Travel Abroad Prep Pack
Exchange rates, time zones, tipping, baggage, sizing and temperature — every numeric question solved in 10 minutes before departure.
Travel chaos is mostly numeric: prices in your currency, hotel check-in across time zones, tipping norms, baggage weight, foreign sizing. This pack bundles every pre-departure conversion.
6 tools · follow the steps
Use in this order
- 1Currency ConverterMajor currency pairs with reference rates
Step 1 · Exchange Rates
Live reference for major pairs — convert local prices and budget in your own currency.
- 2Time Zone ConverterCurrent time across major world cities
Step 2 · Time Zones
City-by-city zone comparison — schedule tours and airport pickups without off-by-one errors.
- 3Tip CalculatorBill, tip percentage and per-person split
Step 3 · Tipping
Bill-based amounts by local norms (US 15-20%, Europe round up, Japan none).
- 4Excess Baggage Fee CalculatorOverweight kg × rate · pre-buy saves 30-50%
Step 4 · Baggage Fees
Overweight charges per kg run 30-50% more at the airport — estimate first, prebook if needed.
- 5Size ConverterShoe & clothing sizes — US, EU, China
Step 5 · Size Conversion
Shoe and clothing CN-US-EU mapping — zero trial-and-error when shopping abroad.
- 6Temperature ConverterCelsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin
Step 6 · Temperature
°C/°F/K conversion — decode the destination forecast before packing.
Related Guides
Currency Conversion: Direct Quotes, Cross Rates & Costs
CNY/USD 7.20 means ¥7.20 buys $1 — converting $1,000 costs ¥7,200 at mid-market, but banks add 0.3-2% spreads plus fees. Covers direct vs indirect quotes, cross-rate calculation, and how to minimize exchange costs.
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Tipping Guide: Percentages, Scenarios & Country Rules
US baseline: restaurants 15-20%, delivery 10-15% or $3-5 minimum, taxis 10-15%. Tip = bill × percentage, split per person. Japan: tipping can offend; Europe: service often included. Covers calculation shortcuts, split-bill math and country-by-country norms.
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Time Zones: UTC, Beijing Time & World Clock Conversion
Beijing = UTC+8, all of China in one zone. Conversion: target = local + (target offset − local offset). 9:00 Beijing = 20:00 New York (previous day, EST) = 01:00 London. Includes the DST trap, the date line, and meeting-planning windows.
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FAQ
How much cash should I exchange?
Cash for 2-3 days of small spending (transit, snacks, tips); use cards for big purchases and watch FX fees. Convert your daily budget with the exchange-rate tool before departure.
Is tipping mandatory?
By country: US 15-20% is the norm; Europe usually includes service — round up; Japan has no tipping culture. Compute exact amounts per local norm with the tip calculator.
How are overweight baggage fees charged?
Per kg beyond the free allowance (commonly 20kg in economy); airport rates run 30-50% above prebooked ones. Estimate the excess fee first, then decide whether to prebook.