23 Aug, 2025

The Burnt Puffy in Istanbul | A Women-Only Travel Group Story with JugniTravel

The Burnt Puffy in Istanbul – A True Jugni Story

Joining a women-only travel group in Istanbul means you expect laughter, bonding, and maybe a few hiccups along the way. For us, staying at the Marmara Pera Hotel turned even a burnt puffy into an unforgettable travel story.

This happened on our all women travel group tour to Turkey, while staying at the famous Marmara Pera Hotel in Istanbul.

One evening, Kamalika — one of our Jugni travellers — came rushing to me, pale-faced.

“Something happened,” she whispered, almost trembling.

She had accidentally burnt the puffy kept in her room. It sounds small, but in that moment, it felt like the world had collapsed.

What if the hotel fined us a fortune?

What if they reported us?

Should we hide it, or confess?

We both froze. The same fear every solo female traveller has at the back of her mind: “What if something goes wrong abroad?”

But travel, like life, is about choices. We looked at each other and decided: we’ll tell the truth.

Walking to the reception felt like walking to a courtroom. My heart was racing, Kamalika’s palms were sweaty. She explained, with shaky words, what had happened.

And then — the unexpected.

The man at the desk simply laughed. A genuine, warm laugh.

“It’s okay,” he said kindly. “These things happen. It’s human error. Go enjoy your evening. We’ll take care of it.”

That was it. No drama. No fine. Just humanity.

And in that moment, our Jugni women travel group gained more confidence than ever. Because travel is not just about visiting places — it’s about discovering kindness, courage, and stories that stay with you forever.

For Kamalika, this wasn’t just about a burnt puffy. It was about honesty, trust, and the relief of being surrounded by the right people. For us as a company, it was proof that small incidents shape solo women travel groups into lifelong sisterhoods.

That’s why we say:

When you travel with Jugni, even your panic moments become stories worth telling.

Hotel MarMara Pera Istanbul: https://www.themarmarahotels.com/pera
Check our upcoming trips: https://jugni.co.in/women-only-trips/domestic-tours/#upcoming-trip

The Burnt Puffy in Istanbul – A True Jugni Story

Joining a women-only travel group in Istanbul means you expect laughter, bonding, and maybe a few hiccups along the way. For us, staying at the Marmara Pera Hotel turned even a burnt puffy into an unforgettable travel story.

This happened on our all women travel group tour to Turkey, while staying at the famous Marmara Pera Hotel in Istanbul.

One evening, Kamalika — one of our Jugni travellers — came rushing to me, pale-faced.

“Something happened,” she whispered, almost trembling.

She had accidentally burnt the puffy kept in her room. It sounds small, but in that moment, it felt like the world had collapsed.

What if the hotel fined us a fortune?

What if they reported us?

Should we hide it, or confess?

We both froze. The same fear every solo female traveller has at the back of her mind: “What if something goes wrong abroad?”

But travel, like life, is about choices. We looked at each other and decided: we’ll tell the truth.

Walking to the reception felt like walking to a courtroom. My heart was racing, Kamalika’s palms were sweaty. She explained, with shaky words, what had happened.

And then — the unexpected.

The man at the desk simply laughed. A genuine, warm laugh.

“It’s okay,” he said kindly. “These things happen. It’s human error. Go enjoy your evening. We’ll take care of it.”

That was it. No drama. No fine. Just humanity.

And in that moment, our Jugni women travel group gained more confidence than ever. Because travel is not just about visiting places — it’s about discovering kindness, courage, and stories that stay with you forever.

For Kamalika, this wasn’t just about a burnt puffy. It was about honesty, trust, and the relief of being surrounded by the right people. For us as a company, it was proof that small incidents shape solo women travel groups into lifelong sisterhoods.

That’s why we say:

When you travel with Jugni, even your panic moments become stories worth telling.

Hotel MarMara Pera Istanbul: https://www.themarmarahotels.com/pera
Check our upcoming trips: https://jugni.co.in/women-only-trips/domestic-tours/#upcoming-trip