About

Sometimes you hear something superficial about a certain place and think, “I’d love to know more about that.” Masq’ay was created to meet that exact curiosity. 


We offer depth. Space for long-form stories, written by people with a deep connection to a place, offering a surprising and rooted view of a destination. We focus on discovering lesser-known places, where the positives of more visitors still exceed the negatives.

We actively seek people with fascinating travel experiences and the potential to tell a powerful story. They don’t have to be established writers — we are just as curious to hear new voices. We help them shape their experience into writing, resulting in unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else.

What's in a name?

Why the name Masq’ay? It comes from mask’ay, a word in Quechua—the language of the Incas, still spoken by millions of people today. It means “to look for; to search for,” and that’s exactly what we do: we search for hidden places, untold stories, and new perspectives on the world.