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.
Chiara
Chiara
Connect with Chiara to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chiara to know about the hidden gems of Calabria
Connect with Chiara to explore Calabria together
Calabria
I would like to take long walks around the most beautiful cities in Calabria, I am passionate abo...
Radek
Radek
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Connect with Radek to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Radek's home
Connect with Radek to know about the hidden gems of Kwidzyn
Connect with Radek to explore Kwidzyn together
Kwidzyn
Looking to spend the next chapter of my life travelling and meeting new people.
Shah
Shah
Connect with Shah to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Go through the old streets of Istanbul with sparkling stories and years of history. It won't let ...
Suat
Suat
Connect with Suat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Suat's home
Connect with Suat to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Suat to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Bursa, Türkiye
Bursa is a historical places which has good nature by mountain and sea
Fatih
Fatih
Connect with Fatih to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Fatih to explore İstanbul, Turkey together
İstanbul, Turkey
I like to travel and swim
Bennet
Bennet
Connect with Bennet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bennet to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Bennet to explore Vienna together
Connect and lend Bennet's vehicle or get a ride
Vienna
So there is a lot to do in Vienna. We could go climbing, fishing, swimming in the Danube or just ...
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to explore İstanbul together
İstanbul
I was born in this city, I am living in this city for 27 years I know every inch of it.
Patrik
Patrik
Connect with Patrik to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Patrik to know about the hidden gems of Tatra National Park (Slovakia)
Connect with Patrik to explore Tatra National Park (Slovakia) together
Tatra National Park (S...
Friendly, kinda extrovert, fun and adventurous guy. Happy to help and share adventure with someone!
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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.