From promoting the Albanian Riviera to launching her own city guides, the singer’s globetrotting life has become as powerful as her music

From classics such as Psycho to new release Hokum and Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, not-so-cosy stays have long provided inspiration for spooky stories

There’s more to St Louis, Missouri, than the big arch. Huw Oliver was on the first British Airways flight — and found history, breweries and 79 fascinating neighbourhoods

Europe’s most memorable city streets are not soulless shopping boulevards. They’re smaller, tree-lined and with alfresco dining — without a concept store in sight

Clipping nails, eating eggs and video calls on speaker phones: enough of antisocial behaviour on public transport — a train is not the place

As 80 UK attractions claim profits are dented by £137,000 a day because of doom-mongering forecasts, Huw Oliver finds the Norwegians have a solution

‘Immersive’ experiences have become little more than a flashy photo opportunity rather than transporting us somewhere genuinely new and exciting

The pop star has said that he wants to set up a chain of hotels. My advice? Stick to music, Robbie

These hard-to-swallow identikit indoor theme parks are no place to get under the skin of a city’s culture, says Huw Oliver

Why should residents pay the same entry fee at top attractions as visitors from abroad, asks Huw Oliver

Don’t let overtourism put you off the famous spots — obscure destinations can attract crowds too. Instead, says our writer, aim to be a smart tourist

Forget the stress-inducing internet trend ‘airport theory’. Enhance your holiday with my back-to-basics tips, by honing in on the masterpieces and prioritising lunch

Hotel hopping is the one trend you should actually follow, says Huw Oliver, allowing you to save money and see different sides of a destination

One friend likes lie-ins, another is out the door by 7am … the secret to a smooth trip with pals is to plan a day or two each — Come Dine with Me style

It’s not just the tours — it’s also the tacky shops taking over our high streets in London, Cambridge and Bath. Huw Oliver has a solution

My fiancée likes browsing, I like to be first in the boarding queue — so this is the most amenable way to start a trip and make for a harmonious holiday, says Huw Oliver

Super-last-minute booking is on the up — with thousands of Britons deciding where to stay on the day — but that removes all the fun from holidays, argues our columnist

It takes a little more planning, but stay in the suburbs and you’ll help reduce the impact of visitors — and have a more authentic and affordable experience, too

Those flying to Turkey who stand up before the seatbelt sign turns off will be charged £50. But so should those who commit these other in-air offences, says Huw Oliver

Sure, the idea of chugging through the night in a cosy cabin is alluring. But the reality for our writer on a dusk to dawn trip from Tbilisi to Yerevan was less pleasant

It can feel like everybody is flying off to an exotic location to pop the question. For me, Wales, with its romantic landscapes and my family connections, made more sense

Forget a night on the sauce touring the city’s bars. Going to a show is your ticket if you want to experience a genuine local vibe — here’s how to choose well

Underrated Genoa is often seen as a pitstop — but visit and you’ll find its fascinating past, local produce and art-filled hotels are worth staying put for

A gothic town hall, a connection to the Brothers Grimm and a hotel in a former grain silo — expect tales of the unexpected on a break in Bremen

Sound baths may not be for everyone. But ditching my mobile phone? That’s something I can get behind

Sick of early morning departures and late-night arrivals, our writer’s revelation led him to discover the middle ground and improve his future trips

Forget Bruges, Paris and even London. Walkable, manageable ‘non-destination’ Norwich is easily the place to go for your next weekend away