Three Meals I Loved In Leeds, England

I’ve been sick this week, coming back from my cousin’s engagement party in Leeds. Before I got this cursed cold, I spent a weekend with my partner in Leeds, England. It’s more north than I’m used to venturing—about 2.5 hours on a train from London—and it was my first time in this city that wasn’t a stopover to somewhere else. Over the weekend I learned … Continue reading Three Meals I Loved In Leeds, England

My Tipping Point: How To Tip Internationally

Tipping is one of those things that makes me nervous while travelling.

I understand that in different cultures, there are different practices. You’ve got to respect the customs of the place you are, despite what your personal preferences are.

But here’s the thing: that minute when you set down your card or cash, and the waiter takes the bill away…if I’m somewhere I’m not familiar with, that’s a high-anxiety moment for me. Have I tipped too much? Too little? Have I offended the server in the amount I’ve given? Continue reading My Tipping Point: How To Tip Internationally