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Tipping In Bosnia And Herzegovina

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 11, 2014 | Bosnia And Herzegovina |

Tipping In Bosnia is part of the culture and is very common. In fact, Bosnia And Herzegovina is part of old Yugoslavia and became independent in 1992. It is a very beautiful country with very friendly people, it really is a site to see. Tipping is common around the country, so use our guide to figure out when to tip and when not to! &nbsp Taxis: Taxis will often round there fare up but a few extra will go a long away. Hotels: Hotels will often round up there fare, however tipping the maid 50 cents a night will go a long way. Restaurants: Tipping is expected in restaurants. You should aim to tip 5-10% based on the service. Bars: Like restaurants tipping is expected, you should aim to tip 5-10% on the total. Other: Prices in Bosnia And Herzegovina are very low so tipping does go a long way. Be sure to visit the outdoor markets and enjoy the shops and haggling with the...

Tipping In Greece

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 10, 2014 | Greece |

Tipping in Greece isn’t very common at all. We have seen people tipping a bit more in general but its still not a common practice. Like with most of Europe, Greece has great beaches and beautiful architecture. It is also amazing for traveling around the islands during the summer. So if your are in Athens or even the beautiful island of Santorini don’t worry too much about tipping. Use our guide below to help you on your travels around Greece! Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers is not required but you should aim to round up to make things easier. Hotels: You should tip the bell boy about a euro a bag and the maid a euro a night. Restaurants: Greece has a rounding up policy when it comes to eating out. For small meals (under 10 Euro) round up the the nearest whole amount. If the bill is larger then you should tip about 5-10% based on service. Around 8% is very standard and appreciated. Bars: Rounding up to the nearest whole amount is a nice gesture. Other: Tipping is more required for tourists then the locals. However, because of this you will often get great service and you don’t have to tip anywhere like you would have to in the...

Tipping In Vietnam

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 10, 2014 | Vietnam |

Tipping in Vietnam isn’t very straight forward and can be confusing to some. Vietnam is becoming more and more traveled and more of a place to see. The country is home of amazing beaches, crazy jungles and beautiful landscapes, so its no wonder people are traveling to Vientnam more. Wages are very low in Vietnam and everything is very cheap. Tipping has also started to become a bit more common as people travel. However, tipping should never be expected and should only be given for excellent service. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when to tip. Taxis: Just round up the fare, though tipping isn’t expected. Hotels: You may see a service charge on your bill in the tune of 5-10%. This doesn’t always go to the staff so a dollar or two to the staff at the end of your stay will go a long way. Restaurants: If the service was good then you should tip about 5% of the bill. Don’t feel the need to tip if the service was bad though! Bars: Similar to restaurants, if the server was good then 5% can go along way. If there wasn’t any service then don’t feel the need to tip. Other: Guides and long term drivers usually deserve a tip. We think the equivalent of $5-10 is warranted if the service...

Tipping In Algeria

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 10, 2014 | Algeria |

Tipping In Algeria goes a long way when exploring the diverse country. Algeria is home of ancient ruins and holds a great portion of the Sahara desert. While traveling should be done with caution it still is a lovely country to see and explore. Since the wages are so low tipping is appreciated in Algeria. Use our guide to figure out when you should and shouldn’t tip. Taxis: You will likely pre-negotiate your fare. If you do then a tip isn’t needed. However, if the driver is helpful then round up to the nearest 5-10 DA. Hotels: You should tip the maid about 90-100 DA a night. You should leave this on the pillow as you may have another maid each day. For bell hops you should tip them about the same per bag. Restaurants: You should tip 10% of the total to the waiter. Bars: Though you might not see many bars, you should tip also 10% of your total to the bar tender. Other: If you take a guide on any part of your trip you should tip him about 10-15% as well based on the experience. Because of the exchange rate and low wages tipping shouldn’t hurt the wallet to...

Tipping In Portugal

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 10, 2014 | Portugal |

Tipping in Portugal is very common, more common then most places in Europe. It isn’t a surprise though, as Portugal offers great landscapes, amazing beaches and friendly people. It is definitely a country to visit, the city of Lisbon is beautiful and the Algarve coast is jaw dropping. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip and when you shouldn’t. Taxis: Tipping is common for taxi drivers. Its safe to round up to the nearest 5 Euro on your total fare. Hotels: If the bell boy was to bring your baggage then you should give him 1-2 Euro per bag. If house keeping goes beyond expectations then a few Euro is warranted at the end of the stay. Restaurants: 10% should be added to the bill in the more tourist areas. Otherwise a few Euro will go along way. Make sure you check your receipt to see if service was already included. Bars: Usually a Euro or two if the bar service was good, otherwise this isn’t required. Other: If you are traveling around the tourist areas of Portugal, such as the Algarve, then you should be expected to tip. Outside the tourist areas tipping is far less common, however it is appreciated. Something to keep in...

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