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.
Cinar
Cinar
Connect with Cinar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
Syrian
Syrian
Connect with Syrian to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Syrian to know about the hidden gems of Damascus, Syria
Connect with Syrian to explore Damascus, Syria together
Connect and lend Syrian's vehicle or get a ride
Damascus, Syria
Visit Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, and all six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover hidden gems.
Liuba
Liuba
Connect with Liuba to know about the hidden gems of Chișinău, Moldova
Connect with Liuba to meet up for coffee or drink
Chișinău, Moldova
will be glad to give you my insights on. the country and to meet for a ☕️
Mohamed
Mohamed
Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mohamed's home
Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Mohamed's vehicle or get a ride
Alexandria, Alexandria...
Peace be upon you friend, welcome to Egypt, I hope you have great happy Trip and enjoy your time ...
Pasco
Pasco
Connect with Pasco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Pasco's home
Connect with Pasco to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Pasco to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Pasco's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Pasco's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
According to personal experience and family situation i accept only ladies
Ayman
Ayman
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Connect with Ayman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ayman to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ayman to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Ayman's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
I can assist you in all your plans to make your stay here a memorable one. whatever time of the y...
Kordonskyi
Kordonskyi
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Connect with Kordonskyi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kordonskyi's home
Connect with Kordonskyi to know about the hidden gems of Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина
Connect with Kordonskyi to explore Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина together
Cherkasy, Черкасская о...
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cherkasy! I'd love to show you around and share my favori...
Andreas
Andreas
Connect with Andreas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Andreas to explore Chania, Greece together
Chania, Greece
I live here in Chania near Nea Xora, originally from Sweden. Im a Music Producer and working full...
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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.