How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in istanbul.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Alexa
Alexa
Connect with Alexa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Alexa's home
Connect with Alexa to know about the hidden gems of Sofia
Connect with Alexa to explore Sofia together
Sofia
Architecture, history,friendly people, nature
Saleem
Saleem
Connect with Saleem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Saleem to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
Show you around town
Hama
Hama
Connect with Hama to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hama to know about the hidden gems of Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Hama to explore Antalya, Türkiye together
Antalya, Türkiye
Mmmm
Maja
Maja
Connect with Maja to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Maja to know about the hidden gems of Pula, Croatia
Pula, Croatia
Boost your discover of the Istria region in a experience to remember.
Rares
Rares
Alba Iulia
Discover new things, experience new adventures
Marco
Marco
Connect with Marco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Marco to explore Pozzuoli, Italy together
Pozzuoli, Italy
Hi, i like to offer some advice or just have a conversation with people. I would like to know you...
Ekaterina
Ekaterina
Connect with Ekaterina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ekaterina to explore Messina together
Messina
If you are in Messina and feel lonely contact me and we can go for a walk together
Filiz
Filiz
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Connect with Filiz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filiz to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Filiz to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Istanbul

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Istanbul. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Istanbul. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Istanbul together.