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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October 24, 2024

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.
October 23, 2024

Marrickville breweries you should visit schooner or later

A local’s round-up to all the best Marrickville breweries that serve food, have outdoor seating and are pet-friendly.
October 18, 2024

Bitter Springs or Mataranka: Which Top End natural pool is better?

Looking for the perfect swimming hole in the Top End? This guide will help you decide to visit Bitter Springs or Mataranka Thermal Pools.
October 16, 2024

A complete guide to a 5-day Katherine itinerary

With epic waterfalls, stunning gorges and unbelievably blue swimming holes, this Katherine itinerary should be added to every outback trip.
October 14, 2024

Darwin and Litchfield itinerary: 3 days in the Top End of the Northern Territory

We spent two days exploring Litchfield National Park, Berry Springs and head into croc country for the ultimate Top End weekend.
October 10, 2024

Best time to visit the Warrumbungles and Coonabarabran

Looking for the most comfortable hiking weather and clearest night skies? Here’s the best time to visit the Warrumbungles and Coonabarabran.
October 9, 2024

Why Warrumbungles stargazing is something no budding astronomer should miss

After multiple visits to the area, we share our Coonabarabran and Warrumbungles stargazing experience and tips to get the most from your stay.
October 8, 2024

Ultimate 3-day Warrumbungles weekend itinerary

If you’re after a weekend offering a taste of rural Australia that’s not-quite-but-almost outback with beautiful scenery and quiet attractions, consider Warrumbungle National Park.
October 8, 2024

Breathtaking 4-night Red Centre road trip itinerary

Tick Uluru, Kata Tjuṯa, Kings Canyon and the West Macdonnell Ranges off your list with this itinerary for an epic Red Centre road trip.
September 25, 2024

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.