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.
Lilly
Lilly
Connect with Lilly to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lilly to explore Ix-Xgħajra, Malta together
Ix-Xgħajra, Malta
Just text me 😉
Akram
Akram
Connect with Akram to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Akram to know about the hidden gems of Misrata, Libya
Connect with Akram to explore Misrata, Libya together
Misrata, Libya
Show you around in my city the old places our tradition and culture in general help you with anyt...
Kai
Kai
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Connect with Kai to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kai's home
Connect with Kai to know about the hidden gems of Saxon Switzerland National Park
Connect with Kai to explore Saxon Switzerland National Park together
Saxon Switzerland Nati...
I am a traveller and live in German-speaking Switzerland between Bern and Basel. I'm often out an...
Mary
Mary
Connect with Mary to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mary to explore Минск, Беларусь together
Минск, Беларусь
Let’s have a good time together and explore Minsk 🌞🏘️
Nikos
Nikos
Connect with Nikos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Nikos's home
Connect with Nikos to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Nikos to explore Athens together
Connect and lend Nikos's vehicle or get a ride
Athens
I would gladly provide local info, just ask me :)
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chris's home
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Chris to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
German native here, who reveals you an own kind of view of the beautiful city of Munich 🙂
Filiz
Filiz
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Connect with Filiz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filiz to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Filiz to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
Jorge
Jorge
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Connect with Jorge to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jorge to know about the hidden gems of Bautzen
Connect with Jorge to explore Bautzen together
Bautzen
Can guide a little Tour by the city, show some good spots to visit and places to eat.
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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.