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.
Bozo
Bozo
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Connect with Bozo to know about the hidden gems of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Show the main sights and give suggestions
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
Hasanblb
Hasanblb
Connect with Hasanblb to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hasanblb to explore Bucharest, Romania together
Bucharest, Romania
walking around make good memories eating
Al
Al
Connect with Al to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Al's home
Connect with Al to know about the hidden gems of Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Connect with Al to explore Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy together
Connect and lend Al's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Al's travel and outdoor equipment
Naples, Metropolitan C...
take a glass or a run
Its
Its
Connect with Its to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Its's home
Connect with Its to know about the hidden gems of Tirana
Connect with Its to explore Tirana together
Connect and lend Its's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Its's travel and outdoor equipment
Tirana
As someone who loves his country and knows it well, I’d be happy to welcome anyone visiting Alban...
mustafa
mustafa
Connect with mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in mustafa's home
Connect with mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Connect with mustafa to explore Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey together
Adana, Reşatbey, Seyha...
We can have so many beautiful memories together and wxplore the city
Mohamed
Mohamed
Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mohamed's home
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
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Free ride car
khaled
khaled
Connect with khaled to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with khaled to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with khaled to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend khaled's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use khaled's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
here's Cairo we can do many things like visit pyramids and a lot of nights club
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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.