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.
Stelios
Stelios
Connect with Stelios to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Stelios to know about the hidden gems of Chania, Greece
Connect with Stelios to explore Chania, Greece together
Chania, Greece
Can share a lot of tips that can make your experience a lot better in Chania
Alessandro
Alessandro
Connect and stay in Alessandro's home
Connect with Alessandro to know about the hidden gems of Verona VR, Italia
Connect with Alessandro to explore Verona VR, Italia together
Verona VR, Italia
some place in city are very very nice, i'm hospital especially for young people. for lovers of mu...
Mahmoud
Mahmoud
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Connect with Mahmoud to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mahmoud's home
Connect with Mahmoud to know about the hidden gems of Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mahmoud to explore Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt together
Hurghada, Red Sea Gove...
Hurghada is such a nice place , people is so good and sea is fantastic
Bassem
Bassem
Connect with Bassem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bassem to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Bassem's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Bassem's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect with Bassem to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
let's walk , drink , and explore Egypt
Justyna
Justyna
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Connect and stay in Justyna's home
Connect with Justyna to know about the hidden gems of Kraków, Poland
Connect with Justyna to explore Kraków, Poland together
Kraków, Poland
Hello everyone! Are you in Krakow and looking for a company? Let me know! Based od my availabilit...
Furkan
Furkan
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Connect with Furkan to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Furkan to explore Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey together
Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
we have very special coffee, beautiful sunset, fresh air, the highest point in istanbul.
Ziad
Ziad
Connect with Ziad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ziad to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ziad to explore Cairo together
Cairo
hello I'm Ziad, 23y, Doctor, content creator, traveler. I had a travel agency called "Traveloph...
Riccardo
Riccardo
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Connect with Riccardo to meet up for coffee or drink
Vienna
Hello! I'm an architect and photographer. I love to travel and to discover new people and cultures
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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.