Flights, TSA, travel within the USA, packages between USA and Poland, practical border matters.
An overview of TSA security checks at US airports, including accepted documents with the REAL ID requirement, TSA ConfirmID for $45, liquid restrictions, medications for children, power banks, eligibility for PreCheck and Global Entry (not available for Poles without a Green Card), and the free MPC app.
How to bring medications from Poland to the USA: original packaging, prescription in English, supply for up to 90 days. Different rules apply for visitors and residents of the USA, with a maximum of 50 doses for controlled substances from abroad. What about marijuana, metamizole, codeine, and liquid medications at TSA checkpoints.
Exporting money from the USA is legal, but amounts over $10,000 must be reported on FinCEN 105, and the threshold applies to the entire family or group.
Traveling with a large amount of cash can be concerning; learn how to prepare the right documentation, avoid suspicion, and what to say (and what to avoid) when interacting with officials.
Learn whether TSA has the right to search cash during security checks and what your rights are as a traveler, including procedures and what to do in case of confrontation.
Are you planning a trip to the USA and wondering how much cash you can take with you? Learn about the rules regarding cash transportation and the potential consequences of improper reporting.
USPS-related SMS scams are one of the most common forms of phishing in the USA; learn how to identify fake messages, secure your data, and safely verify package statuses.
Shipping a package from the USA to Poland costs $30-300 depending on weight and speed, with a full guide comparing USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Polish couriers (Doroteq, EuroAmerica), costs per kg, delivery times, customs in Poland (€150 limit), what can be sent, restrictions, and how to ship cheaply amidst Christmas season chaos.
Flights between the USA and Poland cost $500-2000 depending on the season and timing, with a full guide on when to buy (8-12 weeks in advance), which airlines (LOT, United, Polish Charter, Lufthansa), cheapest routes (NYC, Chicago, Newark direct), free price alerts (Google Flights, Skyscanner, Hopper), and miles + points strategies.
Death in the USA – repatriation of the body to Poland: costs range from 8,000 to 15,000 USD, required documents, Polish consulate, cremation vs transport.
Car rental, tolls, national parks, insurance, safety – what to watch out for when traveling across the States.