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.
Laxmi
Laxmi
Connect with Laxmi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Laxmi's home
Connect with Laxmi to know about the hidden gems of Makarska
Connect with Laxmi to explore Makarska together
Makarska
Makarska and its neighbouring villages and towns are breathtaking.
Matteo
Matteo
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Connect with Matteo to know about the hidden gems of Bordala
Connect with Matteo to explore Bordala together
Connect and lend Matteo's vehicle or get a ride
Bordala
Hey there, if you want to explore some hearthbreathtaking hidden places i can be your guide becau...
sief
sief
Connect and stay in sief's home
Connect with sief to know about the hidden gems of Zaarbana WA Al Hamam, Egypt
Connect with sief to explore Zaarbana WA Al Hamam, Egypt together
Zaarbana WA Al Hamam, ...
Hey there! Welcome to Alexandria! ๐ŸŒŠ As a coach and local, I'm here to make your solo trip amazing...
Rupert
Rupert
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Connect with Rupert to know about the hidden gems of Pieve Fosciana
Connect with Rupert to explore Pieve Fosciana together
Connect and lend Rupert's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rupert's travel and outdoor equipment
Pieve Fosciana
Iโ€™ve been a tour guide in Italy for over 20 years ! Biking and walking holidays and outdoor adven...
Daniel
Daniel
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Connect with Daniel to know about the hidden gems of Eilat
Connect with Daniel to explore Eilat together
Eilat
I am a sea fanatic and snorkel every day. Love the desert too. Willing to meet, show around town ...
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Ahmed to explore El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
El Nozha, Cairo Govern...
you can not come to egypt and dont visit the most famouse places in it which is the pyramids and ...
Farhan
Farhan
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Connect with Farhan to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Farhan to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Connect and lend Farhan's vehicle or get a ride
Warsaw, Poland
I can share my experience to you
Youssef
Youssef
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I will be happy to meet for a coffee,  talk about adventures and what to explore in my city
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"Itโ€™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

โ€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!โ€

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 tooโ€‹"

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.