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 Traveloka, 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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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.
October 15, 2025

The only road trip you’ll need if you’re a lover of South Coast oysters

We’re incredibly lucky to have the world’s best oysters right here in New South Wales, and this South Coast road trip features the best.
July 27, 2025

Beyond the Three Sisters: A weekend guide to the western Blue Mountains

Caves, hot pools and plenty more walking tracks await in the Western Blue Mountains beyond the usual sites.
July 24, 2025

5 weekend warm up destinations to visit in winter

Luckily, being short on time doesn’t mean you have to give up on a great holiday. Here’s a few recommendations on destinations we’ve gone to for short visits and didn’t feel too stretched for time.
July 19, 2025

Get a taste of all things French at the 2025 Bastille Day festival

Held on a weekend close to the 14 July French national day, the Bastille Day festival brings all kinds of French foods, tipples from acclaimed wine regions around the country, fashion stalls and more.
July 18, 2025

Two nights on Tanna, Vanuatu’s volcano island

After a few tranquil days on Moso Island, we were ready to see Vanuatu’s other side. We swapped coral reefs for thick jungle, sandy beaches for ashy plains by taking off to Tanna. And we loved every minute of it.
June 23, 2025

Tick off temples during this 2 day Yogyakarta weekend itinerary

About mid-way between Jakarta and Bali, the city is surrounded by centuries-old temples and has much more to do than you can squeeze into just a weekend. But, if all you have is two days, here’s how to make it work.
June 22, 2025

Best places to go whale watching in Sydney

See the majestic ocean giants as they pass Sydney while migrating along the east coast of Australia.
April 9, 2025

Switch off with a weekend on the idyllic Moso Island, Vanuatu

After our relaxing stay on the tropical isle bushwalking and snorkelling, here’s how to spend the perfect weekend on Moso Island in Vanuatu.