Tipping Around the World

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  07.29.09 | 1:15 PM ET

Photo by Marcin Wichary via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Sure, we can all agree that tipping is not a city in China—but beyond that the practice does vary considerably from place to place, so what’s a well-meaning but confused traveler to do? Luckily, Conde Nast Traveler has just come out with a remarkably detailed guide to tipping practices in more than 35 countries, broken down by hotel, restaurant, or driver/guide. There’s even a handy PDF version. (Via Jaunted)


Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


4 Comments for Tipping Around the World

Hal Amen 07.29.09 | 5:31 PM ET

Sweeeeeet.

Amber Hayes 07.30.09 | 12:50 AM ET

I am so thankful for this post as figuring out tipping while traveling abroad can be so frustrating.  I have just started up a travel blog and made sure to post about this tonight.  Thanks! :)

Cheap Airfare 07.30.09 | 1:03 AM ET

Good tips!!Quite helpful for travelers to beware from cheaters & beggars.

memory foam mattress 07.31.09 | 12:29 AM ET

I agree, this is great. Have been looking for something like this. It will end up saving frequent travelers significant money (plus of course avoid some awkward situations).

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