Category: Eastern Canada

Hello World Travelers, I am pleased to report that at our September meeting we had a terrific turnout, informative, passionate guest speakers, a new member officially receiving his 100 country pin, the presentation of a 150 country pin to one of our own, and some hilarious “creepy crawler” stories! Sam Blyth, Chairman of the Bhutan…

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Saturday, Sept. 10: I am delighted to announce that the Chairman of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, Sam Blyth (who also serves as the Honorary Consul of Bhutan to Canada), and Andrea Geddes Poole, Executive Director of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, will share their knowledge and passion about Bhutan, a tiny and remote kingdom nestling in…

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Hello World Travelers, On May 14 our chapter members were treated to a spectacular collection of photographs and interesting commentary by photojournalist Johnathan Van Bilsen. Under the theme of “A World of Paradox,” Jon shared his pictures of people, places and culture from such destinations as Cambodia, Alaska and Egypt. More of Jon’s magnificent photos…

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Hello World Travelers, A reminder about our next TCC Eastern Canada meeting, our first get together of 2016 scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 12 noon at The Hive office  (544 King St. West). Our subsequent 2016 meetings are scheduled for Sept. 10 and Dec. 10 – both are Saturdays. As usual, we will arrange for a light…

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites were featured at Toronto’s meeting on Dec. 5, reports Coordinator Rick Shaver. He gave an introductory presentation and those attending were asked to share a memory, photo and story of a favorite UNESCO site visit. These included Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands by Jon Boddy, Easter Island by Bob Bryant, Waterton Lakes…

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Hello World Travelers, The last time we were together in September, Many of you had some exciting travel plans for the fall. Look forward to hearing about your adventures, both completed & upcoming trips. A reminder about our next TCC Eastern Canada meeting, our third and final get together of 2015 scheduled for Saturday, Dec.…

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Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery. [portfolio_slideshow]Hello World Travelers, “Memories of an African overland adventure – when I was young & foolish” was the theme of Joseph Lee’s presentation at our Sept. 12 meeting, and it was magnificent! The backdrop for Joseph’s 22-month journey…

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Hello World Travelers, Our next TCC Eastern Canada meeting, our second of 2015, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at The Hive office (544 King St. West in Toronto). As usual, we will arrange for a light lunch with a nominal charge. Please RSVP your attendance to me in the immediate future so…

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Hello World Travelers, I think that all who attended our April 2015 Eastern Canada TCC meeting at The Hive will agree that our esteemed guest speaker Andrew White, President of Quark Adventures, treated us to a wonderful account of his visits to the North and South Poles. His aptly named presentation, “Bipolar Travel North &…

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Hello World Travelers, The TCC Eastern Canada Chapter will meet on Saturday, April 18, at noon at The Hive office (544 King St. West). The program will feature the return visit of Andrew White, President of Quark Adventures, who will be our esteemed guest speaker. Andrew’s topic is Bipolar Travel North & South. He will…

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