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.
Gianmarco
Gianmarco
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Connect with Gianmarco to know about the hidden gems of Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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Venice, Metropolitan C...
Hi! I'm Gianmarco, I'm 29 and I work as insurance consultant for Allianz. I managed an Airbnb for...
Çağrı
Çağrı
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Istanbul
Pax Ottomana and the best city in the world
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to know about the hidden gems of Amman
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Connect and lend Hamdi's vehicle or get a ride
Amman
Amman is beautiful and diverse middle eastern city which has many great attractions and activitie...
Laxmi
Laxmi
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Connect with Laxmi to know about the hidden gems of Makarska
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Makarska
Makarska and its neighbouring villages and towns are breathtaking.
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, Egypt
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Maadi as Sarayat Al Gh...
Hey there, I'm Ahmed from Cairo! 🌆 If you're a solo traveler looking to explore Maadi cairo , I'...
Karolina
Karolina
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Connect with Karolina to know about the hidden gems of Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania
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Vilnius, Vilnius City ...
i was born in Vilnius and every once in a while i find another cool place to see or hang out at. ...
ioxeen
ioxeen
Connect with ioxeen to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
Visiting city on foot is the best way to explore. Istanbul offers various streets to get lost and...
Farrag
Farrag
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Wrocław, Poland
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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.