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Our Story
About Us
We are a small, passionate team of Cambodian locals who believe the best travel is personal, unhurried, and full of genuine human connection.
Who We Are
Born from a Love of Cambodia
OnTripDiaries was founded by Charya, a Cambodian guide with years of experience and a passion for meaningful travel. We specialize in crafting worry-free Cambodia travel tours that blend the must-see icons — like Angkor Wat — with authentic local experiences: hidden corners, honest flavors, and unhurried moments.
Our focus is simple: small details, human connection, and travel that feels personal. We are not a large agency. We are a tight-knit local team who live in Cambodia, know it deeply, and care about sharing it well.
When you travel with us, you won't just see Cambodia — you'll feel it.
8+
Years of Experience
100%
Private Journeys
5★
Guest Reviews
100%
Cambodian Team
What We Stand For
Our Values
Meaningful Experiences
We go beyond the highlights. Every trip includes honest local flavors, hidden places, and quiet moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Genuine Passion
Charya and her team are Cambodian locals who truly love what they do. That warmth and care shows in every journey we craft.
Fully Private Journeys
Every trip is exclusively yours. No shared groups, no fixed schedules. We build each itinerary around your pace and interests.
Worry-Free Travel
From your first message to your last day in Cambodia, we handle every detail so you can simply enjoy being here.
The People Behind Your Journey
Meet Our Team
Charya
Founder & Lead Guide
Charya is a Cambodian guide with years of experience and a deep passion for meaningful travel. She founded OnTripDiaries to share Cambodia the way she knows it — through local eyes, honest moments, and genuine human connection.
Our Journey
Our Journey So Far
OnTripDiaries founded in Siem Reap by Charya, starting with private Angkor Wat tours
Expanded to cover Phnom Penh, Kampot, and the southern coast
Launched multi-day countryside and slow travel itineraries
Introduced Cross-Country journeys covering all of Cambodia
Continued growing through word of mouth, repeat guests, and genuine 5-star reviews
Launched book.ontripdiaries.com — a new home for custom trip planning
How We Travel
Responsible & Respectful
Cambodia's culture, communities, and natural environments are the very things that make it extraordinary. We take our responsibility to protect them seriously.
We work exclusively with locally owned guesthouses, family-run restaurants, and independent artisans wherever possible. Our guides are Cambodian nationals who are paid well above industry rates. We avoid over-touristed sites and times, and we never take guests anywhere that would cause harm to local communities or ecosystems.
Travel done well leaves places better than it found them. That is the standard we hold ourselves to.
Local Team
100% of our guides and drivers are Cambodian locals
Community First
We work with locally owned guesthouses, restaurants, and artisans wherever possible
Respectful Travel
We avoid over-touristed sites and times to protect local communities and fragile places
Cultural Respect
Every itinerary is designed with sensitivity to Cambodian culture, traditions, and people
Travel With Us
Let's Plan Your Journey
Tell us your vision and we'll take care of everything else. A dedicated travel designer will be in touch within 24 hours.