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.
ahmet
ahmet
Connect with ahmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ahmet's home
Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
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
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...
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.
Anna
Anna
Connect with Anna to meet up for coffee or drink
St Julian's, Malta
maybe some cocktail or standard beer ? :)
Rok
Rok
Connect with Rok to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rok's home
Connect with Rok to know about the hidden gems of 4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
I'm interested in what people do to be able to travel more :)
Yvonne
Yvonne
Connect with Yvonne to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Yvonne to know about the hidden gems of Visoko
Connect with Yvonne to explore Visoko together
Visoko
Valley of the pyramids in Bosnia
Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
Connect with Alex to explore Wien, Österreich together
Wien, Österreich
See Vienna with the eyes of a local. Beside the main attractions you can experience the less tour...
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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.