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.
Istvan
Istvan
Connect with Istvan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Istvan to know about the hidden gems of Arad, Romania
Connect with Istvan to explore Arad, Romania together
Connect and lend Istvan's vehicle or get a ride
Arad, Romania
Available to explore Romania and even Hungary
Sayed
Sayed
Connect with Sayed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sayed's home
Connect with Sayed to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Sayed to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend Sayed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Sayed's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Hi! I’m Sayed — an architect and hospitality expert who has lived in Istanbul for years. I know...
Selim
Selim
Connect with Selim to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Selim to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Selim to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I will show you around the old cairo "Pyramids, the Egyptian museum, Khan Al Khalil Market, Zamal...
Marco
Marco
Connect with Marco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Marco to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade, Serbia
Connect with Marco to explore Belgrade, Serbia together
Belgrade, Serbia
Nothing fancy. Im neither a tour guide nor a history or geography professor, and my English is fa...
Emma
Emma
Connect with Emma to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Emma to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Emma to explore Munich, Germany together
Connect and use Emma's travel and outdoor equipment
Munich, Germany
I like hiking and exploring new things. I'm a student /doctor. Living in munich for 5 years now.
Sedat
Sedat
Connect with Sedat to know about the hidden gems of Turkey
Connect and use Sedat's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Sedat's vehicle or get a ride
Turkey
We can praper food together and drive car
Abas
Abas
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Connect with Abas to know about the hidden gems of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Connect with Abas to explore Sulaymaniyah, Iraq together
Connect and lend Abas's vehicle or get a ride
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
i will show you the beautiful Kurdistan Natur which Contains mountain and rivers and great nature...
Gringo
Gringo
Connect with Gringo to explore Athens, Greece together
Connect and lend Gringo's vehicle or get a ride
Athens, Greece
as a solo traveler around the world , i always meet crazy locals to do dome extraordinary things ...
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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.