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Shoppers from all over the world can have fun with all the shops marking down prices. In Lisbon, you can shop anytime you want. Unlike German, shops open on Sundays. Of course some shops at Rua Augusta are closed but just five-minute-away at Rua Garrett , almost all the shops are open. Rua Agusta on Sunday Department stores and shopping malls are also open. There is no Siesta like Spain, so no need to worry about shopping in the afternoon, either. And most of all, prices are very very affordable. Even ticket prices cost much less, so you can enjoy various shows and performances. When you go to the Info center, please pick up Follow Me Lisboa. It shows all kinds of events for you to enjoy during your stay. That's why when in Lisbon, I always pick one up for the guests staying at my house to check it out. If you want you can download all the info at the site . I've been shopping too much so I promised my hubby to curb spending. However, whe...

While studying in the United States, I always wondered how much tip I should leave. As an expat, you are the representative of your own country. So I was afraid if I leave a small tip, it may leave a bad impression. Even though I didn't have much at that time, I always left a VERY VERY generous tip. Here in Lisbon, I don't worry about tipping at all. Unlike the States, Portugal doesn’t have a tipping culture. No fixed rules at all. Of course, when I am happy with the service, I leave a tip as a token of my appreciation. But at least I don't feel obligated to say "keep the change" to a taxi driver. I do it with my own free will, Not because I HAVE to But because I WANT to. In restaurants, you have to pay attention to your bill. As Lisbon attracts more and more tourists, some restaurants started to add a service charge to the bill. In this case, you don't have to leave a tip. However, this doesn't mean your waiter or waitress is gett...