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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April 22, 2026

Where to stay to visit the Great Barrier Reef

If you’re looking to compare spots, or for the perfect experience, consider these places to set up camp while you’re exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
April 16, 2026

Cosy winter getaways in New South Wales

Looking for quaint towns, cosy cabins, red wines and cooler climates? These our our favourite spots to visit during winter in New South Wales.
April 15, 2026

7 best spots for snorkelling in Sydney

Along the dozens of beaches that line our shores are some colourful, calm-watered spots that are ideal for snorkelling in Sydney.
April 14, 2026

Unforgettable Blue Mountains walks

We’ve spent years finding the best Blue Mountains walks and are sharing some of our favourites that we come back to time and time again.
April 13, 2026

6 incredible ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef

From diving in to flying high above, these are some of the best ways to experience Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
April 10, 2026

4 best Blue Mountains towns to visit

For cosy mountain stays, access to panoramic views and a short stroll to walking tracks, consider stopping in these quaint Blue Mountains towns.
April 9, 2026

6 best Queensland islands for idyllic weekend getaways

For bushwalking, snorkelling, wildlife or just pain old relaxing, here are some of Queensland’s best island escapes.
April 8, 2026

Weekend in the Whitsundays: 48 hours in Airlie Beach

Tropical islands with quiet beaches, a quaint tourist town with weekend markets and warm days ending picturesque sunsets. This is what weekend getaways in Australia are all about.
March 31, 2026

8 free museums in Sydney to check out

As much as we love Sydney, we don’t always love how much it costs to do things here. But luckily there’s plenty of free things to do, including a host of museums.
March 30, 2026

Every oyster lover should book this Hawkesbury farm tour

Hop in a boat, explore the Hawkesbury River and learn how to shuck the freshest oysters you’ll ever have.