Living in Istanbul, Turkey

TURKEY

Presentation

Anya Gallardo will share photos and stories from her year of living, working and tasting her way through Istanbul.

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

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

CAMBODIA

Presentation

Photographer Ralph Velasco will show photographs and discuss his recent trip to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang. He will also offer tips on how he captured the images, as well as some of the stories behind them.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938.

MIDDLE EAST

Presentation

Elisa Kotin will showcase both the natural beauty and ultra-modern chic of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Jordan as well as show photos of the ancient Jordanian city of Petra.

When, where: Noon July 7 at Bella Italia, 7232 N. Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel.

Admission, info: $19.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

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