MAGGIE PADLEWSKA

The sudden and drastic stop of international travel to Siem Reap (a city almost entirely reliant on the tourism industry) in early 2020,...

KAAVAN: One year after his epic relocation mission from a zoo in Pakistan to a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia. UPDATE - December 1, 2021...

Ohhhhh Siem Reap.... My plan was never to stay in Cambodia. I was simply passing through as a traveller wanting to learn what I could...

Workers working tirelessly in the scorching heat to create a safe environment/shade for a rescued member of an endangered animal species....

1. “The Refuge” a documentary film focused on the Cambodian chapter of the now world-famous Asian elephant Kaavan’s story which reveals...

This morning, not long after sunrise, Asian elephant #Kaavan was led out of his temporary enclosure at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary...

Proving that change is possible: Today, I take a moment to again congratulate all the amazing people who fought for Kaavan’s release...

A heartfelt THANK YOU to my family, my dear friend Nina and my Patrons for your ongoing support!!! This past month you gifted me some...

Working tirelessly in the blazing heat, the staff at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary are racing to complete elephant #Kaavan​'s new...

When people unite, amazing things happen… Yesterday I was invited to join my dear friend Naret of the GFTV Food Bank and a wonderful crew...

Not long after international tourism came to a grinding halt (due to this global COVID-19 scenario) in this once bustling and vibrant...

While I am juggling a lot, I've created a PAGE to keep my supporters and/or newcomers to my site - in the loop. It is thanks YOUR support...

Trail riding along the edge of rice fields in rural communities and villages provided tourists with a unique experience and glimpse of...

Despite an increase in cheaper tile imports - owner of Khmer Tile Handcraft, Chan Seng Kong, remains in business thanks to customers who...

Needing a small break from editing today, I took this opportunity to visit Khmer Floor Tile Handcraft in Siem Reap this afternoon - it's...

I may not have a fancy office, resources of loads of expensive gear, but I work extremely hard to capture, document and share the stories...

It’s been a few weeks now since elephant Kaavan’s successful rescue and relocation mission from a zoo in Pakistan to the Cambodia...