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.
Alessandro
Alessandro
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Connect with Alessandro to know about the hidden gems of Verona VR, Italia
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Verona VR, Italia
some place in city are very very nice, i'm hospital especially for young people. for lovers of mu...
abdel
abdel
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Connect with abdel to know about the hidden gems of Alexandria, Gouvernement al-Iskandariyya, Ägypten
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Alexandria, Gouverneme...
I am aircraft engineer like language exchange and culture difference and hope to make good image ...
Rita
Rita
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Connect with Rita to know about the hidden gems of Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
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Urmia, West Azerbaijan...
I'm in Iran urmia city
Erhan
Erhan
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Istanbul
<b>Istanbul, not Constantinople</b><br><br>However, it is a mega city populated with all kinds of...
DAbdelkader
DAbdelkader
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Connect with DAbdelkader to know about the hidden gems of 06019 Umbertide, Province of Perugia, Italy
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06019 Umbertide, Provi...
i am kader i live in a samll village in italy i like meet know people
Elpida
Elpida
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Connect with Elpida to explore Athens together
Athens
I'd love to show you the beautiful south coast of Athens — from Glyfafa to Sounio or the centre ...
Fatih
Fatih
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Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Turkey
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İstanbul, Turkey
I like to travel and swim
Prisca
Prisca
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Naples, Italie
I'm good vibes, I like nature, Art, bar and a lot of things, if you want to dnjoy your time in Na...
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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.