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couple next to me giggled in surprise and we raised our glasses in a toast together to dining in Interlaken. Before leaving I slipped about $10 into the check folder (on the roughly $40 bill.) The waiter asked what the cash was for. “For you and the service,” I replied. He beamed shyly as his palm grazed his heart in thanks and then he leaned forward, swept my hand up, kissing it before
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disappearing into the kitchen. It was such an unexpected and sweet exchange. Take the train! Swiss Travel System Later I learned that Swiss tipping Grand Tour. is done differently. Most often bills are Help for your Interlaken itinerary. rounded off, the extra offered for service in Visit the historic Victoria Jungfrau an efficient and no-fuss manner. Of course, Hotel that would be the Swiss way. I’d over-tipped Dine at the Café Des Alpes while dining in Interlaken but I think that my parents would have approved. Danke Schoen, indeed.
Elaine Masters A lover of regional cuisines, natural beauty, and offbeat destinations, Elaine loves to share her travel stories and wild experiences. Founder of one of the ‘Best female blogs to follow in 2016,’ Tripwellgal.com is in its 7th year with a presence across the major social platforms. Elaine is an award-winning radio producer and associate producer of the NPR podcast, Journeys of Discovery. Contributor to MilesGeek.com. YouTube channel with over 13K views: www.youtube.com/user/TravelYogaGal The towering facade of the Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau.