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.
Muhammad
Muhammad
Connect with Muhammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Muhammad to know about the hidden gems of Malta
Connect with Muhammad to explore Malta together
Malta
having a cup of coffee or drink. and share some experience
Kareem
Kareem
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Connect and stay in Kareem's home
Connect and lend Kareem's vehicle or get a ride
Egypt
Next weeks i will go to dubai as two months if any women need share to come with me she is welcome
Erhan
Erhan
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Connect with Erhan to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
<b>Istanbul, not Constantinople</b><br><br>However, it is a mega city populated with all kinds of...
Al
Al
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Connect with Al to know about the hidden gems of Zagreb, Croatia
Connect with Al to explore Zagreb, Croatia together
Connect and lend Al's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Al's travel and outdoor equipment
Zagreb, Croatia
If you are looking for a companion or mountain guide while in Croatia, or just advise on best tra...
Andreea
Andreea
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Connect with Andreea to know about the hidden gems of Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania
Connect with Andreea to explore Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania together
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Drobeta-Turnu Severin,...
I can give you a tour of my town and we could go on a hike in Mehedinti or in the nearby counties
Andrea
Andrea
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Connect with Andrea to know about the hidden gems of Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Connect with Andrea to explore Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy together
Connect and lend Andrea's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Andrea's travel and outdoor equipment
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
I am a local I like to show and share local food with explanations of cooking
Mikheil
Mikheil
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Connect with Mikheil to know about the hidden gems of Tbilisi, Georgia
Connect with Mikheil to explore Tbilisi, Georgia together
Tbilisi, Georgia
I m wine enthusiast and we can dive together through natural Georgian wine 💫
Robert
Robert
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Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw
Connect with Robert to explore Warsaw together
Warsaw
A safe, modern, clean city with great cuisine, architecture and people.
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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.