The Mango Blog

Did you know that the Palio is the oldest horse race in the world? Travel with us to Siena, Italy, where a twice-yearly race has been known to consume the entire region (and then some!) with its trademark passion, corruption, and..

Here at Mango we often talk about the preparation that goes into readying an assignee for their trip abroad. But once they’re safely settled in their host country, it’s time for you to switch tactics and help them navigate the..

Are you ready to be scared? Halloween is just two short weeks away, and in the United States, October is the spookiest time of the year. From scary decorations to creepy costumes, the month leading up to All Hallow’s Eve is..

In the United States, the seasonal shift from summer to autumn is an exciting time. While many are sad to say goodbye to the warm weather and abundant sunshine, the list of fun fall activities, like apple picking and pumpkin..

If there’s one thing that really gets us in a tizzy, it’s an under-appreciated language. We’ve heard through the grapevine that some people think that the Latin language is — this is very hard for us to say — dead, and we have to..

During my freshman year of college, I was placed in what seemed to be an international dorm. My hall neighbors came from countries all over the world, including Bangladesh, Taiwan, Singapore, and Brazil. Though many of my..

Are you planning a trip to Europe anytime soon? Have you always wanted to visit Germany? With these tips, we'll help make your life easier and ensure that your trip goes as well as it can. Consider these tips ein kleines Geschenk..

Hangul Day is celebrated October 9^th in Korea to honor the institution of the Korean writing script, hangul 한글, by King Sejong in 1446. We'd like to share a bit about this unique writing system, which is a source of glee to..

Isn’t Sicilian just a dialect of Italian? It turns out there is actually a good deal of debate over this subject.