Europe
Old cities, mountain railways, island ferries and long summer evenings, with practical guides for planning each country.
Travel guides
Europe by topic
When to go
Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month.
10 guides
Entry and visas
Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules.
9 guides
Getting around
Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers.
24 guides
Money and costs
Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices.
6 guides
Practicalities
Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack.
4 guides
Food and drink
Dishes to try, how meals work and where to eat.
5 guides
Culture and customs
Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history.
1 guide
Health and safety
Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies.
1 guide
Where to stay
Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base.
2 guides
Nature and outdoors
Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each.
4 guides
Itineraries
Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks.
7 guides
Things to do
Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time.
24 guides
Country guides
Countries in Europe
All guides
Money and costs: Europe
Iceland · Money and costs
Tipping in Iceland
Restaurants in Iceland do not expect tipping. A tip is optional and reserved for service that clearly goes beyond the usual.
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Iceland · Money and costs
How Much Does a Trip to Iceland Cost?
Iceland's daily cost depends mainly on three choices: where you sleep, whether you cook your own meals, and whether you rent a car.
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Portugal · Money and costs
Tipping in Portugal
Tipping in Portugal is optional, and most visitors tip less than they would in the United States.
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Sweden · Money and costs
Tipping in Sweden
Tipping in Sweden is voluntary. The local word is dricks, and no law or wage rule requires it.
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Sweden · Money and costs
Paying by Card and Cash in Sweden
Sweden is a card and phone-app country, but cash has not disappeared.
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Spain · Money and costs
Tipping in Spain
Tipping in Spain is customary but optional, and most diners leave much less than travelers from the United States or the United Kingdom might expect.
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