Andrew Thompson @aptwriting
Writer living in Cape Town, South Africa. Rather follow me on Instagram: https://t.co/KeSev1wLD7. andrew-thompson.com Cape Town, South Africa Joined May 2009-
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News24 | New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin dlvr.it/T68H3B
News24 | How much it costs to use the fast-track security lanes in SA airports - with or without a bank card dlvr.it/T5W1Sm
Here's what South Africa's domestic airlines offer as compensation for passengers bumped from overbooked flights, how to avoid it, and how likely it is to happen. | @aptwriting brnw.ch/21wIAbs
News24 | We found SA’s cheapest airlines for last-minute trips, and one charging R7k for a local flight dlvr.it/T4GnqF
News24 | SA passport ranks 100th in new index that looks at visa-free travel, tax and global perception dlvr.it/T3mkj4
News24 | One of Cape Town's oldest landmark hotels is set for a revamp - with help from France dlvr.it/T3j6C2
It's a misnomer that Mauritius only has one type of resort - the three I visited on a recent trip couldn't be more different, and each has something pretty special to offer. For @News24. news24.com/life/travel/fu…
Most gas lighters aren't refillable or recyclable - and there's no telling how long they'll last. Which is going to light your fire? news24.com/fin24/companie…
Supermarkets have gained a lot of market share by selling and increasing their ranges of private-label products. | @News24_Business brnw.ch/21wGFS1
Travel scams: From unscrupulous 'agents' to fake plane tickets, here's how to spot and avoid them | @aptwriting brnw.ch/21wG8Jp
From a Joburg kitchen to 400 spas and hotels: How skincare brand Africology was built | @News24_Business brnw.ch/21wG1Ef
A great chat today about South Africa's most expensive schools in 2024 with @StephenGrootes on @SAfmRadio. All the top ten lists of SA's most expensive schools are available at tinychart.net. Here's the podcast of our broader conversation: omny.fm/shows/safm-sun…
Taking five days off in March will give you a full 12 days off. | @aptwriting brnw.ch/21wFLw6
Aparthotels are clawing back some of Airbnb’s dominance in South Africa’s city-stay market. brnw.ch/21wFIUJ
The Winchester Hotel, an iconic Sea Point landmark, recently underwent a R90 million renovation. brnw.ch/21wFFOy
Here's why plane ticket pricing is so confusing - but more transparency may be coming soon brnw.ch/21wFE9R
Hungry flyer? Only one SA airline still charges for food: Here's how in-flight menus compare brnw.ch/21wFBh8
Another great chat about #QualityStreets with @JonGericke on @SAfmRadio this morning. The full, very important study is here: tinychart.net/p/the-most-com…
Another great chat about #QualityStreets with @JonGericke on @SAfmRadio this morning. The full, very important study is here: tinychart.net/p/the-most-com…
What the fudge?! 2023 Quality Street audit reveals bitter findings buff.ly/48o5cEz
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This is a good read. The sad story of a once magical city of cycles, turned nightmare.
Pune, a bustling city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, was once known as the “City of Cycles.” Then it all changed. discerningcyclist.com/pune-city-of-c…
Supermarkets have gained a lot of market share by selling and increasing their ranges of private-label products. | @News24_Business brnw.ch/21wGFS1
Travel scams: From unscrupulous 'agents' to fake plane tickets, here's how to spot and avoid them | @aptwriting brnw.ch/21wG8Jp
From a Joburg kitchen to 400 spas and hotels: How skincare brand Africology was built | @News24_Business brnw.ch/21wG1Ef
Taking five days off in March will give you a full 12 days off. | @aptwriting brnw.ch/21wFLw6
Aparthotels are clawing back some of Airbnb’s dominance in South Africa’s city-stay market. brnw.ch/21wFJGW
My kid got Province colours before I did.
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Hungry flyer? Only one SA airline still charges for food: Here's how in-flight menus compare brnw.ch/21wFBh8
My own piece should be coming soon. I only managed to get one law thing in it. Ok, maybe two law things. 🫣🫣
I went to Mauritius in September, sent by work. Guys, I bow down to good travel writers. I think many journalists secretly wish for that gig, but it’s really hard to do it well. BUT here’s the lovely piece by Andrew Thompson, a pro, who we travelled with. news24.com/life/travel/tr…
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