Vacation trends, fine-art photography and more discussed at this week’s L.A. travel presentations

TRAVEL

Presentations

Travel experts Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Rachel Woodward of Silversea Expeditions, and others will discuss vacation destinations and travel trends

When, where: 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

Info: Free. (818) 936-2000

POLAND

Presentation

Bill Altaffer will discuss the historical charm and modern aspects of Poland.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

BACKPACKING

Workshop

REI experts will discuss backpacking in Southern California as well as tips on trail etiquette and Leave No Trace principles.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205

JOSHUA TREE

Fine-art Photography

Explore the relationship between photography and art in a workshop that includes sunrise, morning and sunset shoots. Camping (optional) in Lost Horse Campground.

When, where: 7 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Nov. 20, Oasis Visitor Center

Admission, info: $160. (760) 367-5535

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.