Why Us?
Sweet Mango's core values:
- Relationship and community
- Moderation and simplicity
- Respect and gratitude
- Wisdom and compassion
Sweet Mango's assumptions:
- The desire for wisdom and growth is a life-sustaining human quality,
- Learning happens when the learner is challenged, feeling a little stretched and uncomfortable,
- Intentionally designed travel experiences are powerful tools for learning, serving and growing,
- Fun, laughter and excitement enhance learning,
- Sharing real-life experiences builds cross-cultural understanding,
- We are all humanitarians; naturally drawn to giving, sharing, and serving, and
- Assumptions and beliefs are meant to be questioned
How we operate:
- Our mission is to connect you to your host culture while preserving community life in the places you visit.
- We believe that slow is beautiful. A relaxed pace is essential to allow spontaneity and time for deeper observation, inquiry and reflection.
- Our decisions about food, transportation and lodging consider our impact on the local economy and environment.
- We prepare you in advance in regards to your host's cultural expectations. There is no question that practicing respect for local customs will enrich your visit.
"Finding out who you are is the whole point of the human experience." Anna Quindlen