FILMS & PROGRAMS
Presentations on Argentina, Southeast Asia and desert camping
ARGENTINA
Presentation
Wayne Bernhardson, author of Moon handbooks on Argentina, Buenos Aires and Patagonia, will show slides and share insider tips on traveling to the land of tango, gauchos and wide open spaces.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present "Vietnam & Korea: Follow the Dragon."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
DESERT CAMPING
Workshop
Get tips on gear, hiking spots and more to make the most out of camping in SoCal deserts.
When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., and
Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge.
ASIA
Presentation
Photographer and writer Pierre Odier will speak on "The Art and Culture of Remote Tribes in Northeast India" at the Network for Travel meeting.
When, where: Noon Saturday, Pi on Sunset, 8828 Sunset Blvd.,
Admission, info: Lunch is $18.50. RSVP to Odette Ricasa, (323) 578-3601.
Send announcements to travel@latimes.com.
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