Films & programs

AMERICAS

Presentation

Thomas Laussermair will show images and discuss his bicycling and hiking adventure along the length of the Pan-American Highway.

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

Admission, info: Free. (310) 458-4370.

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: $1 for Beverly Hills residents; $2 for others. (310) 550-4761

BACKPACKING

Workshop

Learn about choosing the right gear, clothing and footwear in “Backpacking Basics.”

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E; and 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 727-0728 for Manhattan Beach; (310) 458-4370 for Santa Monica.

BICYCLING

Presentation

Dominic Gill, author of “Take a Seat,” will discuss his adventures traveling the world by tandem bicycle.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 727-0728.

CLIMBING

Presentation

Paul and Denise Fejtek will discuss their climbs of seven summits that raised money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 138

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938.

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