Travel classes, seminars

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

  • Sicily &South Italy with Dave Hoerlein, April 12.
  • Turkey with Mary Ann Cameron. April 19.
  • Croatia with Gretchen Strauch, April 26.
  • Beginning German for travelers with Gretchen Strauch, noon to 1:30 p.m. April 26.
  • Digital travel photography with Patricia Ridenour, noon to 1:30 p.m. May 17.

    Reservations are recommended. Call 425-771-8303, ext. 298, or go to 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.

  • China, 10 a.m. April 12.
  • Escape to Bhutan, the Dragon Kingdom, 1 p.m. April 12.
  • Italian for travelers, 6 p.m. Thursdays, April 17 to May 8.
  • Tantalizing Thailand and amazing Angkor, 10 a.m. April 19.
  • Italy: Travel tips and tricks, 1 p.m. April 19.
  • Planning a Tanzanian safari. 10 a.m. April 26.
  • Christmas in Germany, 1 p.m. April 26.

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

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