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Concise Helsinki Tours Guide

Concise Helsinki Tours Guide

Before you get around in the capital city of Finland, get this short info about Helsinki Tours.  Bargaining | Helsinki Tours Prices are fixed in Finland. So, do not try to bargain. Otherwise, you’re wasting your time. Tipping | Helsinki Tours All restaurant checks include a service charge. It is not really necessary to leave an addition tip.  If you prefer, it is enough to round the amount up to the nearest 5 or 10 euro. Local Cuisine | Helsinki…

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Concise City Guide of Saint Petersburg, Russia

Concise City Guide of Saint Petersburg, Russia

Please remember the following things before you visit Saint Petersburg in Russia. Bargaining Bargaining in Saint Petersburg is expected when dealing with street vendors or in markets. Tipping : Services charges are not usually added to restaurant bills, however, a small gratuity (10 – 15 %) is appreciated. Local Cuisine Russia has typical dishes, such as : Borsht, a beetrot soup, Beef Stroganoff, thin slices of beef braised with mushrooms, onions and sour cream, and perhaps the known, Chicken Kiev,…

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Five Minute Tallinn Tour Guide

Five Minute Tallinn Tour Guide

A few things to remember when you get around Tallinn:   Bargaining   Bargaining is expected when dealing with street vendors or in markets. Tipping Services charges are not usually added to restaurant bills, however, a small gratuity is appreciated. Local Cuisine   Hors d’oeuvres are usually the best part of the meal, soups can also be quite good. Estonia is known for its local specialties of jellied veal (sult), and roast stuffed breast of veal, served with herring and beets in…

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Concise Oslo Guide

Concise Oslo Guide

Before you explore the capital city of Norway, see this short Oslo tour guide. You can get some info about local customs, tipping, local cuisine, drink specialties, transportation and other useful information. Oslo, Norway   Local Customs | Oslo Guide Bargaining is not usually accepted in Oslo. So, please do not waste your time to bargain. Tipping | Oslo Guide Service charges are included in restaurant pricing. It is appropriate to tip 10 % for good service. Taxis fare are…

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