FILMS & PROGRAMS
Programs: Ophelia Georgiev Roop will present a slide show on Russia
RUSSIA
Slide show
Ophelia Georgiev Roop will present photos from her journey, "From Moscow to Vladivostok: Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway (With a Jaunt Into Mongolia)."
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
ASIA
Slide show
Mort Loveman presents "Tibet, China: Journey to the Center of Earth."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
WORLD
Travel show
More than 550 vendors will offer vacation ideas at The Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, and speakers will include Arthur and Pauline Frommer and Rick Steves.
When, where: 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 15 at L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.
Admission, info: $10 ($2 discount if bought at the website below); free admission for children age 12 and younger. latimestravelshow.com.
EUROPE
Presentation
Guidebook author Rick Steves offers tips on traveling in Europe.
When, where: 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. Hosted by Distant Lands. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
Send announcements to travel@latimes.com.
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