Travel films and programs

ITALY

Slide show

Susan Van Allen, author of “100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go,” presents a slide show and signs her new book: “Letters From Italy: Confessions, Adventures and Advice.”

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

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

HIKING

Presentation

Author David Money Harris highlights 10 of the best day and overnight hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California.

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

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

WOMEN

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips for women interested in traveling alone, including info on health, safety and accommodations.

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

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

KOREA

Presentation

Photographer Mark Edward Harris will share and discuss images from his two new books, “North Korea” and “South Korea.”

When, where: 2 p.m. July 28 at the Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free with museum admission; $10, $7 for students and seniors. RSVP to (626) 449-2742, Ext. 20.

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