Lindy Alexander

Award-winning freelance travel, food, lifestyle writer. Member of @ASTWinc. Online writing courses for freelancers. She/her. #binders

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Where to stay, eat and play in Canberra for family-friendly fun

2 months ago | travel.nine.com.au | Lindy Alexander

With its access to abundant nature and wildlife, interactive museums and excellent eating options Canberra is the perfect destination for families. Whether you're stopping by on your way to Sydney or Melbourne, or have a longer trip planned, here's where to stay, eat and play in Australia's capital city. READ MORE: Top holiday destinations for Aussie families - according to their generationCanberra is the perfect destination for families.
Melting moments: the shaved ice dessert in Japan that'll change your life

2 months ago | exploretravel.com.au | Lindy Alexander

The first spoonful is a shock, not from the cold, but from how quickly it disappears. One moment it's there, a towering mound of feathery ice, and the next, it's slipped away, leaving only the bright tang of hibiscus and the sweetness of golden peach on my tongue. I take another bite, half-marvelling, half-panicked. This is fleeting. This is delicate. This is a dessert that refuses to wait.
Inside the Sunshine Coast apartment you'll never want to leave

Mar 22, 2025 | travel.nine.com.au | Lindy Alexander

There's a reason why Noosa is a top destination for Aussie travellers - with its rugged coastline, stunning beaches, dining hotspots and chic boutiques, it really does have it all. And despite being hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Queensland is very much open for tourists. In fact a multi-million dollar campaign has been launched to attract visitors back to the Sunshine State.
Can you ask that? Illegal interview questions revealed

Oct 24, 2024 | probonoaustralia.com.au | Lindy Alexander

The purpose of a job interview is to identify the best candidate for a particular role. To achieve this purpose, interviewers should ask questions that relate to the candidate’s ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position, rather than questions about irrelevant personal characteristics, which might be discriminatory.
From brunch to beachside dining: The best places to eat and drink in Noosa these holidays

Sep 23, 2024 | smh.com.au | Lindy Alexander

The popular holiday destination’s dining scene is stronger than ever. Here are the places to make a beeline for - before or after the beach, of course. , register or subscribe to save recipes for later. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. One thing you can count on in Noosa (apart from glorious sunshine) is an ever-evolving food scene.
Hiking boots rule to know for Tasmania’s Three Capes Track

May 6, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Lindy Alexander

LifestyleDon't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Planning a multi-day hike with kids needs a special kind of precision, the type usually reserved for military operations. When organising the four day, three night endeavour to tackle Tassie’s Three Capes Track with my two children in tow, I thought I had nailed the preparation.
Hiking boots rule to know for Tasmania’s Three Capes Track

May 6, 2024 | escape.com.au | Lindy Alexander

Planning a multi-day hike with kids needs a special kind of precision, the type usually reserved for military operations. When organising the four day, three night endeavour to tackle Tassie’s Three Capes Track with my two children in tow, I thought I had nailed the preparation. My kids’ clothing, equipment and rations were all tested rigorously before we left (especially the crucial selection of which lollies to take).
7 secrets of Canada's cowboy capital

Feb 22, 2024 | escape.com.au | Lindy Alexander

The spirit of the wild west is alive and well in Calgary – the largest city in the province of Alberta – where it’s not unusual to spot people in cowboy hats and boots. But this cosmopolitan city also boasts world-class restaurants, excellent nature trails, outstanding cultural experiences and hip neighbourhoods. And the spectacular Canadian Rockies are only 1.5 hours away.
I went to Europe in the middle of winter and here’s why you should too

Feb 7, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Lindy Alexander

1. Fewer crowdsOvertourism is a real issue facing many popular destinations, but visiting during winter is one way to avoid the ever-present crowds (and the hiked-up prices). I recently spent a month in Europe during December and January with my family and we were surprised at how few tourists we saw. We visited Le Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris and my 11-and 8-year-old had the run of the enormous amusement park.
Our guide on where to eat, drink and stay in Lorne and Aireys Inlet

Dec 21, 2023 | delicious.com.au | Lindy Alexander

With its spectacular beaches and towering limestone stacks, Victoria’s most iconic coastal route has always been a drawcard. But recently, with a swell of new arrivals and rediscovered favourites, the neighbouring communities of Aireys Inlet and Lorne are creating their own waves. Here are our picks of where to eat and stay in Lorne and Aireys Inlet. Totti's, Lorne Sweeping ocean views and exceptional Italian food is a recipe for success at Totti’s.