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We hosted our first workshop in Bali in 2015: a month of Bahasa Indonesia, late-night warung feasts, waterfall swims, fin chops, dog pats,  scooter wobbles, canang sari weaving, Bintang sips and volcano hikes.

Since then, we’ve run overnight, week-long and month-long programs in a bunch of places around Australia, Spain and Japan. 

In all places we visit, we work with locally-owned and operated language schools, cultural educators, accommodation providers, transport workers, producers and creatives.

Upcoming

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

We held our first writing workshop in Bali in 2015: a month of Bahasa Indonesia, late-night warung feasts, waterfall swims, fin chops, gamelan lessons, scooter wobbles, canang sari weaving, dog pats, Bintang sips and volcano hikes.

Since then, we’ve run overnight, week-long and month-long programs in a bunch of places around Australia, Indonesia, Spain and Japan. In all places we visit, we work with locally-owned and operated language schools, cultural educators, accommodation providers, transport workers, producers and creatives.

Upcoming Programs

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.

Coming soon in 2026

Previous Programs

Freelance Travel Writing

A writing, language and cultural workshop in Bali, Indonesia

Freelance Travel Writing 

A writing, language and cultural field trip across Spain

Freelance Travel Writing 

A writing and cultural workshop in nipaluna/Hobart, Australia

Freelance Travel Writing 

A writing and cultural workshop in Gimuy/Cairns, Australia

Freelance Investigative Writing

A writing intensive on Minjerribah/Stradbroke Island, Australia

FAQ

Who teaches the workshops? Can I get uni credit for participating in a writing workshop? How will you accommodate my disability? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers.

What have people got to say about Astray’s programs? Click here to watch a bunch of videos and read some testimonials.

Refund policy, travel insurance, visas and all that jazz

Partners

With deep respect for the local communities in the places we travel and a desire to tread as lightly as possible, we seek to embody ethical, sustainable practices in all that we do.

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Astray is a storytelling project centred on travel, community, identity and liberation.

We’re based out of Lenapehoking / New York City: the homeland of the Lenape. Specifically, we’re in Manhattan: a name that comes from Mannahatta, meaning “island of many hills”. As grateful guests in this city, we recognize the strength and resilience of the Lenape, and extend our reverence to all Indigenous peoples everywhere. This acknowledgement comes from our commitment to working against the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.