Traveler Stories

“Asmar took us to places I never knew existed. The autumn colours in Hunza were beyond anything I have ever photographed. He knows every angle, every light, every moment. I came back with 2,000 shots I'm proud of. Pakistan is extraordinary — and TravelBug is the only way to see it properly.”

“I was nervous to visit Pakistan alone as a solo female traveller. Uzair and Asmar made me feel completely safe and looked after from day one. The blossom season in Hunza was absolutely magical — pink trees as far as the eye could see, and the Karakorams in the background. A dream I will never forget.”

“The Karakoram trek with Uzair was the most physically and visually extraordinary thing I have done in my life. Standing below K2 at sunrise — I had no words. The logistics were flawless, the food was incredible, and the group of 8 felt like a family by the end. World class experience.”

“As photographers ourselves, my husband and I are very particular about the places we visit. Asmar took us to hidden valleys in Skardu that are not on any map I have seen. His knowledge of light and landscape is unmatched. Our Instagram followers think we were on a film set. We were not — this is just Pakistan.”

“I have travelled to over 60 countries and Pakistan under Asmar's guidance ranks in my top three, without question. The Shandur Polo Festival was unlike anything — raw, real, and deeply cultural. He arranged access that no normal tourist gets. TravelBug is simply irreplaceable.”

“The Kalash cultural tour was one of the most meaningful travel experiences of my life. Uzair introduced us to families, took us into their festivals, and helped us understand — not just observe. I left Pakistan with a completely changed view of the world. This is what travel should be.”

“Uzair led our Fairy Meadows expedition and his energy is infectious. He woke us before dawn to watch Nanga Parbat light up in gold — that moment is permanently burned into my memory. He knows every trail, every shortcut, every safe campsite. You are not just safe with Uzair — you are inspired.”

“Both Uzair and Asmar guided our Deosai Plateau trip and the teamwork between them is seamless. Uzair handled all the camping logistics while Asmar scouted the best spots for brown bear sightings. We saw three bears on day two. The whole trip was perfectly coordinated — these two are an unbeatable duo.”