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.
Ruslan
Ruslan
Connect with Ruslan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ruslan to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw
Connect with Ruslan to explore Warsaw together
Warsaw
Sharing experiences is what makes traveling so exciting. I am pretty open minded and up to a lot)...
Nader
Nader
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Connect with Nader to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Nader to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Nader to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Nader's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
We can take trips around Egypt, I like to visit all the good cities with you, and i always have a...
maxima
maxima
Connect and stay in maxima's home
Connect with maxima to know about the hidden gems of Zugspitze (Austria)
Connect with maxima to explore Zugspitze (Austria) together
Zugspitze (Austria)
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Salzburg! 🌍 If you're into hiking, backpacking, or explori...
Oral
Oral
Connect with Oral to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Oral to know about the hidden gems of Atina, Yunanistan
Connect with Oral to explore Atina, Yunanistan together
Atina, Yunanistan
As a guide I can show you hidden spots of the city, tell stories about Greek Gods and eat delicio...
Matija
Matija
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Connect and stay in Matija's home
Connect with Matija to know about the hidden gems of Samobor
Connect with Matija to explore Samobor together
Connect and lend Matija's vehicle or get a ride
Samobor
I'm also on Couchsurfing so crashing on my couch is an option if I feel like it. Samobor is beaut...
CEYHUN
CEYHUN
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Connect and stay in CEYHUN's home
Connect with CEYHUN to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Connect with CEYHUN to explore Cappadocia together
Connect and lend CEYHUN's vehicle or get a ride
Cappadocia
I have visited 25 countries so I know how you are feeling during trip so I appreciate support you...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
We can have tours together and I’d like to be your company during your vacation in Egypt
Pascal
Pascal
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Connect and stay in Pascal's home
Saxon Switzerland Nati...
Travelling for business, glad to meet locals for diner or drinks in good places
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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.