Programs on California, Ireland and solo travel

Steve McCarthy, author of “Road Trippin’: A Guide to Absolutely the Best West Coast Road Trips, Ever!” will present “Real California Road Trips.”

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

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

Mort Loveman will present “Visions of Ireland.”

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

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

Photographer Joshua Huber will present “Backcountry Photography,” with a slide show of his recent adventures and tips on taking better photos.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

Learn the skills needed to go it alone in “Women Traveling Solo.” Topics will include safety, transportation, accommodations and more.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.