1. Tips are not typical in local restaurants, but if you want to show your gratitude to a nice waiter, you are free to leave a small reward of 5%-10% of the total. Maids in hotels, taxi drivers, and hair stylists – tourists are welcome to give tips to these people.
2. Line voltage is 220V. European type sockets are adopted everywhere in the city. In case of need, hotels usually provide their clients with adapters for European style sockets.
3. The best way to make international calls is to use special phone booths that are usually located close to government offices and transport stops. These booths have the most beneficial rates. In order to make a call, you will need special plastic cards that are available for sale in tobacco and newspaper kiosks.
4. It is also possible to order international calls in post offices and even in some bars. However, the price will be significantly higher in that case. It is also important to mention that the price of international calls depends not only on the destination country but also on the time when you make a call. It is cheaper to make calls from 18:30 to 8:00.
6. Shopping fans should keep in mind that when they make purchases in shops they must not forget to take a special tax document. According to the local law, any client is not allowed to leave shopping centers without this document. A failure to do that may result in a fine. This way the government fights sellers who try to work illegally and don’t pay taxes.
7. The period starting from the middle of January and until the beginning of March is considered the best time for shopping. The vast majority of shopping centers offer great discounts and various promotions during this time.
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9. Don’t forget to keep an eye on belongings in public places. When you plan to go shopping, you do not need to take any large sums of cash with you. Virtually all shopping centers and restaurants accept credit cards.
10. It is better to visit certain neighborhoods of the city only together with a guide. Tourists should also keep in mind that many places of interest in Brindisi are located in suburban areas.