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.
Javid
Javid
Connect with Javid to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Javid to explore Ankara, Türkiye together
Ankara, Türkiye
Here are many beautiful discos in Tunalı and Bahçelievler areas. Also in Çukurambar, there are ma...
Aladdin
Aladdin
Connect with Aladdin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Aladdin to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Aladdin to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Aladdin's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Aladdin's travel and outdoor equipment
Amman, Jordan
Waiting you in Jordan
Khashi
Khashi
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Connect with Khashi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Khashi's home
Connect with Khashi to know about the hidden gems of Munich
Connect with Khashi to explore Munich together
Munich
I’m here to be your local friend , I traveled a lot and what I always wanted was a local friend, ...
Aggelos
Aggelos
Connect with Aggelos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Aggelos's home
Connect with Aggelos to know about the hidden gems of Glifada, Greece
Connect with Aggelos to explore Glifada, Greece together
Glifada, Greece
Hey there! Welcome to Glifada! 🇬🇷 As a fellow traveler, I understand the excitement and sometimes...
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 ...
Hakan
Hakan
Connect with Hakan to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
How is ur mood today
Mohsen
Mohsen
Connect and stay in Mohsen's home
Rome
Ciao! I'm a local from Rome, Italy. I'd love to show you around the city and share all my favorit...
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ahmed to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
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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.