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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March 2026 U.K. Chapter Meeting at The Sun Tavern Pub in Covent Garden
I am pleased to confirm that our next United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter meeting will take place on Sunday, March 29, returning to the private room upstairs on the first floor of The Sun Tavern Pub. Members and guests are invited. The Sun Tavern Pub 66 Long Acre Covent Garden London WC2E 9JD 0207 240
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Plans Announced for January 2026 New England Chapter Meeting in Boston
Greetings Travelers’ Century Club Members of New England! We hope this note finds you all well during the holiday season. We are happy to share that we are planning a New England Chapter gathering on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m., at Mela Restaurant in the South End of Boston (578 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
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December 2025 Southeast Florida Chapter Update
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter had its holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 14. We were hosted by Adel and Susan Zakaria at their condo home in Boca Raton. Twenty-six TCC members enjoyed a delicious Spanish paella and other homemade dishes prepared by our hosts. Delicious foods and homemade was enjoyed by all of us! Adel
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Pacific Northwest Chapter Enjoys A Festive Holiday Gathering in Seattle
Pacific Northwest Chapter Coordinator Cindy Shurtleff hosted members at her Seattle home on Sunday, Dec. 7, for a holiday get together. Donna Kutter received her Silver (150) status award with a visit to Mauritius. Stan and Maggie were welcomed as new Provisional members. Susan Spiegel, with her husband Steve were welcomed warmly as first-time meeting
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Dr. Phil Tanner’s Enlightening Presentation About Borders at the November Canada Chapter Meeting
Sincere thanks to Dr. Phil Tanner who put together a great presentation, taking us through the fascinating world of “Borders: Lines and Boundaries that Impact Lives and Shape Travel” — well beyond traditional country borders as we know them today. He reminded us about a range of worldwide borders: ancient ones like Hadrian’s Wall, and
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New York Travel & Adventure Show Meet-Up and Happy Hour on Jan. 26
The New York TCC Chapter and Most Traveled People (MTP) are organizing a New York Travel & Adventure Show meet-up and happy hour in January. Here are the details: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TCC’s Cynthia and Richard Esposito invite you to meet up at the New York Travel & Adventure Show on Saturday, Jan.
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Indian Cuisine and African Journeys Highlight October 2025 New York Chapter Event
New York Chapter members met on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Darbar Restaurant for an Indian feast. A presentation on “African Journeys” was made by three New York members. Gold Member (200) Nella Rannazzisi has visited 47 of the 54 TCC destinations in Africa and presented on South Sudan, São Tomé, Eritrea and Burundi. Boris Bolgonos,
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A Festive September Weekend in Essen With the Central Europe TCC Chapter
Central Europe Chapter Coordinator Armin Schreiner shared that members from Central Europe and beyond met on the weekend of Sept. 5-7 in Essen, Germany. Member and co-host Dirk Hannemann arranged a wonderful weekend filled with exploration and great topics. After record-breaking participation in Salzburg earlier this year, Essen was meant to be a nice and
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Summer 2025 Update From the Atlanta-Area Chapter
Georgia Chapter Co-coordinator Paige Becquet generously hosted members at her home on Saturday, Aug. 2. Paige showcased artifacts and keepsakes collected during her extensive world travels. The highlight was a culinary demonstration by Paige’s husband, Alain, a French chef, followed by a delicious lunch of freshly-made crêpes.
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October 2025 Colorado Chapter Update
Fifteen Colorado Chapter members met at the Café de France in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 9. Jill and Glen Engel-Cox were welcomed as new members. David Van Treuren talked about his recent cruise in the Mediterranean, and showed photos of included stops in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Lampedusa.
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Autumn 2025 Kansas City Chapter Update
Chapter members met at Trezo Mare Restaurant on September 27, where special recognition was accorded to Bob Compton for visiting his 100th country and becoming an official member of the club. Alessandro Longoni, a former pilot of cargo and cruise ships, gave an interesting presentation on life on the high seas, and also correctly guessed
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Member Feature: Wendy Arbeit, Memphis, Tennessee
Chasing the Travel Dragon They say that once addicts are hooked, they “chase the dragon” and are always pursuing the elusive high of their first time. Because I consider myself a travel junkie, I guess you could say that I, too, am “chasing the dragon” — the travel dragon. 195/195 UN countries. 317/330 TCC destinations.
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Destination: Nicaragua
By Laurel Glassman Laurel is an amateur Egyptologist and member of the Washington, DC chapter. With exquisite Spanish Colonial architecture, jaw-dropping active volcanoes, great museums, and welcoming people, Nicaragua should be on any traveler’s list of places to visit. Spend a week or two in this charming Central American country of 6.9 million people. Aptly
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36-Hour Transit: Mogadishu, Somalia
By Bjørn Watne Bjørn is a Norwegian living in France and a member of the Central Europe Chapter. Passing through Addis Ababa on your way to or from Europe? For the adventurous traveler with a couple of spare days, a side trip to Mogadishu is surprisingly doable — and unforgettable. With regular Ethiopian Airlines flights
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December 2025 Club News: Virtual Explorations Leadership Change, Hanoi Conference Keynote Speaker Confirmed
Virtual Explorations Leadership Update The board of directors expresses sincere appreciation to Charles Merkel for his creation of Virtual Explorations and his tireless efforts poured into building a program born out of COVID-19, when members could only dream and plan future travel possibilities. Following Charles’ retirement, programs have continued seamlessly under Sherri Donovan and Cathy
