Posted: April 30, 2020
Mary Ellen Chown
Air Desk
Team member since 2018
What’s your hometown?
Melancthon, which is in Ontario, Canada
What’s your favorite thing about working at Mango?
My amazingly talented team
Why do you love to travel?
Because I love to learn and explore cultures and food
What’s your favorite destination in Africa and why?
Botswana because it's untouched and very remote so you feel truly immersed in the African experience
What’s your favorite destination outside of Africa and why?
Britain because I love the history of the country
What’s your dream trip for 2020?
Zambia walking safari
What’s the best thing you ever ate while traveling?
Lamb Curry
What’s the most memorable wildlife sighting in Africa?
Elephant at Kings Pool who came charging out of the bushes behind our vehicle
What’s the most unique souvenir you’ve ever brought home from a trip?
Rain sticks from Africa
What 5 things are always in your carry-on bag?
Sweater, toothbrush, camera, medications and sandals
What’s the foreign currency you have the most of floating around at home?
US dollar
What’s your top travel tip?
Be early so that you allow for extra time
What’s your favorite animal?
Leopard
What do you love to do outside of travel?
Garden
What’s your go-to drink for sundowners?
Tonic & Lime
What’s your favorite movie or book?
Life & Death in Shanghai is the best book ever
What’s your favorite food?
Pizza
What pets do you have?
2 dogs, 2 cats
What’s your perfect summer day?
Full day spent gardening
What’s your guilty pleasure movie?
Up