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.
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
Connect and lend Andreea's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Andreea's travel and outdoor equipment
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
Sofoklis
Sofoklis
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Connect and stay in Sofoklis's home
Connect with Sofoklis to know about the hidden gems of Argostoli, Ελλάδα
Connect with Sofoklis to explore Argostoli, Ελλάδα together
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Argostoli, Ελλάδα
Argostoli and other villages parts of kefalonia are amazing. A beatifull greek island into the gr...
Patrick
Patrick
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Connect with Patrick to know about the hidden gems of Brixen
Connect with Patrick to explore Brixen together
Brixen
We can simply have a drink or i can show you around my city. I'm organizing a lot of cultural stu...
Marc
Marc
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Connect with Marc to know about the hidden gems of Vienna, Austria
Connect with Marc to explore Vienna, Austria together
Vienna, Austria
I also love travelling around the world and am always happy when some locals can show me around i...
Mudi
Mudi
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Connect with Mudi to know about the hidden gems of Muğla, Türkiye
Connect with Mudi to explore Muğla, Türkiye together
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Muğla, Türkiye
I'd love to show you around my beautiful town and have some great conversations! 🇹🇷 #Bodrum #Akya...
abdalla
abdalla
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Connect with abdalla to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with abdalla to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I will help you to make great deals with low budget in short time , Don't worry it will be the best
ssss
ssss
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تبوك السعودية
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, go ahead and try touring with me by motorbike in Tabuk, Al-Ula and Neom
Sidharth
Sidharth
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Connect with Sidharth to explore Budapest, Hungary 1052 together
Budapest, Hungary 1052
If you want to make the most of your trip, I can surely help. We can look at sunset up the hill, ...
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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.