FILMS & PROGRAMS
Programs: Cruises, Europe, Mt. Whitney and L.A. Times Travel Show
CRUISING
Presentation
Micha Berman, author of "Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship," will discuss his adventures as a ship employee and show photos.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
EUROPE
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present "Iberian Panorama: Spain, Portugal, Andorra."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
MT. WHITNEY
Workshop
Expert Kurt Wedberg will discuss gear, trip planning and popular routes for climbing
When, where: 7 p.m. Friday at the Adventure 16 store in
Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266.
EUROPE
Workshop
Veteran travelers will offer tips on lodging, transportation, packing and more for first-time visitors to Europe.
When, where: 11 a.m. Saturday at the HI-Travel Store, 1434 2nd St.,
Admission, info: $5 for HI-USA members and students; $10 for others. (310) 393-3413.
WORLD
Travel show
More than 550 exhibitors will display their travel services and goods at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, offering show-only discounts, vacation giveaways and cultural entertainment. Speakers include Arthur and Pauline Frommer and Rick Steves.
When, where: 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15 at the
Admission, info: $10 ($2 discount if bought at the website below); free admission for children age 12 and younger. latimestravelshow.com.
Send announcements to Travel, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A., CA 90012; travel@latimes.com.
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