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Travel Experts Urge Carrying Pens for Smooth Airport Experience

12/20/2025

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Carrying a simple pen helps travelers complete paper immigration forms at airports that still require them.
A travel advisor recounted a Tanzania customs delay caused by a lack of available pens.
Experts recommend basic nonmetal ballpoint or gel pens because other types may leak.
A pen is useful for jotting down information if technology fails.
Celebrity Kelly Ripa supports this tip, traveling with multiple pens.

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Carrying a simple pen helps travelers complete paper immigration forms at airports that still require them.
A travel advisor recounted a Tanzania customs delay caused by a lack of available pens.
Experts recommend basic nonmetal ballpoint or gel pens because other types may leak.
A pen is useful for jotting down information if technology fails.
Celebrity Kelly Ripa supports this tip, traveling with multiple pens.