James Dorsey to talk about his travels among vanishing cultures

TRAVEL

Presentation

Explorer and author James Michael Dorsey will share photos and speak about his travels among vanishing cultures.

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

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

BACKPACKING

Workshop

An expert will discuss all you need to know to complete a multiday trans-Sierra backpacking trek to Mt. Whitney.

When, where: 7 p.m. Monday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205.

TRAVEL

Presentation

Sharon Lee will discuss the positive and negative aspects of traveling alone or with a group.

When, where: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at New India’s Oven, 13444 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey.

Admission, info: $21 (includes buffet lunch and program). Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to Odette Ricasa at (323) 578-3601.

SAN PEDRO

Tide pool walk

Watch a slide show followed by a staff-led walk to the nearby Point Fermin tide pools.

When, where: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 24.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 548-7562, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro.

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