Travel classes, seminars

Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door hosts free travel classes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) most Saturdays at the Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds.

  • Germany, Austria &Switzerland with Pat O’Connor, Aug. 23.
  • Italy with Julie Coen, Sept. 6.
  • Beginning Italian for Travelers with Graz Palumbo-Perry, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
  • Europe Today with Gene Openshaw, Sept. 13.
  • Travel Drawing (pen and tablet required) with Andy Goulding, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

    Reservations are recommended. Call 425-771-8303, ext. 298, or visit www.ricksteves.com/seattle.

    The Savvy Traveler offers travel seminars at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. most Saturdays at 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds.

  • Greece: Athens and the Aegean Islands, 1 p.m. Aug. 23.
  • French for travelers, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 28 to Sept. 25.
  • Africa: Top to Bottom, 10 a.m. Sept. 6.
  • Morocco, 10 a.m. Sept. 13.
  • Egypt &Jordan-Along Ancient Pathways, 1 p.m. Sept. 13.

    Classes are free; reservations recommended. Call 425-744-6076, 877-225-1994, or visit www.savvytraveleredmonds.com.

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