Travel talks and workshops

TRAVEL

Presentation

Angel Castellanos will discuss travel skills, tips and tricks, airport do’s and don’ts and Transportation Security Administration rules and facts.

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

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

BACKPACKING

Workshop

Backpacker magazine will present its Get Out More tour, with instruction on essential hiking skills as well as the latest equipment.

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

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

HIKING

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on planning an escape to cooler temperatures and fall colors on a day hike. Learn about safety precautions as well as local resources and places to go.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., and Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938 for Huntington Beach; (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (818) 831- 5555 for Northridge

INDIA

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on planning, budgeting, lodging, transportation, packing and other topics for first-time visitors to India.

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

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-6263.

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.