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.
Emy
Emy
Connect with Emy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Emy's home
Connect with Emy to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Emy to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
Hang out and have a nice time.
Aladdin
Aladdin
Connect with Aladdin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Aladdin to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Aladdin to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Aladdin's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Aladdin's travel and outdoor equipment
Amman, Jordan
Waiting you in Jordan
OTA
OTA
Connect with OTA to know about the hidden gems of Tbilisi, Georgia
Connect with OTA to explore Tbilisi, Georgia together
Tbilisi, Georgia
I want to explore Georgias must see places, heritage sites etc in this month and next.
Fares
Fares
Connect with Fares to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fares to explore Tulkarm together
Tulkarm
showing you around my city , let you try palestinian dishes ,
Fadas
Fadas
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Connect with Fadas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fadas to explore Munich together
Connect and lend Fadas's vehicle or get a ride
Munich
Mostly I can help you with transport during the weekends.
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chris's home
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Chris to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
German native here, who reveals you an own kind of view of the beautiful city of Munich 🙂
Mohammad
Mohammad
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Connect with Mohammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Antalya
Connect with Mohammad to explore Antalya together
Connect and lend Mohammad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohammad's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
'-) it is nice to know what adventurer do to people .
Chadi
Chadi
Connect with Chadi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chadi to know about the hidden gems of Beirut, Lebanon
Connect with Chadi to explore Beirut, Lebanon together
Beirut, Lebanon
I am mostly experienced in Nature reserve and outdoor activities
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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.