The latest on European train travel

EUROPE

Presentation

Susan Hickman, Distant Lands’ travel agent and rail specialist, will discuss exploring Europe by train and what’s new for 2015.

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

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

WOMEN

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips for women interested in traveling alone to various destinations.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913.

SAFETY

Workshop

The SoCalSnow Avalanche Adventure Center will discuss avalanche awareness and safety.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and 7 p.m. Friday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana; (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles.

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