Alex Keshen, Author at Weekending

Alex Keshen

Alex has been working in the travel content space for more than 15 years and has become an expert at stretching every dollar and annual leave day when travelling. She’s worked for and written content on sites including Travelzoo, Finder, the Huffington Post, Travel Daily and Explore Travel. As long as it fits within her budget and paid time off constraints, she spends her weekends anywhere a flight sale will take her or within driving distance of Sydney.

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February 8, 2026

Cool boutique motels in NSW to check into for a retro stay

Boutique hotels were always a bit chic, but now, it’s the motel’s turn to shine again. And these are the boutique motels on our NSW list.
February 7, 2026

Port Stephens: Where to go, where to eat and where to sleep

After spending a few weekends in Port Stephens over the years, here’s our picks for the best things to do, top restaurants and more.
February 6, 2026

6 Sydney coastal walks everyone should have on their bucket list

From the unrivalled city and harbour views to spotting whales’ fins flapping against the deep-blue Pacific, walking along these tracks will (almost) never feel like exercise.
January 21, 2026

Ultimate guide to every single Sydney beach

Home to dozens of beaches, Sydney’s coastline simply sparkles in summertime. And if you’re looking for somewhere new to go, are keen to try catching a wave somewhere different, or are looking for some snorkel inspiration, you’re in the right place.
January 13, 2026

6 best Sydney Harbour beaches

If you’re not a die-hard surfer or are keen to dodge the waves, there’s plenty of beaches along the harbour that are well worth a visit.
January 7, 2026

4 days in Port Vila, Vanuatu: Where to go, where to eat and where to sleep

After last year exploring the island of Moso, off the west coast, and Epule on the north of Efate island, for this trip to Vanuatu we decided to keep our itinerary to the main city, the capital of Port Vila.
December 18, 2025

48 hours in Adelaide: A weekend in the South Australian capital

While many think a city stay in Melbourne or a beach break in Byron is about the limits of a weekend away from Sydney by plane, we thing Adelaide is a solid contender for one of the best destinations to escape from Sydney for 48 hours. Grabbing an after-work flight over from Sydney, we landed…
November 24, 2025

Yorke Peninsula: South Australia’s best-kept secret

From otherworldly salt lakes to soaring silos with colourful murals, the 200km-long Yorke Peninsula peninsula belongs on your bucket list.
November 4, 2025

5 overseas destinations you can visit from Australia for a long weekend

Three days may not sound like much, but it’s is enough time to discover somewhere new… as long as it’s not too far.
October 21, 2025

Where to see Australian native wildflowers near Sydney

Without leaving the Greater Sydney Area, there’s plenty of spots to see a kaleidoscope of wildflowers each spring. Here’s our favourites.