Travel films & events: Healthy travel in Europe

TRAVEL

Presentation

Ava Waits will offer tips on healthy travel to Europe and what to do if you need to see a doctor or pharmacist on your trip.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on preparing to hike Mt. Whitney, including the permit system, coping with high altitude and taking alternative routes to the top.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062.

WOMEN

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips for women interested in traveling alone, including advantages and concerns for solo travel.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-6263.

NATIVE AMERICANS

Field class

Daniel McCarthy will teach participants about the plants harvested by native peoples for food, medicine and utilitarian purposes. The program will start with an overview of local tribes.

When, where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve.

Admission, info: $60, (760) 367-5535.

ADVENTURE

Film festival

The 2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour presents movies on remote landscapes, mountain cultures and adrenaline-fueled action sports.

When, where: 7 p.m. Saturday at John Adams Middle School, 2425 16th St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Tickets $15. Order online at https://www.adventure16.com and click on “events.” (310) 473-4574.

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