Travel: Films & programs

EUROPE

Presentation

Learn the ins and outs of riding the rails in Europe with Susan Hickman, Distant Lands’ rail agent.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

An expert will offer tips on preparing to hike the peak, including physical conditioning, coping with altitude and routes to the top.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360

IRELAND

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Visions of Ireland — Look of the Irish.”

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

SOUTH AMERICA

Movie

The adventure film, “180 South,” depicts one man’s efforts to retrace Yvon Chouinard’s and Doug Tompkins’ 1968 journey to Patagonia.

When, where: 6 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store, 5425 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266

EUROPE

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on budget travel to Europe, including planning, budgeting, lodging, transportation, packing and other topics.

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

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

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