Films and programs: Slide show tour of Bali, Cambodia and Thailand

L.A. Times Archives

Feb. 7, 2010 12 AM PT

ASIA

Slide show

Traveler Ronald Dunlap will present a photographic tour of Bali, Cambodia and Thailand, including the ancient site of Angkor Wat, Balinese temples and Bangkok.

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

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

ETHIOPIA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Ethiopia: Queen of Sheba Story.”

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

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

HIKING

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on the best desert hikes, gear and how to prepare.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.; Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.; and Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge; (310) 458-4370 for Santa Monica.

JOSHUA TREE

Presentation

Todd Smith, writer and photographer, will show his images and discuss the hidden gems of California’s Joshua Tree National Park.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E; and 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 727-0728 for Manhattan Beach; (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia.

THE WORLD

L.A. Times Travel & Adventure Show

More than 500 exhibitors plus speakers Rick Steves, Arthur and Pauline Frommer and Huell Howser (Feb. 14 only). The event also includes trip giveaways, cultural entertainment and information on destinations, attractions, products and services.

When, where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Admission, info: $10 ($8 if purchased online). www.latimes.com/travelshow.