Travel writing course with Marco Ferrarese

Marco Ferrarese, who is a regular writer in these pages, and a Lonely Planet author, is teaching at a Travel Writing and Photography Workshop in Pakistan.

He says: “Have you ever dreamt of turning your travels into stories that could lead to you writing assignments and money? On top of that, have you ever thought of doing this as you explore the beauty and mystique of Pakistan’s mountains and historical plains? Then you have come to the right place.” WHEN October 1 to 12, 2024, or October 13 to 20, 2024.

WHERE The northern regions of Pakistan or the plains of Punjab. CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 participants . YOUR TEACHERS Marco Ferrarese has lived in Penang, Malaysia, since 2009 from where he covers India and the larger South-East Asian region for our pages and many international guidebooks and publications that include Lonely Planet, the Rough Guides, Fodor’s Travel, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, the Guardian, BBC Travel, Nikkei Asian Review and South China Morning Post. His debut novel Nazi Goreng, a quirky subcultural thriller set in Penang, was published by Monsoon Books in 2013 and banned by Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs in 2016. Among his most recent travel guidebook work are chapters for the upcoming Lonely Planet guides to Malaysia, Singapore and & Brunei, Korea, Italy and Fodor’s Essential Peru. He is also a contributor to Saturday Travel in The West Australian and Sunday Travel in The Sunday Times, and many other magazines around the globe. marcoferrarese.com Marco’s Malaysian photographer wife Kit Yeng Chan will also participate in this program, teaching you the basics of snapping well-composed travel and street photography to enhance and better sell your stories. WHY PAKISTAN AND US? Marco Ferrarese and Karakoram Bikers’ friendship and collaboration goes back to the year 2017 when Marco first travelled to Pakistan for a series of stories that went on to be published on Lonelyplanet.com, Intrepid Travel’s adventure.com, Thai Airways’ inflight magazine, and several others.

Marco says: “We all think that travel in Pakistan is adventurous, incredible, and yet very safe — regardless of what your mum and neighbours may tell you.”

WHAT IS INCLUDED All transport within Pakistan, accommodation, meals, and tuition classes. Marco says: “We’ll take you by the hand to a country of vast diverse landscapes, cultures and histories. We’ll keep you safe, happy, well-fed, and highly entertained. We will show you amazing mountains, mesmerising valleys and incredible monuments (and you will be able to ride on a motorbike to reach them if you wish). Overall, we will teach you skills that will help you superpower your creativity into writing and photographic skills that will last a lifetime!”

Still not convinced? See this page: karakorambikers.com/writing-workshop

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