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Tipping In Kosovo

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | May 10, 2016 | Kosovo |

Tipping in Kosovo isn’t common or expected. Kosovo has unique history and some of the friendliest people in the world. It is home of a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well! Kosovo is also popular for hiking, so be sure to pack your hiking boots on your trip! If you go to Kosovo be sure to use our tipping guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Kosovo! Taxis: Tipping Taxi Drivers in Kosovo isn’t common or expected. Hotels: Tipping in hotels in Kosovo isn’t common or expected. Restaurants: In nicer establishments you can tip 10% of the bill, otherwise tipping isn’t expected. Bars: Tipping Bartenders in Kosovo isn’t common or expected. Other: Tipping isn’t common in Kosovo, so enjoy your time in Kosovo and take in all the amazing surroundings!...

Tipping In Comoros

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | May 10, 2016 | Comoros |

Tipping in Comoros isn’t too common but can be expected. Comoros is a small island of the east coast of Africa that can be reached by plane via Kenya. Its got some amazing hiking up to the Karthala volcano crater as well as some amazing Animal life around the island and its shores. If you go to Comoros be sure to use our tipping guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Comoros! Taxis: If service was good you should round up the fare. Hotels: You should tip the bellboy 200 KMF per bag and the maid 200-400 KMF per night. Restaurants: Tipping in Comoros Retaurants is common, aim to tip 10% of the bill. Bars: Tipping Bartenders in Comoros isn’t common, if service was good you should tip 10%. Drinking isn’t very common in Comoros though, it is a muslim country. Other: There is no standard tipping rules in Comoros, if you have a guide you can tip them 10%, which is the standard rate across Africa....

Tipping In The Glorioso Islands

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | May 1, 2016 | The Glorioso Islands |

Tipping in The Glorioso Islands is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the island as a tourist you would have a story to tell! The island is owned by the French and is looked after by the military. It is now a protected island due to its fauana and small wildlife. You won’t be able to visit unless you are part of the military or a research group. If you do get the opportunity to go the tipping wouldn’t be a concern! There isn’t any services on the island and it is uninhabited. Have fun though! Its a once in a life time experience!...

Tipping In Guinea

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 9, 2016 | Guinea |

Tipping in Guinea isn’t very common but usually is expected. Tipping can be pretty common all around Africa due to the low wages. Guinea isn’t on many peoples travel list but the people are friendly and the hiking is amazing. There are a few amazing places still untouched where wild life roams. I can be a real treat for thrill seekers. If you go to Guinea be sure to use our tipping guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Guinea! Taxis: When taking a taxi in Guinea you can round up the fare if you had a nice ride. Hotels: Tipping in Hotels isn’t common or expected. Restaurants: If you received great service you can tip 10%. However, check the bill first to make sure a service charge wasn’t included. Bars: Tipping Bartenders isn’t common, you can leave the change if you enjoyed the service. Other: If you take a guided tour try and arrange everything before you leave. You can tip a small amount if you really enjoyed yourself....

Tipping In Zambia

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 7, 2016 | Zambia |

Tipping in Zambia is said to be illegal by some. However, people still tip which is pretty common around Africa. Due to low wages and seasonal work tipping is common in the service industry. Zambia is of course known for its amazing safaris and is a must visit for animal lovers and adventure seekers! If you go to Zambia be sure to use our tipping guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Zambia! Taxis: When taking a taxi in Zambia you can round up the fare if you had a nice ride. Hotels: Tipping in Hotels isn’t common or expected. Most hotels likely have a service charge anyways. Restaurants: If you received great service you can tip 10%. However, check the bill first to make sure a service charge wasn’t included. Bars: Tipping Bartenders isn’t common, you can leave the change if you enjoyed the service. Other: Most heading to Zambia are doing so on a safari. If taking one you should tip 52,000 ZMK to your ranger and tracker per person per day. For the other staff split 130,000 ZMK between them at the lodge, there may be a collection pot for them. Make sure you do it in local currency if possible. This makes it easier for the locals....

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Tipping In Kosovo

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