Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Members
Dear Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Members, We’ll be hosting a TCC TX/OK/LA call on Saturday, June 25, at 1pm Central Time. While visiting with friends, it was suggested that we have a Zoom program starting with the letter “A” and asking you, the members, to send us a picture(s) of a country, city, etc., which starts with
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Lifting of Health Restrictions Korea TCC Chapter to Resume In-Person Meetings
As of April 18, the South Korean government lifted all social distancing restrictions after two very difficult years. So I am delighted to report that TCC Korea had its first gathering since this global crisis began. On May 18, five TCC members got together for lunch at Harimgak, a famous Chinese restaurant near the presidential
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Wide-Ranging Travel Plans Discussed During Washington DC Chapter Gathering Update:
We are happy to report an energetic meeting of the Washington DC area TCC Chapter at Seasons52 in Tysons Corner. Members discussed plans for 2022 travel, including TCC’s meeting in Malta, Antarctica, Rwanda, Pakistan, Kurdistan, and Scotland.
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St. Louis Chapter Meeting June 11 in Webster Groves
The summer 2022 meeting of the St. Louis area TCC Chapter will be on Saturday, June 11, at CJ Mugg’s in Webster Groves. Program: “What’s Your Top 5? Everyone has their own list of top 5 places to visit or “must see” destinations. Bring your list and let’s share our national or international travel treasures.
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Oceania Chapter Island Getaway Planned for November 2022
The TCC Oceania Chapter has planned a getaway to Christmas & Cocos (Keeling) islands scheduled for Nov 18-25, 2022. Contact Robyn at robyn@antill.com.au for details.
