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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Details on May 2018 Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting in Seattle
The Seattle Pacific Northwest Chapter welcomes Jon and Ben Nickel-D’Andrea of the website No Mas Coach for a presentation on using the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and its partner airlines to country collect in style on a budget. If you’ve ever wanted to take a shower in a flight (Emirates First Class), don’t miss this…
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March 2018 Tri-State Meetup in New York City
Join Travelers’ Century Club Tri-State members for a meetup on Monday, March 19, at Hurley’s Saloon in Times Square. Bring fellow TCC members and those that should be members. Cash bar (no cover). Must be 21+ to enter. This is a non-public event open only to those who receive an invitation and their guests. Contact…
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Report From the November 2017 United Kingdom Chapter Meeting in London
The TCC United Kingdom Chpater held its late autumn meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. Our group included U.K. and Irish based members, as well as those from the Czech Republic and the United States. We had two speakers at our meeting, who were both well received. Our…
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December 2017 Northern California Meeting Held in Berkeley
Fifty-nine members and guests gathered at Spengers Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley on Dec. 2 to hear Frank Rainer speak about a voyage to Bouvet Island.
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Report From the December 2017 Kansas City Chapter Gathering
At the most recent Kansas City Chapter gathering, Trudy Nepstad gave an enjoyable presentation on her trip to Timbuktu and Mali. The trivia question asked what national capital is at the lowest elevation. Lanny Brewer (who had just returned from there) correctly guessed Baku, Azerbaijan, 92 feet below sea level.
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Philadelphia Chapter Members Share Winter Travel Updates Over Pakistani Meal
On Jan. 29, members gathered at halal Pakistani restaurant Wah-Gi-Wah in University City, Philadelphia. Everyone shared the latest on their winter travels, encompassing an Arctic Circle train ride with a surprise New Year’s celebration with Russian villagers, to island-hopping through balmy Micronesia and exploring the Polynesian warrior city of Nan Madol. Gold star to James…
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New York Chapter Update: Meetings at Arabesque and Hurley’s
Coordinator Lynn Simmons reports that the New York TCC Chapter’s December meeting was held in the Arabesque Restaurant, which served 25 attendees for an enjoyable North African lunch. At the meeting, Richard Yee reviewed his trip to Kenya and Tanzania, which included a photo safari and an excursion to Zanzibar. He focused on the tourist…
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January Atlanta Chapter Meeting Featured Engaging Presentation on Rio de Janeiro
The Atlanta TCC Chapter met on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the home of Suellyn Tornay. There were 29 people in attendance, including several brand new members to the Travelers’ Century Club. Alla and Charles Campbell gave a presentation on a trip to Rio de Janeiro that fortuitously coincided with Carnival. They had many exciting stories…
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First Meeting of the New Year for Arizona TCC Chapter
The Arizona Chapter held a meeting on Jan 28. Attendance was satisfactory given the flu going around and members’ conflicts. We traded two types of stories after our networking time: The worst travel experience ever had, and a favorite travel photo. Chapter Coordinator Matt Cohen commented on the photos to assist members with their travel…
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TCC Mentions in the Media
The club has had some terrific coverage in the media lately. See links below. Last November the BBC visited the Washington, D.C. TCC Chapter: Travelers’ Century Club: Meeting the World’s Most-Travelled People (Nov. 15, 2017) Eastern Canada Chapter Coordinator Rick Shaver gave an interview about the club on Canada’s CTV News: Members of Exclusive Club…
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Introducing Betty Hasson, Our New Chapter Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest
Originally a Canadian native, I moved to Seattle to marry my husband too many years ago to count!! I have fulfilled my fantasy of world travel starting when our two daughters grew up. We have up to now visited 117 countries but are not yet finished with our travels. Our most recent trip (and the…
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Details Announced for April 14 Meeting in San Antonio
I hope you can attend the upcoming quarterly meeting of the TCC Texas & Oklahoma Chapter in San Antonio on Saturday, April 14, from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the sun room at Paesanos 1604 Restaurant, 3622 Paesanos Parkway., San Antonio, TX 78231 [Google map]. Please RSVP (click the red…
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Former TCC Chairman Klaus Billep Passes Away
The Travelers’ Century Club expressed sorrow and sadness at the news of Klaus’s passing. He was the club’s longest-serving chairman, and for some thirty years, he worked tirelessly to expand the club, establishing many of the 25 club chapters across North America and Europe. His passion for travel paved a way for many of us…
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Well Traveled: March 2018
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Anush Dawidjan North Bay Village, Florida Michael Kendall Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom Gold Members (200 or more countries) Katrin Sif Einarsdottir Kopavogur, Iceland Judith Henderson-Cleland Little Rock, Arkansas William Henderson-Cleland Little Rock, Arkansas…
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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: Adams, John T. Ammann, Brigitta Weder Antill, Robyn Askin, Kelly Bernal, Raoul Bleach, Peter Burdell, James Burns, Bonnie Casey, Sean Cole, Jonathan D. Coulson, Lawrence Allan Eagleson, Jane Einarsdottir, Katrin Sif Fry, Bronwyn Taylor Gallagher, Terrence P. Ha, Chin Mui…
