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.
George
George
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Connect and stay in George's home
Connect with George to explore Athens together
Connect with George to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Athens
Hey there! Welcome to Athens, my friend! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· As a fellow traveler and crew chief,  officer I ...
Slavena
Slavena
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Connect with Slavena to know about the hidden gems of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv is an amazing city full of history and cool bars/ restaurants and I would like to help yo...
Roben
Roben
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Connect with Roben to know about the hidden gems of Cyclades
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Cyclades
Explore explore explore:)
Rojin
Rojin
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Connect with Rojin to explore Antalya together
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Antalya
spontaneous adventure & Hidden gems of the world I’m a flexible person
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
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Cairo
All areas in Egypt, Cairo, South Sainai, Alex, North Coast, Delta and Upper Egypt. Just contact m...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
hidden gems and local nice food places
Rok
Rok
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Connect with Rok to know about the hidden gems of 4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
I'm interested in what people do to be able to travel more :)
bashar
bashar
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Connect with bashar to know about the hidden gems of Amman
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Amman
Jordan is a great mix of history and modern life and lovely people I know best places to visit ...
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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

β€œI 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.