Presentations on Argentina, Southeast Asia and desert camping

ARGENTINA

Presentation

Wayne Bernhardson, author of Moon handbooks on Argentina, Buenos Aires and Patagonia, will show slides and share insider tips on traveling to the land of tango, gauchos and wide open spaces.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Vietnam & Korea: Follow the Dragon.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

DESERT CAMPING

Workshop

Get tips on gear, hiking spots and more to make the most out of camping in SoCal deserts.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., and Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge.

ASIA

Presentation

Photographer and writer Pierre Odier will speak on “The Art and Culture of Remote Tribes in Northeast India” at the Network for Travel meeting.

When, where: Noon Saturday, Pi on Sunset, 8828 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.

Admission, info: Lunch is $18.50. RSVP to Odette Ricasa, (323) 578-3601.

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