Travel-related events in the L.A. area the week of Sept. 14, 2014

NEPAL

Presentation

Jeff Greenwald will give a reading from the 25th anniversary edition of his travel book “Shopping for Buddhas.”

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

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

CALIFORNIA

Presentation

Tom Courtney will introduce multi-day hiking adventures featured in his new guidebook, “Walkabout Malibu to Mexico: Hiking Inn to Inn on the Southern California Coast.”

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real, and Thursday at the Rancho Cucamonga store, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205 for Tustin; (909) 646-8360 for Rancho Cucamonga.

JOSHUA TREE

Photography

This weekend workshop will focus on the mechanics of photography as well as personal interpretation and expression, enhanced by camping in Lost Horse Campground.

When, where: 7 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Sept. 21

Admission, info: $170; (760) 367-5535. Must bring own camera and camping equipment.

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