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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April 2024 Luncheon in Jacksonville to Feature a Presentation About Cruising Around the World
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter will meet on Monday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m. at the Seasons 52 restaurant in Jacksonville. At this venue we will enjoy having a private dining/meeting room with dedicated audio/visual equipment. The restaurant features a rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting. It…
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Southwest Florida Chapter Luncheon Explores World Expo Experiences, Prepares Members for Osaka 2025
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter gathered for lunch in March 2024, focusing on insights into the World Expo. Larry and Rosanne Francis shared their wealth of knowledge and tips gleaned from their past Expo experiences, particularly highlighting the 2020 (really 2021) Dubai Expo. Many members expressed their intent to attend the next World Expo in…
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Join the Oceania/Australia Chapter for a Discussion About Travel and Artificial Intelligence
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter will meet on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. AEDT. This will be a hybrid meeting, with in-person participants gathering at the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre in Sydney (110 Cumberland St, The Rocks) and a Zoom option for those who opt to join us online. Topic: “Let’s Discuss Travel and…
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View the Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis With Fellow TCC Members on Monday, April 8
On April 8, 2024, at 3:06 pm, a total solar eclipse will be completely visible throughout the continental United States. The sun, moon, and earth will align and put the sky into epic and unforgettable temporary darkness. Indianapolis is in the path of totality and is a perfect spot to view and celebrate the eclipse.…
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Presentation on Saudi Arabia Planned for April 2024 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, I am excited to remind everyone that our first 2024 Canada Chapter meeting is set for Saturday, April 20. Hoping your 2024 travel year is shaping up to be full of interesting destinations, new adventures and more travel stories. I am a big fan of travel quotes, and here is one I…
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January 2024 Colorado Chapter Update
Members of the Colorado chapter met January 15 at Café de France. Co-coordinator Phyllis McGuire gave a short presentation on a few interesting TCC destinations she visited last year. New member Hal Krause was welcomed to the group. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at Cafe de France, 2730…
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Winter Gatherings a Highlight for New York Chapter Members
TCC New Yorkers gathered for a holiday celebration in December at Bryant Park’s skating rink and Christmas market for hot chocolate and toddies. Justine Kirby was awarded a gold status (200) certificate by co-coordinator Catherine Shelton. The New York chapter participated in the Travel and Adventure Show in January. Après conference cocktails were appreciated at…
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Travel Photography TIps at Hit at February 2024 Gathering in Louisville
New member Mike Demana couldn’t contain his enthusiasm for Bernie and Eileen Strenecky’s meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, by taking to the WhatsApp group: “After Bernie gave an overview of the TCC, award-winning photographer Dan Dry gave a talk on how to improve your photography. Useful tips for novice and veterans alike.” Dan has a career…
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Everyone Stumped by Tricky Trivia Question at the Kansas City Chapter’s 2023 Holiday Party
Kansas City Chapter Coordinator and TCC president Steve Fuller reports that members gathered at the home of Bonnie Burns for our annual holiday party. New member Linda Mack from Omaha, Nebraska, was welcomed. In addition, Charles Merkel made the journey from St. Louis, Missouri, and John Dranchak drove in from Parsons, Kansas. The trivia question…
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Joint Meeting of the Southwest Florida TCC Chapter and the Naples Circumnavigators Club
Southwest Florida Chapter Coordinator Donna Suddeth, together with TCC members and Naples Circumnavigator chapter president Pam Girtman and VP Bill Girtman, welcomed past TCC president and speaker Tim Skeet from wintery Calgary, Canada. Tim entertained the capacity crowd of one hundred attendees with his presentation on “25 years of Circumnavigating the World” at the Naples…
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Destination: Lesotho
By Paul Drake Paul is a semi-retired patent attorney residing in Texas with his wife, Robin. The Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by South Africa. With a population of two million, it is about the size of Belgium or Maryland. Nicknamed the “Kingdom of the Sky,” Lesotho is the only country in…
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Thirty-Six-Hour Transit: Chantilly (Paris), France
By Steve Owad-Jones Transiting through Charles de Gaulle Airport is stressful enough without an expensive overnight in Paris. Instead, stay in the delightful, historic town of Chantilly, located only 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of the airport. A Blacklane limo transfer can seamlessly whisk you away, and barely 30 minutes later you will find yourself…
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Member Spotlight: Laurel Glassman, Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
“Why would you want to go to there?” Questions like this simply don’t compute for me. How can anyone not want to experience the magic of Rano Raraku on Easter Island, where scores of giant heads made of lava thrust out of a grass-covered cinder cone, like daisies sprouting in springtime? Or converse with a…
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Introducing the New TCC Book Club
By Ed Hotchkiss Ed is the author of the photobook, Station to Station: Exploring the New York City Subway, and is leading the TCC Book Club. A few months ago, the TCC canvassed for interest in a virtual book club. The response exceeded expectations, and more than 30 members have joined a WhatsApp group to…
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Chapter Coordinator Notes: Southeast Florida (Miami) Coordinator Anush Dawidjan and U.K. Coordinator Donna Marsh
Meet Southeast Florida (Miami) Chapter Coordinator Anush Dawidjan I joined the TCC in 2006 while living in Hong Kong. When I moved back to the United States twelve years ago, I adopted a snowbird lifestyle and have been an active member of the Southeast Florida and New England TCC chapters. Having visited all 193 United…
