Travel films & other events: Presentation on France

FRANCE

Presentation

Adrian Kalvinskas will present famous and not-so-famous monuments and museums of Paris, an excursion to Versailles and answer questions about renting an apartment in Paris, traveling with children and train travel to easy destinations.

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

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

TRAVEL BLOGGING

Workshop

Hostelling International and Matador Network editor Josh Johnson will conduct a travel blogging workshop and discussion on the art of travel storytelling, followed by a barbecue and pub crawl.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hostelling International, 1436 2nd St., Santa Monica.

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

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on planning, health and safety, cultural awareness and other topics for first-time visitors to the region.

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

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

ADVENTURE

Movies

The Radical Reels Film Tour will present movies on skiing, snowboarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and more from the 36th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

When, where: 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at John Adams Middle School, 2425 16th St., Santa Monica.

Admission: $15. (310) 473-4574.

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