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Tipping In Bulgaria

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 15, 2014 | Bulgaria |

Tipping in Bulgaria is becoming more common as people continue to travel. Its not surprise travelers have been heading to Bulgaria, it is home of the Balkan Mountains, a hikers paradise! Besides hiking Bulgaria has lots of beautiful sites to offer and places to explore. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels through Bulgaria. Taxis:Tipping taxi drivers is common in Bulgaria. You should tip about 10% for a good ride. Hotels: Very common to tip hotel and maid staffs in Bulgaria. You should tip 1.50 BGN per bag and the maid about 1 BGN a night. Restaurants: You should tip about 10% of the bill for good service. Some restaurants might include service on the bill though so you should check first and make sure it goes to the staff. Bars: No need to tip unless you have someone taking your order. If so then you should tip 5-10%. Other: Tipping in Bulgaria is becoming a bit more common as the western world begins to explore. However, its not necessary to tip 15+%! Keep this in mind as you travel around Bulgaria....

Tipping In Mali

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 15, 2014 | Mali |

Tipping In Mali isn’t customary but it is appreciated due to the low wages. While Mali is very dangerous at present, it is home of Timbuktu and The Great Mosque. Timbuktu is an amazing town with lots of history and The Great Mosque is a beautiful site to see. If you do decide to go use our tipping guide to figure out when you should trip on your adventures around Mali. Taxis: Not required but you could round up to show appreciation and make things easier. Hotels: Not required but if you are feeling generous then you could tip 200-500 CFA a bag. Restaurants: Around 10% is usually expected for a nice meal. Otherwise rounding up is a good way to show appreciation. Bars: Not required to tip at Bars, however rounding up is a nice gesture if you recieved good service. Other: If you are doing a tour then the guide and driver will expect a tip. You should tip the guide about ~4000 to 5000 CFA a day and the driver half...

Tipping In The United States

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 13, 2014 | United States |

Tipping in The United States is very command and almost always expected. The United States is home of a wide variety of food and sites. Across the 50 states you have access to see almost anything and eat almost anything. However, with that comes a price. The United States is probably the biggest culture when it comes to tipping so make sure you know who to tip and how much when you travel. No matter if you are in New York on the East, or in California on the West, the tipping culture is the same. Use our tipping guide below to make your stay even better! Taxis: Tip anywhere from 10-20% based on the ride and how the driver treats you. Hotels: If the bell boy was to handle your baggage then you should give him $1-2 a bag. You should give the door man $1-2 for helping you with taxis or if they are a valet also. You should also tip the maid about $2-5 a night depending on the hotel you are staying at Restaurants: Tipping at restaurants is between 15-20%. Usually 18% is the average for good service. You should check the bill to make sure it isn’t already included. Usually parties of 6 or more will have the tip included. Bars: You should tip $1 a drink, or 15-20% of...

Tipping In Iran

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 13, 2014 | Iran |

Tipping In Iran can be strange to some. Did you know the Iranian custom is to refuse a tip three times before accepting it? If after three times they still refuse then you can forget about tipping. Its something handy to know when traveling around Iran. However, there are times where you should tip so use our tipping guide below on your travels throughout Iran! Taxis: It is not expected, but you can round up the fare to make it easier. Hotels: No tipping is expected unless you are staying at a upscale western hotel. Then you should tip the normal rates of $1-2 a bag and $2-3 a night for the maid. Restaurants: Tipping isn’t expected unless eating at an upscale restaurant. If you are then you should tip about 10% on top of the 10% service charge that will already be included. Bars: Bars and alcohol isn’t common in Iran due to the strict Muslim laws. While you can drink you shouldn’t expect to tip if you do. Other: Besides above you should tip any tour guide about 10% and the driver about 5%. Otherwise enjoy your time in Iran and take in the amazing sites it has to...

Tipping In Madagascar

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 13, 2014 | Madagascar |

Tipping in Madagascar isn’t very common for locals, but as a foreigner we are expected to tip. It is very common in the tourist industry and that’s how most of the workers make their wages. Madagascar is home of rich wildlife and is the forth largest island in the world. It really is a must see country for nature and culture enthusiasts. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip and how much! Taxis: Not required but you could round up to show appreciation and make things easier. Hotels: If the bell boy was to handle your baggage then you should give him the equivalent of $1 a bag. Restaurants: For European or Western style restaurants you should aim to tip 10%. The locals usually wont tip this much, but it is expected for foreigners. Bars: Similar to restaurants, you should aim to tip 10% for bars catered to tourists. Other: If you are doing a tour then the guide and driver will expect a tip. You should tip the guide the equivalent of $7-$10 and the driver between $5-$7 for full day...

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