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Tipping In Ukraine

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

Tipping in Ukraine is becoming more common as more and more make it a travel destination. It has amazing scenery and friendly people and can really feel like a home away from home. Use our tipping guide below when traveling around Kiev or any of the other beautiful cities in Ukraine! Taxis: Tipping is not expected, but rounding up to the nearest whole amount goes a long way and makes things easier. Hotels: Service charge is often included so please check your hotel bills. If it is then there is no reason to tip, otherwise a small amount is fine for exceptional service. Restaurants: In the nicer restaurants tipping is very common. You should check your bill and make sure service isn’t included. If it isn’t then a 10-15% is warranted based on the service you received. Bars: You are not expected to tip at bars. If you do receive service at the table then a 5% tip is enough. Other: Tipping in Ukraine is becoming more common as westerners travel. Tipping isn’t as high though so keep that in mind and don’t feel the need to tip on bad...

Tipping In Ireland

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 8, 2014 | Ireland |

Tipping in Ireland isn’t common so sit back and relax around Dublin and enjoy a Guinness beer! Ireland has some great landscapes and is really a must see country. Make sure you rent a car and experience everything Ireland has to offer. Ireland can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Make sure you know when to tip and where using our tipping guide below. Taxis: Not expected, but it is standard now to round up to the nearest Euro. Hotels: No tips are expected. If the bell boy brings your bags up then 1-2 Euro per bag may be expected. We haven’t seen a hotel offer this though. Restaurants: Tipping in restaurants is starting to become more common. If service isn’t already included then a 10% tip is warranted for good service. Bars: Tipping in bars isn’t expected. Don’t feel the need to tip but if you enjoy a long chat with someone behind the bar then buying them a drink won’t hurt! Other: Ireland is a very friendly country with some great beer. Tipping isn’t really part of the culture though, so don’t always expect to tip on your trip! Our Tip: Planning on driving around Ireland? Why not stay at B&B’s along the way? Book a B&B in Ireland, No Booking Fees, Best rates guaranteed with B&B Ireland....

Tipping In Venezuela

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 7, 2014 | Venezuela |

Tipping in Venezuela is somewhat common, in fact the whole money situation in Venezuela can be tricky. Besides the currency complications it is still a beautiful place to visit. Venezuela is home of some amazing landscapes and the worlds highest waterfall. Once you change your money use our tipping guide below to get the best value out of your travels and so you don’t over tip in Venezuela! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t expected but they normally wont turn them down. We use the round up model if the drive was pleasant. Hotels: If the bell boy was to handle your baggage then you should give him the equivalent of $1 a bag. Restaurants: Most places will included a 5-10% service charge on the bill. If this is not included you are expected to tip the same amount. Bars: You might see a service charge on your bill depending on the bar. If not then a 5% tip is common practice. Other: If you are doing a tour then the guide and driver will expect a tip. Normally the tour guides will mention this as well. We think a 5-10% tip of the total cost is a good...

Tipping In Thailand

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 7, 2014 | Thailand |

Tipping in Thailand isn’t traditional or common, in fact is known as the land of smiles! Even though Thailand isn’t a traditional tipping country, tipping does go a long way due to the low wages. Even a dollar can be half a days wage for a Thai. So if you have a $1 or $2 to spare then a tip can go a long way and bring lots of smiles. Use our guide below and only tip if the service is good, as you don’t want to encourage bad service. That goes for anywhere in the world! Use our tipping guide below for your travels around Bangkok, Phuket, and the rest of Thailand! Taxis: For pre-negotiated prices you don’t need to tip. If the driver did an outstanding job then rounding up will bring a smile. If you have a driver for the whole day then a small tip is warranted assuming he did a good job. Hotels: If a bellboy or staff goes above and beyond then a small tip may be warranted. Also a small amount on the pillow for the maid can go along way. For high end hotels a service charge may already be included though. Restaurants: Restaurants catered to westerners will expect a tip. Here a 5-10% tip should be added if service was good. Upscale restaurants will likely have a...

Tipping In Malta

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 5, 2014 | Malta |

Tipping in Malta is somewhat common despite it being a small island in the Mediterranean Sea. Even though Malta is small it is still full of rich history and something for everyone on the island. For trekkers the coast of Gozo is beautiful and for people that love the water there is some amazing sailing spots around the island. Don’t be caught out in Malta and not know the tipping customs, use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip and when you shouldn’t! Taxis: It is not required, but most people round up if they have had a good ride. Hotels: A 10% service charge is often included so it not necessary to tip. If you do tip then you can tip the bell boy 1 Euro per bag. If staying at a nicer hotel then you should tip the maid 2-3 Euro a night. Restaurants: You should check to see if service is included. If it isn’t then 5-10% tip is good based on the service. Bars: No need to tip unless you have someone taking your order. If so then you should tip 5-10%. Other: If going on a tour you should tip the guide about 10% of the cost. You should tip the driver about half that. Otherwise you shouldn’t need to tip on your visit to...

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