Travel films and programs

TRAVEL

Presentation

Angel Castellanos will discuss packing tips and tricks, airport do’s and don’ts, and TSA rules and facts.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

AUSTRALIA

Workshop

Hostelling International will conduct a workshop on how to travel inexpensively and safely throughout Australia and the surrounding isles.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913, Ext. 3104

NEPAL

Presentation

Travel guide Steve Tickle will share photos and stories from his experiences while trekking, climbing and traveling in Nepal.

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

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

TRAVEL

Presentation

James Dorsey will discuss his upcoming book, “Vanishing Tales From Ancient Trails,” documenting his journeys among ancient cultures in some of the world’s most remote locations.

When, where: 8 p.m. Thursday at the Adventurers’ Club, 2433 N. Broadway, Los Angeles.

Admission, info: Program is free and open to the public; $22 for dinner (7 p.m.) by reservation only at (323) 223-3948, www.adventurersclub.org.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Presentation

Pierre Odier will discuss his visit to the island’s isolated villages and their indigenous peoples.

When, where: Noon June 29 at El Floridita Restaurant, 1253 N. Vine St., No. 3, Hollywood.

Admission, info: $22.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

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