Travel presentations and workshops: Italy, India and more, Feb. 25-28

ITALY

Presentation

Adrian Kalvinskas of Distant Lands will show you how to see Italy at its best, including finding less crowded corners of the country.

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

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

INDIA

Workshop

Hostelling International will conduct a workshop on how to travel to India safely and inexpensively.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913, Ext. 3104.

EUROPE

Workshop

Hostelling International will conduct a workshop on exploring Europe by rail, including Eurail passes, classes of service and high-speed trains.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913, Ext. 3104.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Presentation

Al MacDonald of Thrive Adventures will discuss outdoor experiences Down Under.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 stores in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and Friday in Los Angeles , 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. Tarzana, (818) 345-4266; Los Angeles, (310) 473-4574.

JOSHUA TREE

Workshop

In this three-day course, participants will focus on identification of minerals and the three basic rock types as well as the geologic story of tectonic plates.

When, where: 6 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. March 2, Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley.

Admission, info: $135. RSVP to (760) 367-5535.

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