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No signup, no email wall — just the small tools that save you the most time before a trip.
Think you know travel? Prove it in The Departure Lounge.
Not just another boring tools page. This is the fun part of iHackTravel — quick games, useful calculators, brag-worthy quizzes, and smart little travel experiments people actually want to mess with.
Five fast questions to see whether you travel like a rookie or a pro.
Play now →Spot the country from one clue at a time — food, landmarks, and local details.
Guess fast →Learn the classic tourist traps before they learn your wallet.
Stay sharp →See how good your hotel-upgrade chances look before you even check in.
Check odds →Tell us your budget and vibe, and we’ll match you with destinations worth considering.
Find a trip →Compare what everyday travel life costs in different cities and prepare to be surprised.
Get shocked →Tipping norms vary more than most guidebooks let on. Search a country to see what's actually expected at restaurants.
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Tipping norms vary by region and change over time — treat this as a general starting point, not a strict rule, and use your judgment for upscale venues or private guides.
Enter your bag's dimensions to see which airlines will let it fly as a carry-on, no gate-check surprise.
Airline size limits change and are sometimes enforced inconsistently by gate staff — this is a helpful estimate, but confirm current limits directly with your airline before you fly. These figures are static reference data, not pulled from a live airline API.
Pick a trip type and length — we'll build the checklist. Check items off as you pack; your progress stays right here on the page.
Real exchange rates, pulled live — not a rough estimate.
The same burger and the same cup of coffee, priced everywhere — a surprisingly good gut-check on how far your dollar actually goes. Priciest to cheapest; scroll each list for all 20.
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| ☕ Coffee | USD |
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Big Mac prices approximate The Economist's Big Mac Index, January 2026 survey. Coffee prices are researched averages from multiple cost-of-living sources. Both update periodically, not live — treat as a fun directional guide.
Pick a destination — see the whole year at a glance, price and weather together.
Based on general seasonal patterns — specific years can vary, especially around holidays and major events.
Pick where you're headed — see the scams locals wish tourists knew about, and exactly how to sidestep them.