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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Destination Focus: Japan, a Cultural Understanding
By Pauline Chakmakjian Pauline Chakmakjian is a Visit Kyoto Ambassador. The photos of the Heian Shrine and Bamboo Meal were taken by Pauline. As with every Olympics, various cultural highlights will be presented with respect to the host country. The Tokyo Olympics has experienced an unusually turbulent period of preparation with COVID-19 interfering with plans
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Member Spotlight: Pirkko Schildt, Espoo, Finland
We each have a moment where it all began, and for my husband Lauri and me, it was while we were on a packaged Christmas tour through South Africa and eSwatini (previously Swaziland) in 1998. In the same group we met a man traveling solo who at some point told us that he was on
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Well Traveled: June 2021
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Gold Members (200 or more countries) Alesh Benkovic Ptuj, Slovenia James Kitchen Chapel Hill, NC, USA Mehraj Mahmudov Baku, Azerbaijian Jonathan Shier Melbourne, Australia Zhong Zhong Jinhua, Zhejiang, China Silver Members (150 or more countries) Fulchand Kishorbhai Hejam Mumbai,
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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: Bangham, Neil Anthony Blanche, Patricia Blugerman, Guillermo Carpenter, Karen Renee Eickmann, Christian Finney, Jonathan Hejam, Fulchand Kishorbhai Kitchen, James Kitchen, Ron Mahmudov, Mehraj Petrone, Aldo Potor, Judith H. Sanford,Donald Shi,Congming Shier, Jonathan Snead, Gloria Steinberg,Isla Steinkamp, Peter Taylor,Anne Terry, Marilyn
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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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Pennsylvania Chapter Update: May Meeting Report Plus Schedule of Future Gatherings
The Pennsylvania TCC Chapter dined at Elwood in the Fishtown section of the city on Sunday, May 23y. The venue puts a gourmet spin on Pennsylvania Dutch classics, and the group enjoyed snapper soup, nettle tart, spinach salad, baked trout, tender ham and savory guinea fowl, with traditional accompaniments like mashed potatoes, picked ramps, potato
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May 2021 Mediterranean Chapter Virtual Meeting Report
Participants: Jacobo Vilella , Ömer Yalkin, Maria, Antonia Grau , Harry Mitsidis Joan Pons; Bjorn Sorhne, Wen H. Kuo; Frans Lettenstrom David Rueda, Eugenio Bregolat, Francesc Borrull Excused: Travel reasons: Emili Xaus; Nicola Coratella; Luis Filipe Gaspar Other reasons: Luis Andrade; Carlos Martinez, Mehraj Mahmudov Summary: Eleven members joined the second online meeting of the
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Anush Dawidjan to Host New England Chapter Gathering in June
Dear Travelers’ Century Club of New England Members & Friends, I hope that this note finds you well. With plenty of time to plot your travel plans over the past year, I hope that you’ll be able to embark on some exciting adventures soon. I am happy to announce our first in-person gathering of Travelers’
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Colorado Chapter to Resume In-Person Gatherings in Late May
AT LONG LAST! On May 27, the Colorado TCC Chapter will meet in person, at 6 p.m. at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant (431 S. Broadway in Denver). We are so happy to be able to get together again since state and local COVID restrictions have been lifted for now, and we expect that most of
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Save the Date: St. Louis Chapter Planning June 19 In-Person Gathering
Chapter Coordinator Charles Merkel is working on plans for an in-person meeting of the St. Louis TCC Chapter on Saturday, June 19. Details will be announced when available.
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June 2021 New York Chapter Meeting to Focus on Countries of the Black Sea Region
The New York TCC Chapter enjoyed a Zoom meeting on February 27. Our speaker was Margo Moss, who shared her trip to Newfoundland with us. On Saturday June 19, we will host a presentation on “The Black Sea and Beyond: From Crimera to Gallipoli” by Richard Yee, a member since 2014. The photo presentation will
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June 12 Virtual Destination Zoom: ‘The Golden Road to Samarkand: Sustainable Travel through Central Asia’
For many years, Central Asia was accessible only to those willing to subjugate themselves to the Soviet-era tourism authorities. Who was regarding whom? — you might wonder… Things have liberalized considerably now, and the region’s star is rising on the international travel scene. To anyone familiar with the culture, history and scenery of the region,
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Acclaimed Adventure Travel Bloggers Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil Headline May 2021 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, For the last many months, we could partly justify our travel lockdown by saying, “we’re dreaming, planning, researching and travel virtually,” BUT there is nothing like getting out there exploring our amazing planet. Maybe … just maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. We all can’t wait. I’ve been
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Arkansas Chapter Resumes In-Person Meetings on June 12
The next meeting of the Arkansas TCC Chapter will be held live and in person at the North Little Rock home of Marcia and Steven Clift.We will gather at noon on Saturday, June 12, and lunch will be provided. This will be a poolside/garden meeting, as well as indoors as weather permits. The topic will
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Report From the April 2021 Virtual Meeting of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter
A dozen people gathered online for the April 2021 virtual meeting of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter. The group was evenly divided among all three states, with four from Ohio, four from Indiana and four from Kentucky. Bernard Strenecky lead the discussion. It was decided we will have three meetings a year: September, February and April.
