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.
Anthony
Anthony
Connect with Anthony to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Anthony's home
Connect with Anthony to know about the hidden gems of Ghajnsielem, Malta
Connect with Anthony to explore Ghajnsielem, Malta together
Ghajnsielem, Malta
Happy to show you around the sister island of Malta.........   Gozo 
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...
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm a local here and I'd love to show you around th...
Marco
Marco
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Connect with Marco to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade, Serbia
Connect with Marco to explore Belgrade, Serbia together
Belgrade, Serbia
Nothing fancy. Im neither a tour guide nor a history or geography professor, and my English is fa...
Robert
Robert
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Connect and stay in Robert's home
Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw
Connect with Robert to explore Warsaw together
Warsaw
A safe, modern, clean city with great cuisine, architecture and people.
Slavena
Slavena
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Connect with Slavena to know about the hidden gems of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Connect with Slavena to explore Plovdiv, Bulgaria together
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv is an amazing city full of history and cool bars/ restaurants and I would like to help yo...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Mohamed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohamed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
hidden gems and local nice food places
Gergely
Gergely
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Connect with Gergely to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Budapest
Szia! Welcome to Budapest! πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί I'm a local adventurer who loves exploring nature, capturing moment...
Panagiotis
Panagiotis
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Connect with Panagiotis to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Panagiotis to explore Athens together
Athens
The richness in history, cultute, beauty, monuments, hospitality, makes Athens a unique and incom...
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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

β€œI 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.