Simon Calder has a radical solution to holiday ‘sunbed wars’ – and a warning on summer deals
The article below is an excerpt from Simon Calder’s travel newsletter. To get the latest from Simon delivered straight to…
Never pay for ‘luggage fees’ again with ‘Sudoku’ suitcase solution
Travel fans can wave goodbye to overweight luggage fees with a popular ‘Sudoku’ packing tip. According to @Georgiaphasey, a TikTok…
UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island
The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha…
TUI announces ‘best’ European country for sunny holidays and it’s not Spain
TUI has shared which country is the “best” to visit for warmth and sunshine during summer, as part of its…
Woman thrown from bike in Thailand faces huge bill after insurance mistake
A backpacker says she was left for dead at a roadside after being thrown off a motorbike in Thailand. Chloe…
Historic UK airport where ‘Mayday’ call originated reopens after being abandoned for 67 years
Croydon Airport has reopened after being closed for 67 years. The airport, which was formerly the UK’s main international airport,…
Dictator’s EU island with giraffes now open to the public with £35 UK flights
Brijuni may be one of Croatia’s tiniest islands, but it boasts one of Europe’s most extraordinary travel tales. Situated just…
Ryanair announces major flight schedule update ‘until March 2027’
Ryanair has announced that they will not be making any flight changes until March 2027 due to fuel costs. The…
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
Today on Uncanny Valley, we’re diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would…
US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan. By AFP7 May 2026 Ukrainian…