The next choice is spring water or deep-well water. Travelers should never drink water from river, creek, pond, or lake without boiling it. Try fruit as an alternative when there is no drinking water available. Fruit and nuts must be peeled before eating as they might have been polluted by pesticides or other bacteria while being picked or transported. Hotel and Restaurant Service Fees Service fees are similar to the tips in western countries and are regulated by the Pricing Bureau.
Consumers can report any extra and unfair fee charge in order to protect their rights.
Other hotels are not allowed to collect service fees. For restaurants, only those who are issued a Grade A certificates by pricing authorities can charge service fees. Shopping Purchasing local special products and souvenirs is one of the fun things of travelling. Fake items such as pearls, necklaces, and tea are not uncommon. Some of the specialty ones are too big and heavy for travelling.