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.
Lara
Lara
Connect with Lara to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
If you want to experience Istanbul, Turkey's most culturally and historically rich city, with a l...
Ziga
Ziga
Connect with Ziga to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ziga's home
Connect with Ziga to know about the hidden gems of Maribor, Slovenia
Connect with Ziga to explore Maribor, Slovenia together
Connect and use Ziga's travel and outdoor equipment
Maribor, Slovenia
Slovenia is a small country with a lot to see
Mohammed
Mohammed
Connect with Mohammed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Mohammed to explore Cairo together
Cairo
you are welcoming to visit my country and discover it
Patti
Patti
Connect with Patti to meet up for coffee or drink
Athens, Greece
Fancy exploring the city together? Get in touch
Shammi
Shammi
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Connect and stay in Shammi's home
Connect with Shammi to know about the hidden gems of Birżebbuġa, Malta
Birżebbuġa, Malta
Exploring Malta,
Ziad
Ziad
Connect with Ziad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ziad to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ziad to explore Cairo together
Cairo
hello I'm Ziad, 23y, Doctor, content creator, traveler. I had a travel agency called "Traveloph...
Aldi
Aldi
Connect with Aldi to know about the hidden gems of Tirana
Tirana
Suggesting bars, clubs, restaurants, great spots for a sunset or a sunrise. Travel trip plans all...
Éva
Éva
Connect with Éva to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Éva to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Éva to explore Budapest together
Budapest
Let's meet up for a drink or I can show you around the city.
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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.