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.

  • European rail skills with Laura Terrenzio, May 17.
  • Paris with Michaelanne Jerome, May 31.
  • Village Italy with Julie Coen, June 7.
  • Beginning Spanish for Travelers with Rich Earl, noon, June 7.
  • Packing Light and Right with Ann Neel, June 14.
  • Scandinavia with Dave Hoerlein, June 21.
  • Beginning German for Travelers with Gretchen Strauch, noon June 28.

    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.

  • Packing like a savvy traveler, 10 a.m. May 17.
  • East African safaris and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, 3 p.m. May 17.
  • Summer and fall Europe travel tips, 1 p.m. May 24.
  • Europe this winter — A “how to” session, 1 p.m. June 14.
  • Packing like a Savvy Traveler, 10 a.m. June 21

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

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