August 13, 2025
Meg Wubbenhorst didn’t think twice before ordering a space cake at a coffee shop in Amsterdam recently. But maybe she should have. As she was about to discover, it was something she should never have eaten on vacation.
“I saw Anthony Bourdain eat one years ago and thought it’d be fun to try it,” she says. “But I’m not Anthony Bourdain.”
May 2, 2025
Jodi Smith lost count of the number of rum and Cokes her seatmate ordered on a recent flight from Boston to Los Angeles. Was it five? Or six?
“He was a nervous flier,” Smith remembered. “Old enough to order alcohol, but too young to make good decisions.”
After the third drink, the passenger started slurring his words, so Smith made eye contact with the flight attendant who had been mixing the Cuba Libres. She gave her the look of, “Can you do something about this?”
“She just shrugged,” Smith said.
May 15, 2025
No matter where you’re sitting on the plane, ordering a refreshing beverage during cabin service is one of the perks of flying that everyone can enjoy. For some, that means enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine while watching a movie. For others, it could be a more functional decision to sip on a juice, seltzer, or ice water to quench their thirst.
Flying Angels was honored to be featured on the Ask the Expert podcast, hosted by SmithLife Homecare! In this insightful episode, Erika Chavez of SmithLife Homecare welcomed Bob Bacheler, Managing Director of Flying Angels, to discuss our specialized services—medically escorting patients on commercial airlines across the United States and worldwide. As a cost-effective alternative to air ambulance services, our RN flight coordinators expertly manage every detail of transport, from the initial call to the final destination. Meanwhile, our highly skilled critical care flight nurses ensure a smooth, compassionate travel experience, providing expert care every step of the way.
February 17, 2025
It’s true that official tourism sources often gloss over potential dangers, leaving you in the dark about real risks of travel. It’s also true that the problem has never been worse than now, as Americans start heading south for spring break.
Warm-weather destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago have made recent appearances on the State Department’s Travel Advisories list. Dangerous destinations don’t just sugarcoat the safety problems — they also try to cover up the truth. (Believe me, I know from personal experience.)