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Tipping In Latvia

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 23, 2014 | Latvia |

Tipping in Latvia isn’t very common, but sometimes is warranted when receiving good service. Latvia is rich in history as it is part of the baltic states and regained its independence in 1991 from the old USSR. Latvia is a beautiful country with amazing sites and some of the friendliest people. Enjoy your travels around Riga and the rest of Latvia while using our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels around Latvia! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t common or expected. You can round up to the nearest Euro to make things easier. Hotels: Tipping hotel staff isn’t common or expected. Restaurants: You should check to see if service is included on the bill. If it isn’t then you should tip 5-10% for good service. Bars: Tipping bar tenders isn’t expected, you may see a tip jar on the counter for your change. If service was really good you can leave up to 10% Other: Tipping isn’t very common in Latvia, so don’t feel the need to tip while you travel around the country!...

Tipping In Estonia

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 23, 2014 | Estonia |

Tipping in Estonia is somewhat of a new tradition and is becoming more and more common. Estonia is rich and history and is part of the baltic states and regained its independence in 1991 from the old USSR. Estonia is a beautiful country with amazing sites and some of the friendliest people. Enjoy your travels around Estonia and use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t common or expected. You can round up to the nearest Euro to make things easier. Hotels: Tipping hotel staff isn’t common or expected. Restaurants: If you receive table service that it is custom to tip 5-10% of the bill, assuming the service was good. By law service can’t be forced onto the bill or you. Bars: Tipping bar tenders isn’t expected, you may see a tip jar on the counter to throw change in though. Other: Tipping is something new to Estonia and started once they received their independence and the locals began to travel more. Even then 10% is the most you should tip while in Estonia....

Tipping In Italy

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 23, 2014 | Italy |

Tipping In Italy isn’t common Italy which is great for enjoying all that delicious Food! Italy is home of delicious pizza and amazing pasta. The food is to die for and we haven’t even begun to see the amazing sites and beaches Italy has to offer. It is a country that offers so much history, landscape, and food its no wonder its on everyones #1 list. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip and when you shouldn’t around Italy! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t common or expected. You can round up to the nearest Euro to make things easier. Hotels: If staying at a nicer hotel you should tip the bell boy 1 Euro a bag. Restaurants: Often a “Coperto”, or cover charge, is included for bread, oil and cleaning etc. Service is usually built into the price as well. If service was exceptional then you can round up the to the nearest round number. Bars: Tipping bar tenders isn’t expected or required. Other: Tipping isn’t common practice in Italy. You will find that most Italians don’t tip other then rounding up the change. While traveling in Italy you should follow these same standards!...

Tipping In French Guiana

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 19, 2014 | French Guiana |

Tipping in French Guiana isn’t common as it isn’t part of the culture. Thats okay though, one less thing to stress about when you explore French Guiana’s vast waterways and beautiful scenery. It is often unexplored by fellow travelers which makes it a great place to get away from the tourists. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels through French Guiana. Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t expected, though rounding up with even change does make things easier. Hotels: No tipping is expected in French Guiana hotels. Restaurants: Some restaurants may include a service charge of up to 10%. If service isn’t included then tipping isn’t expected. Bars: No tipping is required in French Guiana bars. Other: Tipping isn’t in the French Guiana culture. Don’t feel the need to tip when you travel in French Guiana....

Tipping In Guyana

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 19, 2014 | Guyana |

Tipping in Guyana isn’t common as it isn’t part of the culture. Thats okay though, one less thing to stress about when you explore Guyana’s beautiful rain forests and breathtaking waterfalls. It is often unexplored by fellow travelers which makes it a great place to get away from the tourists. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels through Guyana. Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t expected, though rounding up with even change does make things easier. Hotels: No tipping is expected in Guyana hotels. Restaurants: Some restaurants may include a service charge of up to 10%. If service isn’t included then tipping isn’t expected. Bars: No tipping is required in Guyana bars. Other: Tipping isn’t in the Guyana culture. Don’t feel the need to tip when you travel in Guyana....

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