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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Oceania/Australia Chapter December Chat
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter will gather online on Wednesday, Dec. 15, starting at 17:30 AEST (click to find your local time zone). Agenda: Welcome all Iran versus Persia Insights into contemporary Iran and ancient Persia by Sonia Zimmermann who traveled to Iran three times and has a personal connection to this country that keeps attracting
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New Info Files 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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Special Guest Speaker Lined Up for December 2021 Canada Chapter Zoom Meeting
Hello World Travelers, I am pleased to announce that one of TCC Canada’s longest standing members, Mahmood Poonja of Vancouver, has agreed to be our featured speaker for our meeting on Saturday, Dec. 11, at noon EST. Mahmood has one of the best titles on the planet: “Chief Explorer.” A little bit about Mahmood and
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An Invitation to the December 2021 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, when we return to the popular Lawry’s The Prime Rib for our festive Annual International Holiday Luncheon. After a two-year hiatus, we are excited to invite members and guests who have received a COVID-19 vaccination or
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Report From the November 2021 Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting
The TCC Naples Chapter met for the second time on Nov. 11, with Bill and Pam Girtman again arranging for us to meet at Marker 36 at the beach in Naples. With 10 attendees, talk of travel plans and, unfortunately, canceled travel plans flowed freely. Having recently moved to the Naples area, we are now
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Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Update: November Meeting to Feature Consul General of Spain
The Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Chapter will be hosting a zoom DOUBLE FEATURE program on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. Central Time. Julia Olmo y Romero, the Consul General of Spain here in Houston, will talk to us about how she became a diplomat, some of her postings, and of course, Spain. Hint: One of her
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Georgia Chapter Update: October Meeting Recap and 2022 Dates
The Atlanta-area TCC Chapter had their last meeting of 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 30. They met at the home of member Lynn Thomas and discussed upcoming trips in 2021 and 2022. Members shared stories of recent trips around the United States, Europe, and Africa. All are looking forward to a return to more travel next
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Easter Island in the Spotlight for New York Chapter Zoom Meeting in Mid-December
The New York TCC Chapter invites you to attend a Zoom presentation on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. EST. Speakers Cynthia and Richard Esposito will provide insight into one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They will share their journey through Easter Island, exploring the Moai statues, Tapati Festival, and rich Rapa
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Miami-Area Chapter’s Holiday Party Set for Sunday, Dec. 12
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter will hold its annual holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. Carolyn Stein will be our host for this year’s event at her home in the Aventura area. All who attend should each bring a wrapped travel souvenir “that they can part with” to participate in
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A Long Delayed Yet Highly Successful Mediterranean Chapter Meeting in Famagusta, Cyprus (October 2021)
After one year wait due to COVID and following the decision taken in Bari 2019, the Mediterranean TCC Chapter managed to gather up to 12 travelers from Azerbaijan, Portugal, Spain and Turkey — as well from USA — in the different activities. The meeting started on Saturday, Oct. 30, in the afternoon, in Larnaca (Cyprus) with
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Southwest TCC Chapter Has Been Enjoying a Mix of Virtual and In-Person Meetings in 2021
The Southwest TCC Chapter held two Zoom meetings in the first half of 2021. In March, members shared some of their favorite animal experiences. Buz and Beverly Nason talked about a five-hour bushwhacking mountain trek they did in Rwanda to see mountain gorillas with suckling babies. Buz was 84 at the time! Carol Dobson and
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November 2021 Oceania/Australia Chapter Zoom Meeting to Focus on Islands of the Region
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter’s next Zoom call will be on the topic of islands. Please send in “fun facts” that you think we may not know about the islands in our region; email as many as you like, but at least one. Robyn will compile them and put them into a quiz format for our
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September 2021 Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Chapter Meeting at Historic Ohio Hotel and Restaurant
On Sept. 18, the TCC-INKYOH chapter meet at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio. The Golden Lamb has been in service since 1803 as a stage coach stop, hotel and restaurant. John Zimkus, the hotel historian, spoke about travel then and now. Sixteen members spoke of upcoming travel in their lives or recent travels during
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Central Europe TCC Chapter Planning Two Gatherings for 2022
The Central Europe TCC Chapter has announced plans for a full-day meeting in Prague on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with most attendees probably arriving on Friday and staying at least until Monday, thus giving us the time for social activities and a sightseeing agenda on Sunday. The venue is not contracted as yet, but our
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Southwest Florida (Sarasota) Chapter Update
The TCC Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter met on Oct. 25 for lunch and discussion. The theme was “A Place that Calls Me Back.” Several members shared photos and details of a destination they enjoy visiting time and again. Italy, Greece, Madrid, Singapore and South Africa were among the destinations mentioned. These are places that
