Astray

Astray is a storytelling project centred on travel, community, identity and liberation. We publish creative non-fiction and essays, and host {writing workshops} and {field trips}.

Astray is a storytelling project centred on travel, community, identity and liberation. We host {writing workshops} and {field trips}.

Stories

Workshops

Freelancing, Indie Publishing + Media Justice

A writing workshop in Tokyo, Japan

Foraging, Fermenting + Seasonal Cooking

An edible retreat in Takigahara, Japan

Writing, Hiking + Women-Led Study

A retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

Freelancing, Indie Publishing + Media Justice

A writing workshop in New York City, United States

Freelancing, Indie Publishing + Media Justice

A writing workshop in Tokyo, Japan

Explore the arteries of the world’s most populous city as you attend daily journalism workshops, learn Japanese and put together a portfolio of writing.

Taught by editors, journalists, academics, poets and activists, this course is designed for aspiring and emerging writers with an interest in independent media, sustainable travel and community-building.

May 31 – June 28, 2025

January 11 – February 8, 2026

Foraging, Fermenting + Seasonal Cooking

An edible field trip in Takigahara, Japan

From chopsticks to salt to ingredients to plate, together with local artisans and producers, we will build a meal from our surroundings.

Held in a 130-year-old farmhouse, this program is an insight into the source of our food and an opportunity to learn from the symbiotic relationship that exists between humans, the land and the sea in Takigaraha village.

May 16 – 25, 2025

October TBA, 2025

Writing, Hiking + Women-led Study

A retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

Build community across cultures and travel slowly as you take part in women-led writing workshops, yoga, meditation, pottery classes, hikes, craft and cooking lessons.

Hosted by women writers, guides, teachers and artists, this trip is designed for people looking to travel intentionally and responsibly and connect with others.

Coming soon in November 2025

Freelancing, Indie Publishing + Media Justice

A writing workshop in New York City, United States

Learn how to write well, ethically and for money from a beautiful space in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Put together and finesse two stories to pitch to the publications of your choice.

Taught by writers, editors, academics, poets and activists, this course is designed for aspiring and emerging writers with an interest in creative non-fiction, independent media and building community.

Stories

Stories

Workshops

Workshops

Writing, Hiking + Women-led Study

Build community across cultures and travel slowly as you take part in women-led writing workshops, yoga, meditation, pottery classes, hikes, craft and cooking lessons.

Hosted by women writers, guides, teachers and artists, this trip is designed for people looking to travel intentionally and responsibly and connect with others.

Coming soon in November 2025

Freelancing, Indie Publishing + Media Justice

Learn how to write well, ethically and for money from a beautiful space in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Put together and finesse two stories to pitch to the publications of your choice.

Taught by writers, editors, academics, poets and activists, this course is designed for aspiring and emerging writers with an interest in creative non-fiction, independent media and building community.

Coming soon in 2026

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