Films & events: Presentation on first-time travel in Europe
EUROPE
Presentation
Experts will help first-time visitors to Europe plan a realistic budget and devise a workable itinerary as well as discuss security and safety issues.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
BICYCLING
Presentation
Want to tour the California coast or another destination by bike? Experts will offer tips on gear and clothing as well as tours.
When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.
Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360.
BACKPACKING
Workshop
Backpacking expert Ken Murray will offer tips on gear, destinations and planning.
When, where: 7 p.m. Friday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.
JOSHUA TREE
Workshop
Photographer Dennis Mammana will teach participants how to capture the desert sky at sunset and dusk, creating time-lapse exposures, moonlight shots and more.
When, where: May 26 and 27, Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms.
Admission, info: $85, (760) 367-5535.
Please email announcements at least three weeks in advance to travel@latimes.com.
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