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Autumn 2026 Kansas City Chapter Update
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Trezo Mare restaurant. The program was presented by guest Seiglinde Othmer, who recounted the adventure around her escape from East Germany when she was a child. The trivia question: According to The Economist magazine, how many new satellites are estimated be launched worldwide between…
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Report From the September 2026 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, Happy to report that we had a keen turn out for our September meeting, both in person and via Zoom, chronicling a fascinating African experience. Warm congrats and thanks to Heather Watts for sharing her epic Democratic Republic of Congo adventure, which not only entailed spending rare visits with the little-known Bonobo…
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October Colorado Chapter Meeting to Focus on Cruising the West Coast of Africa
Hello and Happy Fall! We hope you are enjoying some of the cooler weather as you are watching the leaves turn. The Colorado TCC Chapter will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Café de France, 2730 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver 80222. Our presenter for the evening will be David VanTreuren, who will talk about his…
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September 2026 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Update
Fellow Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Members! On Saturday, Sept. 12, Austin-area members met at 10 a.m. for a boat ride down Lake Austin past some of Elon Musk and Michael Dell’s homes. We had lunch at the C`ounty Line BBQ on the lake. After lunch we returned to Isabelle Keller‘s beautiful home overlooking Austin for a global…
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September Update From the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter will meet on Monday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at a new location — the Nona Blue restaurant in Ponte Vedra, Florida. At this venue we’ll enjoy having a private dining/meeting room with dedicated audio/visual equipment. The restaurant features an extensive menu and scratch kitchen in an upscale setting. It…
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NorCal Chapter Members Enjoy a Virtual Journey to Libya and Afghanistan
Attendees at the quarterly Northern California Chapter luncheon enjoyed great conversation, great food at the Basque Cultural Center, and a great presentation. Samer Kawar, a very well-traveled Platinum Member, presented his recent journey to Libya and Afghanistan. An architect by training, Samer memorializes the amazing monuments he visited by sketching the sites in charcoal drawings…
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Report From the September 2026 Central Europe Chapter Meeting in Kiel, Germany
The Autumn 2026 Central Europe Chapter Meeting was held in Kiel, Germany, bringing together 38 participants from 15 countries for a weekend of travel presentations, cultural exchange, and social activities. After an informal welcome dinner at the Forstbaumschule restaurant, attendees gathered for a full day of presentations covering destinations as diverse as Schleswig-Holstein and Kiel,…
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Save the Date: October 2026 Meeting Planned for the Southwest Florida TCC Chapter
The Naples-area TCC Chapter is planning our first TCC dinner of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5/5:30 p.m. The location is TBD. I’ll send out an invitation when we finalize a restaurant. Matthew Temple Southwest Florida (Naples) Chapter Coordinator
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Exploring the Varied Attractions of Frankfort, Kentucky, with the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter spent a day exploring Frankfort, Kentucky, with stops downtown, a riverboat bourbon tour, and opportunities to learn about the area’s history. Members also attended the Japan Festival, hosted by the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. Their time in Central Kentucky continued with a visit to a horse farm and a meal at…
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Annual New York Travel Show Meet-Up and Happy Hour in January With Jeanne Devine and Megan Averbuch
The New York TCC Chapter will hold two events on Saturday, Jan. 27. Our members are invited to join either or both of these activities: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Meet-up at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Javits Center Buy your own ticket (est. $15) and meet up with TCC members via…
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Save the Date: March 2027 Meeting in Bloomington
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter has announced a tentative plan to meet on Saturday, March 27, in Bloomington, Indiana. Details will be provided when available.
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September Meeting and December Holiday Party Planned for the Southeast Florida TCC Chapter
Hello Everyone, Our next chapter meeting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lexi Condo in North Bay Village. Please bring a finger food appetizer or snack to share with fellow attendees. This will be a joint meeting with TCC and two other local travel organizations: EPS (Every…
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Summer Fun with the Washington DC TCC Chapter
Our chapter kept busy this summer — from cheering on international polo with the Circumnavigators Club in July, to a cozy informal potluck at a member’s home in August, welcoming Martin Norman back to town. Great company, great stories, and (per the group’s white outfits) great weather for polo! Chapter Updates: November, December and January…
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Save These Dates: Upcoming Pacific Northwest Chapter Meetings in Seattle and Portland
The Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter has scheduled the following events for the remainder of 2026: Saturday, Sept. 26 — 2 or 3 p.m. An afternoon at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s International District, with a pre-meeting gathering and a guided tour of the museum (estimated cost: $19 adults, $13 over 62). There is a…
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Presentation on Iran Featured at the San Diego Chapter’s Summer Barbecue
San Diego Chapter Coordinator Gloria McCoy hosted 55 members and guests for a summertime BBQ on July 11. Tom Getz gave a fascinating presentation on his travels in Iran in more peaceful times.
