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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Notes From the October 2018 Colorado Chapter Meeting
An enthusiastic group met at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant on Oct. 18 and welcomed a new member and a future member. We recognized two well-traveled members who have reached higher country levels: David Van Treuren has reached the Platinum level, and James Navratil has reached Diamond level! Congratulations to both of them. David Van Treuren…
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TCC Members on the Road in Papua New Guinea
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TCC Member Spotlight: Joāo Paulo Peixoto, Porto, Portugal
How does one come to travel to travel to all 193 independent countries in the world? As a child my greatest adventure was traveling to Vigo to buy caramels and chocolate, or later I would travel further into Spain with my parents on holiday—all quite normal for a young Portuguese boy. It wasn’t until after…
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Destination: Tokelau Islands
By Sonja Gregurek Born in Orange, California, Sonja fell in love with travel at age 5 through cross-country trips throughout the lower 48 states with her grandparents, parents, and siblings. Tokelau was #301 on the TCC list. First Things First: You’ll Need a Permit Permit fee $100NZD per person and items 1-4 listed below. Boat…
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Well Traveled: December 2018
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) James D. Navratil Arvada, Colorado João Paulo Peixoto Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Barbara O. Champion Houston, Texas P. Kay Champion Houston, Texas Paul Groner Santa Ana,…
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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: Allen, Jerry Allen, Nan Arnemann, Roger Bandley, Nancy Baqué, Achim Bierley, John “Charles” Burnett, Nicholas Churchley, Barbara Clemmer, Diana M. Clemmer, Robert W. Cook, Daniel Cook, Kimberly L. Corbett, Steven Day, Julia Evans, Judith M.E. Fathelbab, Asem Fisher, Nancy Harbaugh,…
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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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Report From the November 2018 Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Meeting in Houston
Twenty-six members and prospective members attended the Texas & Oklahoma TCC Chapter’s fourth quarter 2018 luncheon meeting on Nov. 2 at Rudy Lechner’s German Restaurant in Houston. We tried a new agenda format of four 15-minute presentations rather than the traditional single one-hour presentation. Attendees were very pleased with this format. Mark Russell’s presentation on…
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December Eastern Canada Luncheon to Feature a Virtual Journey through ‘the Stans’ of Central Asia
Hello World Travelers, I look forward to seeing everyone at our final 2018 meeting on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 12 noon at The Hive office (544 King St. West). As usual, we will arrange for a light lunch with a nominal charge. Please be kind enough to RSVP your attendance to me in the immediate future…
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Favorite Islands Focus of November 2018 Arkansas Chapter Event
The fall 2018 meeting of the Arkansas TCC Chapter was held on Nov. 3 at Capers. The topic of discussion was “favorite islands.” Many wore island garb, and favorites included Marshall Islands with history, incredible diving and wonderful nostalgia; Malta, pre Malta stone bridge collapse; Aruba, with beautiful sandy beaches; remote Indonesian island with pristine…
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United Kingdom Chapter Members and Guests Treated to an Engaging Fall Gathering in London
The TCC UK Chapter held its autumn 2018 meeting on Sunday, Nov. 4, at Doggett’s Coat and Badge, Southbank, London. There were 25 members, including new members, provisional members, members attending their first TCC meeting, and guests in attendance. Our group included UK and Irish based members. We also welcomed TCC members from Malaysia, the…
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An Invitation to the December 2018 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, when we return to the popular Lawry’s The Prime Rib for our festive Annual International Holiday Luncheon. Note: Change from our normal second Saturday! Diana and Dennis Trombley will present a fascinating and comprehensive tour of…
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September Meeting Recap: An Arctic Tour on the California Coast
TCC members and guests gathered on a warm sunny day along the Southern California coast as we toured the iconic Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland — all at an African-themed restaurant in Laguna Beach! We are world travelers, aren’t we? Tom and Carol Getz shared their adventures and stories while cruising on a small…
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Atlanta TCC Members Dress the Part for October 2018 Meeting
The Atlanta TCC Chapter met on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Davio’s Restaurant in Buckhead. The theme for the meeting was to wear something from a recent trip that represented a country or story to share. Represented countries included Bermuda, Peru, Vietnam, India, Macedonia, Ukraine, Brazil, and Jamaica! The next Atlanta chapter meeting will be Saturday,…
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Update From the San Diego TCC Chapter
The San DiegoTCC Chapter met on Oct. 13 at the home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy in La Jolla. After a delicious smoked Texas Bar B Q luncheon, 45 members and guests enjoyed an outstanding Morocco presentation by Diane Bell. Beautiful photography featured donkeys, dates, decorations, and deserts. Join us in sunny San Diego for…
