Sure, you know to tip at a sit-down restaurant, but what do you do when the barista flips around that iPad screen and you need to decide how much to tip on a latte she hasn’t even made for you yet? Counter-service tipping via tablet is now mainstream, but do you really need to give? I found data on how many people really tip. [Click headline to read article.]
Category Archives: USA
AARP: 8 Cheap Things to Do in New York City
The AARP travel editor asked me to come up with activities (and meals) under $15. Recommendations go for young, not-so-young, and family groups alike.
Glacier National Park, Through Foreign Eyes
In which a Brazilian environmentalist observes our National Parks system. And Montana peaches.
A Bike Tour of Eastern Kentucky’s Back Roads
In Appalachia on one of my best trips ever, a perfect example of how travel can wash away stereotypes. (Though not all of them – I sure saw a lot of guns. Turns out I’m not a bad shot with a 9mm Smith & Wesson.)
A $100 Weekend in Chicago
Sample everything from pizza to pancakes, classical music to the blues, during a frugal-friendly weekend in the Windy City. Older $100 Weekends: http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/category/100-dollar-weekends/
Cover: In the Northwest, 3 Trips Planned by Others
The Frugal Traveler surrenders itinerary control and follows the orders of his parents and friends through Vancouver, the San Juan Islands and Portland, Ore.
Budget-Friendly Seattle, From Meals to Massages
The Frugal Traveler joins two friends from high school for a low-cost mini-reunion in the Emerald City.
8 Portland, Ore., Meals for $8 or Under
From a sandwich that’s “just automatically delicious” to an item that “boggles the mind, ” here’s a menu for frugal eats in the Northwest city.
How I Spent 4 Hours at O’Hare
You may be surprised at how far $25 can take you during a layover in Chicago.
Frugal Traveler: North of Boston, a Mix of Harbor and History
Nearly 300 Colonial-era houses and a pleasant waterfront scene make Marblehead, Mass., a fun and easy side trip if you’re in New England.