20 Questions with Mary Ellen

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